Elizabeth Santaus, Wednesday, May 5, 10-11:30 a.m., Zoom. CT Paid Leave: What You Need to Know, Thursday, May 6, noon-1 p.m., Zoom. Choosing the Right QuickBooks: The Basics of Setting Up Your QuickBooks Company,
Elizabeth Santaus, Wednesday, May 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Zoom. Advertising on and Measuring the Impact of Instagram,
Meghan Crawford of Miranda Creative, Thursday, May 20, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom.
Contact for questions/info: Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.
Chelsea Groton Bank s 8-week CU Grow: Online Small Business Bootcamp will continue on Tuesdays from noon-1 p.m. and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. in May. The free small business series is offered through the bank s financial education program, Chelsea University, in partnership with the
Lisa Zibbideo, the restaurant manager of the Spa at Norwich Inn, normally has 40 employees for the front of house staff.
When the pandemic hit, she lost many of the employees, with only a few hires, so she’s currently at 12.
As the state s May 19 full business reopen date approaches, she’s hasn’t been receiving applications for a manager position, and if there isn’t enough staff, there are longer waits for customers. Some amenities, like the juice bar, might even have to stay closed.
“I brought back as much of my old staff as we could, and now we’re at the point where we have to bring new people (in),” Zibbideo said.
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named
Susan Shepherd as its new Mortgage Officer. Shepherd joined Charter Oak in 2018 in its banking operations. Shepherd has worked in the banking industry for more than 30 years, with 25 of those years dedicated exclusively to providing mortgages for homeowners across eastern Connecticut. To reach her directly, call 860-235-6346 or email sshepherd@cofcu.com.
Kevin Gervasini has been promoted to Lending Manager at
Westerly Credit Union. He began his Westerly Community Credit Union career in 2015 as a Member Service Representative, was promoted to Lending Assistant and then moved up to Consumer Loan Officer. Most recently, he has served as a Senior Underwriter. For more information, visit www.westerlyccu.com/careers.
NORWICH The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is running its restaurant week from now until May 2, where people are encouraged to buy food from participating local restaurants by making a $10 or greater purchase.
Customers will then be able to scan a bar code at a poster or table card, giving them a chance at winning a $25 gift card to one of the participating restaurants.
GNACC Executive Director Angela Adams said there are more than double the amount of participants this year at 46, compared to the usual 18 to 22. Adams said it’s been easier for restaurants to participate this year because there isn’t a requirement to come up with a promotional menu, as many places still have overall smaller menus due to the pandemic.
As walk-in COVID-19 vaccination options continue to open up across Eastern Connecticut, yet another dose avenue will be available soon in Killingly and Norwich by way of a two-day mobile clinic.
The FEMA/UConn Health Mobile Vaccination Clinic will be parked in the Killingly Commons shopping center on April 30 and May 1 for distribution of the Pfizer vaccine to Northeast Connecticut residents 16 and older who have not yet received a dose.
While appointments are encouraged by calling (860) 679-6547, walk-ups will still be permitted at the Dayville location based on availability of the vaccine.
Town Manager Mary Calorio said clinic officials contacted her as part of their efforts to reach “distressed” communities. That state designation, based on a town’s poverty, housing and other demographics, technically no longer applies to Killingly, but placing a mobile clinic in town still made sense.