“See the good in people and help them.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
LOCAL
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAUREL DINER
The Laurel Diner was Voted Best Diner in CT by Food & Wine magazine.
Extra-Extra! Read all about it: Foodandwine.com/travel/best-diners-every-state.
Family Owned & Operated by Peter & Stephanie Homick since 1997 at 544 Main St South.
SOUTHBURY IS HONORED WITH SUSTAINABLE CT’S CERTIFICATION
Southbury is among five Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this spring for achieving Sustainable CT certification. Southbury met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the prestigious Bronze level certification. Read: press release.
OPEN HOUSE
Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Southbury opens its doors on Monday, June 20th!
Having served the region for 10 years their new elegantly decorated studio location features a competition size dance floor and state of the art sound system. Owners, Paulo and Christian and their talented staff invite current and prospective students to stop by from Noon to 9PM that day to tour the new space and celebrate their opening with a champagne toast. A special dance preview, not to be missed is scheduled for 6PM that night.
New studio is between MyEyeDr. and Verizon stores in the Southbury Plaza, 100 Main Street North.
If your business is holding an open house, let us know at: ecodevdirector@southbury-ct.gov.
JOB SPOTLIGHT
ShopRite
ShopRite has multiple job openings. From cashier to detective! All shifts available. Go to: www.shoprite.com.
For a list of all those hiring in town, or to post your openings, go to Work in Southbury.
NOW PLAYING
Riverview Cinemas at 690 Main St South. Buy online at: Buy Tickets.
SOUTHBURY FARMERS MARKET
Opening Day: June 16th 3pm - 6pm, Town Hall Green
STATE
CONNECTICUT’S NEW TOURISM CAMPAIGN
Check-out: The new CTvisit tourism site, the two Spring/Summer tourism spots, the overview of the advertising campaign, as well as the FY2023 Strategic Plan.
TRAINING: CTSBDC WEBINAR
Employee Retention Tax Credits
Tuesday, June 28, 11:00 a.m.
Tax credits introduced with the CARES Act are available to small businesses with 500 employees or less, which means your business may be eligible to receive up to 50% of qualifying wages paid from March 13th to December 31, 2020. This includes employers receiving a loan under PPP. To learn more click here.
BUSINESS BITES
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