We'd like to remind all small business owners and the Newtown community that Small Business Saturday is November 29th. This day was founded to help small businesses gain consumer awareness and generate more traffic through their doors during the holiday season. We encourage all businesses to prepare their marketing plans for the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend and get the word out to the community that they are "Open for Business" this holiday season! 

We have "The Newtown Way: Buy Local First" materials available for your use, they are easy to download from our website.

Virtual Small Business Development Center
at the CH Booth Library

The C.H. Booth Library announces they are one of 27 CT libraries to serve as a Virtual Small Business Development Center.  This is a three-year pilot program sponsored by SBA, CTSBDC, UCONN, the Connecticut Library Consortium along with SCORE, the Women's Business Development Council, and the Spanish American Merchants Association.  The program provides a variety of resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners such as virtual communication with CTSBDC counselors; online business analysis and assessments tools (i.e., Bottomline, Fintel, Growth Wheel, IBIS World); and social media support.  The services of CTSBDC are 100% confidential.  The Virtual Small Business Development Center at the C.H. Booth Library will be located in the Reference office and will be available by reservations. Stop in and learn more about this great opportunity here in Newtown!

Rand-Whitney has been manufacturing corrugated displays, shipping containers and folding cartons in Newtown for the past 16 years. Rand-Whitney employs approximately 80+ employees at their 1 Edmond Road location, working over three shifts. Some of the end-users of their products include manufacturers of consumer electronics, cosmetics, computer hardware and software, communications products, photography, appliances, toiletries, automotive products, giftware, lighting toys and games. To learn more about Rand Whitney, their employment opportunities and manufacturing operation, check out their website   Learn more > 

Reception sign at Rand-Whitney, Newtown	Rand-Whitney General Manager, Geoffrey Schiffenhaus, touring the Rand-Whitney Newtown plant

Mt Pleasant Hospital for Animals has expanded their current facility at 119 Mt. Pleasant Rd, creating a new lobby, reception and three new exam and procedures rooms. They also added Dr. Katelyn Bakewell, a full time exotic specialist, who provides care for animals such as guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and ferrets. To learn more about the growing practice of Mt. Pleasant Hospital for Animals, visit their website.  Learn more >

Cori McNerney, owner of Divine Dogs, is expanding her 3+ year old Newtown business from 750 sq ft to 1250 sq ft in her new location at 78 South Main Street. Her new location is currently under construction, due to open early December. The expansion provides space for new spa services, retail expansion and a new employee. You can still make appointments at Divine Dog's existing location in Highland Plaza until the expansion is complete. Congratulations Cori!
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Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10am-8pm

Sundays 1am-5pm

Taunton Wine and Liquors has changed hands to new ownership. Newtown welcomes business owners, Robert and Cary Vigilante to Newtown. The big news is - they are now open on Sundays, 10am - 5pm, previously the store was closed on Sundays. They offer weekly specials and encourage you to come in and learn more about their product offerings. Look for holiday baskets for gift giving this holiday season too - Stop and say hello to Robert & Cary today!  Learn more >