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EMPLOYMENT

Kristin Zummo recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Learning & Development Manager. Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, she spent over seven years in training and development, including five years at Electric Boat. Zummo lives in East Lyme. For more information, visit www.chelseagroton.com.

Amy Jagaczewski, P.E., of GNCB Consulting Engineers, P.C., in Old Saybrook has been named Principal in the firm. Jagaczewski joined GNCB in 2012 and specializes in the investigation, analysis and rehabilitation of historic structures. Recent projects include the stabilization and adaptive reuse of Holdredge Garage in Westerly.

WORKSHOPS

SCORE will host workshops on:

"Networking to Meet New Customers" — Part 1 of a 3-Part Series on Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop Business with the Right Customers, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 5:30–7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Presenter is Jim Jackson of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center.

"Relationships That Sustain: Cultivating Donor Relationships and Engagement for Non-Profits," Monday, Feb. 25, 5:30–7 p.m., Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road.

"Government Contracting," Wednesday, Feb. 27, 5:30-7 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Presenters are Tanisha Baptiste and Lisa Powell of the Small Business Administration.

“Brand Strategy 101 for Small Businesses,” Wednesday, March 6, 5:30-7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Presenter is marketing expert Arlene Saffron.

“Advanced Selling 'Secrets'” — Part 2 of a 3-Part Series on Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop Business with the Right Customers, Monday, March 11, 5:30-7 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Presenter is Jim Jackson of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center.

For more information about these programs, contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will be holding standing workshops for those in the local community 10-11 a.m. on the second Monday of each month to discuss membership, marketing, and events with the staff. The workshops will be at the the Chamber office, 62 Greenmanville Road, Mystic.

NETWORKING

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours for February has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. at Red 36, 2 Washington St., Mystic. Tastings by Fishers Island Lemonade and The Real McCoy Rum. Members $10, guests $20, includes one drink ticket, cash bar, food and prizes. Public welcome. For more info visit www.mysticchamber.org or call 860-572-9578.

The Young Professionals of Eastern CT will hold their February YPsocial networking event on Thursday, Feb. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar, 32 Sandy Desert Road, Uncasville. Admission is free for YPECT subscribers, $10 for guests. Learn more at www.YPECT.com or (860) 701-9113. YPECT is sponsored by Homestead Funding/Keith Turner and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.

GRAND OPENING

Attorney Wade D. Jensen has announced the opening of Jensen Estate Planning & Elder Law, PC in the 2nd floor office suites at the Mystic Packer Building, 12 Roosevelt Ave., Mystic. He can be contacted at (860)415-4502.

HONORS

Oyster Club, 13 Water St., Mystic, has been named one of 150 Best Bars in America by The Daily Meal. The food publication was impressed with six draft beers; 200 wines by the bottle and 16 by the glass; a range of spirits focused on whiskey; and eight signature cocktails. For more information, visit www.OysterClubCT.com.

GIVING

Booster groups from five schools, including Stonington and Westerly, each received a check for $2,363.64 for their basketball teams’ participation in The Westerly Community Credit Union 35th Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament. The 2018 tournament, which was held Dec. 26-29, raised a total of $9,454.57. This event has raised $232,823.70 since 1984.

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