Small Business Shout Out

Black Rock Print Shop Is Back!

Aug 7, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Only July 2nd, firefighters responded to a dumpster fire which extended to the building at 3442 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Black Rock Print Shop is back! Lisa Santos, the shop's owner said don't let the dumpster out front scare you the shop is back operating in the back/garage area. So if you need silk screening, embroidery or direct to garment printing come on down, they are open! Their website is https://www.blackrockprintshop.com/, Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/blackrockprintshop/ and their phone number is (203) 334-7779

Bob’s Of Milford Free Car Give Away!

Jul 27, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT-- It was a pleasure to meet with Scarlett Iff of Bob's of Milford today. Bob's of Milford will be giving away this new 2013 Buick Lacrosse (only 32 miles on it) on Saturday, July 29th. It includes a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. No purchase is necessary. They will be holding a drawing for a winning key which will open a treasure chest containing the one key that will start the car. The day of the drawing there will be Food, More giveaways, and WEBE108 will be broadcasting liveEveryone gets a free goodie bag! Stop by Saturday by noon to enter. See the website for full details: http://www.buickgmcofmilford.com/ Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/BobsBuickGMC/ Bob's of Milford is located at…

Owner Katie Vanovitch along with First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce President Beverly A. Balaz cut the ribbon to Fairfield's Senior Helpers

Fairfield Small Business Shout Out

Senior Helper Opens In Fairfield

Jul 13, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT-- Tuesday Senior Helpers located at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield held their ribbon cutting at their offices. Owner Katie Vanovitch said Senior Helpers mission is to allow senior citizens to maintain their independence for as long as possible within their home. They also provide the family caregiver the relief they need so they can continue with their daily lives. This was the first ribbon cutting I brought my wife to because she is the primary caregiver to her 88-year-old mother and 94-year-old father and it was an opportunity for her to get some new resources in tending to their needs. You can reach Katie at Senior Helpers at 203-659-0402 or online at https://www.seniorhelpers.com/fairfieldupper-ct/

Small Business Shout Out Stratford

Boys And Girls Village At St. James Festival

Jun 3, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

The Boys & Girls Village Work to Learn program, which provides employment experiences, life skills training and asset building to 16-20 year old at-risk youth, will be selling items they created (pictured below) and marketing their businesses Do Me A Favor and Design IQ & Print at the Stratford Main Street Festival tomorrow, 10:00am-5:00pm. The festival will be at the St. James Church area of Main Street. Please come out to support them! We hope to see you there! Visit their websites at : www.domeafavor.net or www.designiqandprint.net Or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Do- Me-A-Favor-223380988000021/ https://www.facebook.com/ Design-IQ-Print- 622600784547954/

Bridgeport Small Business Shout Out

A Shore Thing Is a Sure Thing!

May 26, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Captains Cove and Seaport at 1 Bostwick Avenue in Bridgeport is a great place for people of all ages. Next time you are down there you have to visit my friend Sue from a Shore Thing on the boardwalk. At A Shore Thing you can purchase candy you use to get as child like the satellite wafers (sort of like communion wafers!), the fortune bubble gum, Pop Rocks, Air Heads, Nerds, candy buttons or my favorite the Chunky Bars! You can create your own custom mermaid crown with shells, starfish and sand dollars. You can also create your own custom locket, purchase nautical gifts, customized seashell signs, sea glass jewelry and so many other things you can't find…

Food & Beverage Small Business Shout Out

Meatball Heaven Is Good Food And Good For Local Kids

May 19, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Meatball Heaven, located at the Arcade Mall at 1001 Main Street in Bridgeport is not only good food but is also good for local kids. Meatball Heaven was started in 2016 by Work to Learn, a pre-employment training program that gives work experience to young adults while showing them how to run a successful business through the Boy's and Girl's Village. At Meatball Heaven the students learn how to cook food, they learn basic job skills, they learn how to clean, the roll and make their own meatballs, the make sauces and they serve them in bread cones, in a grinder over rice or pasta or salad. They also make home made soups as well. My son assisted me in the…

Small Business Shout Out

Instagram? Yup We Are On There Too

May 16, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Prefer Instagram for social media? You can find us there at: https://www.instagram.com/doingitlocal/

Fairfield Small Business Shout Out

348 Oyster Bar Ribbon Cutting

May 8, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--348 Oyster Bar located at 348 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. First Selectman Mike Tetreau and other Town officials and invited guests celebrated the restaurant’s grand opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. 348 Oyster Bar is a modern, contemporary seafood restaurant offering Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Popular dishes include the oyster po-boy and “isla mujeres” fish tacos, as well as skipper’s fisherman’s stew and Manhattan clam chowder, which garnered top honors for Chef Fernando Garcia at 2014’s Chowdafest competition. Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart stated, “We are thrilled to have 348 Oyster Bar join our vibrant and growing Fairfield business community and restaurant scene. Small businesses like this have long been the…

Small Business Shout Out Stratford

Look Who’s Doing It Local! Manny from T-Rex Audio

Mar 22, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

I met with Manny Alves, owner of T-Rex Audio located at 1324 Stratford Avenue in Stratford who will be advertising with us. He specializes in installation of car remote starters, alarms as well as car audio and video. Manny at T-Rex Audio has been at the same location for over fifteen years. You have heard me report many times of cars being stolen while warming up, even with the owner just a few feet away. It only takes a few seconds to lose your car this way! My wife has a remote starter in her car and she uses it year round because even in the spring the car can get really hot inside parked in the sun, in the…

Small Business Shout Out Stratford

Creative Starts Learning Center Is Doing It Local!

Jan 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

I had fun meeting the children and staff at the Creative Starts Learning Center at 2189 Barnum Avenue in Stratford yesterday. The kids loved seeing the Interstate race car and the staff was quick to be creative and had the children identify the colors of the car and the number on the car. Their favorite sticker on the car was the M&M bag--mine too! I asked director Marta Saklawska to describe here facilities, she said: At Creative Starts Learning Center we strive to provide a healthy and safe environment that allows children to grow and learn through a variety of physical, social, emotional and intellectual activities. We provide care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old with individual…

Black Rock Print Shop Is Back!

Bob’s Of Milford Free Car Give Away!

Senior Helper Opens In Fairfield

Boys And Girls Village At St. James Festival

A Shore Thing Is a Sure Thing!

Meatball Heaven Is Good Food And Good For Local Kids

Instagram? Yup We Are On There Too

348 Oyster Bar Ribbon Cutting

Look Who’s Doing It Local! Manny from T-Rex Audio

Creative Starts Learning Center Is Doing It Local!

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