Metro Mattress is a family owned business established 45 years ago in Syracuse, NY, where the company is a staple in the community. Continue Reading →
Family-Owned Metro Mattress Opens in Greenwich, with Plans for Additional Stores in Connecticut
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Marcia O’Kane
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PHOTOS: Town Leaders Gather for Ribbon Cutting at Traffic Calming Bump-Out on Greenwich Ave
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The idea is to enhance the look of Greenwich Avenue, increase pedestrian safety by reducing the distance a pedestrian has to cross to get safely across the street, and improve sight lines and slow down cars. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Alan Gunzburg, bump outs, Chief James Heavey, Dan Quigley, Dr. Greg Kramer, Fred Camillo
Raphaël’s Bakery is Open, Specializing in French Baguettes, Croissants, Brioches
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First Selectman Fred Camillo joined the director of the Chamber of Commerce Marcia O’Kane and the owners of Raphael’s Bakery for a ribbon cutting to mark the grand opening of what is a dream come true for pastry chef Raphaël Dequeker. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Andrea Blume, Bastian Dequeker, Dan Quigley, Diane Roth, Fred Camillo, Kalian Titouan, Marcia O'Kane
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Presents 2019 Greenwich Sidewalk Sales
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This popular annual event, featuring over 120 retail stores, attracts hundreds of shoppers to Greenwich Avenue and the nearby streets in downtown Greenwich to find savings and values on clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, #GreenwichSidewalkSales, #GSS2019, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Marcia O'Kane
Town Environmental Affairs Director Reflects on Plastic Bag Ban’s One Year Anniversary
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Health, BYOGreenwich, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Marcia O'Kane, Pat Sesto, plastic bags
Future of Lights on Greenwich Ave May Be Dim
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Holiday, Volunteering, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich Green & Clean, Marcia O'Kane, Peter Tesei
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Announces Town Heroes Award Recipients for 2018
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Marcia O'Kane, Paul Pugliese, Richards, River House, Sam Brige Nursery & Greenhouses
Gretchen Carlson Shares Timely Talk on Sexual Harassment at Women Who Matter Luncheon
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Health, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich Country Club, Gretchen Carlson, Jane Staunton, Jen Graziano
PHOTOS: Greenwich Sidewalk Sales Draws Thousands to The Ave
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Abilis Gifts, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Hobbs, Marcia O'Kane, Splendid, The Salad Jar
PHOTOS: Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years, Honors Local “Heroes”
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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 →