Small Business Shout Out

In Da Shop!

The DoingItLocalMobile is in the shop and once again we turn to Nick at Nick's Precision Automotive at 531 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield.  Nick has kept the 14 year old DoingItLocalMobile reliable to run to calls into the hood all hours of the night and day.  It is also a testament to Subaru, its the first real work in  a while.  Nick is showing me the toll the winter and the state's salt brine mixture  had on my exhaust and other items under the car.  Nick's Precision Automotive also specializes in Honda, Acura and Toyota's as well at a fair price.    Give Nick a call at (203) 366-4775 for all your car repair needs. El DoingItLocal móvil está en el…

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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Welcomes Six Piglets

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - May 15, 2015 -Hampton J. Pig and Olivia have done it again - welcoming a litter of six again this year - the sixth year in a row these lovers have produced piglets. Hampton and Olivia are both eight years old Guinea Hogs. The six piglets, as well as their parents, are currently on exhibit at the Zoo through the summer season. Visitors are invited to come to the Zoo to meet the rambunctious new additions to the Zoo's family.   "All of the piglets are doing well and spend their days eating, sleeping and playing with their siblings," reported Zoo Director Gregg Dancho.   The piglets range in weight from just under one pound to two pounds.…

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Mayor Finch Announces New Movie Theatre, Cinépolis, Coming to Steelpointe Harbor

Mayor Bill Finch announced that Cinépolis USA, a luxury cinema complex, will build a 50,000 square foot cinema at Bridgeport’s Steelpointe Harbor, projected to open in 2017. He was joined by former Bridgeport Mayor’s Leonard Paoletta, Tom Bucci, and John Fabrizi, as well as several other elected officials, community and business leaders, and trade union representatives.   "This is great news, serving as further proof that Bridgeport is getting better every day," said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. "Steelpointe Harbor will create thousands of jobs and add millions to our tax rolls. It's the largest economic development project in Bridgeport since the Industrial Revolution. We're thrilled to have Cinépolis USA join several other top-notch companies at the Steelpointe Harbor waterfront development."…

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Look Who’s Doing It Local!

It's Maria and Juan!  Juan runs Voltz AutoSports at 611 Lindley Street in Bridgeport (203) 366-2453.  They specialize in Tonneau covers, bed liners, car stereos, remote starters, custom wheels and tires.  He also runs MasterJunkRemoval.com (203-665-8657) and they specialize in clean outs, household junk, appliances, furniture and yard debris.  Juan proudly gives a discount to police, firefighters and EMS from any town as well as military discounts to all our veterans for both businesses!   His wife Maria runs Uniform Proz (see https://www.facebook.com/UniformProz )  call her at 203-617-TEES (8337).  She is redesigning all of my DoingItLocal shirts to give us better visibility to the public.  Its been a pleasure working with someone so creative to come up with a better look!  You'll…

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It’s Jay Piccirillo aka Ice Man from Micalizzi’s Italian Ices at 712 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport!   Micalizzi’s is one of Bridgeport’s oldest existing business and landmark.    They started in 1931 with the Piccirillo family taking over in 1977.  Probably most famous for their awesome lemon Italian Ice or their piña colada ices, I sampled their canoli ice, needless to say it was awesome.  Jay will be advertising throughout the summer the many flavors they have to choose from.  What I did not know was they also have soft and hard ice cream and sundaes too!  I’m pictured here with Jay with my all time favorite soft serve chocolate ice cream with chocolate sprinkles.    Ooooh it was sooooo…

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Milford Harbor Duck Race Seeks Vendors and Crafters

See video what the event is like: MILFORD CT – SAVE THE DATE! The Milford Harbor Duck Race is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 11:00 - 4:00 at Fowler Pavilion behind the Milford Library.   The Milford Harbor Duck Race is an all-day event which features live bands, a large family friendly fairground style atmosphere, and a vendor and crafter fair. Local businesses as well as area craftspeople are encouraged to secure a spot at this highly sought after event. Expect high visibility and brisk numbers, with traffic approaching over 10K people.   Milford Harbor Duck Race is also seeking sponsorships which offer high visibility on our website, facebook, and throughout the community. Visit www.milfordduckrace.com   for more…

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Hire DoingItLocal.com To Cover Your Wedding? Sort Of…..

You can hire me to record your wedding  corporate event, create a training video or even a sales presentation!  Four Stars Media is the name I go by for private productions for photography and video.  I have 35 years experience, DoingItLocal.com is actually my newest venture.  In news gathering there is no second takes, I have to get it right the first time! You'll be hearing much more about Four Stars Media in the weeks to come.  Call Steve at 203-769-6961 (office cell so you can text) or e-mail me at fourstarsmedia@gmail.com Usted puede contratar a mí para grabar su evento corporativo boda, crear un video de entrenamiento o incluso una presentación de ventas! Four Stars Media es el nombre…

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First Alert Apparently Violating Do Not Call List

Have you received that call?  This is not a sales call but a friend of yours recommended we call you.  I have AGAIN even though my phone is on the Do Not Call registry.  It was from First Alert Security.  I pressed 1 to speak to the representative and told her if she doesn't take me off their call list that I was going to report them.  Crystal, the phone representative said she will promptly take me off their list.  Shouldn't have been there in the first place.  I'm certain no one told them to call me.

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