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Watertown/Oakville Chamber Names Lori DosSantos 2013/2014 Chairperson

The Watertown/Oakville Chamber, a division of the Waterbury Regional Chamber, has announced that Lori DosSantos of Oakville, a financial advisor with the Merrill Lynch offices at 108 Main Street North in Southbury, has been named 2013/2014 chairperson of the chamber. Lynn Ward, CEO and president of the Chamber announced that DosSantos has stepped into the position previously held by Richard DuPont of Resource Development Associates in Watertown effective December 1st. 

Ward commented, “We have been very grateful for the strong leadership Rich DuPont has brought to the Watertown/Oakville Chamber of Commerce. He is an influential presence in the Greater Waterbury region, and we are most appreciative of his generous contributions for the past many years. We are all very appreciative of Lori DosSantos stepping into this high-profile position as chamber chairperson. She has been a member of the Watertown/Oakville Chamber board for three years, and we are looking forward to assisting her in every way possible in the years ahead in this important leadership position.”

As chairperson of the 100 member Watertown/Oakville Chamber of Commerce, DosSantos will be responsible for leading the board of directors to create policy and motivate members to take advantage of all that the Chamber has to offer.

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DosSantos has also served on the board of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Women's Forum (BWF) for the past six years, and serves on the Self Inc Board of Directors.

In July 2012, DosSantos joined Merrill Lynch possessing 27 years experience in the financial industry. Throughout her banking career, DosSantos has worked closely with individuals and businesses helping with their cash management, personal investing, and retirement planning. As a Merrill Lynch advisor, she focuses on the creation of strategies while tailoring solutions for high net-worth individuals, business professionals, and female investors, for short and long-term goals including retirement and estate planning. 

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Lori DosSantos holds her Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses as well as life and health insurance licenses. She obtained an A.S. in Business Administration from Naugatuck Valley Community College and completed additional educational programs throughout her career. 

To learn more about the Watertown/Oakville Chamber of Commerce, visit www.waterburychamber.com or call 203-757-0701.

                                                                           

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