Windsor Chamber News
Chamber News for May 4: Venturing OutThe spring rains are here, and Connecticut is beginning its slow return to "normal." This month, as we venture back into in-person activities, the Chamber has a lot of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow both online and in-person!

Come out Saturday morning, May 22 to stretch your legs and socialize in-person while doing good for the community by participating in our Wilson Walkability & Bikeability Audit! Or join the Windsor, Windham, and Southington Chambers online tomorrow morning for Chambers in the Morning networking. Check out the many other events and opportunities going on this month below!

Finally, don't forget the 37th Annual Chamber Cares Auction, presented by Windsor Federal Savings, which will be held online from May 21 to May 28. You can sign up to bid now so you can dive right into the great deals and unique items on offer when the bidding starts. And if you'd like to support the Chamber by donating an item, please reply to this email!

Upcoming Events

5/3/21	Virtual Business Roundtable - online	12:00pm	-	1:00pm
5/4/21	Transportation Comm. Mtg - online	1:00pm	-	2:00pm
5/5/21	Chambers In The Morning - Virtual	8:00am	-	9:00am
5/11/21	Board of Directors Mtg - online	8:00am	-	9:30am
5/12/21	Ambassadors Committee Meeting - online	10:00am	-	11:00am
5/17/21	Programs Committee Mtg - online	10:00am	-	11:00am
5/17/21	Virtual Business Roundtable - online	12:00pm	-	1:00pm

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Latest Member News

Newgate Farms Offering Fresh, Seasonal Veggies
2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts Now Available
Windsor Creative Designers are Looking for Sponsors!
Unique Paint Party at Bart's

Member Sales and Specials

Enjoy Bears BBQ for Fathers Day!
Mother's Day Flowers from Costco - 5/3/2021 - 5/12/2021
Newgate Farms CSA Now Available
Show Mom Some Love - 4/21/2021 - 5/9/2021

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Virtual Community Budget Forum Virtual Community Budget Forum May 4, 2021 06:30 PM Learn the latest information on the town council’s proposed budget that will be presented to voters at the May 11th budget referendum. Hear from Town Manager Peter Souza and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Terrell Hill and ask questions. Please click here to join the webinar Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 8... more Share This

Wilson Walkability Audit We will be doing a walk/bike (and transit) audit of Wilson from the Hartford line to the Windsor Shopping Center. We'll meet at Sharshon Park at 11:00 and break into teams of 3-5 people. Bring the whole family for some low-impact exercise with a big impact on Wilson's success! A walk/bike audit identifies the roads and intersections that are dangerous for pedestrians and bike commuters but can and should be safely walkable and crossable. Teams of four or five volunteers take a portion of the area to assess for design elements that encourage or discourage walking and biking. It takes about an ... more Share This

Chambers In The Morning Join us every first Wednesday of the month, and other chambers from around CT, for an early morning networking meeting. Exclusive Chamber Membership Benefit *A Venue to Meet Business & Community Leaders *Share Resources, Tips & Strategies *Expertise & Industry Specific Knowledge *Engage in Critical Dialogue *Inspire, Motivate, Lead & Learn *Connect Beyond the Business Card *Help one another and your community. Click Here to Register Fees/Admission Exclusive benefit ONLY for members of the Southington... more Share This

38th Annual Windsor Chamber Cares Auction The 38th Windsor Chamber Cares Auction, presented by Windsor Federal, returns on Friday, June 10, 2022 to a fun-filled in-person event where we’ll be bringing back fun with a celebration of the 1980s – so bring your mullets, teased perms, turquoise and pink attire, and spandex leggings. Get Your Tickets Now! Join in the totally gnarly fun on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 6pm. For the first time, the auction will take place at the ... more Share This

Trucks, Traffic, Trash Trucks, Traffic, Trash: Join Representatives Jane Garibay, Tami Zawistowski, Bobby Gibson, Brandon McGee, Mayor Don Trinks, Councilors Nuchette Black-Burke and Lisa Bress for a zoom Town Hall concerning “Trucks, Traffic, and Trash" Wednesday, May 5 at 6:30PM. At Town Hall or on zoom: https://bit.ly/331thRJ You are welcome to attend at Town Hall or through Zoom. Town Manager Peter Souza, Windsor Police Chief Donald Melanson, and a representative from the State Department of Transportation will give and update of what is being done in Windsor concerning these issues. There will be a Q&... more Share This

Lunch and Learn: the Public Option Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo has unveiled legislation, currently before the state Senate, to allow businesses with 50 employees or fewer (and nonprofits of all sizes) to buy into the state's group medical plan, and provide additional state subsidies to make individual exchange plans more affordable. This plan has aroused controversy and passionate debate. Local businesses and nonprofits now have a chance to hear from Comptroller Lembo, ask questions, and share their thoughts, by joining us for a Lunch and Learn with the Comptroller from 12-1 on Thursday, May 13! more Share This