Happy Memorial Day 2024

Join us for the Annual Memorial Day Parade & Town Picnic! Info here.

LOCAL

SOUTHBURY IS HONORING ITS SERVICE MEMBERS

The Hometown Heroes Banner Program joins the American flags along the town’s award-winning streetscape, in time for this Monday’s Memorial Day Parade. This program is a living tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces and their family members. If you know of a loved one that you would like to honor, please contact David Pittari at 203.988.4382 or Ov1ddp@aol.com.

NEWTOWN SAVINGS BANK CELEBRATES 55 YEARS IN SOUTHBURY

Bank employees, town officials and other organizational leaders came out to help the bank celebrate this milestone at 685 Main Street South in Southbury. Giving back to the community is a pillar of the bank’s mission, so NSB made a $1,000 donation to the Tribury Rotary Club.

Left Photo: L-to-R: Ron Webb, Exec. Director, Tribury Rotary; Jennifer Bonacci, Customer Experience Manager; Doug Alley, Business Relationship Manager, and Ken Weinstein, President & CEO, Newtown Savings Bank
Right Photo: L-to-R: Kevin Bielmeier, Southbury Economic Development Director; Ken Weinstein, President & CEO, Newtown Savings Bank; Jeff Manville, Southbury First Selectman

RIBBON CUTTING: Whiskers Too Celebrates Their Grand Opening

Whiskers Pet Rescue, in Bennett Square, 134 Main St South, held a grand opening of their new additional building in the plaza, "Whiskers Too" this month. Whiskers Too is a cage-free space for stressed cats to recoup and become more socialized, where volunteers can spend extra time with them. Whiskers Pet Rescue is a no-kill cat rescue organization in Southbury, Connecticut. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity committed to helping and caring for cats and kittens that have been abandoned, injured, abused, or neglected. They rescue from many local communities in our area. They rescue, vet and adopt out hundreds of cats and kittens each year, placing them in loving forever homes. In 2023, they adopted out 720 cats and kittens. They rely entirely on grants, adoption fees, fundraisers, and supporters' donations to continue their mission. For more information call: 203.586.1666 or email: WhiskersPetRescue@yahoo.com.

NEXT MONTH’S RIBBON CUTTING: Jack Zazzaro, D.M.D. Celebrates 20 Years in Southbury on June 14, 2024

The Southbury Chamber and the SEDC will celebrate Dr. Jack Zazzaro, D.M.D. to mark the 20th anniversary of his dental practice in Southbury at 316 Main Street South with a ribbon cutting.

SOUTHBURY CHAMBER PASSES 100 MEMBERS

Less two years after its formation, the Southbury Chamber has surpassed the 100 member threshold—marking a significant milestone in its growth and development, the organization has announced.

In addition to serving the local business community as a resource and advocate, the Chamber has organized several signature events, including the Festival of Wreaths and the Member Celebration and Awards Dinner, which honored two local businesses and community members. The Chamber also hosts a monthly networking series called Wake Up Your Business on the third Friday of every month from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Calvary Southbury, giving area business professionals and opportunity to network, get business leads, and learn from others in the community. The next one in Southbury will be held on Friday, June 21. Registration is free HERE.

To learn more about the benefits of a Southbury Chamber membership, visit www.southburychamber.com.

SPOTLIGHT on Available Commercial Property

Southbury Plaza, 100 Main Street North, is ideally located at exit 15 of I-84, in the heart of Southbury, with over 40,000 SF of prime commercial space available. Learn more HERE.

List your commercial building or property in Southbury here.

BANNER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Southbury Parks & Recreation

Last call to display your business at Ewald Baseball Field and support Southbury Parks and Recreation. Banners will displayed for 6 months. Dimensions are 3’x6’, on white background with color graphics. Parks and Rec receives your art and has a banner created and installed for you. Contact Sara Panaccio in the Parks & Rec Department at spanaccio@southbury-ct.gov to secure yours by Tuesday.

MAKE MUSIC DAY: JUNE 21, 2024

We are less than a month away from International Make Music Day! On June 21st, Southbury will be participating in this global celebration of music for the second year in a row. The Arts & Culture team is still looking to connect potential venues with performers. For more information or to participate, please reach out to us at artsculturesouthbury@gmail.com.

SOUTHBURY ANNUAL ARTIST AWARD

ATTENTION LOCAL ARTISTS! The Arts & Culture Subcommittee of the Southbury Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce the Artist of the Year Award. The nomination period is open until September 1st, 2024. For more information or to begin the nomination process, go to www.southbury-ct.org/arts-artist-award or email artsculturesouthbury@gmail.com. Self-nominations are welcome.

BUSINESS EVENT SPOTLIGHT: The New England Egg Fest

Presented by Chatfield True Value. Saturday June 1st 2pm – 7pm at 190 Main Street South.

SPONSORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Energy Fair & Green Expo

Sustainable Southbury is now accepting sponsors and exhibitors for the annual Energy Fair & Green Expo, Saturday, September 28th on the Town Hall Green. Learn more here: Sponsorship Opportunities.

Let’s Go to the Movies in SOUTHBURY

At Riverview Cinemas located at 690 Main St South. Buy online at: Buy Tickets

STATE

MEET THE COMMISSIONER

Earlier in May, Southbury Economic Development Director (and 1st VP of CEDAS) Kevin Bielmeier had the opportunity to interview Connecticut’s new Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Dan O’Keefe, before a state-wide audience of economic development professionals and local municipal officials. A video replay of their conversation will be posted soon at www.cedas.org.

GRANTS

Giving Joy grants, ranging from $250 to $500, are available to businesses in any sector and can be used to start or expand businesses, nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, or community projects that focus on benefiting women, girls, and families. Applications for the next grant cycle will open on June 1. More grant & program information can be found here.