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March 2002
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 » President's Message
 » Gift Certificate Program
 » Correction
 » Recap: February Business After Hours
 » April Business After Hours at Al's Place CafĂ©
 » More on Casino Royale
 » Speakers' Forum Recap
 » Month of May Notes
 » VIP Awards
 » Welcome New Members!

 
President's Message

The town's Financial Plan Advisory Committee recently released its report on capital spending, operating budget, and revenue trends. According to the report, commercial property has markedly declined as a proportion of the total tax base in Fairfield. The committee recommended expansion of the commercial tax base to keep tax increases from being borne entirely by resident property owners. Commercial properties mentioned include tax-paying office, retail, restaurant and related businesses.

One way to facilitate the committee's recommendation downtown is through the Connecticut Main Street Center Program. The program's potential benefits include;

Technical assistance is available to develop a Main Street program for communities that qualify. Fairfield does not qualify. The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is prepared to develop a strong and ongoing partnership with the town government and other community groups to make Fairfield eligible.

Michael R. Gness
Edward Jones Investments
President, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

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Gift Certificate Program

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION!

The "Gift of Choice" Gift Certificate Program will begin its fourth year on April 1, 2002. Deadline for participation is just ahead this month, so please be sure to contact the Chamber office to let them know you want to once again participate. We will fax you the registration form if you need one, or take your information over the phone. We project an even larger number of participants than in the past.

This program was established as one of a number of benefits for members. Only Chamber members have an opportunity to be a part of the Gift Certificate Program. If you know of a non-member that has interest in either this program or Chamber Membership, we would be happy to talk with them personally and discuss the benefits of both! Annual sign-up fee is only $35.00.

We promote this program in so many ways, through newspaper and program ads, the school system, our universities, flyers, inserts and more. And as you know, it helps keep the monies in our community.

INTERESTED? PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT 255-1011.

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Correction

The Chocolate Shoppe was a most gracious donor to our Wine Tasting & Silent Auction in January, however, they were inadvertently left off of our February newsletter list. Thank you, Janet, for your understanding!

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Recap: February Business After Hours

Suzanne Glicklin of Citibank was very pleased with the great turnout we had for her event. Over 40 people attended, and our Ambassadors were on hand to meet and greet those new and prospective members. Nancy Panzenbeck of Turnpike Spirit Shop provided libations. Thank you, Suzanne, for a great time!

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April Business After Hours at Al's Place Café

Milt Jacoby, our VP of Networking, has arranged our April 17th Business After Hours to take place at Al's Place Café in Fairfield, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.. This local landmark has been a past recipient of a VIP Award, and Christine Boccamazzo looks forward to once again meeting our local business people. Be sure to make your reservation as soon as possible by calling the Chamber at 255-1011.

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More on Casino Royale...

Save-the-date cards have been mailed, the menu has been selected, and tickets have been sold.

Our list of sponsors is growing and to date includes:

Platinum Sponsors 

Gold Sponsor 

Silver Sponsors 

Bronze Sponsors 

High Roller Prizes

Silent Auction prizes include: Dinner for four at Southport Brewery, four tickets to a Mets game, four tickets to a Yankees game, admission to basketball camp for a boy and a girl, a night in a deluxe suite at the Westport Inn, dinner at Pompeii & Caesars-Mohegan Sun, brunch for two at Water's Edge and much, much more.

Unquestionably this will be Fairfield's premier event and while the proceeds will go to the Chamber's marketing fund, no one will leave empty-handed.

Please call Linda at the chamber office and reserve your place because tickets are going fast. The $100 per person price includes an open bar, carving and pasta stations, a Viennese dessert table, coffee with liquors, music, $15 in play money, and the chance to be named a High Roller!

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Speakers' Forum Recap

Marc Halpert of Your Best Interest, LLC gave an interesting and informative presentation on "Cash Flow Problems" on February 26th, in the Fairfield Public Library Memorial Room. Attorney Scott Weiss, V.P. of the Chamber's Educational Services, is in the process of preparing future presentations for our membership. If you have a recommendation for a speaker, please call the Fairfield Chamber office and we will send you a form to complete and fax back to us.

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Month of May Notes

One Year Already? - Business Showcase at the William Pitt Center at Sacred Heart University May 15th, from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. If you have an interest in being an exhibitor, please call Linda at the Chamber NOW – The choice booth locations go FAST. Click here for more info, or call 255-1011.

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VIP Awards

Once again, the Visual Improvement Program awards committee will hold their annual event at the offices of Nicholas H. Fingelly Real Estate, 251 Main St., Southport, on May 22nd. Our gracious host and co-chairs Catherine Fingelly Granneberg, along with Peter Ventriglia of Landmark Financial Group, put together an outstanding visual display and presentations.

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Welcome New Members for February!

For contact information, consult our online Member Directory.

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