Share your news! Members can submit news and events in the member portal. Login to start submitting. For over 30 years, Leadership Eastern CT has prepared future community leaders to assume positions of responsibility and take on challenges in the region. Class of 2022 demonstrated a keen sense of adaptability, determination, and reslliance as the program was led in a hybrid format.
The class celebrated graduation on June 22nd at The Spa at Norwich Inn, featuring keynote speaker Marguerite Driscoll, Director of Safety Council Operations at Pfizer. In her remarks, Driscoll led the class through her
In the invitation to the virtual presentation, they announced: This award is dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations who have played a vital partnership role with Cornell researchers to expand, strengthen, and speed connections between research, policy and practice in service of human development and wellbeing. It is named after John Eckenrode in recognition of John’s tireless personal and professional dedication to assuring that vulnerable youth and families benefit from high quality
Bill Martin, executive director or Waterford Country School, received the third Eckenrode Award for Partner in Translational Research on Tuesday, November 17.
The award is dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations who have played a vital partnership role with Cornell researchers to expand, strengthen, and speed connections between research, policy and practice in service of human development and wellbeing. It is named after John Eckenrode in recognition of John’s tireless personal and While schools, restaurants and shops closed their doors these past few months, the Wireless Zone- Verizon Premium Wireless Retailers in Groton, New London, Glastonbury, North Windham, Killingly, Putnam and Westerly were not only fortunate enough to remain open to serve their customers as an essential business, but were able to generously give back to their community as well. With over $40,000 being donated to local nonprofit organizations and anticipating the 4th Annual Backpack Giveaway on July 26th, the Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded more than $183,000 in community giving during the first six months of 2020, including $75,000 in emergency funding to lessen food shortages across the region caused by the COVID-19 health crisis and $90,000 in scholarships to high school and college students throughout eastern Connecticut.
“The Coronavirus has impacted every agency in eastern Connecticut serving those in need, so we made sure that we increased our community giving during the first six months Grants support programs that benefit children and families in Eastern CT
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $94,000 in support of 37 programs that benefit children and families in the region on March 24, 2020.
“At this critical time for many nonprofits, the Foundation worked to swiftly disburse funds to the recipients,” said Tony Sheridan, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. “The Board members did a wonderful job of making ready the Waterford Country School’s Golf Committee enthusiastically invites you to the 8th Annual “Bring Your Mojo” Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 13th at the Great Neck Country Club in Waterford.
This is not your average fundraising tournament! The Bring Your Mojo Golf Tournament has become a SOLD OUT event! Each year there are new surprises as well as enthusiastic additions to the committee. The tournament is held in memory of founding family member, Gary Saunders, who passed away suddenly on Jan. 27, Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories and the Clinical Research Unit, New Haven will support more than 60 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2018 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions. Groups receiving support in 2018 Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $107,400 to 38 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2017 with fundraisers including the 6th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 34th Annual Holiday Gala held at Mohegan Sun in December.
“I would like to thank the community for its continued support of Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 17 employees, including five members of the Bank’s senior leadership team, following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“Chelsea Groton Bank has been successful for over 160 years because of the hard-working team of people we have here,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Each of the employees earning a promotion is innovative, collaborative, trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable and versatile, and has shown Local Wireless Zone- Verizon Premium Wireless Retailers are back at it again in true holiday spirit! Family owned and operated, Wireless Zone nominated multiple non-profit organizations in the Eastern Connecticut community and beyond to receive grants from the Wireless Zone Foundation in 2017. A grand total of $67,500 will be donated to these neighboring organizations this year.
Business partners and recipients of last year’s Citizen of the Year Award, Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan, elect several
Quaker Hill, CT – Waterford Country School’s Golf Committee enthusiastically invites you to the 7th Annual “Bring Your Mojo” Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 14th at the Great Neck Country Club in Waterford.
This is not your average fundraising tournament! Each year, the Bring Your Mojo Golf Tournament has been a SOLD OUT event! Each time there are new surprises as well as enthusiastic additions to our planning committee.
This year Waterford Country School’s Golf Committee welcomes Maxwell Satti (ACE Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories will support 67 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2017 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions.
Groups receiving support in 2017 are:
Aluminum Falcon Robotics Inc. - 2018 FIRST Robotics Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $113,300 to 38 eastern CT nonprofits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2016 with fundraisers including the 5th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 33rd Annual Holiday Gala held at Mohegan Sun in December.
“The number of grant requests this year was unprecedented at Quaker Hill – Waterford Country School is excited to announce the 13th Annual Kabaret for Kids gala will be held at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT on March 24th. The unforgettable evening starts at 5:30pm and features special performances by the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Youth Performers.
Don't miss this amazing night of talent from Junior Fellows Director, Brad Simmons (from the films Camp, The Last Five Years and Whisky Neat as well as numerous musical productions) and the Junior Fellows Program Local Wireless Zone-Verizon Premium Wireless Retailers are back at it again in true holiday spirit! Family owned and operated, Wireless Zone nominated multiple non-profit organizations in the eastern Connecticut community to receive grants from the Wireless Zone Foundation in 2016. A grand total of $50,000 will be donated to these neighboring organizations this year.
Business partners and recipients of this year’s Citizen of the Year Award, Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan, elect several charities in their Norwich, CT – CorePlus Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Norwich, CT, appointed Credit Union Member Kenneth P. Levy, C.P.M. to its Supervisory Committee on September 27, 2016.
He has been Director of Procurement and Contracts for over 35 years, working for multinational firms headquartered in CT, MA, VA, and Europe. He has experience in the biopharma, insurance, logistics, defense contracting, and high tech manufacturing areas. Since retiring from Genzyme Corporation, a Sanofi Company, Ken has Quaker Hill, CT — Waterford Country School’s Golf Committee is excited to announce their 6th Annual “Bring Your Mojo” Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15th at the Great Neck Country Club in Waterford.
The tournament is held in memory of founding family member, Gary Saunders who passed away suddenly on Jan. 27, 2011. He loved life in every way – especially his family, friends, automobiles, golf, and his career in aviation. As a founding family member, Gary believed in Waterford Country Credit Union Improves Work Spaces at Three Local Non-ProfitsWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union continuously finds new ways to improve, enrich, and enhance the communities it serves. Most recently, the credit union donated office furniture to three local non-profits: the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Waterford Country School, and the Stonington Community Center, Inc.
Recipients were thrilled to receive the office furniture. More than 20 chairs, 10 file cabinets, and several Chamber Foundation Provides $103,987 to 35 Nonprofits That Benefit Local Children and Families
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $103,987 to 35 eastern CT nonprofits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2015 with fundraisers including the 4th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 32nd Annual Holiday Gala held Wireless Zone Co-Owners and Local Philanthropists to be Celebrated This Spring
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced that Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan, current Co-Owners of five Wireless Zone – Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer stores in Eastern CT and noted community supporters, will be honored as eastern CT’s 66th Citizens of the Year. The Chamber will recognize them at a joint celebration dinner later this spring.
The Citizen of the Year award is presented annually by Locally owned and family operated, the Seven Wireless Zone- Verizon Premium Wireless Retailers, nominated multiple non-profit organizations in the Eastern Connecticut community to receive grants from the Wireless Zone Foundation in 2015. Owners Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan elect several local charities in their territory who go above and beyond to impact the people in need in the community. In addition to their personal store contributions to local charities, ten New London County and Windham Country
Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits
Pfizer Inc. has announced that 51 nonprofits in Connecticut and Rhode Island, including the Garde Arts Center and Project Oceanology, will receive funding support this year.
Other recipients were Aluminum Falcon Robotics, Bethsaida Community Inc., Center for Hospice Care Southeast Connecticut, Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Chorus of Westerly, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Eastern Connecticut Community Gardens
Chamber Foundation Provides $88,674 to 27 Nonprofits to Benefit
Thousands of Children and Families in Region
Waterford, CT — The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation today announced the distribution of $88,674 to 27 eastern Connecticut nonprofits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in eastern Connecticut.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2014 with fundraisers including the Annual Bowl-a-Thon at Foxwoods in April and the Annual Holiday Gala held at
Leadership Eastern CT Celebrates Graduation with Award Reception
Bill Martin receives Eckenrode Award from Cornell University
Waterford Country School's Bill Martin receives Cornell University Eckenrode Award
Wireless Zone Announces $40,000 in Grant recipients, Back Pack Give Away and More!
Charter Oak Community Giving Tops $183,000 in First Half of 2020
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation Awards Over $94,000 to 37 Local Organizations
Waterford Country School's 8th ''Bring Your Mojo'' Golf Tournament is Sept 13
Pfizer Announces Community Grants for 2018
Chamber Foundation Provides $107,400 to 38 Eastern CT Non-Profits
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes 17
Wireless Zone to Present Grants Totaling $67,500 to Local Charities
7th Annual 'Bring Your Mojo' Golf Tournament to Support Waterford Country School
Pfizer Awards Community Grants
Chamber Foundation Provides $113,300 to 38 Nonprofits
Kabaret for Kids Returns March 24 to Mystic Marriott
Wireless Zone to Present Grants Totalling $50,000 to Local Charities
CorePlus Credit Union Appoints Kenneth Levy to Supervisory Committee Member
Waterford Country School Announces 6th Annual 'Bring Your Mojo' Golf Tournament
Non-Profits Receive Office Furniture from Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Chamber Foundation Announces 35 Grant Recipients for 2016
Chamber Announces Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan as Citizens of the Year
Wireless Zone Foundations Grants $43,000 to Local Organizations in Eastern CT
Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits
Chamber Foundation Announces 27 Grant Recipients for 2015
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