Retro 80s Night Is Here on September 28: The Ultimate Networking Night Out and WIN Benefit

Don’t’ miss Retro 80s Night: the Ultimate Networking Night Out and charity benefit for the Women in Networking (WIN) Group, which is affiliated with the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce in Shelton.

Women and men 21 and older are invited to some fall fun on Thursday, September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to- 9:30 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 165 Main Street, Seymour.

Head back to the 80s for just one night. Themed attire is encouraged but optional for this Throwback Thursday! If you dare, get out your dark sunglasses, tease your hair, or wear your spandex and headbands.

Net proceeds will support the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Program. To date this program has distributed over $40,000 in grant support to women-owned business in the six Valley communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton.

The major sponsors of this fundraiser are the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and Newtown Savings Bank. Other sponsors include: Michael Richards Salon, Re/max Val Szondy, and Trattoria Roma at the bronze level, Dew Drop Inn at the silver level, and Dworkin, Hillman, Lamorte & Sterczala, P.C. at the gold level.

Retro 80s Night kicks off with a Happy Hour from 5:30 pm. to 7:00 p.m. that features something for everyone: appetizers and a signature drink coupon, cash bar, live 80s musical performance by Sketchy @ Best, and a sampling with Tea with Tracy. Plus, other interactive stations include a selfie booth by Great Event Decorations, chair massage by Welcome Relaxation, live hashtag wall by Gary's East Coast Service, makeover demonstration by Makeup Makeup and tasting with Wildflour Confections.

Then the fun continues at 7 p.m. with door raffle drawings and a special showing of the 80s hit movie “Working Girl” at 7:30 p.m.

Get your reservations in early as this charity benefit is expected to sell out quickly! The advance entry fee is $40 per person or $50 at the door, space permitting.

WIN was formed in 2002 by a successful group of businesswomen to exchange information unique to women in business as well as professional referrals and advice to learn and thrive.

In addition to business networking, WIN developed an entrepreneurial grant program for Women in Business. The WIN members host an annual fundraiser to support this grant and their fund with the Valley Community Foundation. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month.

For a grant application or more information about WIN, contact Nancie Gray at the Valley Chamber of Commerce at 203-925-4981 or visit www.greatervalleychamber.com.