| Marketing Committee
 Committee typically meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at (See Calendar of Events for Monthly Meeting Location Information)  Marketing Committee 2023/2024   photo by Ben Jordan/Photo Images Co.
 (l-r): Gena Hamilton (co-chair) - Exact Media Services | Loren Clarke - Northwest Community Bank/Avon | Chirstine Buhler (co-chair) - Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy [missing: Leah Colton - Veranda Real Estate |
Kristina Mozzacato - Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness | Catherine Pellino - Collinsville Bank]
 
Mission Statement To Promote the Chamber to the Community As a Way to Increase the Visibility of Its Membership Members: 
     
         
             | Christine Buhler co-chair
 |  | Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy |  
             | Gena Hamilton co-chair
 |  | Exact Media Services |  
             | Loren Clarke |  | Northwest Community Bank/Avon |  
             | Leah Colton |  | Veranda Real Estate |  
             | Kristina Mozzicato |  | Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness |  
             | Catherine Pellino |  | Collinsville Bank |  
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               SBA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
 May 1-5, 2023
 
 
     
     Each year the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes the outstanding contributions of America's small businesses during National Small Business Week.
 This year the Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce will be joining in the festivities by SPOTLIGHTING 6 OF OUR MEMBER SMALL BUSINESSES -- Monday, May 1 thru Friday, May 5 -- AND concluding the week with our 3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT on Saturday, May 6!
 
 Meet Our Spotlight Members, many of whom will be offering exclusive specials on their featured day:
 
 MONDAY, MAY 1
 
  An Infinite Abundance
 
 TUESDAY, MAY 2
 
  BodyFit Physical Therapy
 
 AND
 
  Green Compass Advocate Lauren Magel
 
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
 
  Imagine Float
 
 THURSDAY, MAY 4
 
  Connecticut Osteopathic Center
 
 FRIDAY, MAY 5
 
  Avon Indian Grill
 
 For more information on each day's specials, along with our Shred Event, please follow our FACEBOOK PAGE
 
 
 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY PROMOTION -- NOVEMBER 27, 2021 The Avon/Canton Chamber again sponsored its popular Small Business Saturday Promotion, where we featured unique offers from many member businesses.
 
 See you on Saturday, November 26, 2022!
 
 CLICK HERE to CHECK OUT ALL THE DEALS
 
 CLICK HERE to View Our FACEBOOK POSTS
 
 Thank You to Our Participating Members:
 An Infinite Abundance
 Arden Courts of Avon
 Claudia Decor
 Club Pilates/Avon
 Cruise Planners - The Traveling Buddies
 Digital Design Chick
 Exact Digital Media
 Good Feet/Avon
 Home Helpers/Farmington Valley & Central CT
 Promotions by Design
 The Talcott Mountain Science Center
 Tocara Jewelry/Dana Culligan
 Today Magazine
 Wholesome Animal Grocery Store [WAGS]
 William Raveis Real Estate/Margo Ross
 Your CBD Store/Avon
 
 
              SHOP LOCAL FIRST on
 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019
 
 As part of our LOCAL FIRST INITIATIVE the Avon Chamber once again sponsored a SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY PROMOTION where 41 MEMBER BUSINESSES offered EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNTS good for just that day.
 CLICK HERE to View the LIST OF SPECIFIC DISCOUNTS
 CLICK HERE to View Our FACEBOOK POSTS
 CLICK HERE to View Our NEW DIGITAL CAMPAIGN RUNNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22-SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
 
 THANK YOU to our Participating Member Businesses: 
                          SHOP LOCAL FIRST DURING OUR
 SBA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK PROMOTION
 APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2018
 
 As part of our LOCAL FIRST INITIATIVE, the Avon Chamber once again sponsored an SBA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK PROMOTION where Member Businesses offered Special Discounts good for just one week only.  Look for an Update of this Promotion RETURNING APRIL 2020
 CLICK HERE to View Our FACEBOOK POSTS
 
 THANK YOU to our PARTICIPATING MEMBER BUSINESSES: 
  The Brand New TCBY/Avon Chamber of Commerce SUMMER SUNDAE Event, July 20, 2014   A B-I-G Thank You to everyone that attended!!  We hope you had a good time and learned a little more about the great businesses that are a part of the Avon Chamber.  To View Pictures from the event Click on  SUMMER SUNDAE PICTURES 
 Many Thanks to the following Chamber Members that Participated: 
     
     Aegis Wealth Partners/Guardian Life Insurance
     Avon Center Dentistry
     Avon Executive Offices
     Avon Prime Meats
     Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
     Bikers Edge
     Boyles Furniture & Rugs
     Keller Williams Realty/The Colvin Group
     Marriott Residence Inn-Avon
     Miller Foods/Oma's Pride
     Patient Advocate For You
     River Ridge at Avon
     Rotary Club of Avon-Canton
     SendOutCards-Chip Janiszewski
     Senior Transitions CT
     Seniors Job Bank-Avon
     Seshu Photography
     Simsbury Bank
     South African Adventures
     Studio A Dance & Performing Arts
     Taste by Spellbound
     TCBY Avon Marketplace
     The Decor Advantage
     The Residence at Brookside
     The Sewing Loft of Avon
     The Tiger's Eye Company
     The Zoo Health Club
     Valley Sports Center
     Waste Material Trucking
     Verizon Wireless
     Visionary Private Wealth Management Group
     Wholesome Animal Grocery Store (WAGS)
     Wild Birds Unlimited
     William Raveis Real Estate-Lori Macgowan
     William Raveis Real Estate-Margo Ross 
  Thank you to the 300+ community and Chamber members that attended our 3rd Annual Swing Into Summer Concert hosted by Blue Fox Run Golf 
 Thank you also to the following that made it all possible:
 
 Event Committee:
 Kathryn Kell (Event Chair) Walker Systems, Kim Ciccarello (co-chair) Union Savings Bank, Lauren Miller (co-chair) Greater Hartford Arts Council, Bob Bessel COCC, Ann Bryk A New You On-Site Chair Massage, Jim Gordon The Salvation Army, Gina Mongillo Golf Club of Avon, Margo Ross Prudential CT Realty, Bruce Sayward Sayward Companies, Elena Shichman Promotions by Design, Peter Vignati Edward Jones
 Event SPONSORS: Event Supporters: 
     
     Dunstan Jewelers Ltd.
     Huntington Learning Center
     Marriott Residence Inn-Avon
     Miller Foods/Oma's Pride
     Selborne, LLC
     Shear Artistry Day Spa & Salon Benefactors: 
     
     BK Designworks - Lawn Signs
     Bonner & Company - Ad and Poster Design
     Signs & Graphics Direct - Banner 
 
 ***Local First DRAWING***(April 2015)
 Thank You to Everyone that Entered and Congratulations to our Winners:
 
 
 
     
         
             | Larry K., Avon |  | An Overnight Stay and Dinner for Two donated by Avon Old Farms Hotel and Seasons Restaurant
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             | Barb H., Avon |  | Dinner for Two donated by  Avon Prime Meats
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             | Karen D., Avon |  | $75 Gift Certificate to Avon Prime Meats donated by Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate-
 Carmine
             Fortino
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             | Andrew T., Avon |  | Free Gourmet Cooking Class of Your Choice by 8-15-2015 donated by Connecticut Kitchen & Bath Studio
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             | Noreen M., Avon |  | $100 Gift Certificate to Your Favorite Restaurant donated by Jung & Associates-Marlene Jung, CPA
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             | Nicole M., Avon |  | An Overnight Stay including Full, Hot Breakfast donated by Marriott Residence Inn-Avon
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             | Linda M., Avon |  | A Family Portrait Session (valued at $500) includes Pre-Session Consult & Design Premier
 donated by Seshu Photography
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             | Maureen B., Avon |  | Large Wine and Gourmet Gift Basket (valued $150) donated by William Raveis Real Estate-Margo Ross
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AVON CHAMBER HEALTH COUNCIL FREE LOCAL FIRST PUBLIC EVENT
 HEALTH FAIR
 
 THANK YOU to Everyone that Attended the Avon Chamber Health Council HEALTH FAIR on Monday, August 6, @Avon Free Public Library
 Click HERE to see event information
 
 THANK YOU to Our Sponsors:
 Apple Rehab/Avon
 Atria Farmington
 CT Psychotherapeutic Resources
 Farmington Valley VNA
 Home Helpers/Farmington Valley
 IFFS Eldercare Consultants
 Patient Advocate For You
 River Ridge at Avon
 The Residence at Brookside
 
 THANK YOU to Our 24 Participating Members:
 Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness
 An Infinite Abundance
 Apple Rehab/Avon
 Arden Courts of Avon
 Atria Farmington
 Avon Karate
 BodyRoc FitLab/Avon
 Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center/Mary's Place
 CT Psychotherapeutic Resources
 Farmington Valley VNA
 Fitness Together/Avon
 Home Helpers/Farmington Valley
 IFFS Eldercare Consultants
 Koster Family Chiropractic
 Middlewoods of Farmington
 Patient Advocate For You
 Professional Organizer/POSH
 River Ridge at Avon
 Rushford/Avon
 Senior Transition Services CT
 Shihan Skin Care
 The Residence at Brookside
 Wheeler Clinic/Foster Care
 Women Reshaping Lives
 
 
 
AVON CHAMBER HEALTH COUNCIL FREE LOCAL FIRST PUBLIC EVENT
 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH COUNCIL
 
 On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 5:30-7:30 PM, @Avon Free Public Library Community Room -- the Chamber's Health Council held its INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH COUNCIL event
 On-hand were 27 Members representing the categories of:  Complementary/Alternative Medicine | Eldercare | Emotional Wellness/Counseling Services | Physical/Medical Care | Residential Senior Services | Self Care: Gyms/Spas
 In addition, there were free Blood Pressure Screenings | Grip/Pinch Screenings | Chair Massages
 along with a SPECIAL GIFT BASKET(s) DRAWING
 Click HERE for more information
 
 Food generously donated by:
 Atria Senior Living and The Residence at
 Brookside
 Blood Pressure Screenings provided by:
 Aging Well NWCT and Farmington Valley Visiting
 Nurse Association
 Chair Massages provided by:
 Abundant Health Massage, Therapy & Wellness
 Grip/Pinch Screenings provided by:
 Hands On Therapy Center
 
 THANK YOU to all the Members That Participated!
 Abundant Health Massage, Therapy & Wellness
 Aging Well NWCT
 An Infinite Abundance
 Apple Rehab/Avon
 Arden Courts of Avon
 Atria Farmington
 Avon Health Center
 Avon Wellness Center Dental Associates
 Costco/New Britain Pharmacy, Optical & Hearing
 Center
 Create Your Health, Piece by Peace
 CT Psychotherapeutic Resources
 Elisabeth Moss Massage Therapy and Expressive
 Art
 Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association
 Hands On Therapy Center
 Home Helpers/Farmington Valley
 IFFS Eldercare Consultants
 Middlewoods of Farmington
 Nutmeg Medical Group/Dr. Linda Preysner
 Patient Advocate For You
 River Ridge at Avon
 Rushford/Avon
 Sharing The Light Wholistic Center
 Shihan Skin Care
 The Residence at Brookside
 Whole Health Wellness Center
 William Raveis Real Estate/Margo Ross
 Women Reshaping Lives
 
 
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