Education Committee

Committee typically meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at COSI, 385 West Main Street/Route 44, Avon

Members:

 Joanne Beers - co-chair     Avon Education Foundation
 Janina Cummings - co-chair     Shear Artistry Day Spa & Salon
 Vic Bible     IFFS Eldercare Consultants
 Anne Boychuk     River Ridge at Avon
 Robin DiNicola     The Simsbury Bank
 Ketil Osland     Ward Kilduff Mortgage
 John Shea     Sullivan, Schoen, Campane & Connon, LLC
 Joe Shiman     Robert Hensley & Associates
   

Avon Chamber of Commerce and Avon High School Career Exploration Day 2012
Mentor Sign-Up Form


Thank You to the following Members that committed to being a Mentor for 2011 JOB SHADOW DAY

  • Avon Free Public Library
  • Avon Senior Center
  • Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center
  • Educational Playcare
  • Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness
  • Huntington Learning Center
  • Klein & Babbitt Attorneys at Law
  • Marriott Residence Inn-Avon
  • MW Financial Group
  • Robert Hensley & Associates
  • Shear Artistry Day Spa & Salon
  • Spurstone Wealth Management
  • The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
  • The Yankee Flyer
  • Union Savings Bank

RECENT PROGRAMS

October 4, 2011 --- Networking-It's More Than Just Showing Up
Click Here For Class Synopsis
presented by Chip Janiszewski of  SendOutCards
hosted by COCC

 
Chip Janiszewski of SendOutCards explains the concept of networking not being about selling but about building relationships
 


September 22, 2011 --- What's Next-Ideas for Transitioning Your Business
presented by Jesse Skirvin of  Spurstone Wealth Management
hosted by COCC

 
(l-r) Joanne Beers of Avon Education Foundation listens as Jesse Skirvin of Spurstone Wealth Management outlines some succession planning strategies


June 28, 2011  Panel Discussion --- Ways To Grow Your Business
hosted by COCC


 
(l-r) Vic Bible of IFFS Eldercare Consultants, Janina Cummings of Shear Artistry Day Spa & Salon, Neil Kraner, Esq. of Kraner & Hess Attorneys at Law, Stephen LaFlamme of Simsbury Bank

                          
 
    Chamber members and guests attending this lively panel discussion obtained advice on marketing a small business, marketing to the mature consumer, creating power partnerships, and where to find financing 

 

 

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