JosephP.McDonagh,CLU,ChFC,CLTC

Medical,Dental,Life&DisabilityInsurance

forGroups&Individuals

POBox185042

Hamden,CT06518

Of$ice:203-281-5090

Mobile:203-676-6271

E-mail:mcdonaghinsurance@aol.com

Michael P. CarranoMichael P. CarranoMichael P. CarranoMichael P. Carrano AVP, Branch ManagerAVP, Branch ManagerAVP, Branch ManagerAVP, Branch Manager

BankwellBankwellBankwellBankwell

2704 Dixwell Avenue

Hamden, CT 06518

D: 475.202.5112 T: 203.287.1293

F: 203.407.0759

E: mcarrano@MYBANKWELL.com

����SUPPORTING CHAMBER BUSINESS TO BUSINESS

Johnson’s Duckpin Lanes Sandi Thomas Serving Hamden for over 55 Years

203-248-1563

Fax: 203-248-0292

info@johnsonlanes.com

2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

www.johnsonlanes.com

Joseph Varipapa

Director of Admissions

1270 Sherman Lane F:(203) 281-2715

Hamden, CT 06514 P: (203) 281-7555

E: Jvaripapa@hamdenhealth.com

Hamden Hall Country Day School

Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12

Our Halls Are Unique! Visit and learn why.

www.hamdenhall.org 203.752.2610

1108 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06517

Unemployed? Underemployed?

Seeking New Skills Training of Employment Assistance?

Call Stephen Diaz at CTWorks

203-624-1493 x239

Since 2009, Small Kitchen Big Taste (SKBT) has shared the art and passion of cooking fresh, wholesome, delicious food with fellow New Haven area foodies. Founder Karen Lenahan, a Connecticut native and self-taught cook, started the company as a recipe-sharing blog and specialized catering venture, and rapidly saw the demand for expansion.

In 2013, the addition of Chef Sarah Fitzmaurice allowed Owner/Cook Karen to realize her dream of opening of SKBT’s main kitchen and storefront on Sackett Point Road in North Haven. Chef Sarah studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Boston, Massachusetts and has shared her culinary talent in local restaurants

and kitchens in the New Haven area for a number of years.

SKBT has blossomed into an award-winning prepared foods and boutique catering company, most recently selected #1 by the New Haven Advocate Best of New Haven in two categories: Prepared Foods To Go and Best Catering.

Karen and Sarah have designed a menu of fresh, seasonal and healthy prepared foods and decadent sweet treats, available Monday through Friday at the SKBT store for the perfect grab-and-go healthy meal for individuals and families. The menu is equally classic and eclectic, featuring long-

Business Profile: Small Kitchen Big Taste

2969 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 P: 203-288-6431 F: 203-288-4499 hamdenregionalchamber.com hcc@hamdenchamber.com

Chamber Staff

Nancy Dudchik, IOM President

Meegia Wojcik Office Manager

Lynn Fredricksen Membership Director ____________________

Executive Board

Guy Tommasi Chairman of the Board LIFETIME Care at Home

Steve Diaz Vice-Chairman CT Works

Chris Nickse, Treasurer T.M. Byxbee Co.

Michelle Johnston Secretary Southern CT State University

Board of Directors

Ray Andrewsen AM 1220 WQUN

Sheri Borrelli The United Illuminating Co.

Marjorie Clark Little Fish Studios

Jennifer Cretella Clifford Beers Clinic

Karen DelChiaro Delta Marketing

Allie Fraschilla Edible Arrangements of North Haven

Jose Lopez People’s United Bank

Joseph McDonagh, Clu, chfc, cltc Independent Insurance Agent

Jennifer Rignoli Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell

Ed Ryan Ryan Oil Company

Ian Williams Falcon Funding, LLC

Steve Zion Toyota of Wallingford

Welcome New Members!

time favorites and changing items such as the SKBT Sandwich of the Week, seasonal soups, side and main salads, roasted veggies, healthful pastas, main dish proteins, or a combination of these in unique Meals for One options. The menu is centered on fresh organic produce and antibiotic-free, grass fed/free range, and/or sustainably-raised poultry, beef, pork, and fish from local Connecticut farms and vendor partners. food!”

Continued on next page

Bankers Life Richard Gregory/Mike Ostrofshy 203-877-7100 472 Wheelers Farm Road Milord, CT 06461 Insurance

CAPS Woodworking & Home Improvement Frank Capuano, III 203-469-1575 54 Norris Street Hamden, CT 06517 Home Remodeling/Carpentry Caregiver Downtime Deborah Casey 860-460-7279 11 Mallard Cove East Hampton, CT 06424 Health & Wellness Services Coachman Square at Woodbridge LeaAnn Zamorano 203-397-7544 21 Bradley Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 Financial Services

Connecticut Psychiatric & Wellness Center Monica Aversa 203-298-9005 2446 Whitney Ave, 2nd Floor Hamden, CT 06518 Mental Health

Dance Fits U, LLC Kelley May & Kristy Cavanaugh 203-283-9880 6 Corporate Ridge Road Hamden, CT 06514 Dance & Fitness Instruction

Home Health Specialty Services, Inc. Janine Martino 203-288-8200 2795 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 Home Health Kim Corcoran Certified Life Coach Kim Corcoran 203-376-7470 235 Helen Street Hamden, CT 06514 Life Coaching & Energy Leadership

November 2015 Business Exchange

Jeralyn R. Fantarella DMD, PC Jeralyn Fantarella 203-288-4855 299 Washington Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 General Dentistry Lucky Ewe Irish Goods Katie Regan 203-507-2160 2371 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 Gift Shop NRG Home Solar Karl Hasselrot 203-613-0403 299 Industrial Park Road Middletown, CT 06457 Solar Energy Sara Giulietti @ Esthetique Spa Sara Giulietti 203-584-6970 2285 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 Physical Therapist/Reflexologist

October Events

Business After Hours

Harry’s Sports Bar At Best Western Plus Hotel

SKBT, by principle, always meets a variety of dietary needs and taste buds, including but not limited to gluten-free, vegetarian, and paleo-friendly.

SKBT takes catering to a new level with a custom, personalized approach to each and every event. Intimate dinner parties, business lunches and corporate events, wedding cocktail and dinner receptions –

you name it, SKBT has catered it. Each menu is designed with the

host’s occasion, unique tastes and dietary needs in mind. Karen and Sarah have a keen ability to showcase the best of the region and season with perfectly executed menus

that guests will remember long past the event. SKBT manages catered events, available seven days a week, from start to finish -

providing set up, professional server staffing, and break down/cleanup post-event.

SKBT also hosts its own cooking events, ranging from Girls’ Night to Kids Can Cook classes, where local aspiring foodies of all ages and abilities can share the SKBT passion – “Fall in love with food!”

420 Sackett Point Road North Haven, CT 06473 www.smallkitchen-bigtaste.com (475) 238-8470

Business Profile: SKBT, continued

The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hamden Land Conservation Trust co-sponsored a debate of the candidates for Hamden mayor, on Monday, October 19, at Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Memorial Library. Before an audience of about 120 people, incumbent Mayor Curt Leng and challenger Bob Anthony answered questions about Hamden’s finances, its economic future, relations with Quinnipiac University, and a number of other topics. The questions had been provided by members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Land Conservation Trust. Mayor Leng, who is the

Chamber Hosts Mayoral Debate

Democratic candidate, was elected mayor in a special election required because of the resignation of Mayor Scott Jackson, who took a position with the State of Connecticut. Mr. Anthony, the Republican candidate, had run against Mayor

Leng in May, and was the Republican candidate against Mayor Jackson in 2013 as well. Mayor Leng emphasized the steps he said that the Jackson Administration had initiated, and that he has continued, to help stabilize Hamden’s property tax rates. Some of those steps include eliminating an insurance fund deficit, and

selling pension obligation bonds, which increased funding of the municipal pension plan from 8% to 40%. Mr. Anthony, who is a retired Hamden firefighter, said that the problems Hamden faces

should have been addressed long before now, and have led to the high mil rate; he promised to work to encourage businesses, particularly manufacturing, to move back to Hamden. The

debate was moderated by WQUN General Manager Ray Andrewsen. The debate was the second and final debate between the candidates, prior to Election Day, November 3.

Ladies Golf Clinic At Laurel View Country Club

Beginners Ladies League starts in Spring 2016. Stay

tuned for more details.

Show Your Holiday Spirit & Promote Your Business

For the 5th year, the Ambassador Committee will organize the Annual Holiday Lights Contest. Business owners are encouraged to go all out with their holiday displays. The committee will be driving around town mid December to judge the best of the best. Have fun with your

holiday decorations! From windows and doors to rooftops and walkways, light up in celebration of the holiday season. Awardees in various categories will be recognized at our Holiday

Business Before Hours from 8:30am - 11:30am on Thursday, December 15th at the Chamber office. Happy decorating to all!

Categories:

∗ Best Building

∗ Best Window

∗ Most Creative

∗ Facebook Favorite

2014 “Best Building” Winner The Public Adjuster

2014 “Best Window” Winner Hamden Auto Body

Special Thanks to our 2015 Marketplace

Partners:

January Bankwell

February TradeFlow21

March Sullivan & Son Carpet,

Inc.

April LIFETIME Care at

Home

May Hamden Regional

Chamber of Commerce

June Chameleon Haircolor

Café & Spa

July Hamden Rehabilitation

& Health Care Center

August

Ryan Oil Company

September Health Insurance

Associates

October Area Cooperative Educational Services

November

Henry, Raymond, & Thompson, LLC

December

Joseph A. Conte Jewelers

Do not miss this great opportunity for FREE air time on AM1220 WQUN.

2 BUSINESSES ARE FEATURED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Call 203-288-6431to reserve your space

TODAY!

Tune in every Friday morning at 8:30am to hear from your fellow Chamber Members.

Member/Community News:

Rotary Club of Hamden The Rotary Club of Hamden is accepting donations to buy Coats for Kids for a second year as part of its mission to help children. New down winter coats will be provided to needy Hamden school children. Several hundred coats will be purchased by the club and distributed by school staff. A garment manufacturer will provide a variety of styles for $20 apiece. To contribute to this tax-deductible fundraiser, mail a check for any amount to Rotary Club of Hamden PO Box 185304 Hamden 06518. Businesses or families making contributions of $100 or more may call 203-640-5049 for photographic recognition in local print media

AM1220 WQUN Senior Gift Run This year AM1220 WQUN has once again teamed up with Miller Senior Center and VNA Healthcare Connecticut for a collection drive; the items needed are traditional stocking stuffer. Some ideas for donation are large puzzle books, unscented soaps, hand sanitizer, decks of cards, sugar free cough drops, non-electric heating pads, book lights, flashlights, instant soup, and coco with mugs, all items should be New and Unused. As always lap blankets are greatly appreciated. We are not collecting money or checks. The 6th Annual Senior Gift Run “warmth” campaign begins on November 1st and runs through December 8th. A volunteer will pick the box up on December 8th. If your box fills up before then, please empty it and store the

items for pickup in a secure location. On December 11th a luncheon is planned at Miller Senior Center where Santa himself will pass out gifts in yuletide bliss. You are more than welcome to stop in and see the Joy on the faces of the seniors when they have the gifts bestowed on them. Any questions regarding The 6th Annual Senior Gift Run can be directed to myself, Maria Phillips by phone 203.582.8286 or via email maria.phillips@quinnipiac.edu. The Chamber Office is a drop off location.

LIFETIME Care at Home LIFETIME Care at Home announced that it has received both the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from Home Care Pulse. Awarded to only the top ranking home care providers, based on client and caregiver satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, LIFETIME Care at Home is now ranked among a small handful of home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide an exceptional working experience to employees, and the highest quality care to clients. “We want to congratulate LIFETIME Care at Home on receiving both the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award and the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award,” says Aaron Marcum, CEO and founder of Home Care Pulse. “Since these awards are based on real, unfiltered feedback from clients and caregivers, LIFETIME Care at Home has proven their dedication to

providing a great work environment and solid training to employees, while maintaining their focus on client satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize their dedication to quality, professionalism and expertise in home care.

CFC Arena Bar & Grill CFC Arena Bar and Grill, located at 1018 Sherman Avenue, will host a One Year Anniversary party on November 6th at 8:00pm Stop in to see their newly renovated space and new menu. Great specials and give-a-ways throughout the evening. For more information, call Christine at 203-848-1605

AM1220 Quinnipiac University Ray Andrewsen of North Haven, general manager of AM1220 WQUN, has been elected to the board of directors of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association. He will serve a three-year term, beginning in January. The Connecticut Broadcasters Association (CBA) represents Connecticut’s commercial, public, religious, college and high school radio and television stations. Members include more than 115 stations, associates and individuals who participate in public service campaigns supporting the work of the Connecticut National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Emergency Services. The CBA facilitates the work of charitable and public service organizations by connecting them with radio and

television stations.

Chamber Launches New Interactive, Mobile Friendly Website

On November 1st we launched a brand new website designed and written by Marjorie Clark of Little Fish Studios.

Not only does it look quite a bit different, it should facilitate your participation in events, and encourage your use of the Chamber as your local marketing agency.

New Website Features: *Easy-to-find, larger and mobile friendly event calendar

*Online Event Registration *Online Application, Payment & Membership Account Mgmt. *Blog with Chamber news and featured business profiles (Profile introductory offer of $195) *Member News & Job Bank *Enhanced landing pages for signature events *Submit a testimonial for great exposure

What Else Is New? Get a 5% discount when you bundle our a la carte marketing

opportunities together into a comprehensive marketing strategy, and improve your ROI.

Meet the Staff, Board & Ambassadors We're all here to help you connect and get the most value for your membership. Look under the Contact menu, put a name with a face, and reach out to us. Check it out! Visit the Chamber’s page today!

HamdenRegionalChamber.com