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Member News

Now Playing - Bloomfield 8 Cinemas
On April 24, Bloomfield 8 Cinemas opened its doors to the public with a grand opening and movie premiere. Special "Thanks" to Bloomfield 8 co-owners, Tim Keefner and Dean Gentile for a fabulous event! [View photos]
New Benefit for Chamber Members: Health Insurance Plans
The chamber has developed a new program for individual health insurance with Aetna called Chamber One. To learn more, click here. [Learn more]
Mandell JCC Welcomes Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts opened on April 28 at the Mandell JCC. It is the first, fully kosher and HKC certified shop in Connecticut. All items sold at this location (including all beverages and sandwiches) are approved. HKC approval is limited to just this one Dunkin Donuts location. Contact the Mandell JCC at 860.236.4571 or visit
[Mandell JCC]
Capitol Region F.C.U. Invites Chamber Members to Join
Bloomfield Chamber members and their employees are eligible to join Capitol Region Federal Credit Union to take advantage of a full menu of low-cost banking products and services. [View Article]
D&D Travel's Annual Ireland 2008 Getaway Now Ready to Book!
D&D Travel's 9th Annual Ireland Getaway, this year to Galway and Ennis, has 24 seats remaining. A number of Chamber members have enjoyed past trips and owners Donna and Dennis Hubbs encourage folks to give it a try! The rate is $1499pp plus departure taxes and a local motorcoach to Boston Logan will be provided at cost. Included is RT air from Boston, 5 nights accommodations, most meals, deluxe sightseeing and more. The getaway departs on Sunday, Nov. 2 and returns on Saturday, Nov. 8, nonstop from Boston to Shannon. For more information, visit [D & D Travel]
Hosting CT, LLC named 2008 Home-Based Business Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration has selected Paula M. Pierce, owner of Hosting Connecticut, LLC, Windsor, CT as the 2008 Home-Based Business Champion of the Year for Connecticut and the New England Region. [View Article]
Independent Transportation Network Announces Future Service
Starting in mid-July, ITNNorthCentralConnecticut will offer rides to seniors and visually impaired people 24/7 in private cars. [Read more]

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Upcoming Events

Foodshare's Walk Against Hunger - May 4, 2008
Did you know that 100,000 people in Hartford and Tolland counties rely on emergency food programs each year? And that 40,000 of our hungry neighbors are children? Since 1982, Foodshare the regional food bank serving greater Hartford has distributed over one hundred million pounds for people in need. You can help! Sign up for the 25th annual Foodshare Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, May 4. It's a fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon for a great cause, and every $30 raised for Foodshare provides a month's worth of food for a hungry person. Team Up With Foodshare! Because at Foodshare. "When hunger stops, so will we." [Foodshare]
BCC Taste of Bloomfield
Mark your calendars!
Join us on May 21, 2008 for the 2008 Taste of Bloomfield and Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration. Sample some of the tastiest foods, wines, & desserts in the area. The cocktail reception will also feature raffle and door prizes, live music and much much more!

BCC members and future members can sponsor a table. For more details and to reserve your table,
[View Article]
Bloomfield -Windsor Business Golf Outing - Sign Up To Play!
May 30, 2008 marks the return of the Bloomfield & Windsor Chambers Golf Outing at Gillette Ridge Golf Course! Get on board and play golf with colleagues, associates and network with business leaders throughout the greater Hartford region.

To be a sponsor,
[View Article]
Duncaster Lifecare Community presents...
Free afternoon with Dr. Bernie Siegel on Friday, May 16 - 'Conscious Living and the Art of Healing'. Reservations required. Please call (860) 380-5006 for more information or follow the link: [Duncaster]
For a complete listing of Upcoming Events, [click here]

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Welcome New Members

Welcome!
We hope that you consider them for your professional and personal needs. Look for the BCC red logo and tell them the Bloomfield Chamber sent you.

Bloomfield 8 Cinemas
863 Park Avenue, Wintonbury Mall,
Bloomfield, CT 06002
860.286.7900
Bloomfield 8 Theatres


Independent Transportation Network/North Central CT, Inc.
80B South Main Street
E.Windsor, CT 06088
860.951.5873
ITNNorthCentralCT

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[Membership Directory]

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Advertise with the Chamber

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May 1, 2008
Contents
  • Member News
  • Upcoming Events
  • Welcome New Members
  • Advertise with the Chamber
  • Links of Interest
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    Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
    330 Park Avenue
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    Bloomfield, CT 06002
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