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Enforcement has been uncomplicated, rarely taking more than a phone call for businesses to comply with the program. “People shouldn’t hesitate to report non-compliance. There is no heavy-handed consequence needed – only education.” Continue Reading →
First Selectman Pete Tesei suggested the Chamber again take over the project. Chamber Director Marcia O’Kane suggested the Town take it over. Continue Reading →
The recipients will be honored at the annual awards luncheon sponsored by Webster Bank on Thursday, May 24 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Continue Reading →
At the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Women Who Matter luncheon, Gretchen Carlson spoke out about her experience of workplace sexual harassment. She advocated for bystanders and enablers to become allies, and talked about proposed legislation to restrict forced arbitration agreements in employment contracts, which, she said deprive employees a public jury trial and are conducted in secret. Continue Reading →
What better way for the Chamber to celebrate its 100th anniversary than with four days of bustle on Greenwich Avenue for sidewalk sales. Continue Reading →
2017 Greenwich Chamber honorees were Sue Rogers of the Junior League, Jeb Fiorita of Val’s, Jack Moffly of Moffley Media, and three emergency services workers, Adam Jakubowski, Jeffrey Morris and Kara Schiff. Leslie Yager, founder/editor of Greenwich Free Press received the R. Michael Dunne Quality of Life Award for her dedication to covering hyper-local Greenwich news. Continue Reading →
The 2017 Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon is set for May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The 3rd Annual Restaurant Week’s opening night party was a smashing success with over 500 guests sipping creative cocktails, choice wines and an amazing array of tasty nibbles. Kathie Lee Gifford was luminous as she served wines from Gifft, and Geoffrey Zakarian graciously signed his latest cookbook for his fans. Continue Reading →
In addition to the many participating retail stores, this year’s Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days will feature live music throughout the weekend on the front lawn of the Board of Education, 290 Greenwich Avenue. BarbaraEntertains.com will perform Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m. and JD Southard Band will perform Sunday, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Culinary Showcase on Thursday night was the 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. Continue Reading →