OEDC Newsletter - February, 2022
2/22/2022
ORANGE BICENTENNIAL RESTAURANT & BUSINESS WEEK
Attention Orange businesses! The Orange Economic Development Corporation and the Orange Chamber of Commerce are pleased to work with the Town’s Bicentennial Committee as representing the Orange business community and are organizing a Restaurant and Business Week. The event will be held from May 28th to June 10th, and we invite Orange businesses to participate by providing a special Bicentennial offer (an item for $18.22), sale, or special menu. We will promote your offer via flyers, social media, newsletters, eblasts, our websites, and press releases at no cost to you. The goal is to get the entire Orange community to celebrate in this very special occasion. To register, go to RESTAURANT/BUSINESS WEEK REGISTRATION .
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION
Attention Orange businesses! Show off your sustainability and attract new customers. Adding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to your place of business can increase the amount of time customers spend at your location and may even serve as a new revenue stream.
Business and plaza owners interested in installing EV Charging Stations should take advantage of the incentives offered by United Illuminating before they are gone by applying to their Make-Ready Program. Businesses can now install EV charging stations with up to 100% reimbursement of costs for the electrical improvements needed to support EV charging and up to 50% reimbursement of installed electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
For more information, download the PROGRAM PARTICIPATION GUIDE to assist with qualifications and incentive details. You may also call the OEDC with any questions as well (203-891-1045). Get started and APPLY HERE.
JOB MANAGER - EMPLOYEMENT LISTINGS
Announcing the OEDC's new Job Manager to assist local businesses with their staffing needs. A business may post their employment opportunities to our Job Manager Page on the OEDC website and we will promote it via our media channels. There is no cost to Orange businesses wanting to use this service. Go to the JOB MANAGER PAGE and post your opportunities today.
ARTISAN FEST & VENDOR FAIR - VENDOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN
The 2nd Annual Orange Artisan Fest and Vendor Fair is scheduled on Thursday, 6/23/22, 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Exhibitors include a great mix of small businesses, artisans, makers, and farmers from the area. The all-outdoor event will feature 60+ vendors, food trucks and live music. Network with visitors/vendors and sell your products on site. MORE INFORMATION REGISTER FOR YOUR BOOTH TODAY! and/or BECOME A SPONSOR review the SPONSOR BENEFITS
ORANGELIFE MAGAZINE - SPRING EDITION
Advertise in OrangeLife's spring issue. This will be a special issue being that the Town is celebrating its Bicentennial this summer. Advertising rates run from $225 - $1,600 and ads are due by April 1st. Check out ORANGELIFE MAGAZINE.
MORE OEDC EVENTS
Orange Community Farmers Market - Opening day is June 30th. We have begun to obtain vendors. Check out our current VENDOR LIST.
OEDC Golf Tournament- Save the date for September 13th! The tournament will begin at noon with lunch, a shotgun start at 1 pm, and the event concludes with a cocktail hour. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Once again, we are partnering with the Orange Volunteer Fire Department and we will donate a portion of our proceeds to this organization. Sponsors are needed. Call our office if interested (203) 891-1045. MORE INFORMATION
Boston Post Road Banner Program - Advertise your business to the 25,000+ cars that travel the Boston Post Road. Banners are placed on the decorative light poles located at each of the major intersections along the Boston Post Road. MORE INFORMATION
BUSINESSES NEW TO TOWN
- Amity Homecare - 569 Boston Post Road, (203) 951-9901
- Art People, LLC - 291 S. Lambert Road, (475) 414-6307
- Shah Halal Food - 116 Boston Post Road, (203) 298-4240
- SweetNess Bites - 501 Boston Post Road (203) 298-0476
