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<a href="https://www.manchesterchamber.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce</a>
Quarterly Networking | Open to Members &amp; Non-Members
Start the year with momentum. Q1 Open Networking brings together business owners, professionals, and community leaders focused on building new relationships and setting the foundation for growth in the year ahead. Please register to attend: <a href="https://business.manchesterchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/eZFWRX6uYCWCq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">business.manchesterchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/eZFWRX6uYCWCq</a>
Why Attend?
-Build new business connections in the Greater Manchester area -Increase visibility early in the year -Learn how the Chamber supports your goals -Welcoming, pressure-free networking

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Hartford County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Manchester

Connecticut

Open Business Networking Event - All Are Welcome

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Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences, observations, and his view (from the top) which elicit rib-tickling laughs, regardless of the crowd. He has performed with and alongside the biggest names on the African Continent and performed in over 25 cities across 15 countries at various Theatres, Festivals, Comedy clubs, and on TV Shows. Most recently, he was the winner at the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival, the 2023 audience choice Jersey City Comedy Festival. In 2019 he won the National Arts Merit Awards as the Outstanding Comedian of the Year, the Savanna Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year, and he was the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition. He placed 5th on America’s Got Talent in 2024 and received the Golden Buzzer and can be seen touring all over the US.

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Unitarian Universalist Society East

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UUSE is located at 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester CT.
UUSE.org&nbsp; 860.646.5151

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Children are welcome to join us for “Emerald Crossing – An Irish Adventure through Psalm 23” at First Baptist Church, Manchester, CT.&nbsp; VBS Registration is now open for children who have completed Pre-K4 through those who have completed 6th grade.
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One brunch to rule them all, my precious! Join us on a fabulously unhinged journey through Middle-earth where glam hobbits serve second breakfast realness, elves slay in sequins, and villains SERVE. Expect epic lip-sync battles, legendary looks, mimosas, and enough camp to make Gandalf drop his staff! Host: Robin Fierce

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The Celebrate! West Hartford&nbsp;FUNd&nbsp;RUNS&nbsp;are the most family-friendly fitness runs in the Greater Hartford region. Featuring a non-competitive Kids' K dash and a 5K race, these events have something for ages 3-83+. Held in conjunction with the Town's two-day outdoor festival, it's a great opportunity for individuals or whole families to enjoy a healthy activity together while supporting West Hartford families in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to the&nbsp;The Town That Cares&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Leisure Services Scholarship Fund&nbsp;which helps children from low-income families attend swimming lessons, camps during school vacations and other life-enhancing programs throughout the year.
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Project Name: The Cornerstone Foundation, Inc - Shelter Capital Improvement
Project Location: Vernon, CT
REQUEST FOR COST PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Date: May 20, 2026
The Cornerstone Foundation, Inc. seeks capital needs assessment and full design services from qualified architects/engineers for the rehabilitation of a project located in Vernon, CT.
*Cost Proposals from interested firms need to be submitted to Grace Boucher, Executive Director at <a href="mailto:grace.boucher@cornerstone-cares.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">grace.boucher@cornerstone-cares.org</a> by Friday June 12, 2026, by 5:00 pm.
*To assist in securing costs, a mandatory meeting will be held at The Cornerstone Foundation, Inc. at 1 Prospect Street, Vernon CT on May 28, 2026 at 3 pm.
Project Scope:
Repairs and upgrades to existing campus at the Cornerstone Foundation in Vernon, CT.

 
 Family Homeless Shelter 93 East Main St. -&nbsp;roof replacement, gutters and fascia
 $24,000.00
 
 
 Family Homeless shelter 93 East Main St. -&nbsp;windows replacement
 $99,926.00
 
 
 Men's Shelter at 1 Prospect Street -&nbsp;carpet replacement

 $ 6,657.00
 
 
 Community Kitchen -15 Prospect Street - roof replacement
 $63,750.00
 
 
 Community Kitchen 15 Prospect Street - Water Seal Brick Exterior 
 $37,365.00
 
 
 Community Kitchen 15 Prospect Street - Walk-in Freezer
 $35,000.00
 
 
 Full Campus Security Cameras
 $57,600.00
 
 
 Total
 $324,304.00
 

Timeline: All work to commence when required state approvals obtained. Projects can proceed concurrently. Ideal completions prior to June 30, 2027.
 A mechanical/electrical engineer should be included in the survey.
Cost proposal should also include specific budgets for schematic, design development, final drawings, bid and administration stages based on the applicant&rsquo;s estimated capital budget. Environmental review will be handled separately by the owner.
Important
The Cornerstone Foundation will hold a public meeting for firms to answer any questions and offer tours of the property to help understand the scope needed. The meeting is mandatory. Please confirm that you can attend this meeting.
All questions can be directed to Grace Boucher, Executive Director at <a href="mailto:grace.boucher@cornerstone-cares.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">grace.boucher@cornerstone-cares.org</a>
Interested respondents should submit:
1.) Resumes and general background on the firm, its office location, staffing and personnel that would be assigned to the project.
2.) A list of similar projects that the firm has completed within the last two years.
3.) Familiarity with State Department of Housing funding and requirements.
4.) List of professional services you intend to provide.
5.) A probable fee schedule (percentages), for schematic, design, construction documents and administration.
6.) A timetable of your availability to start work on the project.
7.) A list of three references with descriptions of projects completed with reference.
8.) A complete submittal package.
The owner will screen and evaluate RFQ responses, select and interview qualified candidates as necessary, and make the final selection. 
RFQ shall be submitted as follows: one full response with all exhibits sent electronically to <a href="mailto:grace.boucher@cornerstone-cares.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">grace.boucher@cornerstone-cares.org</a> by June 12, 2026 by 5 pm.
The owner reserves the right to accept any submittal or to reject any submittal and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the submittal.
The owner also has the right to cancel this process, at its discretion.
The Cornerstone Foundation, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and small, minority and woman owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
Summary of Information needed:
1. Name of company and Federal identification number
2. Permanent main office address
3. Principal business of firm
4. If a corporation, where incorporated
5. Copy of appropriate licenses
6. Contracts on hand with anticipated dates of completion
7. List of 3 references relating to the contracts on hand and/or projects completed
8. Documentation of prior experience in affordable housing projects: provide the name of project, including size, unit count and construction amount
9. Documentation of past performance on similar projects
10. Background, experience and qualifications of principal members, including officers and personnel
11. Evidence of existing insurance 
12. Statement of interest in the project, statement as to why you feel qualified for the project

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Talaga Construction - Building the Future, Brick by Brick

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