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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Name: Angela Adams Title: Executive Director Phone: (860) 887-1647 Email address: angelaadams@norwichchamber.com Two New Members Join Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Circle The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce two new Chairman’s Circle Members, Collins & Jewell Company, Inc. and Chelsea Insurance Agency. Both are currently members and have elected to elevate their commitment in recognition of the Chamber’s growing importance to their service area. Chairman’s Circle members contribute substantially beyond dues in order to support the Chamber. Collins & Jewell Company., Inc has been an active GNACC member since 2010. It’s Chief Financial Officer, Chris Jewell, is immediate past Chair of the GNACC Board and is chair of our Annual Golf Tournament, one of the chamber’s biggest fundraisers. Collins & Jewell Co., Inc. is also a proud supporter of the GNACC LEAD (Leadership Exploration & Developmental) program currently entering its fourth year of developing emerging leaders in our local community. Collins & Jewell Co., Inc. is a leading custom steel fabricator and industrial installer specializing in the submarine industry. Now in its third generation of ownership, partners Chris Jewell and Brian Dudek continue the growth of the company by having small business family values and still being able to support large corporations’ needs. Collins & Jewell Co., Inc. prides itself on its state-of-the-art technology, and providing high paying technical careers here in Eastern Connecticut. Chris Jewell states, “Brian and I are proud to be part of this elite group of businesses (Chairman’s Circle Members) supporting GNACC. We see the value of the Chamber as being more than just business growth and love to use this membership group as an outlet to learn from other community businesses.” Collins & Jewell Co. is located at 5 Rachel Drive, Bozrah, CT. For more information, please call (860) 887-8813 or visit their website at www.collins-jewell.com Chelsea Insurance Agency has been a GNACC member since 2004 and continues to actively support many chamber events. Not only do Steve and Bonnie Dumont (with the addition of Joan Mercier, Steve’s Mother) support all of the GNACC Business After Hours networking events, Chelsea Insurance Agency has also been a major sponsor of our Annual Golf Tournaments as well as past events. In addition, Chelsea Insurance Agency continues to support our local community events such as the Norwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Winterfest Parade, and multiple fundraiser’s outside of GNACC. (Channel 3 Kids Camp, Norwich Fireworks, Spirit of Broadway Theatre, and the Norwich Little League). Established in 1995, Chelsea Insurance Agency is an independent local insurance agency representing many top-rated insurance companies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They serve the insurance needs of individuals, families, and businesses throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. As part of the Satellite Agency Network, they are able to access more insurance markets to provide the best protection at the best value to the customers they serve. Chelsea Insurance is Your Local, Independent Insurance Agency. “Being a Chamber member has allowed us the opportunity to meet and network with MANY local business owners & their employees”, says Steve Dumont, owner of Chelsea Insurance Agency. “The exposure to the diversity of the businesses which make up our community helps us realize the importance of how small-town economic growth occurs which is buying local, promoting local which creates and sustains local jobs. Each year this Chamber has improved. It’s great to be on board – we’re enjoying the ride!” Chelsea Insurance Agency is located at 124 West Town Street, Norwich, CT. For more information, please call (860) 886-1400 or visit their website at www.chelseainsurance.com Chairman of the Board Nancy Cowser complimented both companies for their commitment to the Chamber. “Their recognition that a strong regional chamber like ours that is dedicated to the success of our member businesses is most appreciated.” Angela Adams, Executive Director of the Chamber, echoed that sentiment, “Chelsea Insurance and Collins & Jewell both have been active in the success of making The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce the voice of the northern region of New London County. If you own a business and are not yet a member of The Greater Norwich Area Chamber, join the over 500 businesses in the region. Give us a call at (860) 887-1647 or join online at www.norwichchamber.com.” The two businesses join Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank, Norwich Public Utilities, Mohegan Sun Casino, CorePlus Credit Union, Backus Hospital, The AMERICAN Group, Hall Communications, Chelsea Groton Bank, Byrnes Agency, US Foods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Putnam Bank, The Bulletin, and Dime Bank in the Chairman’s Circle.