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Winter 2011/2012
The Quarterly
Newsletter of
the Brookfield
Chamber of
Commerce
Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Selectmen: George Walker, First Selectman Bill Davidson,
Selectman Howard Lasser.
In This Issue
President’s
Corner
P.3
Editor ’s Note
P.4
Jodi Rell
Luncheon
P.4
Brookfield
Craft Center
P.5
Chamber Events
P.6
New Members
P.6
Archer
Engineering
Company
P.7
Member Profiles
P.8
Commercial
Real Estate
P.12
Best of
Brookfield
P.4
Annual Gala
P.4
Selectmen Focus on
Four Corners Development
Our Chamber considers the development
of the Four Corners vital to the economic
growth of Brookfield so we asked each
selectman what they feel are the most
important issues in moving forward.
The number one issue, they all agreed, is
to produce a template or consensus, which
would act as a guide for a developer, that
meets the expectations of the residents.
“Working with a consultant to draw up a
plan that embodies all of this – a vital residential and commercial economic area with
the right design and feel, pedestrian
friendly with shops and restaurants that is a
magnet for people to go – is the first step.”
said Bill Davidson. “ Getting the embryo
development going and “finding a White
Knight” initial investor plus an Anchor Tennant would start the momentum building,”
added George Walker.
“The second step is to go out and actively
market this vision to developers. We need
to identify what impediments there might
be in the new plan. For example, more
fancy restaurants and pastry shops might
be needed so that people choose the
Town Center as a destination.” The First
Selectman emphasized the recent zoning
change to the Town Center district making
it more economically feasible for a developer. An Economic Development Corporation that could act as a funding mechanism
for a developer, if necessary, has been
discussed, which has the added bonus of
making sure that the vision is being met.
Identifying the Four Corners on the Super
Seven Highway with appropriate signage –
gas, restaurants hotels - is a priority for
George Walker. “The merchants requested
it from the state but it turns out that all
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Presidents Corner
Dear Chamber Members,
As 2011 comes to a close, I would
like to take a few minutes to thank all
of our members for a wonderful year.
Along the way, we have formed
many strong relationships and we
are proud to share all of our business partners with all of our members and our members to be. I know
many of you have taken advantage
of our networking events throughout
the year, but for those of you have
not been able to attend some of the
many exciting events, I personally
invite you to join us.
I am excited to be associated with
such a group of thoughtful and motivated people. Chamber Members
continuously stepped up to the plate
by serving on Chamber Committees,
facilitating Seminars, Lunch &
Learns, and many other projects, all
which contributed to making the
Brookfield Business Community and
the Brookfield Chamber the success
it is today.
As we look forward to 2012, take
time to review each of your own successes and challenges for 2011 and
learn from them. A few things each of
you may want to review are: get you
financial books in order; examine
your financial documents; reconcile
your cash flow statement; update
your business plan; review your
contact information both written and
electronic; review your website;
complete your annual tax filing;
re-evaluate your goals from 2011
and set your goals for 2012.
The Chamber Nominating Committee will be working on interviewing
potential new Board Members and
new Officers of the Board during the
next month. In addition, each year
the Chamber Board looks back at its
goals and challenges as well, and
goes through a formal strategic planning session, reviewing their strength
and weaknesses and what the focus
will be for 2012.
If any of
you need
help with
your own
annual
“housekeeping”
please
refer to
our new
Chamber
Directory which was just released at
the Best of Brookfield.
In closing, as always, the Board and
I would like to have your input about
our Chamber. Please email you
ideas and suggestion to Susan
Murphy, our Executive Director.
Remember, this is your Chamber.
I wish you every success,
Linda L Wagner,
President,
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
AVP, Savings Bank of Danbury
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
LINDA WAGNER
Savings Bank of Danbury
203-775-5288
EVENTS COMMITTEE
REBECCA LOLLIE - CHAIR
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
203-798-3874
VICE PRESIDENT
JACQUELINE A. SALAME
Tour de Force Designs LLC
203-775-2538
EVENTS COMMITTEE
STEVEN SILVER
Yankee Pennysaver
203-775-9122
TREASURER
RICHARD STARKINS
Charter Oak Financial
203-775-4555
FINANCE COMMITTEE
CHRIS WALLS
Walls Law Group
203-403-2410
ECONOMIC EXPANSION
MICHAEL "MICK" CONSALVO
Tower Realty Corp.
203-775-5000
HON.DAVID SCRIBNER
203-775-0766
[email protected]
ECONOMIC EXPANSION
JOAN LOCKE
Town of Brookfield
203-775-7313
MARKETING COMMITTEE
JOE GARZI - CHAIR
Southridge Technology
203-431-8324
MARKETING COMMITTEE
PATTY KANE
Cumulus Media
Danbury/I95/Y105/ESPN
203-775-1212 Ext 20
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
GEORGE HOPE
Energy Conservation Consulting
203-775-6590
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
LINDA McCAFFREY - CHAIR
McCaffrey Realty Professionals
203-775-3634 Ext.102
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
MARIE MISZEWSKI - CHAIR
Regional YMCA of Western CT
203-740-3432
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
CHARLIE HARRISON
Warwick Insurance Agency
203-775-2564
246 Federal Road,
Suite D-15
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-8282
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Editor’s Notes
The Fall edition of the
Inner Chamber was
received with great
accolades as it was
sent to all business
owners in Brookfield as
well as to the Chamber
Members. Hopefully we
will duplicate this circulation at least once a year.
Many new applications
for membership into the
Chamber were received
as a result of this effort.
This was a huge undertaking and a special
thank you goes out to
Joe Rocky of McCaffrey
Realty for reformatting
a monumental mailing
list, to Tom Joseph of
Integrity Printing for
coordinating this effort
and to our Graphic
Designer, Robin Dann
of Studio-g for the
layout of the oversized
edition.
This month our focus is
on the development of
the Four Corners in
Brookfield. Most of the
featured businesses are
located in that area of
town. The Chamber
hopes that this project
stays a priority of the
elected officials of the
Town of Brookfield as it
will enhance the character of our community as
well as add to a robust
business tax base for
town projects.
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Hon. Jodi Rell Visits
the Brookfield Chamber
The former Governor of Connecticut, Hon. M.
Jodi Rell visited a joint session of the Brookfield, Bethel and Newtown Chambers at a
recent luncheon held at the Fox Hill Inn in
Brookfield. The large and appreciative group
was treated to antidotes of how Ms. Rell first
learned about her appointment from Lt.
Governor to Governor and how it affected her
family. A resident of Brookfield for many years,
Ms. Rell is now enjoying her role as parent
and grandparent. Answering questions from
those present, she noted that only accepting
invitations for those events that she really
wanted to do and prioritizing helped her
balance her life while in office.
The Brookfield Chamber Board of Directors with Jodi Rell
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246 Federal Road, Suite D-15, Brookfield, CT 06804
Editors:
Rich Starkins
Charter Oak Financial
Linda McCaffrey
McCaffrey Realty
Professionals
Graphic Editor:
Jacqueline Salame
Tour de Force Designs, LLC
Graphic Design:
Robin M. Dann
Studio-g, Creative Design
& Marketing Services
Photography:
Dee Harris
Dee Harris Photography
Linda McCaffrey
www.brookfieldchamber.org
Printer:
Integrity Printing, Brookfield
Writers:
Mick Consalvo
Judith Pennnington
Linda McCaffrey
Valerie Maitland-Smith
Rich Starkins
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Brookfield Craft
Center’s 36th
Annual Holiday
Sale Opens
November 5th
The Gallery set up for the Annual Holiday Sale.
Since its reopening in October 2010,
Brookfield Craft Center has made
great strides toward reclaiming its
position as a nationally recognized
school for fine craft. Even with a
well-deserved national reputation,
the foundation of the Craft Center
has always been the local community. The organization has been a
fixture in Brookfield for 57 years,
supporting the creative aspirations of
residents as well as attracting out-oftown visitors who regularly take advantage of the unique classes that
are offered year round. Students
of all skill levels have explored
workshops in both contemporary
and traditional blacksmithing,
bladesmithing, ceramics, fused
glass, lampworking, jewelry-making,
woodturning, weaving and fiber
arts. Other areas of special interest
offered by the Craft Center have
included professional development,
design, decorative arts, drawing
and painting.
As a not-for-profit school, the
Craft Center relies on fundraising
to support its education programs
and also provide income for teaching
and exhibiting artists. This year
marks the Craft Center's 36th Annual
Holiday Sale, the organization's
primary fundraiser, which features
the work of 140 talented artists,
48 of whom are new to the Craft
Center. There are literally thousands
of pieces of affordable fine craft, all
juried and handmade in America.
Typically, the sale draws customers
from throughout the Northeast.
The work is in a variety of media...
from glass to steel, paper to pottery
and wood to woven fiber. There are
spectacular seasonal ornaments,
An historic landmark at the Four Corners in
Brookfield, the old red mill is home to several
of the Craft Center’s studios.
jewelry, functional and fine art, and
sculptural objects.
The Holiday Sale runs from
November 5th through
December 24th.
Holiday Sale Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 11 - 6,
Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 12 - 5.
Open daily in December.
Wood Turning, one of the many educational
activities at Brookfield Craft center
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Welcome to our New Members
Events
Background Investigations/
Security Consulting
January 11
Baker St. Associates
Al Sparaco
Lunch & Learn
“The Power to
Change your Life”
Marios Pasta Garden
12 noon – 2:00 PM
Presented by:
Stephanie Dalfonzo owner of
Danbury Hypnosis
January 18
Business Gathering
Business and
Sales Consulting
Landscaping Supply
Wholesale
Loft Consulting, LLC
Nery Leal
Gray’s Bridge Farm &
Earth Products
Brendon Southard
Optometry Practice
203 Gray’s Bridge Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-2703
[email protected]
246 Federal Road, Suite C-12
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-1209
[email protected]
Limousine Service
Real Estate
Kee Limousine &
I’ll Drive Livery Service
Kirk Englund
Kevin McCaffrey
McCaffrey Realty Professionals
69 Grandview Drive
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203-858-9673
[email protected]
January 25
Positively Speaking LLC
Scott Farrell
February 15
Business Gathering
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
March 10
Chamber’s Annual
Dinner Dance Gala
Candlewood Inn,
Brookfield
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Women’s Club of Brookfield
Cathy Nielsen
Karin Symington
10 Winding Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-240-9607
Osgoodconstruction@
gmail.com
Business and
Sales Consulting
Franco’s Restaurant,
Brookfield
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Non-Profit
Osgood Construction
Drew Osgood
PO Box 5091
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-1200
[email protected]
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chamber’s Annual
Meeting & First
Selectman’s
Breakfast
Home Improvement
13 South Lake Shore Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-313-9034
Scott.Farrell@
positivelyspeaking.com
44 Old State Road
New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-4509
[email protected]
Manfacturing
Comcast Spotlight
Eugene Petrillo
Pharmco Products, Inc.
Dayne Gomes
765 Straits Turnpike
Middlebury, CT 06762
203-527-3633
Eugene_Petrillo@cable.
comcast.com
58 Vale Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-5021
[email protected]
Medical and Dental Insurance
BMW of Ridgefield
Joanie Howard
746 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203-438-0471
[email protected]
Greenfield Insurance Agency
Marty Greenfield
5 Eustis Avenue
Danbury, CT 06811
203-470-0310
[email protected]
Non-Profit
March 21
Business Gathering
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
April 18
Business Gathering
Chocolate Candy
Emalyn Sweets
Linda Sparaco
PO Box 5091
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-1592
[email protected]
Brookfield Vision Care, LLC
Pamela Schramm
246 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-994-7391
[email protected]
Retail
Cable Advertising
Car Dealership
PO Box 18
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-4452
203-775-3115
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ability Beyond Disability
Kevin Bielmeier
4 Berkshire Blvd.
Bethel, CT 06801
203-826-3027
Kevin.bielmeier@
abilitybeyonddisability.org
Harbor Freight Tools
Michael Adams
99 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-0956
www.harborfreighttools.com
Retail
Natural Light Shop
Laura LoFromento
73 North Lake Shore Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-417-3689
[email protected]
Waste Removal
All American Waste
Patty Oberg
182 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-4386
[email protected]
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Toot Your Own Horn!
Harbor Freight Tools, discount tool retailer, has opened a store at 99 Federal Road in Brookfield. Harbor
Freight Tools operates more than 350 stores in 45 states. For information, visit www.harborfreight.com.
Welcome to our new Chamber member.
Southridge Technology Group, an information technology provider in Ridgefield and Brookfield, has
been ranked by Inc. Magazine in its exclusive ranking of America's fastest growing private companies.
The ranking places Southridge Technology Group, LLC at number 511 in informaton technology services
and number 48 among the fastest growing private companies in Connecticut.
Union Savings Bank will be sponsoring one of the benches at the new Kids Kingdom at the Brookfield
Town Hall.
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Archer Engineering Company
The Archer Engineering Company,
located in Brookfield, is a full service
structural engineering firm celebrating
its 20th year. Kevin Archer, P.E. started
the firm in 1991 after gaining experience working for firms in Washington,
DC and New Canaan, CT. The dedicated and professional staff at Archer
Engineering specializes in providing
structural engineering for residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional
projects. Their clients include architects, builders, developers and individual home owners.
“We approach each project at
Archer Engineering in the same
manner – we are solving structural
problems in cost effective, buildable
ways. We break the structure down
to something that is simple and
buildable, and this usually results
in efficient and cost effective
construction.”
Kevin became interested in engineering
while studying architecture in college.
He was intrigued by the entry level
structural courses that were offered to
architects so he added civil engineering
as a double major. After graduating with
degrees in both architecture and civil
engineering, he focused solely
on structural engineering in graduate
school. “I have found that my architectural background provides me with a
better understanding of the needs and
design goals of my clients.”
Archer Engineering has worked on a
wide variety of residential projects that
have ranged from small remodels and
additions to new construction of high
end estates. Although their work is
mainly concentrated in Connecticut and
New York, they have designed projects
in other Northeast locations such as the
coast of Rhode Island, the Massachusetts hills, the Adirondack lakes, and
the Pocono Mountains. Some homes
Kevin Acher, President of Archer Engineering
have included such lavish amenities as;
indoor tennis courts, basketball courts,
pools, theatres complete with stage,
curtains and light rigging, even a basement level hockey rink! No matter the
size or complexity of the project, Archer
Engineering strives to accomplish the
vision of the architect and the dreams
of the home owner while making the
structure disappear behind the
sheetrock and plaster.
Many commercial, institutional, and
industrial projects have also been
designed by Archer Engineering. A few
recent projects have included: a new
church complex with offices, classrooms and a day care center, the
conversion of a residential building to
a “Science House” with classrooms and
laboratories at a private school, a new
timber framed manufacturing building,
and the repair of a subgrade parking
structure below a 7 story hotel.
“We approach each project at Archer
Engineering in the same manner – we
are solving structural problems in cost
effective, buildable ways. We break the
structure down to something that is
simple and buildable, and this usually
results in efficient and cost effective
construction.”
Archer Engineering also provides
inspections and reports, investigations,
and expert witness testimony. “In
addition to solving the problem at
hand, this gives us the opportunity to
see how other design professionals
and builders approach problems and
allows us to learn and improve upon
our work.”The Archer Engineering
Company is located just off Federal
Road near “the Four Corners” at 40
Laurel Hill Road. Feel free to contact
Kevin Archer directly to discuss your
potential project or questions at (203)
775-5673 or [email protected].
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Member Profiles
Shay
Miller
Branch
Manager
Union
Savings
Bank
“It’s good to
get up and go
to work!” Shay
Miller says
when I ask her about her job. “Big
enough to help you and small enough to
know you” is more than an ad campaign
at Union Savings – it’s a statement about
who they are and how they run their business. “It’s a family here. We want our
customers to feel at home and get all the
services they need in a place where they
are known and valued.” Union Savings
supports many local causes, including
the Brookfield High School graduation
party, yearbook, and sports teams;
Newcomers and Neighbors, Healing
Hearts and Concerts in the Park, just to
name a few. When Shay isn’t helping her
customers, she loves to read, especially
mystery thrillers, and spend time with her
family. If you’re thinking about making a
change in your banking relationship, why
not give Shay a call today and check out
the Union Savings difference.
Union Savings Bank, Four Corners
828 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)740-3007
[email protected]
Mike Smith
Secure
Eco-Shred
“Protecting your
business and
the environment.”
Mike Smith
knows a good
opportunity
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when he sees one. Six years ago he
brought Secure Eco-Shred to Brookfield
and has grown his business every day
since. His unique security service shreds
sensitive documents in his trucks onsite
and 100% of the shredded material is recycled. So – he achieves two objectives
for his clients – protection of privacy and
a green solution. They offer services to
accommodate on-going or periodic
shredding needs. “For every ton of paper
we shred, we save 21 trees. And our
clients care about that.” Secure EcoShred has achieved the coveted National
Association of Information Destruction
(NAID) AAA Certification, the highest in
the industry, for their secure services. A
former golf pro, Mike enjoys golfing, attending rock concerts and restoring classic cars with his daughter.
Secure Eco-Shred
5C Delmar Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)775-4500
SecureEcoShred.com
Judith
Pennington,
MBA,
AAMS®
Financial
Advisor
I help business
owners and
families build
and preserve their
wealth using customized investment
strategies. There’s so much information
out there and many do not know what to
do. I help guide my clients toward their
goals and filter out the information that
does not apply. We decide and act together and don’t spend a lot of time worrying. Most of my clients are focused on
funding college for their children and
helping to create retirement income.
They want a solid plan that’s easy to understand and is designed to help achieve
their goals. I develop close relationships
with my clients and stay in touch.
“I’m in a helping profession and it’s a
privilege that people let me into their
lives. It’s very satisfying work.” If you’re
thinking about a second opinion on your
portfolio, why not give me a call today.
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC,
Member SIPC
93 Lake Avenue, Suite 202
Danbury, Connecticut 06810
(203)744-6000, x344
home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/
Judith.Pennington
James
Joseph
Village
Liquor
Shoppe
James Joseph
bought the Village Liquor
Shoppe 2 years
ago and has
built an extensive wine collection, featuring wines from
France, Spain, South America, California,
and Australia. “My customers are looking
for blended wines, and something a little
different that they can share with friends,”
explains James. “We offer value, as all
wines are brand names, high quality, and
sold at the state minimum price. We are
the local alternative with personalized
service.” In addition, he carries local
wines, including DiGrazia Vineyards, and
has champagne and sparkling wines for
the season. James is conveniently located at Four Corners and welcomes you
to come on in and let him help you select
something special for the holidays.
Village Liquor Shoppe
850 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)775-0443
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Dennis
Stone
Charter
Group
Named
“Connecticut’s
Best Active
Adult Community,” Newbury
Village just
north of Four Corners is Dennis Stone’s
crown jewel of beautiful, carefree living.
He has attracted homeowners from far
and wide to these spacious townhomes
and coach homes for their attractive
location, energy efficiency, open floor
plans, pool, clubhouse, and walking
trails. Dennis was educated as a Civil
Engineer at Lehigh University and soon
followed his passion of home building
by starting his own business in Brookfield in 1978. Even then, his customdesigned homes were leading edge
with open floor plans, energy efficiencies, and air conditioning and he stills
builds for harmonious living. If you
\have family who want to be closer,
or you want to trade in mowing the
grass and shoveling, give Dennis a
call today to tour his premier homes
or discuss building a new one designed
just for you.
Charter Group
246 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)775-4333
[email protected]
Brendan
Froehlich
Attorney
“I wanted to
help people,”
commented
Brendan
Froehlich when
asked why he
decided on a
career in law. A
graduate of Boston College and the
Widner School of Law, Brendan has
been a resident of Brookfield since he
was 5 years old. He and his wife Katie
love the Brookfield community and have
made it their permanent home along
with 18 month old son Owen. Attorney
Froehlich specializes in Elder Law,
Estate Planning as well as Residential
and Commercial Real Estate. Recently,
Brendan moved his practice to the conveniently located Landmark Building.
Giving back to the community, he
currently serves the Town of Brookfield
as a member of the Brookfield Housing
Authority and is a Zoning Hearing
Officer. Echoing his love of baseball,
Brendan also serves on the Board of
Directors of the Danbury Westerners,
a summer collegiate league. Brendan
says his strengths are compassion,
commitment and willingness to really
get to know his clients so that he can
best service their needs.
Attorney
2 Old New Milford Road, Suite 2F
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)775-2100
Angelo
DaCunha
Brookfield
Cleaners &
Tailors
Angelo
DaCunha has
been serving
the dry cleaning, expert
tailoring, and formal wear rental needs
of Brookfield and area communities for
26 years. Anyone here in town with a
son has probably rented a tux for the
high school prom. This is a family business, with all work done right on the
premises. Dry cleaning brought in before 9:30 will be ready that afternoon.
The tailoring services include
resizing garments, hemming, zippers,
and general repair. The formalwear
rental is unique in that Angelo owns the
tuxedos, so a gentleman always knows
exactly what he is getting and how it
fits. The formalwear is appropriate for
proms, weddings, cruises, and any
other black tie event. So if you are
looking for personalized services in
a hometown business, visit Angelo’s
website for a complete listing of
services and you’ll even find a coupon.
Brookfield Cleaners & Tailors
770 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)775-6183
www.brookfieldcleaners.com
Amy
Farley
Fun Factor
Amy Farley
has owned
Fun Factor for
14 months and
loves it. She
had visited
with her own
children and enjoyed it. “It’s a happy
place! Kids are happy, parents are
happy, and everyone goes home happy.
What’s not to like!” Fun Factor is an
indoor activity center featuring inflatable
bounce houses with an emphasis on
safe fun and exercise. Catering to
children up to age 12, they offer
birthday parties, walk in play, special
events, fund raisers, and activities for
campers and sports groups. A basic
birthday party includes an hour of free
play, a private party with a party host,
all invitations, paper goods, and drinks,
and then more free play. They can
provide pizza as well for your group.
With winter upon us, you may want
to think about giving Fun Factor a try
for your own family!
Fun Factor
1106 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
www.funfactorbf.com
(203)546-8470
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Commercial Real Estate
Round Up
Our commercial real estate market in the Brookfield
area is summarized by the famous words of head
coach Hank Stram of the 1969 Super Bowl Champion
Kansas City Chiefs “keep matriculating the ball down
the field boys!”
2012...Make
2012...Make this
this the
the year you resolve to...
to...
Quit Smoking
Smoking
For Life!
Group and Corporate
Corporate Programs
Programs
Individual,
Individual, Group
Available
with Health
A
vailable with
Health & Wellness
Wellness Specialist,
Specialist,
Stephanie
e Dalfonzo.
Stephani
Dalfonzo.
Danbury
Danbury Hypnosis
Rapid
Rapid Results
Results - Lasting
Lasting Changes
Changes
The lease rates and sale prices have come down and
our transactions take many more months to complete
but overall our area continues to see new commercial
activity.
For information call (203) 797-9288
Costco is moving forward with a 15,000 square foot
addition and adding a gas station to their site on
Federal Road. The BJs project at southern Route
7 should begin next spring. In January a 65,000
square foot indoor Go Cart facility will be opening at
Silvermine Road. Harbor Freight Tools has opened a
+/- 14,000 sq. ft. store at Federal Road. The addition
of new water and sewer lines coming down Route 7
will also encourage future development along Route 7.
The town of Brookfield also continues to explore
options to redevelop the “Four Corners” into a true
Village Center.
All in all, not bad activity for the area as compared to
other parts of the country.
Mick Consalvo, Vice President, Tower Realty
Corp.– [email protected]
Committee Chair for the Brookfield Chamber
Economic Expansion Committee
New England Environmental
Tank Services, Inc
Patrick Beccaria, President
458 Danbury Raod, Unit A16
New Milford, CT 06776
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The sixth annual Best of Brookfield
Trade Show boasted a new venue.
The Candlewood Inn was chosen
this year as the host so that all
exhibits could be on one floor
and parking could be improved.
Forty three vendors were on
hand to greet the public and other
Chamber Members. The purpose
of this event is to highlight local
businesses and nonprofit groups
who are members of the Brookfield
Chamber of Commerce. The
Brookfield schools were also
highlighted as the robotics team
gave demonstrations and the
students from DECA (The
Marketing Club also from
Brookfield High School)
assisted throughout the day.
Dee Harris Photography
Best of Brookfield
From banks to jewelry the diversity
of the exhibitors was interesting.
Guest enjoyed plentiful refreshments from the terrace overlooking
Candlewood Lake.
The committee headed by
Linda Wagner (Savings Bank of
Danbury) and Sandy Cerveira
(Newtown Savings Bank) did a
wonderful job. Platinum Sponsors
for this year’s event included
Manoni Chiropractic, Webster
Bank, Newtown Savings and
Savings Bank of Danbury.
Photos by Dee Harris Photography
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Four Corners...continued
expenses would be the responsibility of the merchants.”
explained Walker.
“Why is it that the State can find funds to “save the
turtles” but not a dime to help our merchants?” He
vows to work with the State and the merchants to
achieve the signage.
When asked what their main goal is during the next
two years the replies were diverse. The First Selectman
means to continue meeting community needs by taking
care of what Brookfield already has, - roads, the Town
Beach and Cadigan Park. “We need a Plan for the future
that is economically viable, which while respecting the
tax dollar, tackles the funding for the future,” he said.
George Walker is a believer in zero based budgeting
and expects to hold the line on spending and taxes. “My
intent is to review every line item and squeeze the most
we can from the budget,” he said. “I will not support
niceties which are not required.”
Making sure that government is in line with what the
people of Brookfield want is the top priority for Howard
Lasser. “We need a sustainable business model to get
our hands around the funding needed to consistently
sustain our assets; a plan that is not subject to the
vagaries of the political process and takes everything
into consideration.” he said.
Save the
Date!
Plans are now
underway for the
Chamber’s 2012
Gala Dinner Dance
to be held on Saturday,
March 10th, 2012 at the
Candlewood Inn. An
Evening In Paradise will be
the theme for this spotlight event which include
Bock and Blu, who will once again serenade the
attendees. The evening celebrates tropical fun in the
sun. Flip flops and sunglasses will be provided for all.
The evening priced at $95/person will include dinner,
dancing, a silent auction, open bar and our traditional
grand prize. Sponsorship opportunities are available
to promote your business at this well attended event.
Watch for more information from the Chamber office.
An Evening In Paradise
March 10, 2012
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Finally they agreed that the national economy is their
biggest impediment but feel confident that they can all
work together to get things done in Brookfield.
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A full table enjoys Jodi Rell’s presentation.
Linda Wagner, Chamber President, of Savings Bank of Danbury
hosted the October Gathering at Panchos and Gringos.
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70 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT
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