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View in pdf - Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
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SUMMER 2015
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THE QUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER OF
THE BROOKFIELD
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Corner ...............3
Board of Directors ...............3
New Members ......................4
Member Profiles ..................5
Four Corners Update .........6
Summer Events ....................7
Maximize the Value
of y our Chamber
Membership .....................8-9
Finding Balance
is a Myth ........................10-11
Broofield Wellness
Festival ...................................13
See story on page 8
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ TERMS
JANUARY 2015 THROUGH JANUARY 2016
Past - President
Jacqueline A. Salame, AIA
(2015-17)
Tour de Force Designs, LLC
40 Laurel Hill Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-2538
tourdeforcedesigns@charter.net
Past President
Linda McCaffrey (2014-16)
McCaffrey Professionals
Coldwell Banker
18 Mill Plain Road
Danbury, CT 06810
203-994-3666
linda.mccaffrey@cbmoves.com
President
Rebecca Lollie (2015-17)
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
69 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
203-798-3874
rebecca.lollie@wellsfargo.com
Past President/Secretary
Linda Wagner (2013-15)
Savings Bank of Danbury
154 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-5288
lwagner@sbdanbury.com
Vice President
Marie Miszewski (2013-15)
Regional YMCA of Western CT
246 Federal Road #B-2
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-3432 ext. 219
mmiszewski@regionalymca.org
Susan Merlo (2015-17)
Next Level iMedia Marketing
23 Forest Hills Drive
New Fairfield CT 06812
203-312-9707
susan@susanmerlo.com
Treasurer
Richard Starkins (2013-15)
Charter Oak Financial
63 Old Middle Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-4555
rstarkins@charter.net
Dipak Ghosh (2015-17)
Action COACH of Western CT
6 Fisher Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203-616-5543
dipakghosh@actioncoach.com
Susan Hallman (2014-16)
Details Make the Difference
15 Old Middle Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-1059
hallman1059@earthlink.com
Patricia Kane (2013-15)
Townsquare Media
1004 Federal Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-1212
patricia.kane@townsquaremedia.
com
Martin F. Landgrebe (2014-17)
Judge of Probate
P.O. Box 1806
New Milford, CT 06776
860-354-6923
mlandg1986@aol.com
Joan Locke (2014-16)
Town of Brookfield
100 Pocono Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-7313
jlocke@brookfieldct.gov
Patty Passarelli (2013-15)
Hearst Media Services
333 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
203-731-3404
ppassarelli@newstimes.com
Hon. David Scribner (Honorary)
PO Box 592
Brookfield CT 06804
203-775-0766
Mark Gerber (2015-17)
Gerber Studio
26 Hillandale Road, #3
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-788-1040
mgerber@gerberstudio.com
Executive Director
Susan Murphy
Brookfield Chamber
825 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-8282
susan@brookfieldchamber.org
InnerChamber
825 FEDERAL ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
EDIToR- In- CHIEF
Patty Passarelli
AD SALES
Susan Murphy
Stephanie Papa
LAYoUT
Nancy Mengler- Hearst Media Services
WRITERS
Linda McCaffrey
Susan Merlo
Hal Kurfehs
Dipak Ghosh
Richard Starkins
PRESIDEnT’S CoRnER
Dear Chamber Members,
Neighbors and Friends,
Can you believe we’re at mid-year point already? I’m hoping your year is more than you
expected.
I’d like to thank our Board of Directors and our
many volunteers for a successful first half of
2015. We’ve recently held a focus group this
past spring to plan our new initiatives, review
our mission, and plan new events.
The main focus was ”Why Our Members Join”,
and our outcome was…
We serve our members by our four values:
Connection • Education • Service • Visibility
The relationships we build through the chamber become our “partners on demand”
for each of us.
We’ve held many successful events so far in 2015, including the Health and Wellness
Festival, which was held at Brookfield High School for the first time. This allowed
our students aka future leaders to participate, and it was also open to the staff,
parents and public.
Our Tri-Chamber Mastery Series offered a variety of speakers, and it generated rave
reviews. It provided our members the tools and resources to grow their business
while remaining inspired both personally and professionally. Members from three
Chambers of Commerce (Brookfield, Bethel, and Newtown) came together to meet
each other and build new relationships and connections as well.
The Lunch ‘N Net series is on-going and serves as another avenue to invest in “you”,
where you can be educated in an easy and open format.
Our Business Gatherings continue to allow our members the ability to build connections and be visible. As always, this serves all our members and guests.
We held a wonderful event at the Brookfield Playhouse that including dinner provided by Chef Rody and an outstanding “Godspell” performance. We were excited
to have the Godspell cast join the fun at the Memorial Day Parade, as well as our
very own Miss CT Teen USA, Brookfield Senior Lauren Ralston.
The town is excited as we finalize Brookfield Town Park, which will be ready by
month end, just in time for summer fun. Soon it will be time for the Concert in
the Park series, so watch for more information as the chamber-sponsored evening
there will once again offer chamber members an opportunity to join in the fun and
showcase your business to the town.
Continue to start your day with a “WIN” standing for “What’s Important Now” attitude as we hold the power and vision to WIN. I would encourage all of you to do
just that and participate. Be engaged with the Brookfield Chamber’s many events!
To find the “Brookfield Chamber”, please take a minute and visit our NEW website
www.brookfieldchamber.org, or our Facebook page. You may contact myself or Susan Murphy our Executive Director at 203 775-8282.
As, your President I’m available to meet or chat, and I’m open to any and all ideas to
improve and grow OUR chamber.
Happy Summer.
Rebecca Lollie
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Brookfield Chamber President
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
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WELCoME nEW MEMbERS
Accounting
MFL Associates
Michael LoFromento
304 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-2352
MFL11@yahoo.com
Dorina Leslie, LMT
Western Connecticut
Therapeutic Massage
304 Federal Road, Suite 106
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-312-3960
Dorina.healinghands@gmail.com
Catering Facility
Michael’s At The Grove
Linda Shakro
42 Vail Road
Bethel, CT 06801
203-791-9700
michaelsatthegrove@gmail.com
James Wolfe
Western Connecticut
Therapeutic Massage
304 Federal Road, Suite 106
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-512-3226
WCTMassage@gmail.com
Dentist
Greater Danbury Center of
Endodontics
Philip Mascia, DDS
360 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-3344
www.danburyendo.com
Hearing Aid Sales and
Service
Quality Hearing Aid Center
Frank Scarfi
304 Federal Road, Suite 114
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-8757
qualityaid@sbcglobal.net
Enrichment Programs
Brookfield Early Learning
Academy
Doreen Goncalves & Mary Jane
DeBarros
18 Old Route 7
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-0125
www.BrookfieldELA.com
Landscape Architecture
A2 Land Consulting, LLC
Abigail Adams
246 Federal Road, Suite B23
Brookfield, CT 06804
845-531-1504
abigail@a2land.com
www.a2land.com
Financial Advisor
Gryphon Capital Group
Chris Taylor
10 Ezra Road
Danbury, CT 06811
203-648-9808
Chris@gryphoncg.com
Health and Wellness
Physical Therapy Arts/
Carlson Therapy Network
Jeff Panepento
31 Old Route 7
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-0020
jpanepento@carlsontherapy.com
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Managed IT Services
Virtual Density
Jennifer Morandi
4 Liberty Street
Danbury, CT 06810
203-987-4566
sales@virtualdensit.com
Personal Chef Service
My Chef To Go
Rody Manousakis
594 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-522-9445
chefrody@mycheftogo.com
Restaurant
Hacienda Don Manuel
Omar Sanchez
265 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-0666
haciendadonmanuel@gmail.com
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MEMbER PRoFILES
Dr. Steven Reiss
Annamarie Faubel
The Dental Team
(203) 775-1771
109 Federal Road
Brookfield
Rodanthi
Manousakis
Chef Rody
My Chef to Go
(203) 522-9445
594 Federal Road
Brookfield
Carlos R. Lara
Newtown
Savings Bank
Assistant Treasurer,
Branch Manager
(203) 364-2918
99 Federal Road
Brookfield
Dr. Reiss has become a household name in
Brookfield as he has been practicing dentistry
for 36 years, 29 years at his present location on
Federal Road in Brookfield. He has served three
and sometimes 4 generations within a family.
Dr. Reiss, originally from Long Island, attended the University of Missouri where he played
baseball and graduated with a BS degree from
Adelphi University. He received his DDS degree
from New York University College of Dentistry.
The opportunity to move to Connecticut became available soon after graduation because
of a change in state licensing exams that allowed him to take one certification test, which
was recognized in CT as well as in NY. Longing
for a great quality of life…and to be closer to
skiing… Steve settled in first Danbury and
then Brookfield where he and wife Elsa raised
2 daughters, Sara and Rachel.
Dr. Reiss’s goal in setting up his dental office
was to provide outstanding and caring dentistry with the most up to date techniques and
technology. He knew that he wanted to have
an in town business in order to become a part
of the fabric of the town and be present for his
family.
Dr. Reiss is an avid gardener and his home
has been a visitation stop for the local garden
club. The grounds around his office show that
same love. “It’s OK to have weeds in your garden and in your life” is one of his mantras, as
he points out that everyone just needs to slow
down and appreciate every moment and each
other more.
His practice currently houses 2 other full
time dentists and a periodontist. About 2 years
ago he added Annamarie Faubel as his Executive Director. Together, they make quite a team
as Annamarie handles the facility, IT, compliance and HR functions which frees up Dr. Reiss
to be present for his patients. It is all about the
people for Dr. Reiss. As he put it, “Molars are
important, but the PEOPLE behind them are
phenomenal and take precedence.” His patients
become his friends, his family, and his primary
concern. The values he brings to his practice
include kindness, communication, compassion
and education. He wants to make the process of
dental health fun and stress free.
Dr. Reiss has been appointed by the Governor as 1of 6 Dentists who serve on the State of
Connecticut Dental Commission. He believes
everyone deserves adequate care and will accommodate any patient to make sure their dental needs are met.
The majority of his staff have been with him
for decades. His key to success is to surround
yourself with the best and most talented people. To be able to trust people and to delegate
without hesitation is critical.
Meet Chef Rody. She is fairly new to the Greater
Danbury Area, originally from Montreal Canada,
now living in Ridgefield.
Rody is a Chef who put herself through Culinary
School while raising two, now grown boys. Her
training is in the French Culinary Cuisine.
After graduating, Chef Rody worked in various restaurants, including Universel Desjeuners, a
popular restaurant in Downtown Montreal. Here
she got her first experience as an Executive Chef,
setting up the kitchen, ordering supplies, cooking, creating new menu items and managing the
kitchen staff. A couple of years later, Rody left the
restaurant business to pursue her passions, which
led her to become a Personal Chef.
Rody founded My Chef To Go, and set up shop
here in Brookfield in 2014. Services include a Personal Chef Service which aims to “Make Your Dinner Simple”. Cooking is done in the client’s home.
Chefs and their kitchen helper grocery shop, cook,
portion dinners in single serving containers, and
clean up the kitchen. All you need to do is heat
and eat. A company philosophy is cooking from
scratch. They use original recipes and fresh ingredients purchased by the Chef that morning.
Personal Chefs are not like Private Chefs. Rather
than working with one client, Personal Chefs work
with many clients making the cost more affordable. Preparations of five complete meals for 4
people, including shopping and clean up take approximately 6 hours. The company charges $60/
hour.
Chefs and their kitchen helpers travel and work
as a team. The Chefs must be certified. The company is bonded, insured and all employees go
through a background check.
The process begins with a FREE consultation to
assess needs, allergies and food preferences.
Her vision for her new enterprise is to give people
back much needed time. “By letting My Chef To Go
do the shopping and cooking you will have more
time, approximately 7-10 hours a week to do more
important things“.
Just like busy people outsource landscaping,
house cleaning and other time consuming but
necessary tasks, she believes that it is cost effective and healthier to outsource food shopping and
meal preparation instead of wasting food or eating
processed food from a box or a quick serve restaurant.
To introduce you to the Chef and the menu
items, My Chef To Go is offering 6 hours for the
price of 3, definitely a treat for a busy or stressful
time. Call Chef Rody for pricing and details or visit
her website at www.mycheftogo.com
They also cook for Special Events, and offer personalized Private Cooking Lessons in your home.
The services are especially popular as gifts for
birthdays, for a new Mom and Dad, a client appreciation, or new graduates heading off on their own,
new brides, employee reward, Mother’s Day gifts.
The list does go on!!
Her key to success and her advice is to, “be good
and take care of yourself FIRST! Nourish your body,
mind and soul. Then you will be able to take care of
the people and things you love.”
Please join us in welcoming Carlos Lara
as the new Brookfield Branch Manager of
Newtown Savings Bank!
Carlos has over nine years of customer
service experience as well as an extensive
background in sales and the financial services industry. He strives to provide excellent customer service to new and returning
customers alike, and is truly embracing his
management role. He builds relationships
by asking questions to get to know the
needs of his clients, having their best interests in mind.
He has been with Newtown Savings
Bank for 2 years and enjoys the culture of a
community bank. Newtown Savings Bank
has offered him relevant and extensive
training on both its products and in working with clients to provide the best customer experience. He is excited about the
Bank’s flexibility and range of products and
services offered. He is looking forward to
the opportunities that await him in Brookfield; he is appreciative for the chance
at professional growth and the ability to
make a positive impact.
Carlos recently received his Bachelor
of Science from Albertus Magnus College
where he majored in Marketing. He looks
forward to pursuing his MBA in the near
future. He is bi-lingual, also being fluent
in Spanish. He is energetic and embraces
change and innovation, and he feels his
key to success is to never be complacent.
He describes himself as “hungry for professional growth” and actively seeks out those
opportunities.
Carlos lives in Shelton and is engaged to
be married. He and his fiancé spend time
hiking with their dog Luna, and visiting
breweries and wineries in the area. He is
also an avid New Orleans Saints football
fan.
Drop by the branch to speak with Carlos
about the variety of programs that Newtown Saving Bank might offer to make your
financial options more attractive. From
Personal & Business Deposit accounts,
credit lines, investment products, insurance or mortgages, they have products
that will help you or your company move
forward.
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
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Four Corners Update
Development is alive and kicking in the Four corners / brookfield
town center. there are no fewer than 12 areas where there is
planning, preparation and outright construction in progress.
o
ne only needs to turn onto
laurel hill road to see noticeable development. the
“residence at laurel hill” appears
prominently in the construction of
72 apartments in three different
buildings. Across the street, “laurel
hill townhomes” (13) has begun
construction.
perhaps the most anxiously awaited
of the developments is “brookfield
Village”, the project at 800 Federal
road that will have frontage on both
Federal and station roads, replacing the buildings currently on the
site. Demolition of the first building
is scheduled for mid-summer, with
a plan to relocate the remaining
businesses as the project builds out.
For example, Mother earth Gallery,
which has memorably served our
community for the past 25 years, is
completing a move to new Milford,
and subway will soon relocate to a
vacant space close to rickyl’s restaurant.
When complete, brookfield Village
will consist of 72 apartments above
22,000 square feet of retail area. the
developer of the project, brookfield
Village llc, has recently received
chAMp (competitive housing Assistance for Multifamily properties)
loan commitments totaling $11.6
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million from chFA (connecticut
housing and Finance Authority) and
the ct Department of housing.
A less publicized development has
recently been approved for the parcel on 101-103 laurel hill road, close
to station road. Apartments over
retail are also planned for this site,
but this development may not occur
for a while. the project will consist
of 99 apartments and 8600 square
feet of retail space. this is significant
because it will expand the retail sector to laurel hill road.
to the north of the four corners will
be two major developments. on
the parcel where the barnyard stood
their outbuildings and gazebos will
be replaced by 100 apartments, and
the old peter’s imports site is also
available for multi-family development.
For the past several years, a new
home for the brookfield library has
been discussed. some residents have
suggested (through a recent study
of the area) that one of the components of the Four corners should include the library or other civic space.
our library is a community gem, but
has long outgrown its current facility, so moving it to the Four corners
area is a viable possibility.
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importantly, as the Four corners area
develops, the underlying infrastructure is expected to keep pace. the
town recently received confirmation
of a $797,000 grant from the connecticut local capital improvement
program (locip), an organization
that raises money through the sale
of bonds and distributes funds to
municipalities to reimburse the cost
of eligible local capital improvement projects. this grant will be
used for curbing, lighting and other
“streetscape” expenses. the town
is working with the state Dot to
modify the area of the Federal road
/ route 25 rights-of-way, but work
will not commence until approval is
received.
the developments taking place
the Four corners area this year are
noteworthy. the complexity of each
of these projects, from planning to
financing to engineering to design
and finally construction is daunting.
We extend our thanks to all involved
in the area’s revitalization as we
move forward to develop the Four
corners into the center of activity we
envision.
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
SUMMER/FALL EVENTS 2015
July 3
Business Before Breakfast
at Jester’s Coffee House/8-9am
Aug. 27
Lunch ‘N Net at Rocco’s Hot Stone
Restaurant/12noon-1:30pm
July 8
Business Gathering
at The Brookfield Craft Center 5:30-7:30pm
Sept. 3
Business Before Breakfast
at Chick-fil-A Brookfield/8-9AM
July 17
Business Before Breakfast
at Jester’s Coffee House/8-9am
Sept. 9
Business Gathering
at Down the Hatch/5:30-7:30pm
July 17
Chamber sponsored Concert in the Park
at Brookfield Town Hall Bandstand/6:30-8pm
Sept. 18
Business Before Breakfast
at Chick-fil-A Brookfield/8-9 am
July 23
Lunch ‘N Net at Rocco’s Hot Stone
Restaurant/12noon-1:30pm
Sept. 24
Aug. 7
Business Before Breakfast
at The Village at Brookfield Common/8-9am
Lunch ‘N Net at Rocco’s Hot Stone
Restaurant/12noon-1:30pm
Aug. 13
Business Gathering
at DiGrazia Winery/5:30-7:30pm
Aug. 21
Business Before Breakfast
at The Village at Brookfield Common/8-9am
SAVE THE DATE FOR
THE BEST OF BROOKFIELD TRADE SHOW
AT CANDLEWOOD INN
WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2015
4:00 – 7:30 pm
What every business wants.
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that no matter how, when or where you
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If that’s the kind of experience you’d like to
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NSBonline.com or in person at the Newtown
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Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
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