GNHCC Business Expo: November 18, 2009

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posted November 3, 2009

The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

GNHCC BUSINESS EXPO

COME HUNGRY FOR BUSINESS!

November 18, 2009

Live Nation/Chevrolet Theatre

Wallingford, CT

10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

www.gnhccexpo.com

EXPO Detailed Event Schedule

8:30 -10 a.m. Leadership Center Reception Breakfast: Bistro Room, Free.

Beau Doherty, president of Special Olympics Connecticut; Sean Stephenson, disabilities rights speaker.

Hear about the benefits of creating a workplace that is welcoming to all. Beau Doherty will share insight from his experiences with Special Olympics. Speaker Sean Stephenson, who has suffered more than 200 bone fractures by age 18, will discuss his personal philosophy that power and purpose can be found in every opportunity. He's inspired millions, including Tony Robbins, Oprah and President Clinton. The event is made possible by the Connect-Ability New Haven grant led by The City of New Haven's Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities. Presented by Albertus Magnus College, the Nonprofit and Healthcare Councils.

10 a.m. Official Showfloor Opening (Show open until 5:30 p.m.)

10:30 a.m. A Survival Guide for Challenging Times: CT Room, Free.

The Trusted Advisors, Panelists.

A panel discussion with case studies and Q&A about businesses that have overcome challenges such as maintaining access to capital, marketing effectively to increase sales, and wringing costs out of operations.

10:30 a.m. Morning Coffee Break: Business Suite, Free.

Chamber Insurance Trust agents.

Come learn about available insurance options for your business.

11 a.m. USA Woman's Ice Hockey Team Discussion: Mezzanine, Free.

Ben Smith, Olympic Gold Medal winning coach, USA Woman's Ice Hockey Team '98; Jack McDonald, athletic director, Quinnipiac University.

Hear how the USA Woman's Ice Hockey Team is coming to Quinnipiac on January 3, 2010 to help prepare for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Presented by the Sports Council.

11 -1 p.m. Taste of the Chamber: Bistro Room, $10 per person.

Featured restaurants include: Leon's Restaurant, Black Bear Saloon, Caffe Bottega, Union League Café, Eli's on Whitney, WoodWinds/ Café Allegra, Lansdowne Bar & Grill, and Jenelle's Catering.

'Meet and Greet' with fellow attendees and sample menu specialties from some of Greater New Haven's finest restaurants. Presented by the Solo-Preneur Council.

12 noon Creative Ways to Reward Employees: Mezzanine, Free.

Susan Jewsbury, Peoples Bank; Gene D'Agostino, TEM Associates.

Focus on attracting, motivating, and challenging your staff. Understand that not everyone is motivated by money. Recognize the increasing importance of staff morale and recognition especially when times are tough. Get the best value out of your dollars today. Presented by the Human Resource Council.

1-4 p.m. Regional Business Connection Forum: Mezzanine, Free.

The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.

Receive valuable business assistance such as financing for a building or equipment, lean principles, tax credits, government contracting and more. Connecticut's business assistance team will be on hand to talk about various programs that best suit your needs and help you complete applications right there on the spot.

1 p.m. Keynote Speaker- What Americans Really Want: CT Room, Free.

Dr. Frank Luntz, political consultant and pollster, author.

Meet one of America's most influential communication professionals. The Fox News contributor and bestselling author will share his findings from a decade of phone and focus group research on what Americans really want, from business advice, to family and what really sells. Presented by Mutual of Omaha.

2 p.m. Social Networking- What Works for You: Bistro Room, Free.

Carolyn Walker, Response LLC; Ali Parmelee, Think Creative Group; Amy Graver, Elements, LLC; Carol Brown, New Haven Free Public Library.

A panel discussion that shares best practices from social media tools that help market your business, including Facebook, Twitter, blogging, LinkedIn, and more. Presented by the Technology Council.

3 p.m. Afternoon Speaker- Crush It! Cash in on Your Passion: CT Room, Free.

Gary Vaynerchuk, celebrity author and social media sommelier.

Learn about the social media techniques for entrepreneurial success from the man who turned his passion for wine into a social media phenomenon. Gary will share tips from his new book, Crush It! Hear how Gary has grown his family's wine business from $5 million to $60 million in just five years. Presented by Aetna.

4 p.m. Wine Tasting- Business After Hours: Bistro Room, $10 per person.

Wine provided by Do Valle Wine Distributors; special guest Wine Library TV's Gary Vaynerchuk.

5:30 p.m. EXPO closes

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About the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce: Established in 1794 the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce is the nation's third oldest business organization. Representing almost 2,000 member businesses and organizations in 15 cities and towns in south central Connecticut, the Chamber continues to promote regional cooperation, economic development, improved transportation and infrastructure, as it pursues its goal of making Greater New Haven a great place to live, work and raise a family. For more information, visit www.gnhcc.com

posted October 26, 2009

Leadership Breakfast at Business Expo Features
Speakers for "Disabilities and Employment"

New Haven, CT - The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo will present "Disabilities and Employment" at its Leadership Breakfast Reception, held at the GNHCC Business Expo on November 18, 2009, from 8:30-10 a.m., at the Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, CT. Featured speakers are Beau Doherty, Jr., President of Special Olympics of Connecticut, Inc., and disabilities advocate/motivational speaker Sean Stephenson.

Both Mr. Doherty and Mr. Stephenson are well known for their work as advocates for individuals with disabilities, people who in good economic times and bad, have fewer job opportunities than the general population.

The speakers will address business leaders on an awareness of employees with disabilities and the benefits of an inclusive and flexible work culture. The event is made possible by the Connectability New Haven grant led by The City of New Haven's Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities. The breakfast is sponsored by Albertus Magnus College.

Robert "Beau" Doherty, Jr. has devoted his career to integrating intellectually disabled people into mainstream sports competition at all levels, and throughout the world.

Expected to die at birth, Sean Stephenson has faced an army of reasons to give up and countless opportunities to embrace pity. He suffered more than 200 bone fractures by age 18, reached a height of only 3 feet, and is permanently confined to a wheelchair. However, this man took a stand for a quality of life that has inspired millions of people around the world, including Tony Robbins, Oprah and President Clinton.

The event is free to all Expo attendees and includes breakfast. To register or for more information, visit www.gnhccexpo.com or contact Sue Rapini at the GNHCC at srapini@gnhcc.com or 203-782-4317.

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