Monday Morning Update

There is a lot going on this month at the Chamber, many opportunities to make new contacts, and learn ways to make your business more profitable. We hope you can take advantage and join us for some of these invaluable free opportunities. Also don't forget to get your business involved in the upcoming Annual Bethel Summer Fest on Saturday July 13th, details can be found at www.bethelsummerfest.com.

Coffee Talks - Tuesday May 14th and 28th - 8:30am at Fore Pete's Sake Deli. We will be announcing some exciting changes to this program. Come by and hear more. Also this week our Spotlight Business: Bridge Communications will be presenting on the ease and affordability of video messaging.

Mix n Mingle Business Gathering - Tuesday May 14th at 4:30pm at The Putnam House on Depot Place. Appetizers and Cash Bar. Live Music will begin at 7pm. If you plan to stay for the Live Music at 7pm reservations are encouraged by calling 203-791-1852.

Business Success Series Continues - Tuesday May 14th at 6:00pm - Bethel Public Library - Protect your Business from Sickness, Death, Retirement and Partners. Register by calling the library at 203-794-8756 ext 4.

Please join us for a roundtable discussion with Ed Kielkucki titled "Retail is Detail" because even the most miniscule things are incredibly important. Ed will walk you through all the little details of retailing including appearance, merchandising, pricing, restrooms, employees, promotional activity, security and more. Register by email to contactus@bethelchamber.com

Workshop will be held at the Chamber Office on Weds May 15th from 8am to 9:30am.

Spring Sidewalk Sales are scheduled for Saturday May 18th. It is the same weekend as the St. Mary's Carnival which is happening on the Municipal Center's lawn. It's not to late to participate. Chamber members are free, and non-members are $40.

Click here to reserve your spot for the sidewalk sales.

Small Business Administration - Procurement Workshop Thursday May 23rd - 8:30am to 11:30am - Bethel Municipal Center 1 School St. - Learn how to do business with the State of CT, and the Federal Government. Topics covered will be where you need to be registered, how to find the bids, and State and Federal Set-Aside Programs. To register please contact Lisa Powell, SBA at 860-240-4892 or lisa.powell@sba.gov

Lights, Camera, Action - Multi Chamber Mixer on the Stage of Ives Concert Park - Thursday May 30th - 5:30pm to 7:30pm - $10.00 per person - Register by clicking here.