Ninth annual back-to-school drive
Shelton”™s J Cuts, a barbershop, is launching its ninth-annual book bag and school supply drive, ongoing until Aug. 21, 505 Howe Ave., Shelton. Donated brand-new supplies may include book bags, book covers, rulers, pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, binders, glue, crayons, calculators, pencil sharpeners, paper and folders. Supplies are collected for all school-aged children from pre-school to high school. Children receiving donations are serviced by T.E.A.M. Inc. in Derby along with the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Shelton School Readiness Program and the Lower Naugatuck Valley Parent Resource Center, all in Shelton, and BHcare in Ansonia.
For more information, call J Cuts at 203-924-4107.
ASPIRE receives $35,000
Norwalk-based Family & Children”™s Agency, a nonprofit human services organization, received a $35,000 grant from Fairfield County”™s Community Foundation for ASPIRE, its newly named after-school program. ASPIRE serves Norwalk middle school youth on the Norwalk Community College campus throughout the school year. In addition to academic support, the program offers activities, helps promote character development and prepares students for the transition into high school.
Wells Fargo appoints Cobbe
Wells Fargo appointed Marcus Cobbe as head of small-business strategy for the Northeast, which includes Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Cobbe, a 19-year company veteran, is partnering with 4,700 team members working in 461 Wells Fargo community banking stores across the region to make small-business owners aware of the bank”™s products and services. His focus is assisting companies with revenues less than $2 million.
Downtown district taps Giallongo as chairman
Reyno A. Giallongo Jr., chairman and CEO of Stamford-based First County Bank, was appointed chairman of the board of commissioners of the Stamford Downtown Special Services District at its annual meeting in June. In this role, Giallongo will preside over a 38-member board of downtown Stamford stakeholders and community leaders. The vision of the Downtown Special Services District is to provide a center for living, working, shopping, dining, education, culture and entertainment in downtown Stamford.
William B. Meyer employees give back
The employees of Stratford-based William B. Meyer Inc., a storage and logistics company, donated their time, money and resources to the Connecticut Children”™s Medical Center”™s annual Cycle of Life event, June 7, University of St. Joseph campus, West Hartford. William B. Meyer Inc., a constellation sponsor, volunteered at the annual celebration of pediatric cancer survivors, which provides a carnival-inspired day for the survivors”™ families and friends.
Chieco named to Barron”™s top advisers list
Morgan Stanley announced that Peter Chieco, a financial adviser in the firm”™s wealth management office in Greenwich, was named to Barron”™s list of “America”™s Top 1,200 Advisors: 2015 State-by-State.” Those named are screened on criteria including assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and quality of service provided to clients.
Preschool donates goodies for good cause
New Canaan Community Preschool students helped create and collect birthday party supplies for the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children”™s mental health. CGC serves children who are struggling with the adverse effects of neglect, abuse or family crisis by providing therapy. The donations will be used to help children going through difficult situations celebrate their birthday with goody bags, gifts, birthday cards and party decorations.
Bruce Museum names board of trustees
Greenwich”™s Bruce Museum elected nine new members to its board of trustees and re-elected seven trustees at its annual meeting of members June 23. Following museum tradition, several awards were announced at the annual meeting, including: Chairman”™s Award granted to Peter C. Sutton, executive director, Bruce Museum; Executive Director Award granted to Edith and Roy Simpson; and Employee of the Year Award granted to Becky Conelias, development officer. New and returning trustees include: Patricia W. Chadwick, Simone McEntire, Sachiko T. Goodman, Diana Wierbicki, Susan Tejpaul, William Deutsch, Deanna M. Mulligan, Susan E. Lynch, Kathy Georgas, James E. Murphy, Ingrid Delson, Jacqueline Adler Walker, Deborah Simon, Sue Ann Weinberg, Nathaniel B. Day and Michael A. Kovner.
Realtor Tamar Lurie is national sales powerhouse
Tamar Lurie, a Realtor affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage”™s Greenwich office, ranked No. 124 in the U.S. by REAL Trends “The Thousand” report, which was advertised in The New York Times. With close to $100 million in sales volume, Lurie is also identified as the top Realtor in Connecticut based on sales volume, according to the 2015 REAL Trends America”™s Best Real Estate Agents list, which ranks the most productive real estate professionals by state.
Stamford Hospital”™s breast center reaccredited
Stamford Hospital”™s Women”™s Breast Center has been granted a full, three-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The NAPBC accreditation challenges breast centers to enhance the care they provide by addressing patient-centered needs and measuring the quality of the care they deliver against national standards.
Jones Morrison appoints Opinsky
Jones Morrison LLP, a law firm with offices in Stamford, appointed Heidi Opinsky as a partner. Opinsky has 30 years experience in family law, divorce law, alimony, child support, domestic violence and property law issues. She currently serves on the New York State Bar Association committees on child custody and children and the law and on the Connecticut Superior Court as a special master in family law.
Bankwell”™s new director of retail banking
New Canaan-based Bankwell appointed Benjamin W. Fetterman as senior vice president, director of retail banking. Fetterman”™s new responsibilities include leading and overseeing the retail banking division. Prior to joining, Fetterman directed retail sales and services as the area manager for First Niagara Bank”™s Southwestern Connecticut region, where he led nearly 70 retail and small-business team members. He holds a bachelor”™s in business administration from University of Maine.
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