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LOCAL
JACK ZAZZARO, D.M.D. CELEBRATES 20 YEARS in SOUTHBURY
The Southbury Chamber and the SEDC celebrated with a ribbon cutting of our own Dr. Jack Zazzaro, D.M.D. on the 20th anniversary of his dental practice in Southbury at 316 Main Street South. Learn more about Dr. Z’s practice at drzsmile.com.
THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY GROUP & REHAB SERVICES OF CONNECTICUT
The Southbury Chamber led a ribbon cutting with town dignitaries, Chamber members, clients, friends & family to celebrate the grand opening of SPGCT's newly expanded Southbury clinic, located at 493 Heritage Road, Suite 5C-2. Learn more at www.spg-ct.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
An excellent retail/office investment opportunity on high-traveled Route 67 at 1450 Southford Road. Offers 11,523 SF at a reduced price. Learn more HERE or contact Ed Godin at egodinpb@gmail.com.
Have an available commercial building or property for sale or lease in Southbury? List it here.
SPONSORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: ENERGY FAIR & GREEN EXPO
Sustainable Southbury, a 501c3, is accepting sponsors and exhibitors for the annual Energy Fair & Green Expo, presented by ELC Energy Solutions on Saturday, September 28th on the Town Hall Green. Learn more here: Sponsorship Opportunities.
CHAMBER NEWS
SOUTHBURY CHAMBER AWARDS
Four business leaders will be honored at the 2nd Annual Southbury Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on October 2, 2024 at the Wyndham Southbury. Chamber members are asked to submit nominations online by July 12.
WAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS
Southbury Chamber's monthly networking meets every 3rd Friday morning from 7:45am to 9:00am at Calvary Southbury, 354 Kettletown Rd. One-time non-member guests are welcome. Register for July 19 HERE.
ARTS AND CULTURE
INTERNATIONAL MAKE MUSIC DAY
The Arts & Culture Subcommittee organized for its 2nd year, live performances for International Make Music Day throughout downtown Southbury. Heritage Village also participated. Area musicians included: Michael Carrington, Shay Sullivan, Out of the Barn Band, Jordan Marie and Mike Brandon Band. Venues included: The Bevy Co., The Tavern at Heritage Hotel, The Rathskeller and Señor Pancho's.
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.
2024 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The Southbury Parks and Recreation Summer Outdoor Concert Series starts this Monday, July 1st. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair of a blanket. In case of rain, the concerts will be canceled. All concerts will be held on the Town Hall Green. Park at 561 Main Street South, Pomperaug Elementary or the lower parking lot of Town Hall.
Let’s Go to the Movies in SOUTHBURY
Kevin Costner’s new movie opens tonight! Tickets and times at RiverviewCinemas8.com
REGIONAL
HOUSING & SCHOOL ENROLLMENT WEBINAR
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments hosted a webinar with Dr. Donald Poland, PhD, AICP, to discuss how demographic changes, school enrollment, and housing developments interact and influence each other. It was an engaging discussion attended by Chief Elected Officials, land use staff & commissioners, school administrators, and community members.
You can watch the full discussion here: VIDEO REPLAY.
MEET JACOB
Welcome to our summer Sustainable CT fellow from NVCOG, Jacob Bartel. Jacob is assisting Southbury in advancing our sustainability goals and reaching our ‘Silver’ certification. Learn more about Jacob here.
STATE
DIRECTOR OF TOURISM'S LISTENING TOUR
Southbury and Newtown’s Economic Development offices recently partnered with the Western CT Tourism District to bring Connecticut’s new Director of Tourism, Rachel Lenda, to our region for a final stop on her statewide “Listening Tour”. It was held at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards on May 20, 2024. Owners and operators of qualified local tourist destinations learned how they may maximize their presence through free listings on the popular CTVISIT website – visited by nearly 9 million just last year! The administrator for our Western CT district is Terry Macary, and can be reached at TMacary@waterburychamber.com.
GRANTS
The 2024 CO - 100 America's Top Small Businesses recognition program celebrates the achievements of 100 small and medium-sized U.S. companies, spotlighting their innovation and role in driving economic growth and community development. A total of ten businesses will be awarded $2,000 each, with one business receiving $25,000 as America’s Top Small Business of the Year. To qualify, businesses must be U.S.-based, in operation for over a year, and meet specific criteria on employee numbers and revenue. Applications can be submitted online until July 8, 2024.
More grant & program information can be found here.
SOUTHBURY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT