OEDC Newsletter - October 2021
10/25/2021
A few programs and events to mention, as well as new business openings:
EMERGENCY INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL) INFO
The US Small Business Administration (USBA) announced an update to their program guidelines for the EIDL program. Please note the following events regarding the EIDL program. Registration is required.
HOW THE SBA'S EIDL LOAN CAN STILL HEP YOUR BUSINESS
October 6th from 11:15am - 12pm / Location: Virtual
October 7th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Registration closes at 1:00pm) / Location: Virtual
October 13th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm / Location: Virtual
HOUSING SURVEY - ORANGE RESIDENTS ONLY
The State of Connecticut is asking residents of each town to complete a housing survey to better understand the housing interests in different areas. This survey will gauge the public interest, general knowledge, and opinions on the future of housing opportunities in Orange and what direction residents would like to see taken. Orange residents, please take a few minutes to TAKE THE SURVEY and help Orange move in the right direction! Deadline is 10/5.
ORANGELIFE MAGAZINE WINTER EDITION
Attention businesses! It's not too late to have an ad in OrangeLife's winter edition. The magazine gets delivered to all resident, business and PO Box addresses the week leading up to Thanksgiving and all issues are online. Deadline is approaching soon, so act fast. Contact us or VIEW THE ORANGELIFE WEBSITE
2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR & FARM MARKET
Mark your calendar on Thursday, November 18, 3:30 - 6:30. The outdoor event takes place at High Plains-Orange Fairgrounds under the pavilion, 525 Orange Center Road. A great mix of farm and craft vendors will be participating and food and music will also be available. Any craft vendors wanting to participate, please contact us at 203-891-1045.
NEW BUSINESS
We welcomed the following new businesses to Orange during the summer:
- Matt's Barber Shop - 288 Boston Post Road, (203) 684-8283
- Stappa Vineyard - 403 Derby Turnpike, (203) 795-1795
- Montana Nights Axe Throwing - 220 Indian River Road, (203) 409-2524
- Big Blue Bug Solutions - 516 Boston Post Road, (888) BLUE-BUG
- Sunrise Pharmacy - 240 Indian River Road, (475) 209-9284
- Fabric Upholstery Depot - 400 Boston Post Road, (203) 298-4421
