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Stay Connected with the Norwalk Chamber Summer isn’t slowing down, and neither are we! August is packed with new members, local wins, exciting events, and plenty of reasons to get out and connect across Norwalk. Grab your calendar, soak up the rest of summer, and see what’s happening with the GNC community this month! Facebook Instagram Linkedin Rosny Aguilar Contact Info Uncle Leo’s & Rosny Cafe serves fresh, made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch favorites in a welcoming neighborhood setting. From hand-cut donuts and freshly baked goods to sandwiches and hot platters, the cafe offers something satisfying throughout the day. Built around quality food and friendly service, the team creates a comfortable place for customers to stop in, enjoy a meal, and connect over familiar favorites prepared with care. Kristin Zovich Contact Info Gold Coast Travel helps individuals and families plan enjoyable, well-organized trips with guidance tailored to their needs. From choosing destinations and accommodations to coordinating important details, the agency works to make travel planning easier and more personal. With attentive service and a thoughtful approach, Gold Coast Travel supports clients throughout the process, helping turn vacation ideas into memorable experiences with less stress and greater confidence. Clare Byrne ?Contact Info Five Iron Golf brings golf, entertainment, and social connection together in an energetic indoor setting. Featuring Trackman simulators, coaching, club fittings, leagues, food, and drinks, the venue gives golfers of all experience levels a place to practice, play, and enjoy the game year-round. ? Five Iron also offers a lively space for corporate gatherings, private events, and time with friends, making the sport welcoming, accessible, and fun. Dr. Nicole O'Brien ?Contact Info Come Home Therapy & Healing is a boutique therapy practice supporting women through anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and personal growth. Offering in-person sessions and virtual care, the practice provides a thoughtful space for clients to slow down, reconnect, and better understand themselves. ? Through somatic and relationship-focused therapy, its clinicians meet each client with compassion and curiosity, helping women create meaningful change and feel more at home in their lives. Harry Zopounidis ?Contact Info Ilios Greek Taverna & Bar brings the warmth of Greek hospitality to South Norwalk through elevated Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. Rooted in tradition and shaped by a modern approach, each dish is thoughtfully prepared for sharing and savoring together. Ilios offers a memorable setting for relaxed dinners and special occasions, inviting guests to gather around the table and enjoy food made with quality and intention. Jose Samayoa ?Contact Info Eels Professional Development helps leaders, professionals, and organizations grow through executive coaching, career coaching, and leadership development. ?Drawing on experience across military service, corporate management, and small business, the veteran-owned firm offers practical guidance for navigating challenges, strengthening communication, and making confident decisions. Haylin Alpert ?Contact Info Core Principles Personal Training Norwalk helps adults build strength, confidence, and lasting fitness through personalized coaching in a supportive environment. With programs tailored to individual goals and ability levels, its trainers provide the guidance, accountability, and encouragement needed to make steady progress. The Core Principles Studio creates a welcoming place where members can move safely, feel stronger, and take charge of their health. Kenneth Waller Contact Info Norwalk Community Health Center is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout the Greater Norwalk area by providing accessible, high-quality care. The center supports patients at every stage of life while helping reduce barriers to care through primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatric, and women’s health services, With a commitment to treating the whole person, the organization meets patients where they are, helping build a healthier, stronger, and more connected community with compassion and respect. The following Chamber Members celebrated anniversaries in August 2026. Congratulations and thank you for your continued support!? 30 Years Norwalk Public Library 15 Years Workforce Partners Silver Star Diner 10 Years Norwalk ACTS 5 Years Premium Parking Service Nancy on Norwalk Connecticut Dermatology Group JOIN US TO CONNECT ON THE COAST! Business After Hours is heading to the coast! Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at The Galley for a shoreful evening of great connections, coastal bites, refreshing drinks, and beautiful views of Norwalk Cove Marina. Come mix, mingle, and enjoy the fresh sea air while connecting with local professionals and community leaders. The Galley Shop will also be open late exclusively for guests to browse! Click Here to Register Connecticut Career Pathways Commission Asks to Hear Your Voice Connecticut’s businesses know firsthand what it takes to build a strong workforce, and their voices can help shape what comes next. The Connecticut Career Pathways Commission is inviting business leaders, especially small and mid-sized employers, to complete a brief five-minute survey. Feedback on workforce needs, young talent, and opportunities for greater involvement will help improve career pathways for students and underemployed adults across the state. Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help build a stronger future for Connecticut’s workforce. Click Here to Take the Survey Connecticut Housing Partners Hosts Annual Key Campaign Dinner & Raffle A key can open a front door, but it can also unlock stability, independence, and the start of a new chapter. Join Connecticut Housing Partners for its 2nd Annual Key Campaign Dinner & Raffle on Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00 to 8:30pm at Jacob’s Pickles in Norwalk. The evening includes dinner, an open bar, meaningful conversation, and the chance to win up to $30,000! Every ticket helps CHP create safe, stable, and affordable homes for families across Connecticut. Purchase a ticket, become a sponsor, and help make home happen. ???? Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email kwilliams@cthousingpartners.org to learn more. Sponsorship opportunities available. Email kwilliams@cthousingpartners.org to learn more. Click Here to Purchase Tickets Claim Your FREE Chamber Member Ad in 2027 Town Planner! For over 40 years, Town Planner has helped local businesses gain valuable quality exposure within their communities. As a thank you to the Greater Norwalk Chamber for the support, Town Planner is inviting the first 12 Chamber Members to claim a FREE display ad in the 2027 Town Planner Community Calendar! First 12 Chamber Members to respond will receive: FREE display ad (1.5" × 1.25"). Simply offer 5% OFF to new customers who mention Town Planner. (Norwalk businesses only.) Click Here to Learn More Give Your Team a Great Summer Perk- Discounted Norwalk Oyster Festival Tickets The Norwalk Seaport Association is pleased to offer local businesses a special opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the 2026 Norwalk Oyster Festival - one of Connecticut's largest and most beloved outdoor events, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to our waterfront each year. Click Here to Purchase Tickets Local Behavioral Health Services Unite Under The Shores Mental Health Hartford HealthCare has introduced The Shores Mental Health, a new unified name for its behavioral health services in Fairfield County. The name brings together its existing inpatient facility in Westport and outpatient locations in Norwalk and Bridgeport, reflecting a continued commitment to accessible, coordinated care across the region. The Westport facility provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and direct admission through its Welcome Center. The Norwalk and Bridgeport locations offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Interventional Psychiatry programs. For referral or admission assistance, contact Christopher Ferrante at 860.996.2028. He is available 24/7 to answer questions and guide individuals and families through the admission process. Click Here to Learn More Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's 19th Annual Old-Fashioned Flea Market Attention bargain hunters & flea market lovers! Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10am to 4pm! The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is hosting its 19th annual Old-fashioned Flea Market in Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT. Don't miss out on the fun! Contact Info Don't forget that you can continue sending your news and events for us to share with the membership (they will go out in a separate email). In the meantime, check our website for News updates and continue submitting your events to the Member Calendar. News Events Not sure how to submit your events to the Member Calendar? Login to the Chamber's Member-Only Portal (or enter your email address and we will contact you to create an account) to register and pay for events online, submit payment for invoices of any kind, and update contacts and contact information. Member-Only Portal Create an Account Chamber Connections The Greater Norwalk Chamber strives to create an interconnected and inclusive business community. Together with our member businesses, we advance the economic and community development of Norwalk and the surrounding area. Discover What the Chamber Can Do for You greaternorwalkchamber.com 203.866.2521 Greater Norwalk Chamber | 101 East Avenue | Norwalk, CT 06851 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice
Summer isn’t slowing down, and neither are we!
August is packed with new members, local wins, exciting events, and plenty of reasons to get out and connect across Norwalk.
Grab your calendar, soak up the rest of summer, and see what’s happening with the GNC community this month!
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Instagram
Linkedin
Rosny Aguilar
Contact Info
Uncle Leo’s & Rosny Cafe serves fresh, made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch favorites in a welcoming neighborhood setting. From hand-cut donuts and freshly baked goods to sandwiches and hot platters, the cafe offers something satisfying throughout the day.
Built around quality food and friendly service, the team creates a comfortable place for customers to stop in, enjoy a meal, and connect over familiar favorites prepared with care.
Kristin Zovich
Gold Coast Travel helps individuals and families plan enjoyable, well-organized trips with guidance tailored to their needs. From choosing destinations and accommodations to coordinating important details, the agency works to make travel planning easier and more personal.
With attentive service and a thoughtful approach, Gold Coast Travel supports clients throughout the process, helping turn vacation ideas into memorable experiences with less stress and greater confidence.
Clare Byrne
?Contact Info
Five Iron Golf brings golf, entertainment, and social connection together in an energetic indoor setting. Featuring Trackman simulators, coaching, club fittings, leagues, food, and drinks, the venue gives golfers of all experience levels a place to practice, play, and enjoy the game year-round.
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Five Iron also offers a lively space for corporate gatherings, private events, and time with friends, making the sport welcoming, accessible, and fun.
Dr. Nicole O'Brien
Come Home Therapy & Healing is a boutique therapy practice supporting women through anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and personal growth. Offering in-person sessions and virtual care, the practice provides a thoughtful space for clients to slow down, reconnect, and better understand themselves.
Through somatic and relationship-focused therapy, its clinicians meet each client with compassion and curiosity, helping women create meaningful change and feel more at home in their lives.
Harry Zopounidis
Ilios Greek Taverna & Bar brings the warmth of Greek hospitality to South Norwalk through elevated Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. Rooted in tradition and shaped by a modern approach, each dish is thoughtfully prepared for sharing and savoring together.
Ilios offers a memorable setting for relaxed dinners and special occasions, inviting guests to gather around the table and enjoy food made with quality and intention.
Jose Samayoa
Eels Professional Development helps leaders, professionals, and organizations grow through executive coaching, career coaching, and leadership development.
?Drawing on experience across military service, corporate management, and small business, the veteran-owned firm offers practical guidance for navigating challenges, strengthening communication, and making confident decisions.
Haylin Alpert
Core Principles Personal Training Norwalk helps adults build strength, confidence, and lasting fitness through personalized coaching in a supportive environment. With programs tailored to individual goals and ability levels, its trainers provide the guidance, accountability, and encouragement needed to make steady progress.
The Core Principles Studio creates a welcoming place where members can move safely, feel stronger, and take charge of their health.
Kenneth Waller
Norwalk Community Health Center is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout the Greater Norwalk area by providing accessible, high-quality care.
The center supports patients at every stage of life while helping reduce barriers to care through primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatric, and women’s health services,
With a commitment to treating the whole person, the organization meets patients where they are, helping build a healthier, stronger, and more connected community with compassion and respect.
The following Chamber Members celebrated anniversaries in August 2026. Congratulations and thank you for your continued support!?
30 Years
Norwalk Public Library
15 Years
Workforce Partners
Silver Star Diner
10 Years
Norwalk ACTS
5 Years
Premium Parking Service
Nancy on Norwalk
Connecticut Dermatology Group
Business After Hours is heading to the coast! Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at The Galley for a shoreful evening of great connections, coastal bites, refreshing drinks, and beautiful views of Norwalk Cove Marina.
Come mix, mingle, and enjoy the fresh sea air while connecting with local professionals and community leaders. The Galley Shop will also be open late exclusively for guests to browse!
Connecticut Career Pathways Commission Asks to Hear Your Voice
Connecticut’s businesses know firsthand what it takes to build a strong workforce, and their voices can help shape what comes next.
The Connecticut Career Pathways Commission is inviting business leaders, especially small and mid-sized employers, to complete a brief five-minute survey. Feedback on workforce needs, young talent, and opportunities for greater involvement will help improve career pathways for students and underemployed adults across the state.
Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help build a stronger future for Connecticut’s workforce.
Connecticut Housing Partners Hosts Annual Key Campaign Dinner & Raffle
A key can open a front door, but it can also unlock stability, independence, and the start of a new chapter.
Join Connecticut Housing Partners for its 2nd Annual Key Campaign Dinner & Raffle on Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00 to 8:30pm at Jacob’s Pickles in Norwalk. The evening includes dinner, an open bar, meaningful conversation, and the chance to win up to $30,000!
Every ticket helps CHP create safe, stable, and affordable homes for families across Connecticut. Purchase a ticket, become a sponsor, and help make home happen. ????
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email kwilliams@cthousingpartners.org to learn more.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Email kwilliams@cthousingpartners.org to learn more.
Claim Your FREE Chamber Member Ad in 2027 Town Planner!
For over 40 years, Town Planner has helped local businesses gain valuable quality exposure within their communities. As a thank you to the Greater Norwalk Chamber for the support, Town Planner is inviting the first 12 Chamber Members to claim a FREE display ad in the 2027 Town Planner Community Calendar!
First 12 Chamber Members to respond will receive:
FREE display ad (1.5" × 1.25"). Simply offer 5% OFF to new customers who mention Town Planner. (Norwalk businesses only.)
Give Your Team a Great Summer Perk- Discounted Norwalk Oyster Festival Tickets
Local Behavioral Health Services Unite Under The Shores Mental Health
Hartford HealthCare has introduced The Shores Mental Health, a new unified name for its behavioral health services in Fairfield County. The name brings together its existing inpatient facility in Westport and outpatient locations in Norwalk and Bridgeport, reflecting a continued commitment to accessible, coordinated care across the region.
The Westport facility provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and direct admission through its Welcome Center. The Norwalk and Bridgeport locations offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Interventional Psychiatry programs.
For referral or admission assistance, contact Christopher Ferrante at 860.996.2028. He is available 24/7 to answer questions and guide individuals and families through the admission process.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's 19th Annual Old-Fashioned Flea Market
Attention bargain hunters & flea market lovers! Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10am to 4pm! The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is hosting its 19th annual Old-fashioned Flea Market in Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT. Don't miss out on the fun!
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