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605A Orange Center Road Orange CT 06477 email: info@orangetchamber.com |
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Chartered in 1962, The Orange Chamber's primary function is to support our member's business objectives through on-going communications, informational events and networking opportunities. The Chamber assists its members in establishing meaningful and productive relationships with other members of the business community, with town government and with regulatory boards. We implement programs to increase community awareness of our members and in turn, encourage member participation in Chamber and Town events.
The Chamber is an independent, non-governmental member-based organization supported primarily by dues. The Chamber has an elected 25 member volunteer Board of Directors who work to provide members with the necessary resources to cultivate contacts and create a forum to raise shared concerns. The Chamber organizes and supports its business and professional members toward successful economic and community development
We invite you to join The Orange Chamber and form a lasting partnership that is mutually beneficial to all.
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CHAMBER EVENT & ACTIVITY COMMITTEES and who to contact for participation! Membership - The Membership Committee develops recruitment strategies and recruits members to assist in implementing campaigns to increase the Chamber membership Chair: Jana Rahrig - Adecco - 203-878-8660 jana.rahrig@adeccona.com Members: Dave Metzger - Sign-A-Rama - 795-5450 CTSigns@aol.com Mike Thompson - Coldwell Banker - 795-6000 michael.thompson@cbmoves.com Frank Donroe - Sam's Club - 795-8100 fradonr@aol.com Camille Bertrand - New York Life - 385-5160 camilleber@aol.com Debra Lozanov - New York Life - 385-5160 Dk@stratfieldgroup.com Devon & Terry Taylor - Two R.E.D.S. LLC - 795-8804 dmtred@aol.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Communication - The Communication Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Chamber website, including posting the Chamber activities calendar and current news stories promoting Chamber events. Chair: Bob Reid - R. J. Reid Associates - 799-8176 rjreid@optonline.net Members: Rick Roberts - Freeman Roberts Assoc. - 795-1591 rick@freemanroberts.com Doug Ardrey - Peoplelink Staffing Solutions - 878-0215 dardrey@peoplelinkstaffing.com Mike Shiner - Fresh Concepts - 777-3960 mshiner@freshconcepts.net Jeff Reneer - Shell Systems, LLC - 876-7511 jeffreneer@shellllc.com Tim Rogers - PC Service & Consulting - 874-5667 tprogers@pcservicesonline.net Bridget Albert - The Bulletin - 203-876-3031 balbert@ctcentral.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month Business After Hours - The Business After Hours Committee plans all of the BAH events, They recruit businesses to host the after hours activity and assist the business with the implementation of this important networking event. Chair: Don Lewis - 795-3486 donsharkfin@optonline.net Members: Barbara Prince - Simply Serving - 980-8516 simplyserving@setuptocleanup.com. Cindy Swanson - Courtyard by Marriott 203-799-2200 cindy.swanson@ihrco.com Kara Kelly DeRosa - Law Office of Kara Kelly DeRosa 203-298-0655 kderosalaw@yahoo.com Mike Thompson - Coldwell Banker - 795-6000 michael.thompson@cbmoves.com Luisa Kazaferi - Salon Lui - 799-2006 kazaferi@sbcglobal.net Yael Wertheimer - Alternate Office Solutions - 891-8393 yaael.werthheimer@yahoo.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Golf Tournament Committee - The Golf Tournament Committee plans and implements the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament. Members develop the budget, solicit sponsorships and players, selects the venue and recruits volunteers to assist with the tournament Co-Chairmen: Michael Richetelli, Colonial Properties - 795-8060 mike@colprop.com Paul Grimmer, OEDC - 891-1045 pgrimmer@orangeedc.com Members: Don Lewis - 795-3486 donsharkfin@optonline.net Mike Shiner - Fresh Concepts - 777-3960 mshiner@freshconcepts.net Antonio Cervone - Liberty Mutual - 268-8844 antonio.cervone@libertymutual.com Hamid Malakpour - Commerce Bank - 891-0524 hamid.malakpour@yesbank.com Camille Bertrand - New York Life - 385-5160 camilleber@aol.com Debra Lozanov - New York Life - 385-5160 Dk@stratfieldgroup.com Mari Mariano - Center of Balance Personal Training - 298-0707 - marino239@comcast.net Tricia Folgo - Tsunami Embroidery - 795-4400 tsunamiEmbroider@aol.com Ken Comstock - Tr-City Heating & Cooling - 874-8279 ken@tricityappliance.com Mike Thompson - Coldwell Banker - 795-6000 michael.thompson@cbmoves.com Dr. Anthony Milano - Neighborhood Chiropractic Center LLC - 931-9816 Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com The Picnic Committee - The Picnic Committee plans the annual June barbeque, selects the menu, promotes the event and sells tickets. Chair: Bob Archambault - 795-3716 Members: Don Lewis - 795-3486 donsharkfin@optonline.net John VanArman - 203-795-5821 Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner The Annual Meeting and Awards Event Committee plans and implements this September function. Nominations are solicited from membership and recognitions are awarded based on Chamber criteria. Newly elected Board Members are acknowledged and presented at this time. The committee selects a site and menu, solicits sponsors and distributes and sells tickets. Chair: Bob Archambault - 795-3716 Members: Ron Capozziello - People's United Bank - 203-795-3596 ron.capazziello@peoples.com Paul Grimmer, Orange Economic Dev. Corp - 203-891-1045 pgrimmer@orangeedc.com Don Lewis 795-3486 - donsharkfin@optonline.net Hamid Malakpour - Commerce Bank - 891-0524 hamid.malakpour@yesbank.com Bob Reid - R. J. Reid Associates - 799-8176 rjreid@optonline.net Mike Richetelli - Colonial Properties - 203-795-8060 mike@colprop.com Mike Thompson - Coldwell Banker - 795-6000 michael.thompson@cbmoves.com Frank Woodruff Rogers - Re/Max Amity Assoc. - 795-0000 fcwrogers@gmail.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com O.P.E.N. 1 and O.P.E.N. 2 - LEADS GROUPS The Orange Premier Exchange Networking Groups meet once a week at Laurel Estates, 245 Indian River Road in Orange. O.P.E.N. 1 meets 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday and O.P.E.N. 2 meets at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The goal of the Leads Groups is to facilitate the generation of business leads for members of the group by creating a reciprocal networking environment. Only one member per industry category is accepted into each group and you must be a Chamber member to join. Chair "OPEN" Group: Louis Iannuccilli, Laurel Estates - 795-3117 Chair Group 2: Ian Kasowitz iian.kasowitz@gmail.com and Mark Brown mbrown@beltonene.com Click here for Leads Group Membership listings Women's Leadership Group Wednesday's Women, the Chamber's Women's Leadership Group meets for lunch at area restaurants the last Wednesday of every month to plan and implement events, fund raising activities for community service projects, and networking programs. Chair: Carolyn Shiffman, Carolyn Shiffman Consulting - 530-9851 shiffmanconsulting@yahoo.com Click here for Leads Group Membership listings Legislative Action - The Legislative Action Committee serves as the connection between the Chamber and its local, state and federal government representatives. In addition, the committee brings issues and programs to Chamber members that may be affected by legislative or administrative action between business and government. Chair: Mitch Goldblatt - 203-795-4337 mitchgoldblatt@aol.com Members: Don Lewis - 795-3486 donsharkfin@optonline.net Brian Fournier - The Fournier Law Firm - 203-389-9500 brian@fournierlawfirm.com Michael Richetelli - Colonial Properties - 795-8060 mike@colprop.com Anthony Nastri - 795-4286 nast3@aol.com Bridget Albert - The Bulletin - 203-876-3031 balbert@ctcentral.com Ginny Kozlowski - Greater New Haven CVB - 777-8550 ginnyk@visitnewhaven.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Marketing Task Force - The Marketing Task Force evaluates and makes recommendations regarding Chamber marketing strategies, collateral materials and programs in order to maximize the efforts of the Chamber as it seeks to provide value to the membership through recruitment, retention, education and networking activities Chair: Michele Kelly, Graphic Ways Design - 203-799-2723 Michele@graphicwaysdesign.com Members: Bridget Albert - The Bulletin - 203-876-3031 balbert@ctcentral.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Frank Donroe, - Sam's Club - 795-8100 fradonr@aol.com Mike Shiner - Fresh Concepts - 777-3960 mshiner@freshconcepts.net Bob Reid - R.J.Reid Associates - 799-8176 jjreid@optonline.net Erika Oliphant - Coldwell Banker - 795-6000 erika.oliphant@coldwellbankermoves.com Joan Roberts - Freeman Roberts Assoc. - 795-1591 joan@freemanroberts.com Rocky Salperto - Orange Town Newspaper LLC - 668-3368 rocky@orangetownnews.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Ambassadors Committee - The Ambassadors are key to membership retention and recruitment. Ambassadors mentor new members, educate, involve and engage Chamber members. They assist members in reaching the maximum value of their investment. Ambassadors provide hospitality at events, are well-informed about the Chamber and conduct outreach and sales activities on behalf of the Chamber. Chair: Leah Fonte - ERA Property World - 203-701-0813 leah.fonte@era.com Members: Ian Kasowitz, Charter Oak 203-464-7420 ian.kasowitz@gmail.com Jana Rahrig, Adecco Employment Solutions 203-209-1201 jana.rahrig@Adeccona.com Devon Taylor, Sonic Solutions 203-499-7168 info@sonicsolutionsllc.com Tino & Marie Russo, ERA Property World 877-1221 tino.russo@era.com Barbara Prince, Simply Serving, LLC, 980-8516 simplyserving@setuptocleanup.com Frank Donroe, Sams Club 795-8100 fradonr@aol.com Bernard Simons, Citibank 795-2609 bernard.j.simons@citi.com Mike Shiner, Fresh Concepts 777-3960 mshiner@freshconcepts.net Maryann White, Weichert Realtors 795-2348 mwhite@weichertrp.com Andrea Schiffrin, Coldwell Banker 795-6000 andrea.shiffrin@cbmoves.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com Holiday Party - The Holiday Party Committee plans and implements this festive December event. Members secure a site, plan the menu, plan a program, distribute and sell tickets. Chair: Don Lewis - 795-3486 donsharkfin@optonline.net Members: Mari Mariano - Center of Balance Personal Training - 298-0707 marino239@comcast.net Luisa Kazaferi - Salon Lui - 799-2006 kazaferi@sbcglobal.net Kara Kelly DeRosa - Law Office of Kara Kelly DeRosa - 298-0655 kderosalaw@yahoo.com Carol Smullen - Orange Chamber - 795-3328 carol@orangectchamber.com
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