FROM THE 2025 PRESIDENT KARA PACHNIUK
Owner
Nourish + Nosh Nutrition
2025 Greater Old Saybrook Chamber President
Hello!
Spring is just around the corner, and I, for wrong—I love a cozy winter, but spring on outdoors.
As a Nutritionist, I always encourage my spring. That concept, while not new, helped weeklong, area-wide cleanup event. We’re simple: we want to showcase you, our members, and/or business.
We’ll have designated drop-off locations for dead batteries, old prescriptions, shoes, opportunity to share your progress on social place around Earth Day, and we’ll be sending weeks.
We live in a beautiful area, and it’s up to all of us to keep it that way! If you’re interested in helping out or have any helpful resources or contacts for this event, please reach out to me at kara@nourishandnoshct.com.
In other news, we had record-breaking attendance at our Business Connection Hour this month, and it was incredible to see so many connections happening. When more employees subscribe to our newsletter, your business can stay informed and take full advantage of local events and opportunities. A great example is our Chamber scholarship—did you know that employees of Chamber members’ children are eligible to apply? It’s an amazing opportunity, and we need to spread the word—the deadline for applications is April 11th!
Thank you!
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18 MAR
20 MAR
Ribbon Cutting @ Maven Salon
Join us for the Grand Opening of Maven Salon on Main Street.
Help us celebrate Angela and her team with a ribbon cutting to commemorate such a special day!
@ Maven Salon - 114 Main Street, Old Saybrook
21 MAR
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the newest location of Paragon Salon & Spa in Old Lyme.
Tour their beautiful salon, meet the incredible stylists, and watch them cut the ribbon!
@ Paragon Salon & Spa - 19 Halls Road, Suite 215, Old Lyme
03 APR
Chamber Connections @ Maven Salon
Join us at Maven Salon for an evening of casual networking.
Enjoy their welcoming ambiance while getting to know their incredible stylists! Sip, snack and catch up on business with new and seasoned members alike!
Registration Required
25 MAR
Marketing Power Hour Series - Branding
Join us for a three-part series featuring presentations from some of the top minds in the marketing industry. Bring your own lunch, if you would like!
Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Brand That Speaks, Connects, and Grows Presented by Kristyn Neal, Dream In Color Marketing
Registration Required!
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Members have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business/organization. Meetings are moderated as attendees briefly explain their business.
By reservation, 3 members may have a 3minute spotlight to share their business!
Registration Required
Ribbon Cutting @ Paragon Salon & Spa First Thursday Business Connection 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 08 APR
Marketing Power Hour Series - Social Media
Join us for a three-part series featuring presentations from some of the top minds in the marketing industry. Bring your own lunch, if you would like!
Paid Social Media Advertising: Presented by Miranda Creative 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Required
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This Young Leadership group is open to anyone in the Chamber of the ages 21-40ish! PLOT is another great way for Chamber members to network, share plans, ideas, events and create collaborations.
Meeting is held virtually via Zoom!
10 APR 22 APR
Registration Required
Join us for the final presentation of this threepart series featuring some of the top minds in the marketing industry. Bring your own lunch, if you would like!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Employee: Presented by Rich Scierka, Scierka-Lang Media Solutions
Registration Required
01 MAY
Marketing Power Hour Series - AI Employee First Thursday Business Connection
15 APR 25 APR 04 MAY PLOT Quarterly Meeting
Women in Business After Hours | Sip, Tip, & Talk
Calling all women!
Join us for a sip, tip, & talk at SIP Wine Bar. Includes a glass of wine and charcuterie.
More details to come!
Registration Required
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Members have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business/organization. Meetings are moderated as attendees briefly explain their business.
By reservation, 3 members may have a 3minute spotlight to share their business!
Registration Required
Bridging Businesses Old Lyme Business Connections
Members have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business/organization. Meetings are moderated as attendees briefly explain their business.
By reservation, 3 members may have a 3minute spotlight to share their business!
Registration Required
2nd Annual Oysters at the Point
Join us for an afternoon of coastal indulgence at the 2nd Annual Oysters at the Point, a luxurious food and beverage event benefiting the Rockfall Foundation. This exclusive gathering celebrates the best of local flavors, fine beverages, and live entertainment from Jamie’s Junk Show.
Registration Required
left to right, back to front – Brendan Redfield, Treasurer, WollackLewitz, Heather Milardo, The Estuary, Kevin Kennedy, Kennedy Real Estate Solutions, Brett Elliott, The Kate, Rob Lloyd, TechNet Computing, Chris Bird, Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, Nancy Morin, Old Saybrook Rotary, Tony Marino, 2nd Vice President, The Rockfall Foundation, Sally Ann Lee, Secretary, Middlesex Health, Chris Reynolds, The Bowerbird, Kara Pachniuk, President, Nourish + Nosh Nutrition, Jill Peterson, Pursuit of Pastry, Sharon Lewis, 1st Vice President, AdviCoach.
Missing from picture: Dave Putnam, Valley Shore YMCA, Jen Waldron, Pizza Works,
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1st Place: Gladeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation BOOTH #9
2nd Place: Red House BOOTH #3
3rd Place: The Essex BOOTH #13
This scholarship was created in memory of Will Hunter by his family to honor his dedicated career as a teacher, a coach and his love of Old Saybrook.
Mr. Hunter was the Executive Director of the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce from 1984 –1989.
Graduating seniors from Old Saybrook - or relatives/employees of GOS Chamber members are encouraged to apply!
The GOSC is proud to carry on the Lyme Old Lyme Chamber's scholarship tradition. Residents of the town are encouraged to apply for either of the two available scholarship opportunities - Business Leadership or Promise & Achievement in the Arts.
Graduating seniors from the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme are encouraged to apply!
2024 Scholarship Winners: Patrick Sheahan, Shika Patel, Maria Morant, Carlina Castro, Daniel Steindl
LOLCC Past Business Leadership Award Winners: Mason Swaney and Amanda Marsh. Past LOLCC Scholarship for Promise & Achievement in the Arts Winner: Brandon Lee
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Join us on Sunday, May 4th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm for an afternoon of coastal indulgence at the 2nd Annual Oysters at the Point, a luxurious food and beverage event benefiting the Rockfall Foundation!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the marina, this exclusive gathering celebrates the best of local flavors, fine beverages, and live entertainment from Jamie’s Junk Show.
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HOW TO ADVERTISE
Email alex@oldsaybrookchamber.com to secure your spot. The Chamber is always looking for graphic advertisements, articles, topics, and ideas. The Chamber Chatbook was created to provide readers with helpful Chamber and community information. Chapters are issued the second week of every other month. Deadline to submit advertisements or articles is the first of the issued month. Next Chapter releases in May 2025!
Advertisement Pricing:
Business Card - $40
Banner - $75
Half Page - $100
Event Listing - $40