“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” ~ Maria Robinson
LOCAL
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
If you missed any of our small business seminars on topics such as marketing, cybersecurity, business planning and financing, the video replays are available at www.southbury-ct.org/Small-Business-Seminars. The series was co-hosted by Newtown Savings Bank.
HAPPY 35th ANNIVERSARY ~ Señor Pancho's
Señor Pancho's, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Connecticut, celebrated 35 years in business this month! The Southbury Chamber led a ribbon cutting at 385 Main Street South to celebrate the anniversary with Andy Adames, his family, and his team. U.S. Congresswoman, Jahana Hayes provided Special Congressional Recognition.
GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING: Neno Clips Cuts & Shave
Join us! On Thursday, April 4th at 12:30pm we will cut the ribbon on this popular Norwalk barbershop’s second location, now open at 16 Oak Tree Road, Southbury, beside Subway.
GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING: IMAGES Photography Studio
Images Studios, a local, family-owned business serving Litchfield and New Haven counties for over 37 years, has moved to a new location at 49 Peter Road in Southbury! They’re holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 19th at 12 noon. See more at www.imagesstudioct.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN SOUTHBURY
RESTAURANT – Move-in ready. 466 Heritage Rd., Southbury. Contact the Office of Economic Development at 203.262.0683 or ecodevdirector@southbury-ct.gov. List your commercial property here.
SOUTHBURY CHAMBER – Wake Up Your Business
Southbury Chamber's monthly networking series meets every 3rd Friday morning from 7:45am to 9:00am at Calvary Southbury 354 Kettletown Rd. Register here for April 19, 2024.
SOUTHBURY RESTAURANT WEEK – April 27 – May 3
It’s time to spring into Restaurant Week, with even more options and giveaways than before! Take advantage of the special meal pricing during Restaurant Week to try new places or revisit your favorites! Details at www.southbury.com.
350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The 350th Anniversary Community Quilt on Tour
The Community Quilt tour continues with its 3rd stop – The Heritage Hotel, 522 Heritage Road. It is available for viewing in the hotel lobby for the next three weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this beautiful, handmade historical quilt, up close. Learn more about the Community Quilt project here.
350th Community Cookbook
The Arts & Culture Subcommittee of the Southbury Economic Development Commission asked Southbury residents for their family recipes and to include a brief story about the recipe and images. This cookbook is the result, available for purchase in print for $20 at the Town Clerk’s office, and at The Local Gourmet, 316 Main Street South, while supplies last. Learn more at www.southbury-ct.org/350-cookbook.
350th Anniversary Commemorative Book - A Year of Celebration
A sixty-page, full color souvenir book has been published to commemorate the Town of Southbury’s 350th Anniversary year-long celebration. The book, full of pictures, history, congratulatory letters from the President of the United States, and more, is available while supplies last. All proceeds benefit the Southbury Historical Society. To learn more, visit www.southbury-ct.org/350-book.
SUSTAINABLE SOUTHBURY wants to PUMP you UP
This upcoming heat pump event on April 4th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm will help you determine which type and size of heat pump is suitable for your home or objectives, costs and maintenance requirements, and other factors to consider when installing a heat pump. Register at Pump Me Up.
NON-PROFIT FUNDAISER: Pickleball Tournament
The Tribury Rotary is holding a Pickleball Tournament on April 20, 2024 from 9:00am – 5:00pm at Ballantine Park. Tickets are $45.00 and proceeds raised will go to the Tribury Rotary Foundation and Southbury Needy Fund. Sponsorships are available. Contact Mary Griffin at mgriffin@trpaul.com or Linda at 203.304.2910. For more info visit Tournament.
Let’s Go to the Movies in SOUTHBURY
At Riverview Cinemas located at 690 Main St South. Buy online at: Buy Tickets
STATE
DEEP OFFICE OF OUTDOOR INDUSTRY AND EXPERIENCES
Partnerships in Parks Initiative Promotes Outdoor Recreation Economy - Press Release.
CAREER CONNECT
Career ConneCT provides you with FREE training for high-demand careers. Earn the skills you need for a job in 4 to 24 weeks, work with a career coach, and get connected to employers that are ready to hire!
Career ConneCT helps eligible people access and participate in short-term (typically 5- to 20-week) training programs that allows you to earn industry-recognized credentials and find entry-level employment in a high-quality career pathway. If you are eligible, Career ConneCT participants may also receive a skills inventory, case management, and job placement support, as well as supportive services such as transportation, childcare, housing, food, technology, benefits counseling, stipends, and/or other services needed to attend job training and care for your family during training.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0128 awarded to the State of Connecticut by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the CT Office of Workforce Strategy. As such, Cannabis related programs are not eligible for funding or support through federal funds. Register here.
GRANTS
- FedEx is holding its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, set to award over $230K in grants and services to 10 U.S.-based small businesses. One grand prize winner will receive $50K, and nine additional recipients will be granted $20K. Applications close on April 1.
- The Walmart Spark Good Local Grants offers grants ranging from $250 to $5K to address the unique needs of local communities. Grant applications are accepted quarterly, with Q1 submissions accepted through April 15.
More grant & program information can be found here.
BUSINESS BITES
- How I discovered the dark side effects of having too much coffee. ARTICLE
SOUTHBURY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT