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MBA Hosts Second Educational Seminar
Featuring State Representative Pam Sawyer
On Thursday, June 18, 2009 the
Marlborough Business Association held its 2nd
seminar in the Association's Educational Series,
featuring State Representative Pam Sawyer and
Marlborough EDC Chairman, Greg Servodidio at
It's So Ranunculus Flower Shoppe in Marlborough.
The meeting was hosted by co-owners Craig
Robinson and Leah Miner. The evening began with
networking and refreshments, and an update on
the ongoing activities of the MBA and its
members. The second annual Marlborough Day is
set for Sunday, August 23 from 11:00-4:00 at
Blish Park. The MBA is looking for sponsors,
volunteers and door prizes. The 16 month “Best
of Marlborough” calendar is almost sold out of
ads, and a coupon page has been added. Kevin
Haggerty of Sadler's Ordinary announced the
Farmer's Market taking place in the Village
Shops at Marlborough beginning on June 21st and
continuing on Sunday's until November.
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Greg Murphy
& Greg Servoididio |
Pam Sawyer &
Greg Murphy |
Pam Sawyer &
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Scott Welch,
Craig Robinson,
Pam Sawyer & Greg Murphy |
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State Representative Pam Sawyer
was the featured guest speaker for the evening.
Rep. Sawyer gave an update on the Legislative
Session, and the bills that impacted small
businesses. Not included in the budget proposals
thus far, was what was going to help small
businesses. For example, a positive that came
out of the regular session, HB 5930 would
require an impact analysis for any regulations
that have an effect on businesses with 75 or
fewer employees. She reminded the group that the
Legislators would be heading back in for a
Special Session to finalize a budget. Her
biggest fear was that there was going to be a
surcharge of between 20 to 30% on the
corporation tax, putting a chill on the business
climate in CT. Rep. Sawyer took questions from
the group, and extended an invitation for
business owners to contact their Legislators
with any issues, concerns or questions they
have.
Marlborough Economic Development Commission
Chairman Greg Servodidio gave a brief update on
plans for several Marlborough Town projects,
including the sewers and sidewalks, as well as
the old Marlborough Commons Plaza. He addressed
several questions from the group, and invited
all concerned to attend any meeting of the EDC.
He also urged business owners to contact his
office with any questions or concerns.
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