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BIKE RACKS
COMING
DOWNTOWN The Greater Westerly Chamber
Foundation will be installing four bike
racks with a vintage design, as shown
here, at the ice rink downtown. The
initiative is intended to encourage more
people to ride their bikes downtown, and
to provide adequate, safe locations for bike
storage. The vintage designs compliment
our historic downtown’s character. They
are similar in nature to the wayfinding
signs that The Chamber installed last year.
A second location is being sought for
another bike rack downtown. Thanks to
the Keepspace Westerly program for
supporting this project with funding.
The Chamber of Commerce will be
producing WINGS & WISHES, a butterfly
garden event in July 2013 at Pleasant
Acres Nursery. Anyone interested in
serving on the committee to help produce
this community event should contact Lisa
Konicki at [email protected]
Chamber News & Views October 2012 www.westerlychamber.org [email protected] 401.596.7761
INSIDE -New Members
-WYPN
-Member News
-Business After Hours
Downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck has been
making notable physical improvements in the
past 8 weeks thanks to a new Façade
Improvement Program of the Greater Westerly
Chamber Foundation. More than $6,000 has
been awarded in grants to assist business and
property owners in making improvements to
their buildings. The program funds windows,
doors, awnings, signage and exterior paint
jobs.
Patricia Isted (1) and Evan Isted with Lisa Konicki
The Twisted Vine received the first check
from the Chamber’s facade improvement
program. The $1000 grant supported the
purchase of a new door and window.
Congratulations to Patricia Isted and her son
Evan on their efforts to bring this new
downtown business to fruition.
Work at River Terrace building
Tenants of the River Terrace building
coordinated their efforts for a joint
application that secured $2,000 total to
support painting of the building that houses
the 5 businesses. The dramatic
improvements to this iconic downtown
structure have been hailed as the ideal
example of a private-public partnership for
revitalization progress. Visit downtown
often in the coming weeks and you will
note many other improvements that take
place with other store fronts.
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At left:
Twisted Vine
door handle.
Photo below: B.J.
Noyes from Serenity, Joseph
Malinaro Project
Manager for River Terrace, Lori
Devine from The Devine Touch and
Lisa Konicki from
The Chamber.
CHAMBER PROGRAM SPURS FAÇADE
IMPROVEMENTS
NEW MEMBERS
Brickhouse Cardio Club
12 High Street
Unit 1
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-348-7005
E-Mail:[email protected]
Website: www.brickhousecardio.com
Contact: Megan Correia
Brickhouse Cardio Club offers one LOW
monthly price that provides you with
UNLIMITED classes at ANY Brickhouse
Cardio Club for NO extra charge.
Brickhouse is now in 16 states, Canada and
will be opening its first overseas location
this fall in Scotland!
Brickhouse Cardio Club's are BUILT for
group classes and offer predominantly
Zumba, but do offer Zumba Toning, Zumba
Sentao, Brickhouse Hip Hop, and many
more! Brickhouse also has it's own
nutritional program designed specifically for
Brickhouse members, as well as run weight
loss challenges throughout the year.
To meet your fitness goals, you need at least
three great cardio workouts per week. Every
member of Brickhouse Cardio Club goes
through a health history and goal setting and
our singular mission is to help our members
meet their fitness goals! Brickhouse is
focused on YOU, with schedules based on
YOUR convenience, not where and when
we can find a spot to host a class. Our
studios are built for YOU!
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Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the
Facade Improvement Committee Members:
Paul A. Azzinaro, R.A., Azzinaro, Larson
Architects Inc. Chris DiPaola, Downtown Business
Association
Paul Donahue, Westerly Paints
Kerianne Garston, Interior Designer
Ed Habarek, Town of Stonington
Lisa Konicki, Greater Westerly
Foundation
Allen Leadbetter, Westerly Land Trust
Margaret Manfredi, The Sign Shoppe
Carole Marshall, Carole Cillino Interiors
Brian McCuin, Westerly Town Council
Michelle Russell, Zoe & Co.
Let the downtown renaissance continue!
Silver Tiger Tai Chi
16 Holmes St
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-218-8570
E-Mail: [email protected]
Contact: Karen Psimer
Reduce stress with a gentle form of
exercise – Tai Chi. Silver Tiger Tai Chi is
a mobile Tai Chi service offered by Master
Instructor Karen Psimer. Karen has over
20 years experience in the health care field
and Martial Arts. The Tai Chi classes are
taught in a fun, low key manner. The
length of class times vary: 15 mins., 30
mins., or 45 mins. A great mid-day stress
reliever is the 15 minute class. Call for
appointment to set up a Tai Chi class at
your site. Silver Tiger Tai Chi now
conducts classes at the Charlestown Senior
Center, Dunns Corners Community
Presbyterian Church, East Coast Karate in
Richmond, and the North Stonington
Senior Center. Come by and join us for a
class.
SpringBrook Power Washing
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-742-2597
Toll Free: 866-960-9607
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.PowerWashRI.com
Contact: Jason Bowley
Advanced, Organized and Reliable.
Springbrook Power Washing is Rhode
Island’s first choice for safe low pressure
house washing and no pressure roof
cleaning to remove mold and mildew.
There’s no replacement for experience and
Springbrook has washed over 8,000 homes
since 2004. Our "soft touch" detergent
cleaning and exclusive Mildew
Preventative Treatment will keep your
home looking new while saving you
money in early replacement costs due to
mold damage. We clean, homes, decks,
concrete as well as no pressure roof
cleaning treatments. Fully insured and
serving all of RI and Eastern CT. All calls
are promptly returned. Free Fast
Estimates.
Candidates Night Meet Westerly’s
Candidates For Town Council,
School Committee,
State Representative,
State Senator Learn more about the issues
Send us in advance your questions &
concerns.
Make an educated choice in
November!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
at 6:00 PM The Westerly Town Hall
45 Broad St, Westerly, RI
Free and open to the public.
Refreshments served.
Listen Live on station 1230am WBLQ
E.M.I.L.Y. Demo Day
Professional Fire, Police and Rescue
personnel from around New England
attended the East Coast E.M.I.L.Y.
Demonstration on September 14th
.
Following an informative breakfast
meeting at The Windjammer, attendees
had the chance to witness mock rescues
and operate the equipment themselves.
Adam’s Garden
of Eden
360 North Anguilla Rd Pawcatuck, CT
(860) 599-4241
Waste
Management of
Rhode Island
Commercial Trash Services
(800) 955-0518
Benevides &
Turano LLC,
CPAs & Business Advisors
85 Beach Street
Westerly, RI
401-596-9797
CCI Computer Centers
On-site Computer Support
38 West Broad Street
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
860-599-1947
Thanks to Dominique
of Lassell's Carpet
Center for donating a
carpet putter's green for
children to use during
the golf ball drop.
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Buckley Heating & Cooling and
Belmont Market Announce “Heat
and Eat” Campaign to Benefit the
Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale. Federal research shows that while all
families increase their expenditures on home
heating fuel during the winter, low-income
families offset this cost by decreasing food
purchases. In response, Buckley Heating &
Cooling and Belmont Market are partnering
in a new “Heat and Eat” Campaign to
benefit the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
and increase awareness of its efforts to
create hunger-free communities. The
campaign will award a minimum of 25 new
automatic delivery fuel customers a $25
Belmont Market Gift Card. A matching gift
card will be donated to the Jonnycake
Center of Peace Dale. Buckley Heating &
Cooling Fuel Sales Representative Steve
Maciel, who also runs the non-profit End
Congratulations to Casa Della Luce for
winning the Chowder Cook Off for the
Rotary Club of Westerly. Their chowder
was sampled by hundreds of guests who
voted them tops among 20 local restaurants.
Stop by the restaurant today and sample
some for yourself!
Regular Folks Cast Aside
Modesty for 2013
Calendar The Chamber of Commerce has produced a
third humorous calendar that features over 30
respected local businessmen who have agreed
to cast aside their modesty for fundraising.
The photos show men in various stages of
undress, often with just a “prop” that relates
to their business. The following professional
photographers donated services to
photograph the men. Ronald Cowie
Photography of Charlestown, Christine
Corrigan Photography of Pawcatuck, Maria
Scaglione Photography of Westerly, and Seth
Jacobson Photography of Saunderstown.
Calendars will be sold at more than 30
locations in the community. The project is
being coordinated by the Greater Westerly-
Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce, and all
expenses are being incurred by The Chamber
as well. However, the Chamber is sharing
50% of the profits with several non-profit
organizations.
The 2009 and 2010 Men of Westerly
calendars raised over $19,000 combined for
local charities.
The Men of Westerly 2013 Calendar features
a diverse group of businessmen who are all
members of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck
Chamber of Commerce and supportive of the
local charities involved. They range in age
from their late 20’s to men in their 60’s.
helped encourage new business start ups and
was a very active member of the Greater
Westerly Pawcatuck Area Chamber of
Commerce. She was also active with
the Downtown Business Association, rising
through the ranks of officers and serving a
term as its President. Nancy passed away
November 17, 2010. At the time of print,
scholarship donations had been received from
Lisa Konicki, Angela Smith, Barbara
Stillman, Sandy Bliven, Ann Sabbagh, Joe
Malinaro, Barbara Cardiff, and Wendy Carr.
Additional donations are being accepted and
checks can be made payable to Greater
Westerly Chamber Foundation, 1 Chamber
Way, Westerly, RI 02891. Note “Creaturo
Scholarship” on the memo line.
National Clothing Line
Scouts Westerly for
Photo Shoot Chamber Director Lisa Konicki spent a day
touring several Watch Hill homes and
properties that were being considered by an
upscale national retailer for a photo shoot of
their spring 2013 kids line. Grant Simmons
was a huge help in assisting with
coordinating visits to some of the specific
homes and properties that were of interest to
the producers. While ultimately, Martha’s
Vineyard was selected for the photo shoot,
Watch Hill remains a contender for an 8 day
shoot in mid October. If secured, that shoot
would bring 35 people to our community for
8 days. This would be a welcome boost to
our local economy in the shoulder season.
Either way, Watch Hill is now on the radar
screen of a major retailer and we feel
confident that we will secure a shoot in the
near future.
A beautiful family- Whitney Krueger, Donna
Simmons and Grant Simmons, III
Zoe & Co. will present the 10th
Annual ATHENA Scholarship on
October 24th. Zoe & Co. has been the
primary sponsor of this scholarship for 8
years and has donated $14,758 to local
youth who have excelled academically
while immersing themselves in community
activities. Scholarship support is available
for high school seniors (male or female),
living in the Westerly-Pawcatuck-
Richmond-Hopkinton area for at least one
year.
Criteria considered includes volunteer
service and/or notable actions that display
character, bravery, leadership, or
compassion for others. Special
consideration is given for youth that have
overcome significant obstacles and are
presently serving as a positive example for
others. Special consideration is given for
youth that have done things to help girls or
women achieve their full leadership
potential.
Thank you to Bruce Prescott and Michelle
Russell for their continued leadership,
generosity and professionalism in
sustaining this program. Anyone wishing
to contribute to the ATHENA Scholarship
should send a check payable to Greater
Westerly Chamber Foundation, 1 Chamber
Way, Westerly, RI 02891. Note
“ATHENA Scholarship” on the memo line.
The Greater Westerly Chamber Foundation,
a division of the Greater Westerly-
Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce,
will present the Nancy Creaturo
Scholarship at the 10th
Annual
ATHENA Awards event, a celebration that
was one of Nancy’s favorites. The
ATHENA Award Dinner takes place on
October 24, 2012 at Lake of Isles Golf
Course in North Stonington.
Nancy was a savvy, self-employed business
woman and realtor, who made numerous
investments and revitalized several key
properties in downtown Westerly. She
Men of Westerly-Pawcatuck Revealed Party!
The calendars will be unveiled for the first time publicly on
Wednesday, November 7th
at the Granite Theatre at 6:00.
Tickets to attend the “Calendar Men Revealed!” event are $35
and include a calendar, wine, foods and a chance to meet the
models, view the pictures for the first time, and receive
autographs. Models will be introduced on stage in a show that
incorporates humor, music and dancing. Their photos will be
simultaneously revealed. Both previous “Reveal” year’s events
sold out. “This event is the ultimate girls night out” said
Chamber President Debbie Turrisi.
A limited number of calendars are available for sale on a first come first serve basis
beginning November 8. Find a list of locations that are selling calendars at
www.westerlychamber.org. They may also be purchased on line at The Chamber’s
site. Tickets for the Calendar Men Revealed event may be purchased at The Chamber
office on Route 1 in Westerly or by calling 401-596-7761 to make reservations.
Come Meet the
2013 Calendar Men
6pm Cocktails/refreshments
7pm Men of Westerly on stage and reveal their identities
(and reveal a bit more in their pictures!)
8pm Calendar Distribution/Autographs
$35 Admission
Includes 1 “Hot off the press” Calendar ($20 value)
Purchase your tickets today!! Limited seating!
Tickets available at the Greater Westerly Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce,
1 Chamber Way, Westerly, RI
For more information call 401-596-7761
Proceeds of calendar sales to benefit: Adult Day Center of Westerly, Inc.
Greater Westerly Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce
Jonnycake Center of Westerly
The Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need
Westerly Area Rest Meals (WARM) Inc.
CALENDAR MEN REVEALED!
Sally Sorenson of The Windjammer
and W. Garrett Reed of Jammin 107.7
A big Thanks to Dunn’s Corners
Market for donating the food!
YP members listen to announcements.
What is WYPN? A group of Young Professionals who live or work in the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area
and are between the ages of 21 and 45 years old. There is no membership fee and it is not
restricted to Chamber members.
WYPN offers networking, community involvement and social opportunities to energize
local Young Professionals. WYPN is made up of a dynamic and diverse group of peers
with a passion for making a difference, a willingness to learn, the desire to build important
relationships, and the energy to get involved in the community.
What does the WYPN do? “Third Thursdays”- the monthly networking events- are hosted by area businesses, and
serve as a way for Young Professionals to network, socialize, build relationships and have
fun.
Community involvement is an important component of the group’s activities. Volunteer
opportunities are available for WYPN members throughout the year. The WYPN Facebook
page is the primary source for updates.
WYPN holds quarterly Enrichment Series events designed to offer educational and
informative programs to encourage both personal and professional development.
Interested in becoming a WYPN sponsor?
Support the Westerly-Pawcatuck Young Professionals Network! If you would like to
attract this powerful demographic to YOUR business, become one of WYPN’s annual
sponsors.
____ Bronze Level: $100/year
Your logo on WYPN page of Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of
Commerce website
Your logo on all emails to WYPN members
Verbal mention of your company at all WYPN events
____ Silver Level: $250/year
Everything included in the Bronze Level
Your color logo on a banner to be displayed at all WYPN events
____ Gold Level: $500/year
Everything included in the Silver Level Black & white logo on WYPN promotional t-shirts
Promotion of your business on the WYPN Facebook page for 1 month
WYPN Third Thursday at
The Windjammer
THANK YOU TO THE
FOLLOWING SPONSORS
Gold Level Lathrop Insurance Agency
Newport Federal
Paddy's Beach Restaurant
Perks & Corks
ServPro
Twisted Vine
Zoë & Co.
Silver Level
Dunn’s Corners Market
First Physical Therapy
Malted Barley
Westerly Community Credit Union
Bronze Level Behan Family Farms
Dime Bank
Oak St. B&B
Law Office of Richard Panciera
TJ Landscape Design
WBLQ
Webster Bank
The Babcock-Smith House Museum won
a prestigious national award for its Westerly
Granite Project which involved the
contributions of more than 100 community
members and thirteen different
organizations. The AASLH cited the “vigor,
scholarship, and imagination” of the project
which encompassed a year-long newspaper
series, the book Built from Stone: The
Westerly Granite Story, both in-house and
traveling programs, and a curriculum for
Westerly schools. In addition, a long-term
loan from the Westerly Public Library and
contributions of artifacts, photographs, and
biographical information from community
members have helped centralize and
preserve Westerly’s granite heritage.
The Albert B. Corey Award is the highest
award given to an all volunteer organization
and is believed to be the first to be awarded
to a Rhode Island group in the history of the
American Association of State and Local
History. The award and monetary prize will
be presented at the AASHL annual meeting
in Salt Lake City in October.
Dr. Ellen Madison and Linda Smith Chaffee
will be in Salt Lake to accept the award on
October 5th!
Sitting: John Coduri, Babcock -Smith House Chair &
Author, Ike Smith, Babcock-Smith House Trustee-
Emeritus. Standing: Susan Sullivan Brocato, Babcock-Smith House Trustee, Dr. Ellen Madison, Babcock-
Smith House Trustee & Author, Linda Smith Chaffee,
Babcock-Smith House Trustee & Author, Betty-Jo Cugini Greene, Babcock-Smith House Trustee.
Chamber members attended a direct
mailing workshop hosted by the Westerly
and Pawcatuck Postmasters. The brown
bagged lunch series was intended to provide
information about a cost effective new way
of reaching every home in the community
through direct mail.
Grand opening and ribbon cutting of
Live Proper Chiropractic,
77 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI
www.liveproperChiropractic.com.
Shown above is Dr. Luke Pinatello as he
cuts the ceremonial ribbon.
Photo caption: Jennifer Whelihan (left, wearing
black) presents a framed Seasons Pass print to
Elizabeth B. Eckel, senior vice president,
marketing for Washington Trust. The framed
print recognizes the bank’s commitment to
blood donation, holding four or more blood
drives during the past year.
MEMBER NEWS
Dr. Lew Losoncy spent the day at Bella
Vita Salon. He spoke of the unsurpassable
power of individual stylists to transform
lives and the importance of having pride in
that power and in the profession. Dr. Lew
is a motivational speaker and co-author of a
book "On-A Brilliant Way to Live and
Work" with Matrix's own Colin Walsh.
The program was coordinated by Nancy
McBride of Matrix Professional Hair Care.
Dime Bank announced the promotion of
Kevin Owren of Westerly to Assistant Vice
President. Kevin joined Dime Bank in
2008 as Assistant Secretary/Branch
Manager of the Westerly office. Kevin
serves as a board member of the Westerly-
Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce and is
on the Duck Race Committee and most
recently the search engine optimization
committee. He is a member of the Westerly
Lions and chairs their poinsettia sales
committee. Kevin also volunteers at the
WARM shelter and captains a team for the
Westerly Relay For Life and for the
Westerly Heart Walk.
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Scenes from Business After Hours at
Jeanne Abate from Westerly Community
Credit Union and Nancy McBride from
Matrix Professional Hair Care.
Bridget Henry and Frank Jenestreet
from Liberty Rentals
Deb Turrisi from Back Track Bar & Grille
and current Chamber President.
Mark Award owner/chef of Markos Restaurant
Bob and Margo Sisco owners of Shorecrest Store
Fabulous flowers donated by Celebrations Flower Shoppe
Michael Riley running for RI State Representative and
George McAcAuliffe of Mews Tavern
