The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Culinary Showcase on Thursday night was their largest business event of the year.
With 75 exhibitors, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center was jam-packed as hundreds mingled, exchanged business cards, chatted with local business owners and visited friends and neighbors.
Greenwich Chamber executive director Marcia O’Kane joined emcee Kendra Farn, veteran News reporter and anchor, a Greenwich resident.
“Please take the time to visit every booth, and introduce yourself to the wonderful exhibitors here tonight,” Kendra urged the crowd of over 400.
Emcee Kendra Farn with Jonathan Moffly and Greenwich Chamber executive director Marcia O’Kane. Credit: Karen Sheer
Business displaying their wares and services. Credit: Karen Sheer
Kendra Farn urged all to meet one another. Credit: Karen Sheer
Jen Graziano with her father, Vincent Graziano of Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home. Credit: Karen Sheer
Kristen Tomasiewicz and Jennifer Behette of the Junior League Greenwich. Credit: Karen Sheer
Richie from Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouse with a tree to be raffled and beautiful floral display. Credit: Karen Sheer
Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol. Credit: Karen Sheer
Duxiana of Greenwich with a mattress and pillow on display. Credit: Karen Sheer
Olga of O ‘LA VI jewelry (in tan dress.) Credit: Karen Sheer
A display of O’La Vi Jewelry. Credit: Karen Sheer
David Goldvug of Minutemen Press. Credit: Karen Sheer
Nancy Carr of J. Hilburn, a stylish men’s clothier. Credit: Karen Sheer
Brian Bach, Krista Larson and Jim Stevenson enjoying the event. Credit: Karen Sheer
Maritza Pallone of South Beach Pilates with Roger Le Blanc of Sound Shore Construction. Credit: Karen Sheer
Many delicious and well presented food and beverage tastings were enjoyed. Attendees brought robust appetites with them and tasted their way through the aisles of savory and sweet offerings. Another highlight were many raffle prizes announced throughout the evening.
Each year this show seems to gather a large, enthusiastic crowd interested in supporting local Greenwich businesses. “ I’m proud of this impressive turnout, our businesses are strong and growing,” Marcia expressed.
La Fenice Gelateria served up this creamy treat. Credit: Karen Sheer
Samantha and Hernan Hertado of Mt Kisco Smokehouse serving up their specialty smoked salmon on bagels. Credit: Karen Sheer
Bagels and lox served up from Mt Kisco Smokehouse. Credit: Karen Sheer
Pizza Post brought many varieties of pizza to enjoy. Credit: Karen Sheer
Gourmet pizza from Pizza Post. Credit: Karen Sheer
Meli-Melo served a delicious orzo salad with poached salmon. Credit: Karen Sheer
Greenwich Salad Co. brought temping salads and wraps to enjoy. Credit: Karen Sheer
Myrna’s Kitchen served healthy and fresh salads and dips – Lebanese and Greek cuisine. Credit: Karen Sheer
Greenwich Hospital served a heart healthy grain salad on individual spoons. Credit: Karen Sheer
The Mumbai Times was a popular stop serving Indian specialties such as Chicken Tikka Masala and Vegetable Biryani Rice. Credit: Karen Sheer
Atria Independent Living showcased their tasty food. Credit: Karen Sheer
Lobster cakes were well received by Atria Rye Brook. Credit: Karen Sheer
Bobby Q’s Pit Stop served pulled pork with a zesty sauce. Credit: Karen Sheer
Whole Foods temped the crowds with Truffled Parmesan Arancini. Credit: Karen Sheer
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