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7/31/2024 - Southbury Business Update - July 31, 2024

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“I could not be more proud to have such a group of talented athletes from Connecticut... representing Team USA in Paris.” ~ Governor Lamont


LOCAL


BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR

The Southbury Economic Development Commission is teaming up with the SBA to hold a Business Resource Fair on August 21st from 9:00am to Noon in Town Hall, room 205. FREE to all businesses in the region to attend. Registration preferred - REGISTER HERE.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Town of Southbury is publishing a Business Directory online in August. If you have a business in Southbury and would like to be included submit your business for approval ASAP here: www.southbury-ct.org/business-submission.

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SHOP SOUTHBURY

A new event! This two-day event features many local shops including The Cottage at Main, Newbury Place, Piper and Dune, the many stores of the Southbury Plaza and more! Every participating retailer is featuring discounts, and if you get hungry while shopping there’s a surprise for you. For details, visit www.Southbury.com.

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STATE DOT AWARDS SOUTHBURY FUNDS FOR TRAIL PROJECT

The Town of Southbury has been awarded $800,000 through the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT-DOT) Community Connectivity Grant Program for the development of multi-use walking and biking paths to provide safe, alternative modes of transportation and recreational opportunities for the community. Press Release.

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MICHAELS JEWELERS IS BACK, AFTER 20 YEARS!

Their new store is located in Southbury Green, 775 Main St South. Ribbon cutting is scheduled for September 13th at 11:00am. Republican-American article.

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NEW BUSINESSES COMING SOON

  • Alaska Company – 586 Main Street South
  • SPYNE Pilates Studio – Playhouse Corner, 77 Main Street North, #204
  • 88 Spa LLC – Union Square, 385 Main Street South, #402
  • Raasa Indian Cuisine – 466 Heritage Road
  • Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center - Southbury Green, 775 Main Street South
  • Bubbakoo’s Burritos - Southbury Green, 775 Main Street South
  • J Crew Factory Outlet - Southbury Green, 775 Main Street South

IBM SOUTHBURY

Town representatives toured the IBM Southbury campus last week. The company intends to put the 1.1 million SF facility on the market for sale later this year. The town will work closely with IBM to help reimagine this important site, and appreciates their many years in the community.

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LOOK WHO’S HIRING

EG HOME is looking for Sales Consultants. FT. Must have CT real estate license. Contact Eva Schick at eschick@eghome.net or 203.509.4677. Are you hiring in Southbury? Post your position HERE.

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CHAMBER NEWS


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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

  • Joseph Bette Realtors’ 50th Anniversary – Friday, September 6, 11:00am at 185 Main Street North
  • Michaels Jewelers’ Grand Opening – Friday, September 13, 11:00am at 775 Main Street South
  • SPYNE Pilates Studio – Thursday, September 19, 11:00am at Playhouse Corner, 77 Main Street North, #204

SOUTHBURY CHAMBER AWARDS

Four business leaders will be honored at the 2nd Annual Southbury Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on October 2nd, 2024 at the Wyndham Southbury. Sponsorship Opportunities are now available.


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 Aug 16th here.


ARTS AND CULTURE


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.

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Let’s Go to the Movies in SOUTHBURY

Blockbuster Summer Movies are now playing at RiverviewCinemas8.com

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REGIONAL


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NVCOG TOURS GYRE 9

Staff from Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments toured Southbury-based Gyre9 this week. The company showcased their cutting-edge EV chargers made at this facility, and discussed the future of sustainable design and EV solutions for municipalities and communities through their new spin-off company G9EV.

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STATE


FIRST CT VETERANS FARMERS MARKET

U.S. Small Business Administration CT District held a press event this month at Guardians Farm in Southbury to announce a first-of-its-kind Homegrown By Heroes Veterans Farmers Market. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal attended and emphasized that "farming is a business." The market was a part of CT Veteran Grown, an initiative the provides one-on-one assistance to farmer veterans, funded through a three-year, $550,000 grant from the U.S. SBA, and administered by Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development. Learn more here.

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INTERVIEW WITH DECD COMMISSIONER DAN O’KEEFE

Southbury's Economic Development Director sat down with Dan O'Keefe, Connecticut's Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development back in May for a Fireside Chat. The full video of their conversation is now available here.

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CONNECTICUT’S TOURISM WEBSITE

The state’s website serves as the hub for the State of Connecticut’s “Make It Here” campaign. The website CTMakeItHere.com highlights the heart and soul of Connecticut’s maker, creator, innovator, and entrepreneur identity with video content sharing the stories of state residents, business owners, and workers. If you have an interesting "Make It Here" story you'd like to share, email EDD Director Kevin Bielmeier at ecodevdirector@southbury-ct.gov.

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