We honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom on this Memorial Day.
LOCAL
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY – DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES / WATERBURY HEALTH
Diagnostic Radiology Associates opened their second facility in town at 690 Main St. South, Suite 7LL, offering patients an Open MRI. Their other, Woman’s Imaging Center, is at 32B Poverty Rd. Pictured L-to-R: Michael Ferreira, Southbury.com; Wendy Mutter, Lutheran Home, Robert LaFlamme, property owner & developer; Dr. Kenneth Allen, Medical Director; Ross Utter, Executive Director; Jeff Manville, First Selectman; Jason Buchsbaum, Selectman; Patricia Gentil, COO, Waterbury Hospital; Kevin Bielmeier, Economic Development Director.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY – BENAY ENTERPRISES
Benay Enterprises celebrated the opening of their Southbury, CT office at 49 Peter Rd., Ste. 1. Dawn Reshen-Doty, Southbury resident and owner of Benay, has offices in Danbury and Maine. Her wonderful team services clients around the world, lending decades of booking and accounting expertise to help outsource an entire finance department. Visit: www.benay.com.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY - May 30, 2022 at 11am
The town’s Memorial Day Parade begins at 11:00 at the Pomperaug Office Park and continues down Main Street South to the Memorial Green for services honoring those who served our country. Join us afterwards at Ballantine Park for the Family Day Picnic. More info.
SOUTHBURY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: ON THE MEND MEDICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
Congratulations to On-The-Mend Southbury, in Union Square at 385 Main St South, celebrating 6 years in Southbury! Learn more about them at: https://onthemendmedical.com.
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OPENING IN JUNE
MINX Boutique
250 Main St South
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Fred Astaire Dance Studio – new location
Southbury Plaza, 100 Main St North
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INTRODUCING: SOUTHBURY MAKERS SPOTLIGHT
A free monthly digital newsletter dedicated to highlighting a different local artist or artisan from within the community. More: Press release.
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
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2030 (CIF)
State is launching a five-year grant program of up to $875 million to foster economic development. Press release.
ReEmployCT
Changes coming for employers who pay unemployment taxes
On July 5, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) will launch ReEmployCT, a modernized tax and benefits system. These changes will impact employers liable for paying unemployment taxes and unemployment filers.
What You Need To Know
CTDOL has launched a ReEmployCT page to describe the changes, preview the new features and screens, and answer frequently asked questions. This page will be updated as information rolls out.
Even easier, CT employers can sign up for ReEmployCT updates and we’ll send ReEmployCT news directly to your inbox.
CTDOL will continue to disseminate information through our website, email, and using #ReEmployCT on Twitter and Instagram @CTDOL and on the Connecticut Department of Labor Facebook page.
EVENT: CEDAS Best Practices Certification 2022 Awards Program – June 7th
Connecticut Economic Development Association is celebrating this year’s Best Practice Award recipients on June 7th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Bear’s Smokehouse at District New Haven, 470 James Street, New Haven. Register: Here.
GRANT: Equity Match Grant Program
The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants for up to $10,000 to qualified small business owners. Applications now open through July 3rd at: https://ctwbdc.org/equity-match-grant-program.
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