WED, OCT 21 AT 12:00 PM EDT Lunch and Learn: Rebuilding Your Credit after COVID

This Fall, Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting three free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft. To find out when and where the events will be, click here: https://brev.is/ixFar #shredday #communitybank #NewsYouCanUse

Do you have Chelsea Groton Bank's Mobile App on your phone? Our Community Education Officer walks you through how a little app on your phone can make a big difference in banking. #CUGrow

Sharing one of our #CGBstories from a customer! #WeAreChelsea

TUE, OCT 13 AT 5:30 PM EDT Are You Ready to Be Your Parents Caregiver Panel Discussion

Congratulations to the Hygienic Art! They received the most nominations on our #ChelseaCares post and will receive a donation from Chelsea Groton Bank! Thank you to everyone who nominated arts organizations! #ChelseaGrotonGives

WED, NOV 4 AT 12:00 PM EST Lunch and Learn: The Power of Credit

TUE, NOV 3 AT 6:00 PM EST First Time Home Buyers

MON, NOV 2 AT 1:00 PM EST Business Book Club: This is Marketing

Make these fun DIY Apothecary bottles at home with craft supplies you may already have around the house. #CUGrow

Congratulations to Chelsea Groton Bank team members who recently graduated from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce - Norwich, CT Community Leadership Program, The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut's Leadership Program, and the Connecticut Bankers Association’s Connecticut School of Finance and Management. https://brev.is/KGymV

THU, NOV 5 AT 5:30 PM EST Chelsea Cooks - Charcuterie: How to create an amazing grazing board

Congratulations to The Arc Eastern Connecticut for having the most votes on our #ChelseaCares post! They will receive a $500 donation for Chelsea Groton. Congratulations again!

Crafting a costume and buying candy for everyone in the neighborhood can be an expensive venture. Miria Gray shares ways to save money and time this Halloween. #CUGrow

Our top priority since the beginning of this pandemic has been to protect the health and well-being of our team members, customers and community. Out of an abundance of caution, based on the increased COVID cases in the community, we're temporarily restricting walk-in access at the following branch lobbies: Norwich Area: Norwich, Norwichtown, Westside; Sprague; New London; Niantic; Salem; Groton Area: Groton, Center Groton; and Waterford. All branch drive-up, ATM, and night depository services at these locations remain open. These lobbies are also still available to enter by appointment for bank services that cannot be completed through the drive-up or other channels, i.e. safe deposit access. Please call the branch location directly to schedule an appointment. https://www.chelseagroton.com/

Mystic Restaurant Week this year will be November 2-8th. For every GO Local card purchase of $50, $5 will be added to your card! You can use the GO Local card at any participating restaurant during Mystic Restaurant week. Follow the link to learn more and purchase a card: https://brev.is/OT9cS

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce recently launched their Shop Local #BetterTogether Group Page. If you are interested in virtual shopping events, local specials and offers, raffle giveaways, and shopping this is a great page to join! Learn more here: https://brev.is/YfFDY

See you tomorrow from 9am -12pm at our North Stonington Branch for our Community Shred Day with Infoshred LLC! We'll also be collecting non-perishable food items for the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. SAT, OCT 24 Community Shred Day

Intentional holiday shopping can save you money this year. Learn how to avoid unnecessary spending with these 5 Minimalist Tips to Make the Holidays More Affordable: https://brev.is/cX3Wg MSN.COM 5 Minimalist Tips to Make the Holidays More Affordable

This week, we are talking with businesses who received support from Global City Norwich in order to open in Downtown Norwich and stay selling during COVID. Today we are speaking with Suki Lagrito from Global City Norwich and Ashawn Avent from The Main Avent Group about what some Downtown Norwich merchants are selling this holiday season, and how to shop for local gifts safely. #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #CUGrow #GlobalCityNorwich

Just a reminder, Chelsea Groton locations and our Customer Care Center will be closed this Thursday for Thanksgiving.

Many Connecticut food banks will be serving holiday meals to community members in need this year. Follow the link to see Connecticut food bank locations: https://brev.is/DrqTl

Food takes a lot of space on our holiday tables. These cute table decorations won't take up too much room and can be crafted inexpensively.

Have you gotten your Economic Impact Payment yet? If you haven’t, time is running out. You have until November 21 at 3pm Eastern Time to enter your information with the IRS. https://brev.is/IiOuA CONSUMER.FTC.GOV Last call for Economic Impact Payments: Nov. 21 at 3 ET

The IRS reissued 1.2 million Economic Impact Payments through the ACH network with an effective date of Wednesday, Feb. 3. Another 2.3 million reissued EIP2 checks were mailed by Friday, Feb. 5. These payments conclude the second round of EIPs. Recipients will need to file for the Recovery Rebate Credit for any missing or returned EIPs from either round of payments. Additional information is available on the IRS's EIP webpage https://brev.is/kYhjx and the EIP Card page https://brev.is/1bIVy

This week, we will be sharing some outtakes from our Time Management class run by our Learning and Development Manager Kristin Zummo. Join us today as we look at "Are You Running Your Day, or Is Your Day Running You?" #CUGrow #TimeManagement

We're hiring! Check out our available positions and apply here: https://brev.is/iEg21 Chelsea Groton is currently hiring a Payroll Specialist, a Customer Care Specialist, Tellers, and more! #JoinOurTeam #WeAreChelsea

The cost of attending school is rising by the year. According to US News the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2020–2021 school year is $41,411 at private colleges, $11,171 for state residents at public colleges and $26,809 for out-of-state students at state schools. We will walk you through what all the costs of attendance might be. #CUGrow

Have a personal or business banking question or need? Our Chelsea LIVE Video Banking team, comprised of team members from across the Bank, is available for a face-to-face video meeting, Monday – Friday, 8am – 7pm. Give us a call using your phone, tablet or computer! Learn more: https://www.chelseagroton.com/ChelseaLIVE

In March 2020, when many businesses scrambled to create plans for employees to work remotely, Chelsea Groton continued to seamlessly deliver the customer experience that so many members had come to know and trust. Learn how Chelsea Groton was able to lend financial support and know-how in a time of great need. https://brev.is/oX9aQ