Chili Showdown was a wonderful networking event with terrific chili recipes to taste, refreshments and winning ribbons awarded. The event was hosted by DEANE, Inc. – Rooms Everlasting. DEANE was the perfect venue for this event with it’s many kitchen vignettes where the chili stations were located for the attendees. There was plenty of room […]
ORGANIC or PAID…..Is one better? You may post on social media, but do you post effectively? There are two types of posts, organic posts and paid advertisements. Organic posts are the kind anyone can do for free. Paid advertisements are sent to audiences targeted by demographics with a set budget that’s paid to the social platform you’re advertising on. […]
Why Hashtags Are #Important The term, hashtag, is now a part of the general vernacular of social media users and business owners alike. Hashtags may seem like a last thought add on to a social media post but in reality are a powerful tool to help develop and reach a wider audience. Hashtags allow you […]
Get out of the house and have some fun…shopping for bargains! It’s “Indoor Sidewalk Sales” in Darien. Some of our participants will be open late on Thursday night so you can gather and meet friends at your favorite boutiques, have some little nibbles, enjoy a glass of wine and shop! As of 12/14/18 the participants […]
The Darien Chamber, Darien Police Department, The U.S. Secret Service and the Life Solution Center of Darien partnered on a “Business Security” talk. Chamber members and guests were given an immense amount of current information on counterfeiting, scams, bogus wire transfers and managerial tips on dealing with customers and employees. If you are interested […]
This year’s event will truly be a terrific “Taste of Darien” event with local restaurants and gourmet caterers promoting delicious foods to accompany the tasting of over 55 different wines presented by the WinePort of Darien. Delight yourself with appetizing creations from: Darien Butcher Shop, Darien Cheese & Fine Foods, Fjord Fish Market, The Goose […]
EXCEL LOGICAL FUNCTIONS WEBINAR Some of the most common and powerful functions for Excel users are “logical functions”. These are preset formulas that allow you to test cells for various conditions and return text or values depending on their adherence to criteria that you define. In the webinar, we will demonstrate how to use […]
Small Biz Tip of the Month: Embrace Your Small Business Niche Independent, locally owned businesses offer everything from best-selling books and next-generation electronics to organic produce and freshly baked sweets – but they may rarely sell them in one place. More often than not, local businesses specialize in a particular niche, such as books, sporting […]
Louie’s Italian Bar & Restaurant, Darien’s newest restaurant and Darien Chamber Member, hosted a wonderful new member’s event on July 26th. The Chamber combined its popular “Summer STOPOVER” themed Business After Hours event with introducing its many new members to each other. Jayme Stevenson, First Selectman and Susan Marks, Selectman attended to welcome our new […]
Darien Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days 2017-July 6th, 7th & 8th from 9am-5pm. The Darien Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Sidewalk Sales & Family Fun Days on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 6th & 7th & 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The First County Bank is continuing as the Title Sponsor […]
