GREENWICH REALTORS® ANNOUNCE 2020 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
GREENWICH REALTORS® ANNOUNCE 2020 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS January 17th, 2020 (Greenwich, CT)– The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® “GAR” announced the 2020 Officers and Directors at their 96th Annual Membership meeting on Friday. This group also serves as the Board of Directors for the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greenwich Association of REALTORS®. John McAtee, Head Broker of New England Land Company, will be returning for a second 1 year term as President
LEE PRINCE IS GREENWICH’S 2019 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
LEE PRINCE IS GREENWICH’S 2019 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR January 17, 2020 (Greenwich, CT)– The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® (GAR) Announced that Leonide “Lee” Prince of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties is GAR’s REALTOR® of the Year for 2019. Lee has been a REALTOR® since 1982, and has been actively involved as a member of the Greenwich Association of Realtors Awards, Scholarship, and Grievance Committees since 2007. Her tenure included time with Prudential CT Realty, forerunner of Berkshire
ALICE DUFF INDUCTED TO GREENWICH REALTORS® HALL OF FAME
ALICE DUFF INDUCTED TO GREENWICH REALTORS® HALL OF FAME January 17, 2020 (Greenwich, CT)– The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® (GAR) announced that Alice Duff, a sales broker with Sotheby’s International Realty, has been honored as the most recent member of the small group that comprises the Greenwich Association of REALTORS® Hall of Fame. The GAR Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to a member for their lifetime service to the real estate industry and the Greenwich community. Duff has been a
John Traynor Presents Economic Future to Chamber Members at Annual Meeting
John Traynor, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, People's United Bank, presented his views of the economy at our Annual Member Meeting and Breakfast November 21st, held at Milbrook Club. Some takeaways from his presentation: Many of the leading indicators suggest that investors should consider taking risk off the table prior to mid- 2020 and ensuing years.Whereas an investor could previously expect annual portfolio growth of approximately 6% or above on a 60/40 portfolio, this should now
Eversource Nationally Recognized by Forbes and JUST Capital as One of America’s “Most JUST” Companies
News ReleaseEversource Nationally Recognized by Forbes and JUST Capital as One of America’s “Most JUST” CompaniesEnergy company ranked #1 utility, 26th overall out of 1000 evaluated for annual list celebrating positive corporate behavior HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Mass. (November 13, 2019) – In recognition of its unyielding commitment to customers, communities, employees, and the environment, Eversource is being nationally celebrated as one of America’s Most JUST Companies for 2020 according to
Chamber Members Meet Candidates for First Selectman at Greenwich Water Club
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce members were given the opportunity to meet and greet our 2019 candidates for First Selectman, Democrat Jill Oberlander and Republican Fred Camillo, in a private members-only forum held at Greenwich Water Club October 17th. This free forum gave members the opportunity for informal networking and a chance to learn about each candidate, their background, their experience and their respective visions for Greenwich. Read the Greenwich Free Press and Greenwich Time articles
Threads & Treads Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Threads & Treads is Turning 40!Join Us Saturday, October 5th as we celebrate 40 YEARS In business here in Greenwich, CT !4-6 pm At Our Shop - Refreshments & Food Will Be ServedThreads & Treads has been the hub for racing, training and inspiring our community since 1979. They specialize in outfitting customers with the absolute finest in outdoor apparel & footwear. The mission of promoting wellness, community and competitiveness in Greenwich has been in full stride since its inception. The event series is
Katie DeLuca Presents POCD ''Vision Document'' to Greenwich Neighborhood Associations
On behalf of our Chamber’s Government & Community Affairs Committee, Katie DeLuca, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, Town Planner, Zoning Enforcement Coordinator provided an overview of the current Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) document to the various heads of our town’s neighborhood associations. In Katie’s words, the POCD is a “vision document”. The goal is to get the final version of this strategic document to the RTM for approval in December. Those who wish to view the current
Stanton House Inn Joins Select Registry!
We’ve Joined Select Registry! We’re excited to announce that we have joined the Select Registry affiliation. This is a collection of about 300 properties throughout the United States. It includes such unique independently-owned and operated establishments as:Bed and breakfastsLodgesBoutique hotelsCountry InnsLuxury cabins We prepared for and underwent a rigorous examination by an inspector from Select Registry, and we passed! Check it out:Our fancy new page at Select RegistryLearn more about Select
Town of Greenwich Releases POCD Draft
Plan of Conservation and Development Releases Draft Plans for:Greenwich 2030Your Voice. Your Plan. Our Future.Click here for PDF Document The Town of Greenwich is very excited to share this with the community. A public workshop is set for the evening of September 19that Greenwich High School. Letter from the Commission and Town Planner Fellow residents, A vision for a better Greenwich, as articulated by our residents, was the basis for this plan. A better Greenwich is one where our
Greenwich Chamber Releases 2019 Greenwich Business Survey Results
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Releases Results From Its 2019 Annual Greenwich Business SurveyPRESS RELEASEJune 26, 2019Greenwich Chamber of Commerce conducted its Fifth annual Greenwich Business Survey among members to gauge prevailing reactions and sentiments toward the current business climate. This survey was sent to more than 1,200 Greenwich Chamber members. The Survey results indicated that Greenwich businesses are optimistic about the local business environment. Biggest challenges for the business
Regional Hospice patient and her family receive a dazzling welcome to Broadway’s ''Frozen: the Musical!''
This June, the stars aligned for Regional Hospice and Palliative Care (RHPC) patient, Michelle Duchon, 41, and her family. When Michelle was first admitted to our out-patient program, she shared with her Regional Hospice Social Worker, Nadine Finger-Thomas, her desire to take her nine-year-old daughter to a Broadway show at the end of summer. Michelle and her family on stage with the cast of “Frozen: The Musical!” on Broadway After speaking with her nurse, however, the RHPC team realized that Michelle
Greenwich Chamber Announces 2019 Annual Awards Luncheon Town Heroes
Please join us in congratulating our 2019 Town Heroes:Corporate Leadership Award Hyatt Regency GreenwichHarry Keleshian Small Business Award Caren’s Cos CobberJack Moffly Non-Profit Leadership Award Greenwich Land TrustMalcolm S. Pray Excellence In Business Award Granoff ArchitectsR. Michael Dunne Quality of Life Award Greenwich Town PartyPolice Officer of the Year Award Organized Crime Team: Officers Ryan Beattie, Michael Hall, Christian RosarioEMT of the Year Award Life Saving GEMS Crew: Dennis
John Traynor presents his views on the Fairfield County economic climate at Greenwich Chamber Annual Meeting
Our Chamber had the pleasure of presenting John Traynor, Chief Investment Officer of Peoples Bank, at our Chamber’s Annual Member Meeting and Breakfast in November. John provided the audience with sound data on the national and our local CT economy. Some takeaways: We are in the tenth year of the current economic expansion. In November 2016 we entered the late cycle phase of this expansion.CT is ranked at the bottom of the list as the worst run state; data from Barron’s. \Looking only at wages and
