“The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.” ~ William Blake
LOCAL
SOUTHBURY AWARDED SILVER BY SUSTAINABLE CT AT AWARDS EVENT
L-to-R: Jacob Bartel, Sustainable CT fellow; Kevin Bielmeier, Southbury Economic Development Director; Chuck Litty, Founder, Sustainable Southbury; Carol Haskins, Executive Director, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition.
The Town of Southbury was among eight Connecticut municipalities honored for achieving Silver Certification at the 2024 Sustainable CT Awards Celebration, held at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, CT on November 13, 2024. Read more here: press release.
TOWN OF SOUTHBURY ACHIEVES AAA BOND RATING FROM S&P
The Town of Southbury is proud to announce that it has achieved a prestigious AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s, underscoring the town’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, prudent financial management, and long-term economic stability. The AAA bond rating marks the first time achieving this rating in the Town of Southbury’s history. Read more: Press release.
OPENING EARLY 2025: J. Crew Factory in the Southbury Green
J. Crew Factory is opening early 2025 in Southbury Green, 775 Main St. South, and they are hiring! Visit www.jcrew.com/company/careers for more information.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The Town of Southbury is publishing a Business Directory online. If your business is located in Southbury and you would like to be included, submit it for approval here: www.southbury-ct.org/business-submission.
ARTS AND CULTURE
SOUTHBURY HELD ITS FIRST ARTS AWARDS CEREMONY
Artist finalists with Arts & Culture Subcommittee of the Southbury Economic Development Commission members [L-to-R]:
Kelly Keenan, Don Winter, Jenny Wojteczko, Alejandra Pelaez Munoz, Tammy Dunn, Faith Vicinanza, Nancy Monson, Sherrie Romano.
The Arts & Culture Subcommittee of the Southbury Economic Development Commission honored three local artists, Tammy Dunn, Faith Vicinanza and Alejandra Palaez, for their outstanding contribution to the arts community, on November 19, 2024 at Riverview Cinemas & Playhouse, who sponsored the event. The 2024 Artist of the Year was presented to Tammy Dunn and the David K. Merrill Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award was presented to Faith Vicinanza. Read more here: press release.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to RIVERVIEW CINEMAS
Popular this holiday season is “WICKED”. See: Movie Trailer.
Riverview Cinemas8, 690 Main Street South. Tickets at RiverviewCinemas8.com
CHAMBER NEWS
GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING FOR RAASA INDIAN CUISINE SOUTHBURY
Southbury Chamber and Town of Southbury celebrated the Grand Opening of RaaSa Indian Cuisine Southbury, at 466 Heritage Road. We congratulate Ashok Salian and Priya Kapoor-Salian on bringing their award-winning skills to our town. RaaSa, which means “the essence of food,” brings a unique blend of traditional Indian dishes with a modern twist. To view their menu or order online, visit www.raasact.com.
FESTIVAL OF WREATHS - DECEMBER 11, 2024
The annual Festival of Wreaths will be held on December 11, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Heritage Hotel in Southbury. Enjoy music, pasta dinner, photos with Santa. Win over 50 wreaths, door prizes & more! Sponsorships available. Registration at: www.southburychamber.com/festival-of-wreaths.html.
STATE
CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE
The Holiday issue of Connecticut Magazine features the Town of Southbury.
278 SMALL BUSINESSES & NONPROFITS RECEIVED $5.9 MILLION FROM CT FOR FLOOD RECOVERY
Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration has distributed a total of $5.9 million in emergency state funding to 278 small businesses and nonprofit organizations in western Connecticut to support their recovery from the August 18, 2024, historic rainfall and severe flooding event that devastated the region.
See press release.
CONNECTICUT UNVEILS THE NATION’S FIRST CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRAIL
In a celebration of cinema and the holiday season, Connecticut has proudly unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail. This unique journey lets movie lovers experience the quaint towns, bustling cities, and festive settings that have captivated millions of viewers through these beloved Christmas classics. From Hallmark to Netflix to Lifetime, a curated map featuring 22 filming locations, invites visitors to step into the cozy inns, intimate cafes, charming shops, and iconic attractions where their favorite holiday stories were brought to life. See press release.
NATIONAL
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday is an annual event that takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encouraging consumers to shop at local, small businesses in their communities. American Express launched it in 2010 to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses and grow the "Shop Small" movement.
SOUTHBURY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT