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October 2011 Newsletter

OrangeLife Magazine December 1st Delivery Scheduled

The Orange Economic Development Corporation is completing it's advertising sales and article production as they prepare to produce the December 2011 Issue of the OrangeLife Magazine.

Paul Grimmer, Executive Director said, "We are preparing to deliver another fun and exciting magazine to our local Orange residents and businesses.  We will feature a new series of business and community service articles designed to appeal to a wide segment of the population."

Businesses interested in advertising within the magazine are encouraged to contact the OEDC at (203) 891-1045 by October 10th.  The OrangeLife Magazine is scheduled to be delivered to every home, business and PO Box by or before December 1, 2011. To view the online version you may at www.orangelife.net

Governor Malloy Announces Business Relief Fund

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith today announced a comprehensive business assistance program to help companies negatively impacted by Hurricane Irene.

This storm had a tremendous impact on residents and businesses alike. As we move forward in our recovery efforts, I want to ensure that businesses that were affected get the financial and technical help they need in a timely fashion," said the Governor. "Providing this type of assistance will ensure Connecticut companies get back to business, which in turn will help the state's economy stay on track in the wake of this devastating storm."

Businesses sustaining damage will be eligible for assistance, including bridge financing and loans covering uninsured losses, through DECD. Highlights include:

  • Loans of up to $200,000 to companies for storm-related damage, including property, machinery and equipment, and working capital;
  • Loan guarantees of up to $200,000 will be provided to banks and other lenders to spur local lending to businesses impacted by the storm;
  • Grants will be available to businesses for assistance in disaster recovery, such as temporary help and training; and
  • Technical assistance, linking businesses to a wide array of state and federal resources.
  • Agricultural businesses are eligible for funding.
  • A team of DECD workers has been assembled to work with companies at business resource centers around the state. They will assist in identifying financial and technical resources, as well as serve as business advocates with utility assistance, insurance companies, and federal agencies. A list of the centers is on the DECD website.

    Information for all services can be accessed through DECD Business Assistance by calling 860-270-8215 or Ned Moore, CT Department of Economic & Community Development, phone:  (860) 270-8148 and email: edwin.moore@ct.gov.

    5th Annual - OEDC Golf Tournament

    The 2011 Orange Economic Development Corporation Annual Golf Tournament, Sponsored by PEZ Candy, Inc. scheduled for Friday, October 7, 2011 will be hosted at the Orange Hills Country Club, 389 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT.

    Appendix
    OrangeLife Magazine - December Issue 
    Business Relief Fund Announced in CT
    5th Annual OEDC Golf Tournament

    Orange Economic Development Corporation
    605A Orange Center Road
    Orange, CT  06477
    Phone: (203) 891-1045
    Fax: (203) 891-1044
    Email: pgrimmer@orangeedc.com
    Web: OrangeEDC.com

    Officers 2010 - 2011

    Alan M. Fischer, President
    Fischer Real Estate
     
    Armand J. Cantafio, Vice President
    NORTHEAST Electronics
     
    Thomas Cavaliere, Secretary
    Weichert Regional Properties
     
    Debbie Clancy, Treasurer
    Wells Fargo

    Board of Directors

    John Apicella
     Apicella Adjusters
    Robert Archambault
     Orange Resident
    Nadine Azzaro
     Courtyard Marriott
    Jake Bajko
     CTI Industries
    Ronald Capozziello
     People's United Bank
    Thomas Cariglio
     The United Illuminating Company
    Tom Chaplik
     Regional Water Authority
    Debbie Clancy
     Wells Fargo
    Edward Crowley, Jr.
     Dichello Distributors
    Joseph Cuzzocreo
     Orange Resident
    Earl DiGioia
     Light Sources, Inc.
    Paul Gehr
     Westport National Bank
    Roger Funk
     F & W Equipment
    David Katz
     Bruegger's Bagels
    David Kennedy
     Reno's Pizzeria
    Raymond Kostka
     New Alliance Bank
    David Lepri
     TD Bank
    Charles Lombardi
     Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
    Carol Smullen

     Orange Chamber of Commerce
    David Metzger
     Sign-A-Rama
    Arnold Peck
     Arnold Peck's Commercial World
    Michael Richetelli
     Colonial Properties
    Carl Russell
     George J. Smith Real Estate
    Andrew Robinson
     Andrew Robinson Architects
    Mark Sessel
     PFP Schmitt-Sussman Enterprises
    Louis Sheinker
     Lighthouse Real Estate Ventures
    Tony Sherman
     Southern Connecticut Gas Company
    Judy Smith-Morgan
     Orange Hills Country Club
    Brian Stone
     Sousa & Stone, LLC
    Harry Traub
     Elm Street Partners
    Joseph Vittoria
     PEZ Candy, Inc.
    Ronald Wallach
     President Emeritus
    Paul Welch
     Sam's Club
    James Zeoli
     First Selectman, Town of Orange
    OEDC | 605A Orange Center Road | Orange, CT 06477