New Members Gourmet Galley Catering 138 Norwich-Westerly Rd. North Stonington, CT 06359 (860) 415-9589 Contact: Kelly McVeigh gourmet-galley.com Gourmet Gallery Catering loves weddings and events. They love them big or small; simple or fancy. What they love most is planning a custom menu for each and every event. They love putting together details to represent you-the client. Gourmet Galley loves working with you to bring your vision to reality. They love seeing the finished product: a beautifully set table with a delicious meal, a gleaming client, and a night of endless joy. We are a full service catering company that produces events from small business luncheons to intricately detailed weddings, and everything in between. Each event, although very different, has one thing in common: their close attention. Gourmet Galley is committed to providing clients with savory, delicious and eye catching food made from quality ingredients. We have made a promise to stay dedicated to the environment and grow our own herbs, and shop at local farms in order to provide you with the freshest and tastiest food possible.

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- New Members

- Sponsorships

- Energy Program

Chamber News & Views January 2014 www.westerlychamber.org info@westerlychamber.org 401.596.7761

Facade Improvement Grants Awarded

The Chamber staff was very busy working extra hours during the holidays to maximize the volume of gift certificate sales for our community. We would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who made purchases this year. Your support helps keep money circulating within our community and within The Chamber family. Pictured at right is Westerly Town Manager Michelle Buck who stopped in on a Saturday to purchase a large number of certificates.

Colin at Printing Plus has a new location on Main Street. Sean O’Brien of C.C. Obrien’s in Pawcatuck has new awnings and vinyl siding. Both projects were recipients of funding from The Chamber’s Facade Improvement Program. We were thrilled to be able to support these valued members in their efforts to improve their place of business. Their significant investments have improved the aesthetics of our downtown and will surely encourage others to upgrade their properties as well.

Holiday Gift Certificate Sales Bolster Local Economy

Thank you for your support in 2013!

Josh Behan 16 High Street Westerly, RI 02891 401-787-0256 joshuabehan.com Contact: Joshua Behan Josh is known for creating spectacular wedding images and he travels across New England to capture milestone family events. He enjoys working with children and animals and has extensive experience with commercial accounts as well. Josh has led projects for the Malted Barley and the Twisted Vine among many others. He recently donated his time shooting 2 terrific images for The Chamber’s breast cancer awareness calendar.

Westerly Car Wash 68 John Street, Westerly, RI 02891 401-596-6888 Contact: Kevin Yorio The newly renovated Westerly Car Wash is now open. We have state of the art equipment and the most advanced system anywhere in the country! Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We have renovated from top to bottom with an elegant lobby offering car care products, drinks, snacks & Good Humor ice cream. We now offer a monthly unlimited platinum wash program for only $29.95 a month. We are also offering 5 washes for the price of 4 in silver, gold, and platinum washes. We offer gift cards in any dollar amount. We have installed self-serve vacuum stations, along with a full service detail shop.

Sara’s Photography 55 Beach Street, Merchant Square Westerly, RI 02891 401-580-9214 sarasphotography.com Contact: Sara Bynum As a mother of two beautiful daughters, Sara particularly enjoys capturing special moments of children on location, in her studio or family portraits. She also loves creating incredible wedding and maternity images. She is proud to be one of the few photographers participating in Heartsapart.org and to have recently donated her services for The Chamber’s breast cancer awareness calendar to be released in 2014.

Waste

Management of

Rhode Island

Commercial Trash Services

(800) 955-0518

Josh Edenbaum Photography & Digital Imaging 41 Marian Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02881 401-641-8983 Contact: Josh Edenbaum email: josh@joshedenbaum.com joshedenbaum.com Josh Edenbaum is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at North Dartmouth, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in photography and graphic design. Josh owns and operates a full service commercial photography studio located in Narragansett, specializing in advertising and editorial photography. He works with numerous advertising agencies, graphic design artists and corporations throughout the New England area. His 20 years of photographic experience and extensive background is reflected in every photographic image that he creates. My inspiration for fine art photography comes from the photographic masters like Ansel Adams, Aaron Siskind, Edward Weston, Micheal Kenna, Steven Wilkes and Joel Meyerowitz.

Benevides &

Turano LLC,

CPAs and Business Advisors

85 Beach Street Westerly, RI

401-596-9797

NEW MEMBERS

The Greater Westerly – Pawcatuck Community is well known for its many time honored special events.

These activities not only enhance our quality of life, they preserve our sense of tradition and make a

significant positive economic impact for the business community.

When you and your business make a commitment to sponsor a Chamber event, you help enhance our community identity and heritage.

You also demonstrate your support of The Greater Westerly Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce and its mission.

If there is a particular event that interests you and your unique needs, contact us at 401-596-7761.

We are happy to customize a sponsorship that meets your specific marketing objectives.

We appreciate your ongoing and generous support. Thank you!

2014

The Greater Westerly – Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce

Sponsorship Opportunities

The largest charitable event in the two-state region returns to downtown Westerly!

The 16th

Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race returns to downtown Westerly- Pawcatuck on

Saturday, April 26, 2014. These 20,000 adorable yellow rubber ducks will be released en masse into the Pawcatuck River for an unbelievable race! This annual

event is looked upon as a major fundraising tool, which greatly impacts the organizations that participate.

More than 30 private & public schools and another 20 non-profit

organizations will be raising money by selling duck sponsorship certificates.

This exciting event is expected to raise more than $60,000 for the various groups involved.

More than 90 great prizes are available to the winning ducks, including the grand prize of a trip for a family of four to Disney World that

includes hotel, air & park passes or $2,500 in cash. Each year the event draws thousands of spectators to downtown Westerly–Pawcatuck &

continues to captivate a large audience of local children & families. This is the perfect setting for your business to be recognized as a

generous community partner.

DISTINCTIVE DUCK SPONSOR…. $500 All Lucky Duck Sponsor benefits PLUS:

Company logo on full – page event program advertisement printed in the Westerly Sun, Westerly – Pawcatuck Press, and Mystic River Press.

Company name listed in The Westerly Sun, The Day, The Resident, Chamber website and Facebook.

Company name recognition of spot on Q-105, WBLQ, and The Buzz.

Two passes to private Chamber Hospitality Tent at event site, which includes lunch.

Two ducks (total) entered in the Corporate Duck Race, (grand prize of $1,500 cash) Only 150 ducks to be entered in race.

One official event t-shirt, size large.

Free three month banner ad on our website beginning in the month of April or May. ($150 value)

DYNAMO DUCK SPONSOR …. $1,000 - $1,500 Take the plunge, and you’ll be in good company along with the generous sponsors already at this level. You’ll enjoy all Distinctive Duck Sponsor

benefits PLUS:

Four ducks (total) entered in the Corporate Duck Race

Four passes to private Chamber Hospitality Tent at event site, which includes lunch.

Opportunity to have 12’ x 12’ area within the event viewing area to represent your business. Distribute literature, promote your product, & build

good will! We provide the audience; you provide the tent & all the display materials.

Company logo on duck race webpage and Facebook.

Company logo on sponsorship flyer distributed to 850 Chamber members.

Company logo on event letterhead if commitment received by 1/17/2014.

Company logo on 150 event posters distributed region-wide if commitment received by 1/17/2014.

Company logo on Duck Sponsorship Certificates if commitment received by 1/17/2014.

Two official event t-shirts & duck memento.

SPONSOR A DUCK…$5 For each $5 you commit, you’ll

sponsor one rubber ducky in

the race. Your official

sponsorship papers with your

duck’s racing number will be

mailed to you. This is your

chance to win over 90 valuable

prizes, top prize is a trip for 4

to Disney World with airfare,

hotel accommodations, & park

passes OR $2,500 cash.

CORPORATE DUCK RACE

ENTRANT…. $150 One Corporate Duck will be entered in

the Corporate Race to represent your

business. A maximum of 150 ducks

will be competing in this separate race,

30 minutes prior to the main race. One

cash prize of $1500 will be awarded to

the first Corporate Duck that crosses

the finish line. All corporate duck

racers will be listed by company name

in the event program & in the “Thank

You” ad in Chamber newsletter

following the event.

LUCKY DUCK…. $250 These lucky benefits include:

One Corporate Duck will be

entered into the Corporate Race

Name listing in event

program, website and Facebook

Name recognition in “Thank

You” ad in Chamber newsletter

following the event.

2 free admissions to

Chamber’s April Business After

Hours.

FRIEND OF THE

DUCK…. $25 -$125 You select the level that fits your

budget best! Sponsor benefits

include:

Name listing in event

program

Name listing in the Thank

You ad in Chamber

Newsletter following the

event.

Presenting the Big Screen Movies on the Beach program running

July 8, 2014 – August 19, 2014. Bring your beach chair and blanket and watch a free family-

oriented movie being held every Tuesday evening at dusk at

different locations throughout Misquamicut Beach.

Your business logo will be displayed on the big screen at the

movie location. Feel free to pass out promotional material or

entertain the crowd as they wait for the movie to begin.

Sponsor may need to distribute materials on the date(s) of movie

sponsorship. Average attendance is 600 guests per movie.

Summer Series of Seven Movies …$500

Your business will be displayed on the big screen at the movie

location.

Recognition on event website and Facebook page.

Hand out promotional items or brochures, store coupons

and/or flyer.

Individual Movie(s)…. $100 per movie

All of the above for a single viewing.

Restaurant Week 2014

Participating restaurants will offer a 3-course fixed-price menu

$15 for lunch, and $25 for dinner.

Spring Restaurant Week: Fall Restaurant Week:

April 6 - 13, 2014 September 28 - October 5, 2014

Golden Fork Sponsor…………… .……….$1,000 Logo on the Chamber billboard on Main Street promoting Restaurant

Week (2 weeks billboard).

Logo on all posters and 850 flyers to be inserted in Chamber newsletter.

Logo in ads in Westerly Sun, The Resident and SO Rhode Island..

Logo on table cards to be used for promotion at all participating

restaurants.

Name listing on the Restaurant Week webpage at

www.westerlychamber.org.

Your sponsorship will be mentioned in radio ads on WBLQ.

Silver Spoon Sponsor……..………………..$500 Logo on all posters and 850 flyers to be inserted in Chamber newsletter.

Logo on table cards to be used for promotion at all participating

restaurants.

Name listing on the Restaurant Week webpage at

www.westerlychamber.org.

Friends of Restaurant Week………….$100- $499 Logo on all posters and 850 flyers to be inserted in Chamber newsletter.

Name listing on the Restaurant Week webpage at

www.westerlychamber.org.

Fusion Awaken all your senses! A wine and food tasting,

Art exhibit and body painting event.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Held at the Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Ave.

Stonington Borough

Presented By:

$40 a person in Advance $50 at the Door

Sponsor………………………………………………………. $1,000 Logo on two Chamber websites, event posters and

flyers. Five admission tickets to the events.

57th Annual Dinner &

Citizen of the Year Award with Great Escape Auction

Be a part of our Annual Membership Banquet and Awards Ceremony on June 24, 2014 at Venice Restaurant. Celebrate our

year in review and network with other business professionals. Special Award and Key Award will take place. The commencement of the new Board of Directors will also occur along with recognition

of those Board Members completing their term.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

PLATINUM SPONSOR………..…………….$1,000

Reserved table with 10 tickets.

Full page ad in event program.

Company recognition on website and Facebook page.

CORPORATE SPONSOR……………………$800 Reserved table with 10 tickets.

1/2 page ad in event program.

Company recognition on website and Facebook page.

FRIEND OF THE CHAMBER…………….…$400 2 Tickets.

1/4 page ad in event program.

Company Logo on website and Facebook page.

SILENT ACUTION ITEM DONOR

Contribute a gift or item to be auctioned to support Chamber programs.

Co-Sponsored by:

Saturday, May 24th

and Sunday May 25th

, 2014

Be part of something really special, an event that is a time-honored tradition, the annual Virtu Outdoor Arts

Festival. Join us as we present an entire weekend focused on the visual and performing arts. We guarantee a

first-rate event with live entertainment, and a variety of unique works being exhibited by artists from around the

country. Wilcox Park is a beautiful setting, and the rich colors of nature in bloom provide a stunning backdrop to

the event. Historically, Memorial Day Weekend signals the official start of the tourist season, with a huge influx

of visitors to our scenic community. Virtu Art Festival draws over 20,000 attendees to historic downtown

Westerly-Pawcatuck each year.

Creation Station Co-Sponsor………..(2 available at $2,200 ea.)

Provides maximum good will!

This family gathering spot is visited by thousands

All Golden Palette Sponsor Benefits PLUS

Banner recognition under large tent where all free children’s

activities take place.

Golden Palette Sponsor……………..$2,000

All Silver Palette Sponsor Benefits PLUS

12 x 12 Area within festival grounds to promote your

business.

Logo on event posters.

Logo on Main Street billboard (2 weeks).

Silver Palette Sponsor………………$1,000

Logo on 2 Colorful Lamp Post Banners Downtown, Displayed in

May.

Company Name in 6 Large Ads Promoting Virtu (Westerly Sun,

The Day, Providence Journal & The Resident).

Logo on Two 6 Foot High Signs at 2 Main Entrances to the Event.

Logo Recognition in 850 Chamber Newsletters.

6 Free Admissions to May Business After Hours.

6 Limited Edition Event T-shirts.

Bronze Palette Sponsor……………….$500

Company Name in 13,000 Event Programs mailed in

The Sun and Distributed at Virtu.

Company Name in 6 Large Ads Promoting Virtu

(Westerly Sun, The Day and Providence Journal).

Company Name on 2 Large Signs at Main Entrances to

Event.

Name Recognition in 850 Chamber Newsletters.

3 Free Admissions to May Business After Hours.

3 Limited Edition Event T-shirts.

Enhanced member page listing with priority placement

($100 value).

Search results listing icon for one year beginning in May

or June ($25 value).

Arts Partner…………………………...$250

Company Name on 2 large signs at main entrances to event.

2 Free Admissions to May Business After Hours.

Name Recognition in 850 Chamber Newsletters.

2 Limited Edition Event T-shirts.

Friend of the Arts $25—$249

Name Listing in the Event Program.

Donations over $125 Receive 1 Limited Edition Event T-shirt.

**This newsletter should contain a 2014 Events Form to register for these events listed. If not, or if you have any questions or concerns

regarding any of these events, please contact Maria Di Maggio, Events Manager at 401-596-7761 or email at

events@westerlychamber.org. We are also happy to customize a sponsorship for your business, for any event.

Saturday, August 9, 2014 “River Glow” will feature a display of 37 floating bonfires on the Pawcatuck River in downtown

Westerly – Pawcatuck. Imagine the flickering firelight, enchanting music, fire jugglers, great food and more!

Fire Bursts $1,000 Sparkler Entertainment package PLUS ¨ Logo on event posters ¨ Logo on event program displayed at event on large marquee sign ¨ Logo in all display advertisements ¨ Corporate recognition in all radio promos. ¨ Recognition in all press release/media kits. ¨ Opportunity to have a 12X12 area within festival grounds. ¨ Logo recognition in Chamber newsletter. ¨ Large logo display on event webpage. ¨ Company recognition on Facebook page.

Sparklers Entertainment $600 ¨ Corporate name on event program displayed at event on large marquee sign. ¨ Corporate name listing in display advertisements. ¨ Recognition in all press release/media kits. ¨ Corporate name recognition in Chamber newsletter ¨ Large logo display on event webpage.. ¨ Company recognition on Facebook page. ¨ Free three month banner ad on our website beginning in the

month of August or September. ($150 value). ¨ Additional website link for one year if logo is provided by 7/9/14.

Twinkler $300 ¨ Corporate name on event program displayed at event on

large marquee sign. ¨ Corporate name recognition in Chamber newsletter. ¨ Name recognition on event webpage and Facebook page.

Embers $25-$200 ¨ Corporate name on event program displayed at event on large marquee sign. ¨ Name recognition on event webpage and Facebook page.

The 10th Annual “Brews and Blues” Beer Tasting event will feature over 30 beers, which will be paired with delicious foods from about 20 local eateries. Live blues music will entertain guests. Proceeds will support free Chamber programs throughout

the year.

Friday, September 26, 2014

Food Vendor ¨ Showcase your restaurant while supporting

free chamber events ¨ Provide appetizer size portions for 200 people ¨ Opportunity to hand out menus, business

cards ¨ Restaurant name listed in event program with

event menu and on Facebook page ¨ Name listing in Chamber Newsletter “Thank

you” following the event

Brews Sponsor $200 ¨ Logo in all event advertisements ¨ Company name recognition on event

program and Chamber newsletter ¨ 2 Admission Passes

Co-Sponsors

The Athena Award was invented in 1982 in Lansing, Michigan, to recognize outstanding business and professional women in the community and to create leadership opportunities for women. Twenty years later, the program continues to honor those who help foster the potential of all women as valued members of and leaders of the community. Our Athena program celebrates its 6th year. Nominees are recognized for their community service, excelling in their career/vocation, and demonstrated efforts to help women

achieve leadership roles.

Athena Award Banquet, Thursday, October 23, 2014

Table Sponsor - Ten tickets

With 1/4 Page ad in event program……..$750

With 1/2 Page ad in event program……..$900

With full Page ad in event program…....$1,200

Athena Scholarship Presented by Zoe & Co., Scholarships are awarded to local youths based on academic excellence, community service and

demonstrated support to women.

Co-Sponsored by: Geraldine B. Cunningham

Associates

Comet Sponsor………… $500 2 tickets to attend Awards Gala Name recognition in event program and on signage at event Name recognition on chamber website

An awards celebration to honor the best and brightest young

professionals who are shaping the region and making a difference.

Thursday, February 6, 2014 Southern Rhode Island’s

40 Under Forty

Tickets currently on Sale Call 596-7761 for info.

Holiday Stroll Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Bundle up and join us for an enjoyable evening of hospitality,

friendship, and community spirit as we support the downtown

merchants & artists, and get a head-start on holiday shopping. Have

dinner at your favorite restaurant and then stroll through historic

downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck to shop dozens of specialty stores.

Enjoy the ambience of the beautiful luminaria, strolling carolers,

horse-drawn hayrides, and even a special visit from Santa!

This event is co sponsored by the DBA.

Luminaria Sponsor..……………….………..….$100 Name displayed on flyer, event website, and Facebook page

Hayride Sponsor ………………………………$400 Banner displayed on side of wagon (you provide banner)

Donations of any denomination are welcomed and appreciated.

Constellation Sponsor ….…$750 4 tickets to attend Awards Gala Logo recognition in event program Logo recognition on signage at event Logo recognition on chamber website

Rising Star Sponsor ……. $250 Name recognition in event program. 1 ticket to attend

Presenting Sponsor..…..$1,500 (Opportunity to Co-Present Awards) Logo recognition on all invitations Logo recognition on SO RI website & all 5 chambers websites Logo recognition on event programs Logo recognition on tickets Logo etched on glass awards given to 40 recipients 6 tickets to attend Awards Gala ($450 value)

Blues Sponsor $500 ¨ Logo in all event advertisements ¨ Logo on event program ¨ Corporate recognition in all radio promos ¨ Recognition in all press release/media kits ¨ Logo recognition in Chamber newsletter ¨ Company recognition by band during the

event ¨ 6 Admission Passes

Santa’s Arrival

Santa Claus, “Winter Lady”, and other holiday

characters will be making their debut via fire trucks to

bring in the holiday season. Free coloring books and

lollipops will be handed out to all children in attendance.

Santa and friends will greet the children. Support this

traditional holiday event held annually the day after

Thanksgiving! Approximate 3,000 in attendance.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Signage Sponsor (limited to 14) ……………..$40

Banner displayed at event (size no greater than 3’ x 6’)

Donations of any denomination are welcomed and appreciated.

JANUARY 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS/MEETINGS JAN BINGO! Westerly Senior Center. Cash prizes/Refreshments. Every Sun. & Wed. 6:30pm. 596-2404

JAN WESTERLY ROTARY CLUB MEETING. Mondays. 5:30pm. Venice Restaurant. 401-315-2317

JAN COPD SUPPORT GROUP@WESTERLY HOSP. Nardone Conf Ctr Every Wed. 10am Free. No registration req’d. 401-348-2300

JAN DIVA FRIDAYS GET RE-VAMPED FOR 2013@MOHEGHAN SUN Free to participate 888-777-7922

JAN PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CTR Mondays Zumba Lite 9am, Wii Bowling 1:30pm, Gentle Yoga 1:30pm 860- 599-3285

JAN WINE WEDNESDAYS@MOHEGHAN SUN Every Wednesday Visit mohegansun.com/wine-wednesdays

JAN 1 8th ANNUAL PENGUIN PLUNGE@THE ANDREA 10:30AM 401-596-9276 X113

JAN 1-4 NATIVE NEW ENGLAND NOW EXHIBIT@PEQUOT MUSEUM Through Jan. 4 9am-5pm 800-411-9671

JAN 1-4 TREE OF NATIONS@MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM 9AM-5PM 800-411-9671

JAN 9 TOWN OF WESTERLY LICENSE BOARD. Town Council Chambers. 2nd Thur 9:30am

JAN 10 SOUTHEASTERN CT 40 UNDER FORTY AWARD@MGM FOXWOODS 6PM Tickets 401-596-7761

JAN 10 PREVIEW TO: A CELEBRATION OF TWELFTH NIGHT@CHORUS OF WESTERLY 7:30PM 401-596-8663

JAN 10 WESTERLY ARTS Opening Reception “In the Beginning” Artists Coop Gallery 5-8pm 401-596-2221

JAN 11 MYSTIC AQUARIUM’S SEAL SPLASH@PLEASANT VIEW INN Benefit Animal Rescue efforts Noon 860-572-5955

JAN 11-12 A CELEBRATION OF TWELFTH NIGHT@CHORUS OF WESTERLY Call 401-596-8663 for info or tickets

JAN 14 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GRP@ADULT DAY CTR OF WESTERLY Free & Open to Public. 2ND Tue. 7-8:30pm 596-1336

JAN 15 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS@SAVINGS INSTITUTE BANK & TRUST Wed 5-7PM RSVP 401-596-7761

JAN 18 WINTER SURVIVAL@PEQUOT MUSEUM FARMSTEAD 11am 800-411-9671

JAN 21 WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. 16 High St 2nd Fl. 3rd Tue. 5:30pm

JAN 23 TEQUILA CANVAS w/Mike Bryce “Sunflowers”@AMIGO’S 7-9PM $45 per person RSVP 401-315-5800

JAN 28 FINANCIAL WELLNESS CLASS FOR FAMILIES@OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA 6:30PM 401-596-2894

JAN 23 EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING. Chamber Office. Noon. 401-596-7761

JAN 30 BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE MEETING. The Elms. 11:45am 401-596-7761

JAN 31 RUNWAY BLUES JEAN FASHION SHOW@GEORGE KENT PERFORMANCE HALL 6-9PM 401-348-8112

To include an event/meeting on our monthly "Calendar of Events," call or fax to Kirsten Petrizzo@ 401- 596-7761 or

fax 401- 596-2190 before the 15th

of the month. E -mail: info@westerlychamber.org web site: www.westerlychamber.org