Town of Somers

Economic Development Commission

P.O. Box 308

Somers, Connecticut 06071

 

EDC Minutes

October2, 2006

Johanna’s Banquet Hall

145 Main Street

Somersville, Ct. 06072

 

Special Meeting

The EDC, under the direction of Chairman Lou Bachetti, formulated an idea of bringing local businesses together for the purpose of networking and developing a common initiative which would benefit both the businesses and the town of Somers. This initial Business After Hours meeting has been underwritten, by Rockville Bank and Johanna’s Banquet Hall.

 

Call to Order

 

Chairman Lou Bachetti called the Interactive meeting with local businesses to order at 5:45 p.m.

 

Attendance

 

Members present were, Louis Bachetti, David Reed, Robert Schmidt, Ron Elliott, Maura Gardiner, Richard Cheney and invited attendees for this special meeting.

 

Approval of Minutes

 

Approval of the previous month’s minutes was postponed to the November’s meeting.

 

Interactive Meeting with Local Businesses

 

Rick Cheney opened the meeting welcoming all in attendance and introduced Chairman, Lou Bachetti

 

Chairman Lou Bachetti “kicked off” the meeting by welcoming the local businesses in attendance, thanking the hosts for their hospitality and generosity, explaining the role of the EDC, illuminated the group on the Business After Hours meeting, and introduced the members of the EDC, Bill McGurk, CEO of Rockville Bank, Jeff Lipton, Owner of Johanna’s Banquet Facility, Larry Tracey, Director of the North Central Chamber, and David Pinney, First Selectman.

 

Each of the individuals introduced spoke briefly providing general comment to the group on the benefit and power of networking.

 

After the brief presentations the chairman held a question and answer period and had each business introduce themselves.

 

Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, the chairman solicited the group concerning next steps. It was agreed that a steering group be assembled and nine businesses volunteered to serve in this capacity. The group will initially be directed by the chairman and Ron Elliott and a meeting will be held in the near future to review the pros and cons of adopting an ongoing effort for a Business After Hours Meeting.

 

 

Adjournment

 

The meeting was officially adjourned at 7:00 p. m.

It should also be noted that the members of EDC, the speakers and the representatives of the businesses continued to network considerably longer after the official adjournment.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

 

Ronald L. Elliott, Acting Secretary of the EDC

 

Minutes are not official until approved at a subsequent meeting.