Klarides-Ditria: Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our communities.

Due to the continued impact on local businesses from COVID-19, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they struggle to keep their doors open and employees working.

Please join the Small Business Association (SBA) and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.

Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season.

Click here for a list of participating small businesses in our area. 

Sincerely,

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sales

My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All proceeds support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. 

Derby Green Farmers' Market to be held Tuesdays this summer

Valley Lighting in Ansonia holds grand reopening

Photo of the Chestnut Street business before a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday.

An interior shot of Valley Lighting & Home Decor.

Stay tuned for a story in an upcoming Valley Voice newsletter.

Artisan's Market to debut in downtown Shelton

SHELTON - Shoppers from near and far have fond memories of a monthly handmade market that used to be in the Conti building, 415 Howe Ave. 

Well, shoppers rejoice! 

The Conti building has announced the introduction of a new market, set to debut from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1 to coincide with Shelton Day!

Simply named The Artisan's Market, the event is made possible with the help of a group of passionate small business tenants within the Conti building. 

True to its name, the event will feature handmade artisans showcasing their unique products, with direct and easy access from the parking lot entrance.

The Conti building is home to an eclectic mix of community-minded small businesses, each with its own character and passion. 

From manufacturing to direct-to-consumer retail, the 150+ year-old building also boasts an independent coffee shop, Shelton’s one-and-only bookstore, and even a haunted house in the basement (seasonal)! 

Check out the building’s web site at https://www.415howeave.com/directory/  for an up-to-date directory.

Crafters and artisans interested in participating in October’s market (and any future dates) should contact Kathy Benedetto, co-owner of Legends of the Heart/The Odd Piece, at kbenedetto@yahoo.com ASAP. 

Space is limited and going fast!

This is a press release from Written Words Bookstore owner Dorothy Sim-Broder.

Derby Green Market to open for season on Sunday

A year later, and Seymour business has outgrown its corner of the world

Business owner Elizabeth Anderson photographed in her shop in December, 2015.


SEYMOUR - I published a post on Dec. 29, 2015 about the grand opening of Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts, 19 Bank St., which was held Jan. 2, 2016.

Now owner Elizabeth Anderson is planning to move her shop to a larger space across the street at 32 Bank St.
And she is hosting a moving party from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday.

As she posted on Facebook: 

"We're having a party! Please celebrate our First Anniversary with us! 
"We would like to thank the friends who have made Lizzie's Corner a success this past year and share in our excitement for the New Year. Thanks to the support from the community, we have outgrown our little corner! 
"Lizzie's Corner will be moving on January 8th to 32 Bank Street. Stop in on Saturday night to see us on our way. P.S. please bring empty boxes."

This week Ansonia's market travels back to Hilltop Hose

Derby to launch farmer's market on Green