“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
LOCAL
RIBBON CUTTING
The Bevy Co.
Owner and operator, Stevie Sacco, a veteran of the hospitality industry, was joined by staff, friends and family for the opening of The Bevy Co., a new cocktail bar and lounge located at 22 Poverty Road in Southbury. Find them online at www.thebevy.co.
350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
350TH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: GEORGIA SHERON’S “UNCLE JOHN” – SEPTEMBER 5–28, 2023
The Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library will showcase the photography of the late Georgia Sheron from Tuesday, September 5, 2023 through Thursday, September 28, 2023. This exhibit is part of a year-long series of special events to celebrate 350 years of community, culture and history (1673-2023) of Southbury. Click here for more information.
SOUTHBURY CELEBRATION – SEPTEMBER 9, 2023, 4-9PM
Food! Fun!! Fireworks!!! Saturday, September 9, 2023 (rain date Sunday, September 10). Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. Free admission.
HISTORY TALK:“FROM POVERTY FARM TO HERITAGE VILLAGE” – SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, 1PM
John Dwyer, town historian and co-chair of the 350th Anniversary Committee, tells of the evolution from family farm to antiquarian enterprise, from gentleman farm to celebrity industry, and of the political intrigue that was needed to create a cluster housing mecca. A free event at the Southbury Public Library, with registration here.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. If you would like to volunteer for a 350th event, please sign-up here: www.southbury-ct.org/350-volunteer.
LEARN MORE. To learn more about all the 350th events visit: www.southbury-ct.org/350.
SOUTHBURY CHAMBER - WAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS
Southbury Chamber's new monthly networking series meets every 3rd Friday morning from 8:00am to 9:00am. Register here for August 15 at Calvary Southbury, 354 Kettletown Road.
SOUTHBURY CHAMBER – 2023 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS DINNER
Wyndham Hotel, Thursday, Sept. 28th at 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Honoring:
- Community Leader of the Year - Dr. Jack Zazzaro
- Unsung Hero - Brian M. Jones
- New Business of the Year - The Bevy Co.
- Business of the Year - Chatfield True Value
Details and Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities.
SUSTAINABLE SOUTHBURY + EYERECYCLE
Sunday, September 2nd is the next recycling event at 800 Main Street South, 12-3pm.
2023 ENERGY FAIR & GREEN EXPO ~ BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
This 3rd annual event will be held on September 30th on the Town Hall Green.
Still accepting booth exhibitors here: www.sustainablesouthbury.org.
SPOTLIGHT ON AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN SOUTHBURY
Office condo for sale or lease. 2nd floor. Elevator. 1,130 SF. B-2C zone.
77 Main Street North, #204 (Playhouse Corner). Contact: Adam Bronko, Broker/Owner at 203-889-1334 or AdamBronko@remaxrisect.com.
To see the available commercial properties in Southbury, or to list yours, visit www.southbury-ct.org/commercialproperties.
JOB SPOTLIGHT
Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar is hiring Experienced Servers & Bartenders, Busser, Hosts, Food Runner.
To apply go to mercatoitaliankitchen.com/southbury/careers.
Post your openings for your business at Work in Southbury.
NOW PLAYING in SOUTHBURY
Now Playing at Riverview Cinemas located at 690 Main St South. Buy online at: Buy Tickets
STATE
CEDAS - All Sides of the Box: A Municipal Playbook for Warehousing & E-commerce
September 21, 2023; 1:30pm – 6:30pm | $15.00 | Tour, Talk & Networking. Includes: Tour new 3.5m SF BDL4 Amazon fulfillment center in Windsor. Panel discussion covering four viewpoints on the topic. Networking afterwards at the new Dudleytown Brewery. Registration and details.
CEDF - Learn Small Business Scorekeeping
Learn more here.
FEDERAL
U.S. Small Business Administration - Happy 70th Birthday SBA!
In the summer of 1953, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Small Business Act into law, creating a new agency: the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Learn more here about how the SBA helps entrepreneurs’ access capital, market opportunities and networks to start, grow and build resilient businesses and achieve the American Dream.
GRANTS
Passion Collective’s Atomic Grant program awards four grants each year — $1,500 to one winner each quarter — to women seeking funding for their professional passions. Grant recipients will also have access to professional coaching sessions and one free year of Passion Collective On Demand. The next deadline is September 22.
The DoorDash Restaurant Relief Fund offers qualifying restaurants $10,000 in relief grants following a natural disaster. Restaurants must meet certain conditions to apply, and COVID-19-related damages are not applicable. This round of applications closes on September 29.
Local nonprofit organizations can apply for Local Community Grants provided by Walmart and Sam’s Club, ranging from $250 to $5,000. Grant applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. All organizations must be CyberGrant FrontDoor verified. Submissions for Q3 will be accepted through October 15.
BUSINESS BITES
- Want to understand your customers better? All you need is beer and bicycles. ARTICLE
- Do slides stifle your story? Why simple is a superpower. ARTICLE
SOUTHBURY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT