“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” ~ Derek Jeter
LOCAL
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY – PARLEY MANOR AT LUTHERAN HOME OF SOUTHBURY
A ground breaking ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the renovations of historic Parley Manor, the first building of the Lutheran Home of Southbury, at 990 Main Street North.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS / OPEN HOUSES
- Diagnostic Radiology Associates, 690 Main Street South – May 24th from 4:30-6:00pm
- Benay Associates, Inc., 49 Peter Road, Suite 1 - May 25th at 11:00am
SOUTHBURY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: REVV FITNESS CLUB
Denise Walker Kummerl, CEO and Tony Kummerl, COO state “we are passionate about healthy living, quality fitness experiences and a positive community atmosphere. If you are too, come for a visit and experience the REVV difference.” https://www.revvfitnessclub.com. Call 203-405-3510 or Join@RevvFitnessClub.com or stop in at: 730 Main Street South.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT
7 Poverty Rd., Bennett Square
5,300 SF+/~ (will consider subdividing). Landlord and property management on site. Nice landscaping and parking improvement. This space could also be an office show room or second-floor retail, with elevator, with large windows offering prominent visibility from Main Street. For Lease: $16 NNN. More details: Listing.
JOB SPOTLIGHT
TALBOTS – Two positions available
Full-time Retail Assistant Manager and Sales Associate Competitive pay, great hours, exceptional discount. Learn more at: https://jobs.talbots.com. Location: 108 Main St N, Southbury.
For a list of all those hiring in town, or to post your openings, go to Work in Southbury.
SOUTHBURY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
The Final draft of the town’s Affordable Housing Plan is now available for review and comment until May 22nd here: Affordable Housing Plan Draft.
SOUTHBURY’S PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Work is underway on the town’s POCD. Learn more: Article on 2022 POCD.
STATE
EVENT: Connecticut Business Recycling
The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) is holding a virtual event, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink: Navigating CT Waste Solutions, on May 26th from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Learn more: CT Waste Assistance.
BUSINESS BITES
SOUTHBURY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Past Business Updates
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- Starting a Business in Southbury? Start here with the Economic Development Commercial Query form.
- Economic Development Articles