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 Irish Spirit

By JOANN RYAN

President & CEO

Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce

Get ready to bask in the luck of the Irish on your Irish Spirit Adventure. Here awaits a land of legends and mystical forklore, lush green landscapes and spectacular cliff-side views, stone clad castles and historic mills, cultural treasures and medieval masterpieces, plus so much more.

On this hands-on adventure, you will also tap into the heritage of other kinds of “Irish Spirits” with exquisite tasting experiences from world -famous Guinness to the distillery of acclaimed Jameson Irish whiskey, to Ireland’s historic pubs where you can delve in the rich Irish custom of story telling as you hear enchanting tales of days gone by.

We’re off to Ireland from October 9^th through October 17^th departing from and returning to Bradley. You will enjoy first-class hotel accommodations for 7 nights and superb cuisine with meals consisting of buffet breakfasts and dinners.

Sightseeing tours will include guides and all entrance fees through this trip of a lifetime:

City tour of Dublin, EPIC Ireland, Waterford Crystal Factory Tour, Blarney Castel, Blarney Woolen Mills, Jameson Whiskey Distillery, the story and making of Irish whiskey, a Jaunting care in Killarney, Adare Village, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Cliffs of Homer, Galway city tour, Clonmacnoise, Ceili /Bodhran Craic Event, Book of Kelly, Trinity College, the Guinness Factory, Temple Bar, and an Irish storytelling evening.

The program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning about the local economy and social systems. Also prepare to interact with the locals such as a visit to the Irish Emigration Museum, Irish whiskey distillery, including whiskey tasting and learning about the world-famous Guinness Storehouse visit, folklore and spirited Irish music.

A professional tour guide and driver will assist for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Dublin. Touring is provided by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach. Baggage handling and transfers are also included.

The trip will take you to Dublin, Waterford Crystal Factory, Cork and the Blarney Castle and woolen mills, Jameson experience, the Jaunting car, Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Galway, back to Dublin and Trinity College, the Book of Kells and the Guinness Irish Night Tour. If you choose to extend your visit, there is the opportunity to travel to Belfast for the Panoramic Tour and Giant Causeway.

This will be the trip of a lifetime. Please call us to register.

JoAnn Ryan is President & CEO of the NW CT Chamber of Commerce. You can reach her by email:joann@nwctchamberofcommerce.org or phone: 860-482-6586

The Three T’s

 

Years ago at The Warner Theatre Board of Directors meeting, Muff Maskovsky, Chairman of the Board, referred to the Three T’s that are critical in the operation of any organization…Time, Talent and Treasure.

 

It parallels the Chamber’s mission of promoting economic growth while enhancing the quality of life in NW CT. We would not be in this positive position if it were not for the time, talent and treasure of so many.  Read on for some examples.

 

Time: I don’t know if I can even begin to tally the hours of volunteer effort from our committees. Together with the Staff, they plan and execute some amazing programs and serve in leadership roles. We are so grateful to the following:

Leads Groups

            Government Relations

            Membership Services

            Ambassadors

Health Care Council

            Manufacturer’s Coalition

            WOW!

            Board of Directors

            Leadership NWAdvisory

            Small Business Council

            Chamber Insurance Trust

 

Talent: The speakers and volunteers who respond to our requests for presentations and seminars in addition to generous resources continue to amaze me.

I wonder if you are aware that through the collective talent of many people, Chamber initiatives are realized:

            SCORE – Service Corps of Retired Executives – counseling support

            Chamber Insurance Trust -Health Care Benefit Solutions

            Students to Career – Business / Education Partnership

            Board of Directors – business leaders supporting our progress

Regional Workforce Investment Board – jobs, jobs, job

WOW! October 6, 2023, keynote and seminar speakers

Board of Regents for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities

 Treasure: We value the contributions of all who work in collaboration with us to fulfill our mission. More information on the Three T’s can be found on our website or by calling us at the Chamber. Our members and staff possess the time, talent and treasure to affect the quality of life in NW CT. We are fortunate, while we address the challenges, to work and live in the beautiful Litchfield Hills.

JoAnn Ryan is President & CEO of the NW CT Chamber of Commerce. You can reach her by email at joann@nwctchamberofcommerce.org or phone: 860-482-6586

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