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			<TITLE>A Celebrity in our Midst</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4193</link>
			<description>The Meriden Humane Society is proud to announce that an adopted Chihuahua named Franky will be appearing in the Stage production of &quot;Legally Blonde&quot; at the St. Paul Performing Arts School in Bristol, CT from March 22nd through March 25th. For more information contact the Meriden Humane Society at 203-238-3650.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Naugatuck Savings Bank Scheduled to Open a New Branch Office in Waterbury</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4192</link>
			<description>Mark C. Yanarella, Chairman and CEO of Naugatuck Savings Bank announced plans to open a Naugatuck Savings Bank branch office at 3580 East Main Street in Waterbury.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Wells Fargo Named Most Valuable Bank Brand in the U.S.</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4191</link>
			<description>Wells Fargo &amp; Company, which operates 74 community banking stores and 101 ATMs in Connecticut and employs over 1,500 in the state, is the most valuable bank brand in the United States according to The Brand Finance Banking 500 report, released today, and the second most valuable bank brand in the world valued at $23.23 billion.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Westbrook Lobster Restaurant NEW Happy Hour Menu</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4190</link>
			<description>Westbrook Lobster Restaurant invites you to enjoy their new Captain's Lounge Happy Hour Menu  (available every day from 3-6 p.m. in the bar and deck only - 21+ only).</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Like Colonial Flooring Plus on Facebook and Receive a Discount!</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4189</link>
			<description>Colonial Flooring Plus - YOUR One-Stop Floor Shopping Center Since 1973!</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Meriden's Community Book Bank Free Children's Books</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4188</link>
			<description>Beginning February 1st, Literacy Volunteers announces their new hours for the Community Book Bank. The hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Thanks to generous donations from our community, we have children’s books for all ages ready to give to families in the Meriden and Wallingford communities. Banking on our children’s future &lt;p&gt; GOT CHILDRENS BOOKS? Consider donating your PRE-K through TEEN books to your Community Book Bank. Using donated space and volunteers, the Community Book Bank collects, sorts and supplies books to agencies, schools and organizations that serve families with children. To make a donation call (203) 235-1714. It’s simple, it’s direct. Your books will help children. Literacy Volunteer is located at 14 West Main St., Meriden.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Request Your Copy of the 2012 Connecticut Economic Review!</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4187</link>
			<description>Connecticut Light &amp; Power and Yankee Gas Services are proud to provide you with the 2012 Connecticut Economic Review. This marks the sixteenth consecutive year in which we have compiled comparative economic data on all fifty states. This publication provides a benchmark of where we are as a state. &lt;p&gt; Within its pages you will find comparative data that clearly underscore Connecticut's economic strengths, workforce productivity, innovation, educational attainment, incumbent aerospace and biomedical firms, and position in the global marketplace. &lt;p&gt;  On behalf of CL&amp;P and Yankee Gas' Economic &amp; Community Relations team, I hope you enjoy and find this publication useful. You can view the publication &lt;a href=&quot;http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=95876&quot;&gt;online &lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=hLlAfIFEIjbtnydwBHhBTg&quot;&gt;request a hard copy.&lt;a/&gt; &lt;p&gt;  Or you can just call me at 860-665-5140 and find out why Jackson Labs, CIGNA, NBC Sports, ESPN and others determined in 2011 that Connecticut is on a proper economic course and how your business or customers can join that list of successes in 2012 and beyond.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Kuhn Employee Receives Statewide Recognition from CCPA</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4186</link>
			<description>Connecticut Community Providers Association (CCPA) is a statewide member organization of agencies that provide services to people with disabilities.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>CT Magazine Lists Welsh as &quot;Super Lawyer&quot;</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4185</link>
			<description>The February 2012 issue of Connecticut Magazine has listed Thomas J. Welsh of the firm of Brown and Welsh, P.C. once again as a &quot;Super Lawyer&quot; in the categories of Business/Corporate, Bankruptcy &amp; Creditor/Debtor Rights and Real Estate.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>15 Minute Toning with Z Fitness</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4184</link>
			<description>Do you have fifteen minutes to spare?</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Naugatuck Savings Bank Promotes Deborah Wheelahan</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4183</link>
			<description>Naugatuck Savings Bank has promoted Deborah Wheelahan to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Lisa Behling Joins Naugatuck Savings Bank as Branch Manager</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4182</link>
			<description>Naugatuck Savings Bank welcomes Lisa Behling as the Branch Manager of their Southbury and Woodbury offices.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>St. Joseph School Kicks off Catholic Schools Week with Skyping, Open House on 1-29 and more!</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4181</link>
			<description>St. Joseph School, located at 159 West Main Street in Meriden is excited about Catholic Schools Week 2012 (Jan. 29-Feb. 3) and has a number of fun and unique plans for students, families, and friends!</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Meriden Library Hosts Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4180</link>
			<description>Meriden Public Library is hosting the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to April 14.The library is located at 105 Miller Street.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>February Bookmobile Schedule</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4179</link>
			<description>The Meriden Public Library Bookmobile will be visiting the following facilities in February: &lt;p&gt;  - Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Easter Seals 9:00 am - 10:00 am; Bradley Home 10:30 am - 11:15 am. - Thursday, Feb. 2 - Kindercare 9:30 am - 10:30 am; The Right Place 10:45 am - 11:15 am; Connecticut Baptist Home 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. - Friday, Feb. 3 - Stork Club 9:30 am - 10:30 am; Miller Memorial 10:45 am - 11:15 am. - Monday, Feb. 6 - Center Congregational Nursery School 9:30 am - 10:00 am; Women &amp; Families Center 10:15 am - 11:30 am; Village at Kensington Place 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm. - Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Catholic Charities 9:00 am - 10:15 am; Kinder Garden Learning Center 10:30 am - 11:30 am. - Wednesday, Feb. 8 - St. John’s Nursery School 10:00 am - 11:00 am. - Thursday, Feb. 9 - St. John’s Nursery School 10:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm. - Friday, Feb. 10 - Meriden Center 10:00 am - 11:00 am. - Tuesday, Feb. 14 - Lil’ Rascals 9:30 am - 10:15 am; Sunshine Day Care 10:15 am - 10:30 am. - Wednesday, Feb. 15 - First Congregational Nursery School 9:30 am - 10:30 am and 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm. - Thursday, Feb. 16 - First Congregational Nursery School 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Carriage House Day Care Center 10:30 am - 11:30 am. - Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Meriden Child Care Center 9:15 am to 12:00 pm. - Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Headstart (Liberty St.) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. - Monday, Feb. 27 - St. Stan’s 9:30 am - 10:15 am; Midstate Christian Academy 10:30 am - 11:45 am.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Computer Classes at the Meriden Library for February</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4178</link>
			<description>Sign up for one of the free computer classes given monthly at Meriden Library. The February schedule is: &lt;p&gt;  - Basic Computers - Saturday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m - Resumes. (Please bring job history and education information to complete a resume.) &quot;Job Searching on the Internet &quot; Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m. - Job searching on the internet - Saturday, February 11 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Email - Monday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 25 at 9:30 a.m.. &lt;p&gt; Class size is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 or the Information Desk at (203) 238-2346 to reserve a seat.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>The Home Store Real Estate Celebrates Their 4th Anniversary</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4177</link>
			<description>The Home Store Real Estate recently celebrated its 4th Anniversary, announced Joe Criscuolo, owner/broker. Besides Criscuolo, team members include Robert Lunney, Jr., Dean Stone, Carmen Y. Chaparro and Nicole Cammack. &lt;p&gt; &quot;Business has never been better, interest rates are at record lows and home prices have started to stabilize,&quot; said Criscuolo. The Home Store Store’s main office is in Wallingford and is involved with listing and selling Real Estate throughout the State of Connecticut.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Blossoming Blessings has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4176</link>
			<description>WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce that Blossoming Blessings has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards - 2012 for Flowers and Decor. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Blossoming Blessings was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Kuhn Receives Help on Behalf of Dr. King</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4175</link>
			<description>The true spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day was present at Kuhn Employment Opportunities this past Monday.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>FEB is Community Outreach Month at Silver City Sports Bar &amp; Grill</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4173</link>
			<description>Silver City has declared February as Community Outreach Month and is opening its doors to Non-Profit organizations to utilize our restaurant as a tool to do some fundraising! 15% of the sales (includes alcoholic beverages) generated during the non-profit’s &quot;night&quot; will be paid out! &lt;p&gt; Talk about easy-here is what you need to do.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>&quot;Cans for Fans&quot; by ShopRite</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4172</link>
			<description>During the month of January 2012, ShopRite introduced &quot;Cans for Fans&quot; on FaceBook which enable ShopRite fans to get involved in the fight against hunger. ShopRite will donate one can of food (up to 50,000 cans) to local food banks in the communities we serve on behalf of every fan who &quot;Likes&quot; on ShopRite's official Facebook page. &lt;p&gt; The food banks in Connecticut that benefit from this program are Food Share and Connecticut Food Bank. &lt;p&gt; ShopRite is committee to feeding the hungry and this is another way people can get involved. Thank you to all our customers that participated.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Lido's February Pizza Sales Benefit United Way</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4171</link>
			<description>For the month of February, Lido’s will be donating $1 for every pizza sold to the United Way of Meriden &amp; Wallingford!</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Computer Pros Moves to Downtown Meriden</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4170</link>
			<description>Owner Israel Ordonez, Jr. is pleased to announced that they have moved their offices from East Main St. to 35 West Main St. in downtown Meriden.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>New England Capital Unveils Updated Website</TITLE>
			<LINK>http://www.meridenchamber.com/news/member-news.asp?NewsId=4169</link>
			<description>Christopher W. Beale, CFP is pleased to announce that the New England Capital Financial Advisors website was recently updated and renovated!</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<TITLE>Welcome Meriden Humane Society</TITLE>
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			<description>&lt;b&gt;***WELCOME NEW MEMBER***&lt;/b&gt; - Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450. The phone number is 203-238-3650 and the fax number is 203-630-0367. Matthew Alling is the primary contact. The Meriden Humane Society provides housing, veterinary care, and adoption services to homeless, unwanted, abused and neglected animals for Meriden and surroundinig communities.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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