Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Say hello to Chrissy Miconi Gelsi from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices located at 504 Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton. We met to discuss her advertising on DoingItLocal. We discussed how economical it really is to live in Shelton. Especially if you live in the city and pay to send your kids to private schools, you'd probably save money and own a home if you lived in Shelton and sent them to their great public school system. If you talk to Chrissy you'll instantly feel comfortable with her warm, friendly personality. One thing I love is how she knows how to think outside of the box. She wants to reach out to the community and she knows DoingItLocal can connect her with the…

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BMW Of Bridgeport Donates To Norma Pfriem

This week our sponsor BMW of Bridgeport donated $3,525 to the Norma Pfriem Breast Cancer Center . Senator Richard Blumenthal hopes others follows BMW of Bridgeport’s lead as a good corporate sponsor. General Manager Tim Kraemer said their company’s philosophy is to give back. Senator Blumenthal said BMW of Bridgeport’s generosity is the ultimate gift, the gift of life in saving people from cancer. Tim Kraemer said BMW of Bridgeport isn’t just a corporate sponsor but they participate in Norma Pfriem events throughout the year.  

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Look Who’s Doing It Local AGAIN!

Look who's Doing It Local again!  Welcome back Benny Perez from Perez Tire located at 72 Knowlton Street in Bridgeport.  He promises to Slash The Competition, call him at 203-612-1784 to compare prices even from the big box shops.  He also has a four-tire alignment machine being installed so you don't have to go elsewhere to get this done.  He also promises every day low prices for everyone, that will be a video that we will be telling you about in the next couple of days!  Thank you, Benny, for sponsoring DoingItLocal.com and keeping it a free service to the community!   ¡Miren quién regreso a DoingItLocal de nuevo! Bienvenido de nuevo Benny Perez de Perez Tire ubicado en la…

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Getting Spoiled!

On Saturday after the BMW of Bridgeport X-5 Launch Event, Tim Kraemer presented me with the keys to an X-3 to drive around for the week.  I have to tell you, besides the nice ride, it's like driving a car from the future!  You should stop down at 43 North Avenue for a test drive of any BMW this week.  They have some great end of the year specials going on.  Check out the X-5, what a beautiful ride!   I'll be back in the Interstate race car next week which is also a nice ride, but for this week I'll gladly be pampered!

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BMW X-5 Launch Event Saturday!

Here is an exciting event this Saturday at BMW of Bridgeport at 43 North Avenue from 10am to 2pm.  The launch of the all-new BMW X5 along with Will Castro of the Velocity Channel and Unique Radio. I'll even be there!  There will also be brunch and mimosas!  Interested in another model?  Well if you thought car dealers make the best deals at the end of the month then wait to you see what they will too for the end of the year!   [caption id="attachment_71106" align="aligncenter" width="786"] For complete details visit: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/bmw-x5-launch-event/?fbclid=IwAR3cdQY7aq0HRsz5SklfwOBugQG3XA1_oCyPdYbkIa8i1lb8RcsV1My6cKk[/caption]

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Look Who’s Doing It Local!

It was a pleasure to meet Joseph and Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts at 541 Central Avenue in Bridgeport.  We are standing near their CNC machine which allows them to make precise cuts of the stone guided by the computer and the stone artisans at Ontra Stone.   Buddy is a member of the Natural Stone Institute, Stone Fabricators Alliance, National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County. These organizations call on Buddy to speak at industry trade shows and moderate panel discussions attended by other fabricators.  He has published numerous articles in trade journals and is nationally renowned as an industry expert, and is a certified speaker with the Natural Stone Institute.   In…

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Fairfield’s Buy Local Campaign

#Fairfield CT-- The town of Fairfield launched it's Shop Local campaign last week.  Mark Burnell, Economic Developer for the town of Fairfield said they are trying to make this an ongoing event not just for the holiday season.  Owner of Ganim's Garden Supply Lee Ganim said he'd rather see customers go to local shops instead of big box shops saying the quality and service is much better.   Ganim said every Saturday should be small business Saturday!    The campaign is stressing that fifty percent of money spent locally stays in the local community. Special thanks to local BMW of Bridgeport for making this good news story possible!

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Do Yourself A Favor

We are taking orders now for our Fall/Winter sale at Do Me A Favor! Do Me A Favor is one of the Work to Learn businesses at Boys & Girls Village. You may contact us on our website or call 203.690.5172 to place your order. Also, you may stop by to during business hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 at the Arcade Mall, 1001 Main Street. Even if you don’t buy anything, our kids need customer service practice! We appreciate your business!  

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