NEWSLETTER - Southbury Business Association

Southbury Business Association
NEWSLETTER
A Newsletter for the Members of the Southbury Business Association
VOLUME 31, NUMBER 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
Southbury Business Association
2013-2014
Program Calendar
Events may be changed at the
discretion of the SBA Board
November 14th
New Members Networking Crown Plaza Southbury
November 12
START YOUR DAY BREAKFAST
PRWC Drought Planning/
Ordinance Presentation
LEO’s Restaurant
December 12th
Holiday Party at Señor Panchos
January 9th
Start your day only – Obamacare
at The Hearth
February 13th
Topic Taxes, Mark Burns and Janet
Walker at The Crowne Plaza
March 13th
Identity Theft and Security
Jerry Bonvisuto
at The Southbury Public Library
April 10th
SBA and WBA Combined
Dale Carnegie Speaker
at The Heritage Hotel
May 8th
Start Your Day Breakfast
June 12th
End of the year picnic
Ballantine Park
“Take a moment now to mark your
calendar for the SBA 2013/2014
meeting season. Evening meetings
are held on the second Thursday of the
month from September through June.
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If you would like to be on the
Program Committee or have
a program which would be
of interest to the general
membership please contact
the SBA board at
203-262-6601
FALL 2013
New Member
Appreciation
Thursday,
November 14,
2013
Welcoming Event
on
Thursday, November 14th
5:30-7:30 PM
at Crown Plaza Southbury
1284 Strongtown Road
Join fellow SBA members and consider bringing a friend to a meet and
mingle networking event as we welcome all of our New Members.
Food & Drinks will be supplied by Crown Plaza Southbury, dinner will
be buffet style and New Members will be highlighted and allowed
ample time to introduce themselves and their business.
As always, the $25 meeting fee covers the opportunity to network with
your peers along with food and beverages (soft drinks and/or two beers/
glasses of wine using your provided drink coupons).
Please RSVP by Monday, November 11th by visiting wwwSouthburyBusiness.
org with Payment, by clicking on New Member Appreciation
Welcoming Event under the Upcoming Events menu, then clicking
“Register Now.”
Don’t miss what’s sure to be a fun & exciting evening.
Bring your appetite and a guest, possibly a new member!!
“Support the Businesses that Support Southbury!”
START YOUR DAY WITH THE SBA
SBA Members & Guests Breakfast Forum
Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00 A.M.
Leo’s Restaurant - Southbury
No RSVP Required
WATER MATTERS
Len DeJong - Executive Director
POMPERAUG RIVER WATERSHED COALITION
(PRWC)
No question that WATER MATTERS in our daily lives. Whether to sustain our health, irrigate our
lands, provide for manufacturing and other businesses prosperity or to kindle our recreational spirit,
water is a vital resource that pulses through the heart of Southbury. Protecting these water resources
is critical for our local economy, supports our standard of living and is good for business.
Our Pomperaug River Watershed is a 90 square mile area that includes major portions of the towns of
Southbury, Woodbury and Bethlehem as well as smaller areas in 5 neighboring towns. Precipitation
and water demand influence water availability within the watershed. There is a direct link between
surface water and groundwater with the rivers’ baseflow providing for a good indicator of the health
of the aquifer that lies beneath.
The State’s Water Planning Council Drought Advisory Workgroup describes drought as more than
a physical phenomenon or natural event. Its impact results from the relationship between a natural
event and demands on the water supply, and it is often exacerbated by human activities. All of us
living and working in the Watershed have to understand and determine how to maintain and allocate
water resources in order to mitigate the impact of drought conditions.
Much of the water consumed in Southbury and neighboring communities is drawn from the stratified
drift aquifer beneath the Pomperaug River. Changing weather patterns may result in more frequent
droughts like the one experienced during the summer of 2010. This will present new challenges in
water supply management and river aquatic protection.
PRWC promotes the use of science and education to ensure the availability of high quality water
in the Pomperaug River Watershed communities. Recognizing the importance of this issue, PRWC
conducted a study funded by the Connecticut Institute for Water Resources on water allocation
planning in the Watershed. The study outlined the water related challenges facing our community and
the actions that could be taken in cooperation with all stakeholders. Southbury’s Board of Selectman
passed a resolution acknowledging the challenges identified and generally endorsing the corrective
actions outlined.
PRWC is once again collaborating with the Town to take the next steps to address these issues which
include considering and adopting a Water Allocation and Use Ordinance. We value your input and
seek your support so PRWC has arranged to host SBA members at a breakfast forum scheduled for
Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00 A.M. at Leo’s Restaurant. We will provide further information on the
research, answer questions, and listen to your views. We hope you can attend!
SOUTHBURY
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 222
Southbury, CT 06488
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
2013-2014 OFFICERS &
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Geoffrey D’Alessandro
Bearingstar Insurance
(203) 267-2702
President
Leslie Kane
Audubon Center at Bent of the River
(203) 264-5098
Vice President
Dave Sfara
Giuliano Richardson & Sfara LLC
(203) 263-0330
Recording Secretary
Danielle Alteri
Webster Bank
(203) 264-2444
Corresponding Secretary
Janet Walker
Diversified Financial Solutions
(203) 264-3131
Treasurer
Seamus Walsh
Newtown Savings Bank
(203) 426-4440 ext. 3275
Assistant Treasurer
Jerry Bonvisuto
PDC Computer Technology, LLC
(203) 437-4359
Director - May 2015
OPEN
The Hearth at Southbury
(203) 267-7100
Director - May 2015
Hello SBA members,
The Fall season is here and the
SBA meetings keep on roll-in.
What a great turn-out on our
October 10th meeting, “Meet
the Candidates” Special thanks
to John Monteleone and First
Selectmen Ed Edelson for reviewing their platforms and
having the pleasure to answering concerning questions
from the audience. This was a very well attended event with
over eighty plus attendees.
I am happy to announce Ethel –Anne Roome owner of
“Grief Recovery starts here” will be taking over “Start your
Day with the SBA “this position was formly held by Wendy
Brazauskas. Thank you both for doing a great job.
Please join us on November 14th at our
New Members Networking outing at The Hearth.
My office contact number is 203-267-2702 or email
geoffrey.dalessandro@bearingstar.com Thank you!
Sincerely, Geoffrey D’Alessandro, SBA, President-2013
“Support the Businesses that
Support Southbury”
Kurt Mazurosky
Prime Publishers, Inc
(203) 262-6631
Director May 2014
Ron Webb
Edward Jones Investments
(203) 264-1925
Director - May 2014
Fred Plescia
Southbury Printing Centre
(203) 264-0102
Director - May 2013
John O. Turk
John O. Turk & Associates
(203) 267-5651
Director - May 2013
Ronald F. Webb, AAMS
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Financial Advisor
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AUDUBON CENTER
AT BENT OF THE RIVER
in Southbury welcomed members of
the Southbury Business Association
(SBA) to the Bent for the SBA’s 20132014 Kickoff Meeting on September
12th. Audubon Center Board Members,
who are also members of the SBA,
who helped welcome attendees were
(l to r) Jerry Bonvisuto, owner of PDC
Computer Tech in Oxford; Barbara
Branagan-Mitchell, owner of Branagan Communications Consultants LLC in New
Milford, and vice chair of the Audubon Center Board; Leslie Kane, center director of
the Audubon Center at Bent of the River and SBA Vice President; and Kathy S. Bower,
Esq., partner with Gager Emerson Rickart Bower & Scalzo, LLP in Southbury. Missing
from photo was Audubon and SBA Board Member Fred Plescia, owner of Southbury
Printing Centre.
The meeting wouldn’t have been
complete without the fine grilling &
culinary skills of our very own Kurt
Mazurosky, pictured below, who
manned the grill and prepared the
salads & deserts for our enjoyment.
The meeting was held in the historic
1800’s post-Civil War barn on the
Audubon Center’s 700+ acre nature
sanctuary and hiking trails are open
daily sunrise to sunset to the general
public. The Audubon Center’s purpose
is the protection, study and enjoyment
of Nature. To learn more, visit:
www.bentoftheriver.audubon.org
Article by:
Barbara Branagan-Mitchell,
860-210-0149
NewsRelease
TOWN OF SOUTHBURY · 501 Main Street South · Southbury, CT 06488 · (203) 262-0600
www.southbury-ct.org
Southbury, CT – The Town of
Southbury has enlisting the
help of area businesses to
further its Go Green initiative.
Anna Bower Richardson, a
student at Pomperaug High
School, and First Selectman
Ed Edelson introduced the
Go Green, Go Southbury
Partners Initiative and invite
SBA members to sign an
Environmental Partner Pledge.
Miss Richardson is the
founder and director of the
Youth Wildlife and Recycling
Foundation (YWARF) which encourages businesses to be proactive in recycling and
environmental causes. She is an enthusiastic spokesperson for Southbury’s environmental
protection efforts.
The Environmental Partner initiative is intended to encourage businesses to support
the town’s “Go Green, Go Southbury” initiative, which was launched in May of this year.
Business owners who sign the pledge will agree to display a decal on a door or window in
their business location and will receive an electronic version of the Single Stream Recycling
poster that they can print and hang near their recycling bins to encourage employees and
customers to recycle as much as possible.
“It’s only a pledge, not a contract,” said First Selectman Edelson. “But we believe that taking
the time to read and sign it will help everyone become more aware of how important recycling
is to our community.” According to Edelson, the partnership is also intended to serve as a
constant reminder to individuals who frequent area businesses that Southbury is committed
to doing its part in protecting the global environment.
Single Stream Recycling, which means all recyclables including paper, plastic, glass and
cans can all be discarded in the same recycling receptacle, makes the process as simple as
possible. Southbury Public Works Department recently placed Single Stream Recycling bins
in many of the parks and ball fields and hopes to include StreetScape in the near future.
“We know the whole community is committed to environmental protection,” Edelson said.
“We just want to make it as easy as possible to act on that commitment.”
DONATION MADE
The Southbury Business Association recently donated $1000 to the Southbury Historical
Tree Restoration Committee to underwrite the maintenance and beautification of the Traffic island
at exit 15 in Southbury.
Pictured from left to right: Ron Webb from Edward Jones Investments, Danielle Altieri from
Webster Bank, Cathy and Paul Palmer from the Southbury Historical Tree Restoration Committee,
Sue and John Monteleone from the Southbury Institute, Southbury Roads Foreman Jim Sugden,
and Leslie Kane from the Audobon Center at the Bent of the River.
GIVING THANKS
Since the spring of 2012 the Traffic island at exit 15 in Southbury has been maintained by
SBA Member Pine Meadow Gardens. Wesley Rouse, owner has agreed to supply plants, materials
and labor for weed repellent spraying, mulch, pruning and trimming grasses and trees & fertilizer
and the beautification of the island.
Please visit Pine Meadow Gardens at 237 Old Waterbury Road, Southbury, or contact them
at 203-264-6066 for assistance with your landscaping needs.
DANCING WITH THE SBA STARS
Back in May, Fred Astaire Dance Studio
hosted the SBA’s monthly meeting. Thank
you to Annie Rockhill and John Gergots
pictured at left provided a demonstration for
members and then gave us a short lesson on
a few of the different types of dance styles.
Thanks also to Señor Pancho’s and Premier
Wine and Spirits for providing the food and
drinks for the evening.
Finally, thanks again to Kim Vertrees and Leslie
Kane-MacLise for making this all possible
with their tireless planning of all the monthly
events. Without their efforts none of these fun
& enjoyable programs would be possible.
SBA Start Your Day - Recap
Special thanks to Laura Ahern & Cheryl Drown for hosting the final Start Your
Day With The SBA breakfast event at Green Blessings Massage Therapy Center, LLC.
located at 774 Main Street South in Southbury.
The SBA offers these events to promote morning hour networking. The group
believes the perfect way to begin a hectic workday is to enjoy a cup of coffee and light
breakfast while cultivating new business contacts.
Laura is a Licensed Massage Therapist Nationally Certified in Massage &
Bodywork; a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and a Reiki
Master Teacher. Laura also received her MotherMassage®: Massage During Pregnancy
Professional Certification in May, 2012.
Laura graduated with Honors from the
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Westport
CT and is available on their Approved Tutor List and
spent a term as a Teacher’s Assistant for one of the
Energetic Foundations Clinics.
To book a session or more information contact
Laura Ahern or Cheryl Drown
at
203-707-4212
or
visit www.GreenBlessingsCenter.com.
the gym
The Gym of Southbury offers Southbury Business Association members a
corporate discounted membership. Memberships here include our 40 plus
group fitness classes a week. Check out our website for the class schedule.
This offer is for you and your family members. We also can set up a corporate
account for your company if you have 3 or more employees interested in
joining together. If you have any questions or you would like a free pass to
come try The Gym out please feel free to stop by to find out more details.
We hope to hear from you soon and have a great day!
730 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488 • 203-267-1100 • 203-267-1400 fax
1450 Southford Road, Unit 11
Southbury, CT 06488
ADVERTISING
OPPORTUNITY
THIS SPACE
AVAILABLE FOR
ONLY $20 PER
MONTH
Call Fred Plescia
for more info.
203-264-0102
DOOR PRIZE OPPORTUNITY
The Programs Committee would like to continue awarding door prizes at
the end of every meeting, but we need your support. In the past companies
have donated wine, chocolate, gift certificates, goodie bags, and even hockey
tickets! If you are interested in donating a door prize for the monthly evening
or breakfast meetings, please contact Leslie Kane at 203-494-7980 or Geoff
D’Alessandro at 203-470-9336
If you don’t immediately see what your company can donate for a door
prize but are interested in participating, give Leslie or Geoff a call to discuss
some options. We can take a monetary donation and purchase an item for you, if you wish. Your
thoughtfulness will be acknowledged. So give a call to make arrangements.
Thank you.
The McKellan
Group, Inc.
Insurance Brokerage Services
Arthur J. Mulligan III
Vice-President
Tel: (203) 755-0447
Fax: (203) 575-0308
Email:
art@mckellangroup.com
JACK ZAZZARO D.M.D.
Reconstructive Cosmetic and Preventive Dentistry
316 Main Street South
Southbury, CT 06488
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Southbury Business Association
Invoice & Application for Membership
Annual Dues
1-year membership of $85.00
Make Checks Payable to:
Southbury Business Association
P.O. Box 222
Southbury, CT 06488
2-year membership of $153.00 (10% discount)
Non-profit membership of $25.00
Pay with credit card at www.southburybusiness.org
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E-mail: ...............................................................Fax #: .....................................................................
Web Site: ............................................................................................................................................
Address: .............................................................................................................................................
Primary Contact Name: .....................................................................................................................
Business Description/Category Listing: ............................................................................................
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in the
HERITAGE Southbury Business Association
VILLAGER Invoice & Application for Membership
The Independent
Newspaper of the Village
Annual Dues
Jay L. Dworkin, D.M.D.
Ira J. Stein, D.D.S.,Amount
F.A.G.D. Due:
Stephen C. DiBenedetto, D.D.S.
Southbury Business Association
Benjamin P. Geller, D.D.S.
Call: 203-264-0123
Make Checks Payable to:
$85.00
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General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
Dentistry for Infants,
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Stocks, Bonds,
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Mutual Funds &
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Site:
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Tax-Free Securities
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Business
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SBA Dues Notices for 2013 - 2014
Dues notices have be sent and are due
now for the 2013 - 2014 SBA year. One year
at $85 or two years at $153 (a 10% discount)
is quite a bargain for what you receive with
your membership. Meetings that provide
networking and learning experiences with
a dash of entertainment, too. Promotion of
your business through the printed directory
distributed throughout Southbury, the
online directory of SouthburyBusiness.org,
the SBA’s online newsletter, and promotional
advertising in Voices and the Southbury Town
Guide.
Also important, being part of an
organization that gives back to the c ommunity
with donations to service organizations
and local charities, contributions to the
Southbury Library, along with scholarships
to graduating Pomperaug High School
students, now surpassing the $200,000 mark
since 1990.
Your dues, along with meeting fees
and proceeds from the SBA’s Southbury
Fall Classic 10K Race and Wellness Fair
each September, fund all of the above.
So, please, take a moment to go to www.
SouthburyBusiness.org to renew your
membership today. The SBA is vital to your
business and the community. Help keep it
strong.
GAGER, EMERSON, RICKART, BOWER & SCALZO, LLP
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Personal Injury - Wills - Trusts & Estates
Divorce Mediation - Pre-Nuptials
Real Estate & Refinance Closings
Contact Attorney Kathy S. Bower at
203-262-6600
www.gager.law.pro
Prime Publishers, Inc.
VoicesWeekender
55 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT 06488
203-262-6631
Elaine Lord of YardApes
(SBA
member
landscaping
firm) is looking for deserving
homeowner(s) in the Southbury
area that - due to illness, age, lack
of money -could use a sprucing up
of their property due to neglect.
YardApes does this twice a year
in areas that they do business as a
good deed and is looking to do this in Southbury before
the month is over. There is absolutely no cost to the
homeowner and, if selected, their identity would be kept
confidential. If you are aware of anyone in the Southbury
area that could benefit from this service, please contact
Elaine at (860) 350-2737.
Hometown Publishing
Southbury-Woodbury
Phone Book
Including:
Middlebury, Bethlehem
& Heritage Village
203-426-5252
Fax: 203-426-4242
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
PRESENTED
Congratulations to the Southbury Business Association
Scholarship Award recipients:
Southbury Business Association Scholarship (1)
Nicholas Pinero-$1,500 • Quinnipiac University
Southbury Business Association Scholarship (2)
Heather Lovelett-$2,000 • Western Connecticut State University
Southbury Business Association (3)
Edward A Tappe Scholarship
Andrew Cassano-$2,500 • University of New Hampshire
Pictured Left to right: Nicholas Pinero, Andrew Cassano Absent from photo: Heather Lovelett
SOUTHBURY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS & BOARD FOR 2013-2014 YEAR
President – Geoff D’Alessandro
Vice President – Leslie Kane
Recording Secretary – Dave Sfara
Corresponding Secretary – Danielle Alteri
Treasurer – Janet Walker, CPA
Assistant Treasurer – Seamus Walsh
Director (Term Expires 2016) – Fred Plescia
Director (Term Expires 2016) – John Turk
Director (Term Expires 2015) – OPEN
Director (Term Expires 2015) – Jerry Bonvisuito
Director (Term Expires 2014) – Ron Webb
Director (Term Expires 2014) – Kurt Mazurosky