About the Chamber Our Mission
The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit business organization formed to foster a strong economy by providing members and the community with relevant services and information. The mission of the Chamber is to promote the business community, the overall economic climate and an enhanced quality of life in Glastonbury. In so doing, the Chamber serves its members and the community at large. Chamber offices are located at 2400 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033.
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Mary Ellen Dombrowski President |
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Nancy Hayden Membership Manager |
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Mary Jane Sullivan Business Manager |
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Jill Beckett Program Manager |
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Ginger Lynn Communications Manager |
2008 Board of Directors
Executive Board
Mike Romanski of NewAlliance Bank
Chair
Joseph P. Jaconetta of Jaconetta, Burnham and Wimer, LLC
Chair Elect
Debra C. Smith of Proforma /GraphicWorks, Inc.
Treasurer
Jay Sattler of Blum, Shapiro & Co., PC
Immediate Past Chair
Board of Directors
William R. Attridge of Connecticut River Community Bank
Chip Beckett of Beckett & Assoc. Veterinary Services, LLC
Joe B. Bisson of Saint Francis Care
Phil Bombart of Signal Graphics Printing
David B. Cox of Cox Architects, Inc.
Emmy Lou DeBari of Emmy Lou's Ltd.
Deborah Eisenberg of Law offices of Deborah Eisenberg
Jay G. Fromer of Products of Nature International, Inc.
Michael Keenan of Keenan Law, LLC
Frank Schroll of Glastonbury Hills Country Club
Claudia Sullivan of TD Banknorth
Thomas Tartaro of Open Solutions Inc.
David Wood of Gateway Financial Group, Inc.
Ira Yellen of First Experience Communications
Ex-Officios
John Deans, Chamber Counsel
Sonny Googins, Retired State Representative
Alan B. Bookman, Superintendent of Schools
Richard Johnson, Glastonbury Town Manager
Susan Karp, Town Council (R)
Thomas J. Kehoe, Connecticut State Representative
Barbara Wagner, Town Council (D)
Theresa Janeczek, Manchester Community College
Carolyn Treiss, Town Council (D)
Programs
Legislative Support and Advocacy
The Chamber acts as the voice of its members by communicating information on current legislation, soliciting members' views, expressing those views and concerns to legislators and providing opportunities for members to meet with legislators. Review Connecticut's status on the Legislative Quotient which examines the impact that state legislative have on the local business climate.
Networking Opportunities
Members can make valuable business contacts at Chamber-sponsored functions such as the Business After Hours, Glastonbury Leads Exchange Group, Women of the Workforce (WOW), SPRING (Young Professionals Rising in the Next Generation), Business Forum.
New Member Recognition
The Chamber constantly strives to recognize new members by offering quarterly orientations and provides a formal introductions of all new members at Business After Hours events. Each month the Chamber includes a detailed listing of new members in the monthly Pulse on Business newsletter.
New Resident Program
Member businesses can participate in this program, which is designed to welcome new residents into the community by providing a wealth of information about the community and your business. Participating businesses are allowed to include sample products and/or coupons designed to promote further business.
Programs and Events
The Chamber coordinates many events and functions on an annual basis, including an Annual Meeting & Dinner, Professional Women's Forum, Apple Blossom Golf Tournament, and Candidates' Forum. The Glastonbury Chamber is also proud to produce two of the biggest community events, including the annual Apple Harvest Festival and Riverfront Music Festival. The Chamber encourages member participation in the planning and coordination of several of these events. Members have the exclusive opportunity to sponsor such events, serve on planning committees, or as volunteers
SCORE
The Chamber is the local site for the Senior Corps of Retired Executives, an organization that offers no-fee counseling to small business owners.
Workshops and Seminars
The organization offers a variety of forums where members can learn, exchange ideas and information and gather business experience. Members receive information on upcoming programs through the monthly newsletter, e-mails, and mailed forms.
