Volunteers
Cheryl Williams of Halstead and Darien Chamber thumbnail square 2019 recognition

Thank You, Cheryl Williams, for Volunteering at the Darien Chamber of Commerce

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Thank you, Cheryl Williams, for helping the Darien Chamber of Commerce promote the business community, including help with organizing the Darien Wine & Food Tasting event. —This article is part of a series of daily articles profiling the volunteers recognized in May at the Darien annual volunteer recognition luncheon organized by the Community Fund of Darien. Cheryl Williams’ Efforts for the Darien Chamber of Commerce

Since Cheryl joined the Chamber in 2016, she has become an instrumental member of our organization and the Board of Directors. Cheryl has been the marketing chairman, the vice president of the Executive Board in 2018 and 2019, and the co-chair of the DCC Wine & Food Tasting event in 2017. 
Her involvement has had a positive impact on the Chamber’s leadership role in promoting our business community and the overall quality of life in Darien. – Susan Cator, president and executive director, Darien Chamber of Commerce

About This Series

The profiles in this series were presented at the 2019 volunteer recognition luncheon held at the Darien Community Association and recorded (in this video) by Darien TV79.

Business

NEAT Coffee Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Giveaways and a Party on Saturday, Aug 31

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Ten years ago, Darien NEAT, an artisan coffee bar and roasting company, opened its Darien location on Grove Street Plaza, and this Saturday, Aug. 31, it’s celebrating with drink specials and giveaway chances all day, then a party from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Thank you to our NEAT family and wonderful customers for 10 years of success.” the coffee shop said in a brief announcement. “We would not be here without you!” In its newsletter on Tuesday, the Darien Chamber of Commerce described NEAT as a business that helped foster a sense of community in Darien:

“NEAT quickly became part of the Darien fabric and created it’s own community within our community!

Proposed 2019 Bag Ordinance
Susan Cator Public Hearing Plastic Bag Checkout Bag Ordinance Chamber of Commerce

Statements from Darien Chamber of Commerce Director Opposing Proposed Bag Ordinance

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Here is a statement from Susan Cator, president and executive director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce, on the proposed checkout bag ordinance for Darien. In addition to her written submission, Cator spoke at the Representative Town Meeting public hearing on Feb. 6 giving a slightly different version of the same statement. You can see a video of her comments at the bottom of this article. Cator’s Written Statement
I am Susan Cator, resident of Darien on Deepwood Road and also the president and executive director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce located at 10 Corbin Dr. in Darien.