Margaret L. Groth, CPA founded BackOffice Solutions, LLC in 2003. Knowing that new entrepreneurs are very good at what they do but often get bogged down by paperwork, recordkeeping, and tax compliance, she works with them to improve existing systems or implement new ones that deliver efficient, accurate, and timely results. Peg is also a Certified QucikBooks ProAdvisor who has worked with QuickBooks since 1999, including U.S., Canadian, and Asian versions. She provides one-on-one training to business owners as well as hands-on training in the classroom. In addition to bookkeeping services, Margaret also provides accounting, tax, and business consulting services to individuals and successful small business owners. Having worked as a bookkeeper after high school and for many years in a family business, she went on to earn a B.S. in Accounting from Quinnipiac University, and received her public accounting certification in 1990. Peg is a member of CT Society of CPAs, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, and Central CT Women’s Forum. Peg serves on the board of United Way of Meriden-Wallingford, Inc. and is Treasurer of Micro Enterprise Resource Group, Inc. (MERG), a non-profit organization that benefits mirco businesses in Connecticut.
Mail: PO Box 88, Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: 203-440-3469 Fax: 203-440-2589
Email: peg@backofficect.com OR peg@mlgrothcpa.com

Lynn Launderville

Lynn Launderville  Tupperware Manager, Kitcken and home organization, food storage, safe microwave reheatable products, fundraising. 860.647.0324  www.my.tupperware.com/LynnLaunderville

Wendy Morrison
Personal Lines Insurance ConsultantWendy joined Bearingstar Insurance in South Windsor as a consultant in 2006, specializing in providing personal insurance to individuals and families. She is a candidate for the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation and CIC License. Wendy also enjoys marketing the Arbella Insurance group discount home and auto insurance program to CCWF, Chamber of Commerce members and employees of small and midsize businesses.
She truly cares about the customers and communities she serves. Wendy’s philosophy is to deliver not only policies that offer financial protection, but service that offers true peace of mind. Insurance is not about policies and transactions … it's about people … and relationships that will thrive for years to come.
Wendy and her family reside in Enfield. She is involved in her community and the First Congregational Church in South Windsor. She is a member of the National Association and Hartford Association of Insurance Women. Wendy holds officer positions on the Board of Directors for the CT Breast Cancer Coalition/Foundation and the Central CT Women’s Forum. She is also very active with her local Chambers of Commerce as an Ambassador and serves on the membership outreach committee. (860) 648-0307 x306 www.Bearingstar.com

Cynthia Nemeth is the owner of Nemeth Appraisals, LLC, located in East Granby, CT. She is licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts as  a Certified General Appraiser.  Cindy has been in the appraising and assessing field since 1980, starting her own business in 1993. What separates Cindy from her competition is paying attention to detail, spending the time with the customer, and thoroughly researching the market for the best available information. Her clients include  top national and state lenders, as well as local attorneys, judges, municipalities, and local property owners. Cindy completes appraisals of residential properties, and small commercial and small industrial properties. In addition to her real estate credentials, Cindy is a former public school teacher with a Master's Degree from Trinity College. Cindy serves on the East Granby Chamber of Commerce as a Board Member. She is also Chairman of the East Granby Economic Development Commission. She is Membership Chairman of the Enfield Chapter of Business Network International (BNI). Cindy is also a Director on the Board of Directors at Enfield Federal Savings and Loan in Enfield,CT. Additional information can be found on the web at www.nemethappraisals.com. At Nemeth Appraisals, "We value your property."

DIANE O'HAGAN
FERGUSON & McGUIRE INC.. East Hartford Office  45 Connecticut Boulevard  East Hartford, CT 06108
Tel: 860-528-6501 or 800-829-1755 X20  Fax: 860-291-1755 Cell#860-670-3359

Diane is entering her 3rd year as a member of CCWF, attending the Northern CT Chapter meetings in East Windsor.
Diane attended the Woodland School of Insurance in Hartford, CT and the Aetna Insurance School. She has been in the insurance business for over 26 years and serves on her town's insurance board in Ellington. Diane is a commercial/business insurance sales person working for the firm of Ferguson & McGuire since 1998. F&M offices are located in East Hartford, Wallingford, Branford, Durham, Shelton, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Kensington, and Marlborough.
Diane lives with her husband, John Riel, in Ellington, CT. Diane enjoys the sport of motorcycling and rides a Harley Davidson Road King Motorcycle. She has a grown daughter living in Sacramento, CA.

Claudia Rucci

Claudia Rucci is the founder and owner of Room For You, an Interior Redesign service firm that has been transforming rooms into intimate havens since 2002. In January 2007 Claudia formed The Décor Advantage, LLC with business partner Peter Huizenga. The Décor Advantage brings all of your home and business redecorating needs to you – Design, Color, Window Fashions, Lighting, Flooring, Accessories – everything necessary to transform existing spaces into exciting places.
Claudia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The University of Connecticut and began her career as a Research Microbiologist at Peter Paul, Inc. After transitioning to a career in Information Technology, Claudia brings more than 20 years of corporate management experience to the field of Interior Redesign. Her two décor businesses enable her to employ her unique color memory and pursue her passion for all areas of design.
To learn how Claudia’s services could benefit you please contact her at 860-693-1260 or at crucci@comcast.net Also look for her websites: www.RoomForYouRedesign.com and www.TheDecorAdvantage.com.

Ginny Roy 

Ginny Roy is a Property & Casualty Agent with The Elliott Insurance Group. After a few years in the banking industry she was employed by The Kane Insurance Agency, Plantsville, CT, obtaining experience in all lines of insurance and customer service. In 1978 Ginny obtained a professional designation, CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor),which requires ongoing continuing education in the insurance field. Being with the Agency for 20+ years she has seen many changes and has been able to advance from customer service to sales. Currently she is an Insurance Sales Representative for The Elliott Insurance Group, Plantsville, CT, where she specializes in Commercial Property, Liability, Auto, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Insurance. Ginny's knowledge, customer services skills and the 20+ carriers she represents enables her to analyze her client needs, provide consistent quality service with competitive pricing. Ginny has one daughter, Alicia, a cum laude graduate of Salve Regina University. Alicia currently resides in Boston, MA, pursuing her dream in the advertising field.
Ginny is Treasurer of The Rotary Club of Southington, has served as President on the ARC of Southington Board of Directors and is a member of CCWF. Ginny Roy The Elliott Insurance Group P.O. Box 15, 876 South Main Street   Plantsville, CT 06479       Phone: 860-276-0055 Ext 112