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he Small Business Council of the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce will salute local small businesses at their annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. The event begins with a reception at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and the program at noon. During the event a number of distinguished area small businesses and organizations will be recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, success, and commitment to the community. In addition to presentation of the awards, keynote speaker will be Austin McChord, founder & CEO of Datto. Austin McChord, McChord is the chief innovator and driving Founder & CEO of Datto force behind Datto, a leading provider of business continuity, disaster recovery, and data backup solutions for businesses. McChord founded Datto in 2007 in order to create the best backup and disaster recovery solution available. He has since led Datto to incredible
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In the Spotlight . . pages 8–9 Welcome New Members, Thank You Renewing Members . . . . . pages 10–11 growth, making the coveted Inc. 500 for three consecutive years, in 2012, 2013, and 2014. The company has also received numerous industry awards, for company growth, product excellence, and technical support. Earlier this year, McChord was named the top entrepreneur in Enterprise Technology on Forbes 2015 30 Under 30 list. In 2014 he was named a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, as well as named a CRN Top 25 Innovator and a CRN Top 50 Midmarket IT Vendor Executive. Austin sits on the board of the Connecticut Technology Council. McChord has a degree in Bioinformatics from Rochester Institute of Technology, and holds several patents. Help celebrate the role that these small businesses have in adding to the success of our business community. To attend, please RSVP by calling (203) 866-2521 or email info@norwalkchamber.com.
Tee up for the Tournament of the Year, Chamber 2015 Golf Classic
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house area along he weather is Sponsored by: with an enhanced mellowing, sumand revamped remer is approachception/dinner ing, and it’s time to get menu featuring out on the greens for surf and turf. Tourthe annual Norwalk nament prizes and Chamber of Coma premium raffle round out the evening. merce Golf Classic. Chamber members who don’t golf This year’s tournament takes place on Monday, June 15 at the Shorehaven Golf have the option of attending the reception only. Tee/green sponsorships are still Club, 14 Canfield Avenue in Norwalk. The afternoon begins with picnic-style available and include signage at hole and barbeque lunch at 11:30, followed by a listing within the program. Free your calendar on June 15th and shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. To round off the event, a reception and program will reserve your space at the tournament — start at 5:00 p.m. This year as the Shore- or for sponsorship inquiries — email the haven Clubhouse undergoes renovation, Chamber at info@norwalkchamberofthe evening’s program will take place in commerce.com or call (203) 866-2521. the tented and newly renovated pool
Events Calendar SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS Thursday, June 4, 2015 11:30 a.m. – Reception 12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Program Norwalk Inn & Conference Center 99 East Avenue | Norwalk CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Monday, June 15, 2015 11:30 a.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start 5:00 p.m. – Reception Shorehaven Golf Club 14 Canfield Avenue | Norwalk 2nd ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – $75 Shippan Landing | Stamford
Celebrate the Summer at Multi-Chamber Summer Social
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ne of the most popular events of the year returns as the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce hosts the Chambers of Stamford, Westport, Darien, Wilton, and New Canaan at its annual Summer Social. This year’s Social takes place Tuesday, July 21st, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Dolce Norwalk, 32 Weed Avenue. Attendees will enjoy this great networking opportunity with a wide variety of business
professionals from around Fairfield County, along with an array of barbeque and picnic food favorites, and plenty of refreshing beverages. Create connections on the porch overlooking the beautiful 66-acre campus of Dolce Norwalk. Save the date on your summer party calendar now. To RSVP, email the Chamber at info@norwalkchamberofcommerce.com or call (203) 8662521.
Reach the entire Chamber membership and The Hour readership in the THE CHAMBER REPORT If you are interested in advertising in the September 2015 issue of THE CHAMBER REPORT, call 203.354.1097 for information today!
To RSVP to any of these events: Call: 203.866.2521 Email: info@norwalkchamberofcommerce.com
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The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 Terri Polley, Chairman Financial Accounting Foundation
Edward J. Musante, Jr. Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Harry Carey AT&T
Randy Napoletano Norwalk Bank & Trust
Karen Condron Sharp Performance USA
Peter Nolin Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey
Michael M. Devine Earth Energy Alliance
Kristin Okesson Connoisseur Media CT
Irene Dixon Hilton Garden Inn
Joseph K. Passero Klaff’s, Inc.
Jerry Effren The Greyrock Companies
Chuck Presbury Presbury & Associates
Clay Fowler Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, LLC
C. Eric Rains Eric Rains Landscape Architecture, LLC
Marc J. Grenier Law Offices of DePanfilis & Vallerie, LLC
Danielle Robinson Diageo
Maureen Hanley-Bellitto United Bank James Haynes Norwalk Hospital Kathryn Hebert City of Norwalk Douglas Hempstead Stew Leonard’s
Dear Readers: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…” You may recall this famous quote as the opening paragraph in Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, which was required reading for those of us who had the good fortune to study British Literature. While Dickens was writing of London and Paris in the era of the French Revolution, I think we can easily take that quote and apply it to what is happening today in Norwalk and Hartford.
Michael McNeill Dolce Norwalk Center
Lissette Andino EverSource
Donald R. Gustafson Shipman & Goodwin, LLP
President’s Message
Stanley M. Seligson Stanley M. Seligson Properties Douglas Smith People’s United Bank J. Michael Sutton Immediate Past Chairman Benefit Planning Services LLC Richard Tavella Rick’s Main Roofing
Charlie Howell
Chet Valiante The Hour Publishing Co.
Glen Leblanc Fairfield County Bank
Ruthann Walsh Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
David Levinson Norwalk Community College
Frank N. Zullo Tierney Zullo Flaherty & Murphy
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“It was the spring of hope.” It only takes a few minutes to drive through the urban core of Norwalk to be impressed with the significant level of new development and new investment in our center city. The recent completion of the Iron Works building and the continuing construction of The Pearl in SoNo are bringing new residents and refreshed optimism in an area that has always been a fragile cornerstone of Norwalk’s revitalization of its most famous historic district. There is even more substantial construction happening at Waypointe, which is just beyond the reaches of SoNo and even up the hill where Norwalk Hospital is continuing its most ambitious expansion program in its history. The 444 residential units at Waypointe overlook and surround a brick pedestrian street with central piazza connected to West Avenue. Numerous restaurants and cafes will have outdoor seating along the pedestrian street. The former Loehmann's Plaza is being redeveloped into a modern retail center including a luxury movie theater, modern fitness facility, and 115,000 square feet of retail stores. The proposal by General Growth properties for an upscale retail and mixed use project at the 95/7 site is steadily moving through the approval process. This project, when commenced, will be a major employment and tax revenue generator as well as a community image lifter as the proposed lead tenants are quite notable in the upscale fashion industry. Many of the stakeholders continue to wait anxiously for fulfillment of the promise of new construction in the Wall Street area. It is incumbent upon our appointed and elected officials to move the current plans along as soon as possible or find someone else to undertake the development. “It was the season of Darkness.” All of these bright stars that reflect “the season of Light” can be contrasted with the news from our state capitol in Hartford, where we have been viewing the “winter of despair.” As we go to press with this publication, there appears to be great potential for action that will more than chill the climate for the types of investment listed above. Due to the inability of the state, over the past dozen or so years, to gather the political will to combat the structural problems in our state finances, we may be faced with an unthinkable and dangerous concoction of huge spending increases and an imposition of equally massive new tax burdens. Talk about a rally killer! For the past few years, Connecticut has been ranked amongst the least business friendly states in the nation, not to mention one of the lowest ranked states for job creation. So, the way to fix that is to suggest a huge spending spree and significant new taxation on job creating entities? We know that we can do better than that. We can only hope that, as you read this, it has not come to pass and that the citizens of Norwalk will continue to enjoy the fruits of the new investment that are bringing new development, new jobs, and new revenues to our community. We must tell our legislators to reject the urge to try yet again the failed strategy of taxing and spending their way out of Connecticut’s fiscal problems. Our sustained growth depends upon a fiscal and economic climate that nurtures investment and employment rather than punishes it with higher costs. Let it be the best of times!
Cordially,
Edward J. Musante, Jr. President & CEO
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Featured Chamber Members ABSOLUTE LOGIC
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l Alper wants you to make the right choice when looking for an IT services vendor. His technology services company, Absolute Logic, provides businesses with a range of solutions such as managed IT and web services, data backup and disaster recovery, data and network security, voice-over IP telephony, and e-commerce, to name a few. After more than 20 years in the IT services business, Alper wants companies to make an informed decision about who they are hiring to take care of one of their most valuable assets — their data. To that end, he recently published a book, Revealed: The Secrets To Hiring The Right Computer Consultant. “The book has terrific information on what business owners should be thinking about, what questions to ask, and how to protect their company,” says Alper. “It’s valuable information so that they hire the right person.” Although Alper minored in computer science in college, he got into the business on a fluke when a friend asked him to assist a doctor’s office that needed computer help. Over the years, the company has grown, moving along the way from Brooklyn to Manhattan to Wilton.
Absolute Logic specializes in the medical/dental, insurance, and legal fields. However, the company’s clients run the gamut, with a client base in more than 40 industries. “We’ve become experts in the medical/dental, insurance, and legal industries simply because they have very specific software and hardware that they use,” explains Alper. The businesses Absolute Logic services tend to run between 25 and 100 employees, but their largest have a few hundred and some of their smallest have a dozen employees. Absolute Logic’s reach includes all of Connecticut and New York, Northern New Jersey, and Southern Massachusetts, with a large number of their clients in Litchfield and Fairfield counties.
In addition, the company has some national chains as clients, with franchises in more than 25 states. Absolute Logic’s customers often come from referrals, which to Alper speaks of his company’s forte — customer service. “I’m constantly being told that the quality of our service inspires our clients to refer us to others,” says Alper. “The truth is we actually care about our clients’ success because the key driver of our own growth is intimately tied to our clients’ growth.” In fact, Absolute Logic goes above and beyond simply providing IT services, says Alper. “We get involved in how they run their business and how their technology and processes can fuel growth — what technologies they can use in a better or different way that will improve their business, even if that means they spend less on our services right now. I am all for reducing their technology spend if it helps grow their business because at the end of the day, when they grow, we grow. “ If your company is looking to get more out of your IT and want to ensure that your technology improves the everyday running of your company, contact Absolute Logic at (203) 9366680. Learn more at www.absolutelogic.com.
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“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” —Aristotle Roslyn Strizver understands the significance of art for her customers. As the owner of Frame & Save, they rely on her company to enhance and protect their art. Frame & Save, located in Norwalk and Fairfield, provides custom framing, photo and art restoration, custom mirrors, keepsake and memorabilia shadowboxing, as well as art consultation, search, and installation. Strizver, who has an art background, opened the store in Norwalk in 1975 as a do-it-yourself framing shop. The Norwalk location interested her because of its central location to the surrounding towns and its proximity to Stew Leonard’s. “At that time, the store was more arts and crafts, hands-on. We would show people how to do their own framing,” says Strizver. “Women had more time on their hands and it was a very social thing to do.” The business changed over the years, and in the 1990s evolved into a custom-framing store. What has remained the same is the
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company’s service-oriented policy. “We’re dedicated to our customers because the work is very personal,” says Strizver. “Our customers are coming to us with something that will either be in their home, holds a treasured memory, or is a gift. Because of this, we develop a relationship with people, taking a personal interest in designing something that is timeless and will please them. Our hearts are really in it.” Corporations and businesses also use Frame & Save for company awards, certificates, and plaques or gifts. In addition, for corporate moves, Frame & Save consults on artwork selection for the new space. Frame & Save works with customers to find the best solution
at a price point that fits their budget. “We have a lot of vendors and solutions and we are very budget-oriented so we can always find a good fit.” In the 40 years since its founding, the business has expanded with the opening of the Fairfield store, as well as an art gallery, River Road Gallery, in Wilton. The Gallery offers many types of art and commissions portraits as well. “We represent numerous artists local, national, and international,” says Strizver. Frame & Save has grown over years, but remains a true family business. Strizver’s sons are now part of the business, and many employees have been with the company for years. “Between my sons and the great employees we have who have a lot of experience and years working here, we make a great team.” Visit Frame and Save at 596 Westport Avenue in Norwalk or at 2274 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. For more information visit frameandsave.wordpress.com or call the Norwalk store at (203) 847-3733.
Featured Chamber Members TOM FRENCH CONSULTING
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usinesses looking to improve their sales might want to seek help from Tom French Consulting. French works with businesses to build the critical skills needed to better their sales performance through coaching, training, and consultation. “Our focus is on building the foundational sales skills, be it the way they handle the sales conversation, how sales staff is managed, or how they are held accountable,� explains French. Tom French Consulting begins with a sales audit of a company to see if their solutions are needed. “Instead of just providing training, we provide a free service to identify what is needed to improve sales effectiveness,� says French. The sales audit also helps French Consulting tailor its assistance to the specific problems and needs of the company. “Often companies spend money on quick fix solutions that really don’t
make a difference,� says French. “We help them figure out what they need to do and then develop a plan to get there — how to implement it effectively so a lasting improvement on the business is realized.� French started the business in 2011 after a long career selling HR services to Fortune 500 companies. “I was already in the business of sales training, leadership development,� says French. I decided to run my own company, focusing on what I know best — helping sales people get better and improve their results.�
Tom French Consulting works mainly with small businesses in Fairfield County, Connecticut involved in business-to-business sales. He holds trainer and master trainer certifications from several leading sales and leadership training companies, including The Baron Group, The Forum Corporation, and development dimensions international. His expertise includes improving sales effectiveness, consultative selling, 360-degree feedback, influencing skills, presentation skills, recruiting and hiring strategies, selection interviewing, and sales coaching. If you’re business could benefit from Tom French Consulting, contact French at (203) 451-0737 or tom@tomfrenchcoaching. com. For more information, visit tomfrenchcoaching.com.
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hen you’re looking for talented employees, look no further than Indeed, the number one job site worldwide. The numbers tell it: 100k employers sponsor jobs on Indeed; employers make two times more hires using Indeed than CareerBuilder, Craigslist, and Monster combined, and; Indeed has twice the qualified candidates with mobile-optimized jobs. Indeed also offers a dedicated small and medium business team supporting phone and email. Indeed helps you grow your business in an easy, measurable and cost-effective way through a variety of offerings. Job Postings on Indeed is the fastest way for companies to get their job in front of millions of job seekers. They can post completely for free or sponsor a job and only pay when job seekers click on their job. Companies can search Indeed Resume. Millions of
job seekers create resumes on Indeed every month — more than on any other site. With Indeed Resume, businesses can search resumes for free and get precisely targeted results for any field in an instant. Companies only pay when they’re ready to contact
prospective hires. Another option is Indeed’s Company Pages. Company Pages help potential employees find the right company based on their values and interests. Companies with detailed profiles and positive reviews attract more qualified applicants. Founded by Paul Forster and Rony Kahan in 2004, Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Indeed’s corporate office is in Stamford, CT and has offices across the country. More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for someone to make the perfect cup of coffee or deliver the perfect presentation, Indeed can help you make the right hire for your business. The company is looking forward to getting more involved in the Norwalk community and educating local employers on best practices for online recruiting. For more information, please contact Indeed at 1-800-296-2085.
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2015 ANNUAL NORWALK CHAMBER DINNER
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Business After Hours O’Neill’s Irish Pub Business Breakfast @ Silvermine Golf Club
2015 Multi-Chamber Expo at NCC
Legislative Breakfast
Business After Hours Raymour & Flanigan
Graduate Debt-Free from NCC At $4,200 a year, Norwalk Community College is an outstanding value. State and federal support keep tuition affordable and ensure the highest standards for an exceptional education. Register now – the next summer session begins June 29.
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In the Spotlight City of Norwalk Summer Concert Series
Ice Cream Social at The Mansion
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he Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will kick off the summer by hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 14th from noon until 4:00 p.m. In recognition of Flag Day, there will be a patriotic salute to Old Glory led by local scout troops, as well as a wide range of educational, family-friendly entertainment and fun activities. Visitors may shop at booths hosted by a variety of local crafters and also go on a mini tour of the Mansion. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians and youth organizations. While general admission to the event is free and so are some of the programs, the Museum will charge for select activities and for all food sold during the event. Tickets will be available at LMMM’s booths at the designated locations in Mathews Park. The Museum’s 2015 cultural and educational programs are made possible in part by generous funding from its founding patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown and the Museum’s
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Distinguished Benefactors, Klaff’s Xerox Foundation, and The Maurice Goodman Foundation. The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is located in Mathews Park, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk. Tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays on the hour between noon and 3:00 p.m. For more information visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.
Thank Our Veterans Event
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oin the Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 as they thank our veterans at their ninth annual Weekend at the Post event, Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event takes place at Post 12, 60 County Street, Norwalk, CT. During the event, there will be re-enactments, police and
fire displays, a K-9 dog demonstration, and touch-atruck. Attendees can also take
advantage of an open house of Post 12, and an onsite VA repair. There will be a U.S. flag retirement program beginning at 4:00 p.m. Community organizations are invited to join the festivities and set up an exhibit table at no cost. Contact Richard Olson at (203) 327-1493 to RSVP or arrange for exhibit space. For more event information, call Post 12 at (203) 866-8249.
hether it’s at Calf Pasture Beach, Freese Park, or Mathews Park, Norwalk area residents can hear live outdoor music almost every night of the week this summer. The City of Norwalk Recreation and Parks and Karate Universe Summer Concert Series provides music and entertainment throughout the summer. This year’s concert series salutes the 45th anniversary of
Woodstock and the 50th anniversary of The Beatles. Other tribute concerts pay homage to Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, and The Eagles. In addition, a number of great
regional rock & roll bands will be performing. There’s even a chance for newcomers to introduce their sound to the public at Tuesday Open Mike Nights at Freese Park. All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts may be added and/or dates changed throughout the year. For information call (203) 8547806 or visit www.norwalk ct.org under Recreation and Parks.
Helping the Class of 2015 Find Their First Job . . . In Connecticut
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his spring, thousands of students will be graduating from Connecticut’s 30+ colleges and universities and entering the workforce. In addition, thousands more Connecticut–raised students will graduate from outof-state colleges and return home to begin their careers. RecruitCT and the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) are inviting Connecticut businesses that are hiring to connect with these new graduates, keeping this new talent in the state at a career fair. The event takes place Wednesday, June 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Trumbull Marriott in Trumbull, CT. Over one thousand new college graduates are expected to attend, and more than 80 Connecticut employers will have the opportunity to meet potential employees. Participating businesses will receive, free of charge: • One six foot table at the event
• Table placement in the information and partner section • Logo placement in marketing materials and on the RcruitCT.com website • Plus access to all participating businesses and their leaders. To obtain more information and secure your place, please contact Samantha Levin at info@RecruitCT.com or call (203) 956-6520. We look forward to seeing you at this, Connecticut’s largest career fair, and to helping Connecticut businesses grow and Connecticut graduates access opportunities.
Professionals Wanted for Student College Prep Program
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he Norwalk Housing Authority’s Bridge to College & Career program for middle and high school students is looking for professionals who would like to share their educational and career journeys to help inspire these students. The “Welcome Professionals” series consists of college-related and groundwork programming that is fun, varied, and involves self-exploration to identify skills and talents that could lead to future careers. Part of the series includes presentations from career professionals from varied backgrounds who speak to middle and high school students about their careers and the different steps they
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took to get there. Past speakers have included chefs, financial advisors, educational consultants, librarians, dentists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, photographers, and artists. All career professionals are welcome. The program also focuses on the skills needed for college, college applications, and scholarships including essay writing, application answers, journaling, and college tours. Please contact NHA Learning Center director, Wendy Gerbier @ (203) 852-1144 x103 or wgerbi@norwalkha.org for more information or to sign up as a guest speaker.
In the Spotlight Live Green Connecticut! Launches Money Saving Outreach and Recognition Program for Businesses
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our business can save money and energy through Live Green Connecticut!’s complimentary Green Business Designation Program. Businesses and thought leaders around the world are realizing the many economic benefits of sustainability. Live Green Connecticut! has partnered with Wilton Go Green, LLC, who, in conjunction with the Wilton Chamber of Commerce, have developed and designed the Green Business Designation Program. Live Green Connecticut! has brought the program to the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce to educate businesses in our community on cost saving and energy saving measures that can easily be put into place. Aitoro Appliances is the first business in Norwalk to go through the program. Tony and his staff are working to reduce energy use and through their efforts have become a Green Business Platinum Designee. The five categories of the program are education, water, indoor environment, transportation, and energy. Businesses can pick from a minimum of 12
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sustainability practices and earn recognition at the Green or Platinum level. Action items can be as easy as using low, or no-VOC paint when freshening up walls or posting signs in bathrooms and kitchens encouraging water conservation. Designees receive a Green Business Designation Program certificate, green ribbon cutting, listing on LiveGreenCT.org and receive a 2015 window decal. To learn how your business can become more energy efficient, save money, and receive recognition, contact Daphne at Daphne@Live GreenCT.org or (203) 536-4695.
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and-use consulting company Redniss & Mead, Inc. recently acquired the land surveying firm of Ryan and Faulds. Based in Stamford, CT, Redniss & Mead joined forces with the Wilton firm to serve an expanded geographic market with a larger survey department. Douglas R. Faulds, PLS, and his team will continue to operate from the Wilton office under the name Ryan and Faulds, A Redniss & Mead Company. Combined, the two firms will serve all of Fairfield, New Haven, and Westchester counties. “Ryan and Faulds shares our values of quality, service, integrity, and respect,” says Craig J. Flaherty, PE, principal, Redniss & Mead. “They run their business following the same traditions as ours, with a respect for clients and employees. Current and future clients now have the option to work with a single source for their engineering, planning & zoning, permitting, and surveying needs.” Ryan and Faulds was founded in 1961 by the late Richard M. Ryan and Russell G. Faulds. Over the years they have expanded by acquiring the S.W. Hoyt, Jr. Co., Inc. and with it, the associated survey records of several companies previously acquired by Hoyt. Douglas Faulds, son of the firm’s founder, joined the firm in
1974. He is a Connecticut and Rhode Island licensed land surveyor who is active in industry associations such as the Land Surveyors in Private Practice, Inc., the Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors, Inc., and the Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He is also a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the New England Section of the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping. Redniss & Mead provides land-use services to property owners, architects, developers, and institutions in Connecticut and New York. Based in Stamford and now Wilton, CT, the firm provides land surveying, civil engineering, planning & zoning consulting, and permitting services throughout Fairfield, New Haven, and Westchester Counties. The firm’s multidisciplinary staff includes professional engineers, professional land surveyors, and certified planners. For more information visit RednessMead.com. THE CHAMBER REPORT l June 2015 9
Welcome New Members February 20 to May, 2015 Apricot Bar & Grill 7 Wall Street Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Melkon Vartanian Owner TEL: (203) 831-0399 cohamllc@me.com www.apricotbarandgrill.com Restaurants Astonish Media Group 245 Park Avenue, 39th Floor New York, NY 10167 Ms. Paula Conway President TEL: (646) 912-6598 paula@astonishmediagroup.com www.astonishmediagroup.com Public Relations Services Avison Young Inc. 383 Main Avenue, 6th Floor Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Sean Cahill Principal & Marketing Director TEL: (203) 614-1264 sean.cahill@avisonyoung.com www.avisonyoung.com/sean-cahill Real Estate – Commercial Barnum Financial Group 6 Corporate Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Mr. Jordan Grabowski Financial Advisor TEL: (203) 513-6316 jgrabowski1@metlife.com www.skgbarnum.com Financial Services Cabling Technologies 14 Strawberry Hill Avenue Norwalk, CT 06855 Mr. Jim Goldcamp Director of Sales TEL: (203) 847-8630
office@ctcable.com www.ctcable.com Home System Integration
CBRE, Inc. 201 Tressor Boulevard, Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06901 Ms. Jacqueline Novotny Senior Associate TEL: (203) 352-8919 jacqueline-novotny@cbre.com www.cbre.com Real Estate – Commercial Choyce Peterson, Inc. 383 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. John Hannigan Principal TEL: (203) 961-8175 jhannigan@choycepeterson.com www.choycepeterson.com Real Estate – Commercial Cranbury Tax Associates 26 Chestnut Hill Road Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Bryan Meek Owner TEL: (203) 866-5703 cpa@cranburytax.com www.cranburytax.com Accounting/Tax/Consulting Services Doctors Express 607 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Ken Goldberg Owner TEL: (203) 845-9100 kgoldberg@doctorsexpress.com www.doctorsexpressnorwalk.com Physicians E Z Driving School 270 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851
Ms. Maria Giribaldo Owner TEL: (203) 354-3139 drivingez.com www.drivingez.com Driving School
Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC 200 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 Mr. Frank P. Cammarano Associate Attorney TEL: (203) 899-8900 fcammarano@goldgru.com www.goldgru.com Attorneys Greenworks Lending LLC 107 Elm Street #402 Stamford, CT 06902 Ms. Jessica Bailey CEO TEL: (203) 883-9422 jbailey@greenworkslending.com www.greenworkslending.com Financial Services K & J Tree Removal 3 Price Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 Mr. Rick Garner Partner TEL: (203) 722-7316 rick@kjtreeremoval.com www.kjtreeremoval.com Tree Services Lingua E. Cucina LLC 306 Silvermine Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Ms. Lee Demilo Founder TEL: (203) 750-0478 lee@linguaecucina.com www.linguaecucina.com Translation Agency
Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project 618 West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Mr. Michael Giannotti Marketing & Development TEL: (203) 855-9535 mgiannotti@mfap.com Non-Profit Associations/Organizations New York Life Insurance Co. 187 Flax Hill Road, Unit C-5 Norwalk, CT 06854 Mr. James M. Moriarty Agent TEL: (203) 385-5222 jimmoriarty@ft.newyorklife.com Financial Services Silver Pine Real Estate 35 Signal Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897 Ms. Shalini Madaras Owner/Broker TEL: (203) 451-6622 shalinmad@aol.com www.silverpinerealestate.com Real Estate – Residential Spotless Spaces 666 Main Avenue #221 Norwalk, CT 06851 Mr. Jose Rohena Owner TEL: (203) 807-5046 info@spotlessspaces.info www.spotlessspaces.info Cleaning & Restoration Services Washington Prime LLC 141 Washington Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Ms. Marco Siguenza Owner TEL: (203) 857-1314 www.washingtonprimect.com Restaurants
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Thank You, Renewing Members! March 1 to May 31, 2015 75 YEARS OR MORE Hatch & Bailey Company John M. Glover Agency Norwalk Hospital Stanley M. Seligson Properties The Rowlison Agency Inc. Third Taxing District Electric Department 50 YEARS OR MORE Bruce's Flowers & Garden Center Collins Funeral Home Inc. Connoisseur Media Devine & Devine Tierney, Zullo, Flaherty & Murphy The Tower Optical Co., Inc. 25 YEARS OR MORE Albert D. Phelps, Inc. Berchem, Moses and Devlin, PC Capossela, Cohen, LLC Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP Devine Brothers Inc. Dolce Norwalk Center DoubleTree by Hilton Fairfield County Bank Hocon Gas Inc. Norwalk Glass Company Norwalk Seaport Association South Norwalk Electric and Water STAR Inc., Lighting the Way Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners United Way Coastal Fairfield County 15 YEARS OR MORE A D A Architects LLC Bow Tie Cinemas Carver Foundation of Norwalk Clarke Distribution Corporation Cohen and Wolf, PC Courtyard by Marriott, Norwalk Croce's Transmission Specialists Crystal Rock LLC ECS Transportation, LLC First County Bank First Niagara
Gault Energy Gill & Gill Architects LLC Grade A / Shoprite The Greyrock Companies Hannes Precision Industries Laura's Draperies, Bedspreads & More Miklos P. Koleszar, Attorney at Law Mr. Shower Door, Inc. Norwalk Housing Authority Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Norwalk Self Storage O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant Printers Inc. Rafa's Restoration LLC S & W Building & Remodeling Shoff-Darby Companies Inc. Shorehaven Golf Club Soundview Medical Associates Stepping Stones Museum for Children Strawberry Hill Animal Hospital Wal*Mart Webster Bank William J. Fessler Family Dentistry, PC
5 YEARS OR MORE ANSAC B. J. Ryan's Bankwell Callari Auto Group Law Offices of Victor J. Cavallo DMG and Associates, LLC Ed's Garage Doors, Ltd. Grapeswine.com HBRA of Fairfield County Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk Merrill Lynch Norwalk Historical Society P. C. Richard & Son Ring's End Paint & Design Center Robert Weiss, MD Rowayton Arts Center The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society U.S. Computer Connection, LLC West Rocks Shell Wüsthof–Trident of America, Inc.
10 YEARS OR MORE Aitoro Appliance & Electronics Arch Foot Care Podiatrists Blum Shapiro Cappello Realty Shoreline Cardinal Shehan Center Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Creative Video Corporation East Avenue Pizza Eastern Land Management Inc. EMCOR Group, Inc. GE Capital Housing Development Fund Kerschner Development Co., LLC Media Storm Mutual Security Credit Union O & G Industries, Inc. Professional Graphics Inc. Rotary Club of Norwalk Security Solutions, Inc. Transystems Inc.
LESS THAN 5 YEARS Abest Power & Gas David Adam Realty Affordable Mattress & Furniture Apricot Bar & Grill Around the Clock Virtual Office Assistant Astonish Media Group Atlantic Coast Enterprises Avalon East Norwalk – Leasing Office Avison Young Inc. Axel Interiors Barnum Financial Group Belpointe Capital, LLC Brightview Norwalk Brooks Brothers of Westport & Darien Cabling Technologies Canine Company CBRE, Inc Choyce Peterson, Inc. Coastal Orthopaedics, PC Community Cats, Inc.
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Connecticut Pharmacy Coppola Accounting & Financial Cranbury Tax Associates Lingua E. Cucina, LLC Doctors Express ENG Lending Fairfield County's Community Foundation First Taxing District Chris Gessner Painting Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC Greenworks Lending LLC Guidelight Financial Stephen T. Hill, P.C. J & L Bakery K & J Tree Removal M & T Bank Mac It Maplewood at Strawberry Hill Marianne Wilson's Complete Catering Merritt Venture LLC – Marcus Partners Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project NB Environmental Services New York Life Insurance Co. Northmarq Norwalk Parking Authority One Handy Man LLC Osteria Romana, Inc. Rakow Commercial Realty Group Russo & Associates LLC Signature Group Sir Speedy Snellman Construction Inc. Spotless Spaces Stamford Federal Credit Union The Riedel and Cody Fund TimberRidge Associates, LLC Winston Strategic Partners, LLC Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP
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