Check back soon for details on the fun and festivities scheduled for May 3rd! 
 

Town Wide Cleanup
-Lend a hand and keep Putnam beautiful!
8:30 a.m. in Rotary Park
Participants will break off into groups and work together to remove trash and litter from various areas through out Putnam. All the necessary tools will be provided, including gloves   and trash bags.
Don’t forget to meet back up in Rotary Park around 11:oo a.m. for a FREE lunch as our way of saying “THANK YOU.”
For more information on the PBA’s Beautification Day, contact Committee Chair Anna Zubkova at (860) 928-3777

The YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is an annual event in towns across the country and on April 27th, HKD returns to Putnam Middle School!
From the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Northeast Opportunities for Wellness will once again take part in HKD by presenting a multi-sports clinic.
For more information and to register for the NOW clinic, follow this link:
http://nowinmotion.org/wordpress/event-items/healthy-kids-day/

Following last year’s HUGE success, The Courthouse O’Putnam 5K is returning to downtown Putnam! To register to run or volunteer at the event, follow this link:
http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/Events/Courthouse_O_Putnam_5K.htm

Whether Looking for a Diamond Ring, an Antique Dresser, a Rug,
Art for your Walls, or…..  Almost Anything with a little Age

Come to the Antiques Marketplace in Downtown Putnam!
open daily from 10 to 5   (860) 928-0442
109 Main Street & Route 44, Putnam, CT

EMPTY BOWL FLYER.pdf
EMPTY BOWL BUSINESS LETTER.pdf
 

 
Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest tragedy, and tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. His reign is racked with guilt and paranoia, and he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler as he is forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The bloodbath …

Norwich Magazine Business Subscription.PDF

 
Proposed PBA Officers For 2013

President: Jeffrey Rawson
Vice President: Sean Condon
Treasurer: Brandy Hapgood
Secretary: Romeo Blackmar
Past President: Karen Osbrey
Directors: Ronald P. Coderre and Danny Goyette
 
 

The Last Green Valley and the town of Putnam were recently featured on WCVB Channel 5′s Chronicle program. Follow the links below to see this wonderful segment on Northeastern Connecticut.  Downtown Putnam is featured in Segment # 3!
 

Segment 1: http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/Guess-Ted-s-Secret-Locale/-/12523032/17380472/-/kwlbm9z/-/index.html
Segment 2: http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/Chop-a-Tree-Taste-the-Wine/-/12523032/17380532/-/626uaoz/-/index.html
Segment 3: http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/Small-Businesses-Buzzing-on-Main-Street/-/12523032/17380638/-/12mnb2nz/-/index.html
Segment 4: http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/Have-You-Figured-It-Out/-/12523032/17380642/-/7qrof6/-/index.html
 

Congratulations to Kim and David Brotzman of Main Street Grille for their recent appearance in Foodies of New England Magazine!
To see this excellent article (with amazing photos!), please follow this link and then jump ahead to page 34:
http://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?m=19174&l=1

It’s a great time to get your pictures done for your Christmas cards. Call today for our OUTDOOR FALL SPECIAL! $99 INCLUDES, SESSION FEE, (1) 8X10, (2) 5X7′S & 8 Wallets and 25% off Christmas Cards. 860-377-2552.

For more information, visit:
http://www.korsuphotography.com/
You can also find Creative Images 4 on Facebook!

 
For an interesting look at the process of bringing “Witness to the Prosecution” to the stage, check out the video below:
 
 

Putnam Business Association
September 12, 2012
 PBA September Minutes.pdf
Present: William Andrzeicik, Cynthia Ayers, Mike Bates, Betty Beaudreau,  Romeo Blackmar, Mike Bogdanski, Michelle Bourgeoiss, Sharon Brochu, Ron Coderre, Jerry Cohen, Priscilla Colwell, Susan Dombrowski, Carla Demers, Laura Dunn, Deanna Elliott, Brad Favreau, Jerre Fillmore, James and Sheila Frost, Barbara Goloski, Danny Goyette, Patricia Green, Patty Horan,  Karen Kaylor, Betty Kuszaj, Linda Lamoureux, James Martin, Glenn Morin,  Andrew Morrison, Sarah Mortensen, Karen Osbrey, Meg Popiak,  Jeff Rawson, Greg Renshaw, Tim Sheldon, Jim St. Jean,  Earl Withers, Elizabeth Zachow
 
1. Welcome & Introductions   Karen Osbrey called …

Congratulations to James Martin, Chef/Owner/General Manager of 85 Main in downtown Putnam for his recent interview and showcase on NBC CT News. Check out the video!
 
 

View more videos at: http://nbcconnecticut.com.

Distribute your Promotional Materials at The Big E

 
Free District Drop Off Locations in Mystic and Putnam!
The BIG E is September 14 – 30, and more than 800,000 people are expected to visit the CT building during New England’s largest fair. The State wants your brochures to distribute! This is a great way to showcase your destination, attraction, accommodation, or special travel deals to visitors seeking Connecticut tourism and cultural activities.There is no cost to you. Please visit the Culture and Tourism website for details at www.cultureandtourism.org - or drop off your brochures at …

This year, for the first time, the TLGV Calendar will feature photographs submitted during the 2013 Calendar Photo Contest.  A total of 13 photos will illustrate the Calendar, including a special spotlight on one chosen for the cover.  Winners of the Calendar Photo Contest will be given 6 copies of the 2013 TLGV Calendar and their photo will be printed with their name and photo title.  The photographer selected to illustrate the cover will also be featured in a photo op and press release and will have a bio printed inside …

August 8, 2012
 
Present: Cynthia Ayers,  Romeo Blackmar, Crystal Bronn,  Ron Coderre, Sean Condon, Priscilla Colwell,  Laura Dunn, Barbara Goloski, Danny Goyette, Chief Hayes, Patty Horan,  Karen Kaylor, Mona Lee, James Martin, Glen Morin,  Andrew Morrison, Sarah Mortensen, Jessica Newman Bradley,  Karen Osbrey, Jeff Rawson, Roberta Rocchetti, Jim St. Jean, Michelle Verilli,  Delpha Very, Earl Withers, Anna Zubkova
 
1. Welcome & Introductions   Karen Osbrey called the meeting to order at 8:35 am.
 
2. Approval of Minutes   Delpha Very made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from July 11, 2012.  Patty Horan seconded …

Northeast Opportunities for Wellness hopes you will consider attending its upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony.
 
For more information about NOW and its mission to help the youth of Northeastern Connecticut, please visit http://www.nowinmotion.org

Ribbon Cutting.pdf

Northeast Opportunity for Wellness, Inc. is one of the newest members of the Putnam Business Association. To learn more about NOW, please take a look at the brochure linked below:
NOW Brochure.pdf
In September 2012, NOW will be holding an inaugural 3.5 mile Road Race to help raise funds for its mission of promoting youth wellness.

PBA members interested in sponsoring this event are encouraged to review the following letter from NOW Fundraising Chair Jeffrey Rawson:
NOW Sponsorship Letter.pdf
 
 

The Complex will be busting at the seams with laughter July 27 and 28!!! Two full nights of comedy, performance, and even CUPCAKES!!!!! 7:00July 27….Coffee House Night—-Improv comedy hosted by Beth Silvia, standup comics, open mic. Coffee, tea, refreshments included in ticket price. $10
July 28…Comedy a la Cupcakes….A fabulous cast will present you with the hilarious musical, “Ordinary Days’ while you feast on gourmet cupcakes! Directed by Brandon Nichols featuring Anne Fowler, Paul Leitz, Liz Swan, Brandon Nichols. Music Direction by Nate Newton. $15 all seats
Come to both nights and …

Thanks to Wirtalla Visual for making yet another sleek and stylish video of First Fridays in Downtown Putnam.
 

The Last Green Valley
5th Annual
Great Brochure Swap
 
When:  Monday, June 18th
  Time:  5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
 Where:  Comfort Inn & Suites
        16 Tracy Rd.
            Dayville, CT 06241
         860-779-3200
Please RSVP by Friday, June 15th
 
Special Guests: Zach Bond & Mike Dawson of
 The Last Green Festival
Attractions, museums, accommodations, campgrounds, shops, galleries, restaurants, information rack hosts and other tourism-related entities are invited to participate and are asked to bring a minimum of 500 brochures or rack cards for distribution to more than 70 information racks throughout the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley and to share with one …

If you’re a Putnam business owner, then you need to check out the following letter from Villager Newspapers Advertising Executive Sarah Mortensen:
 
For some time, Villager Newspapers has wanted to create a special page for Putnam businesses to advertise at a reduced rate. After some consideration of when the page should run and how it will be designed to best accommodate advertising businesses, we have created a page that will premiere Friday, July 6th. The page will be titled “Putnam: The Place To Be” and it will feature space for sixteen …

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it sure is nice to have a few spots dear to our hearts where we can escape and indulge in the joys of a simpler time.
According to the article linked below, the town of Putnam is one of those spots.
http://www.gonomad.com/features/1206/retro_connecticut1.html

The Putnam Business Association Recognized For Excellence In Tourism
Nominated for awards from the Connecticut Conference on Tourism
and the American Bus Association
On May 17, 2012, representatives of the Putnam Business Association will travel to the Connecticut Civic Center in Harford and take part in the 2012 “Pineapple Awards” ceremony during the state-wide Connecticut Conference on Tourism. The PBA has been nominated by the Eastern Regional Tourism District in two Pineapple Award categories, including the category of Excellence in Tourism Image. PBA President Karen Osbrey of WINY Radio has also been nominated in …

The 2012 PBA Directory has been reconstructed and is now available as a PDF document. To view and download the new directory, please visit:
http://www.putnambusiness.org/pba-directory
 

The PBA calendar for 2012 is now available in a one page format, making this document a quick and easy way to keep an eye on all of the events being put on by PBA members in 2012. Print it out, post it near your desk and make sure you don’t miss out in 2012!
And don’t forget, if you’re a member of the PBA and you have an event you’d like to see added to the calendar, email Andrew V. Morrison, PBA Coordinator, and he’ll be happy to include your …

 
This year, Bousquet’s Appliance Annual Ice Fishing Derby will benefit The Arc Quinebaug Valley. The derby will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday February 17th at Valley Springs Sportsmans Club in North Grosvenordale.
Registration is $50 to work two holes. The pond will be stocked with trout up to 10 pounds. Catch the special tagged trout for $3,000 or a Big Screen TV!
The funds raised from the Derby will help The Arc achieve a capital goal of renovating space in the Education Center to include a fully handicapped  accessible bathroom …

Shop local and save big! Visit any of the participating businesses listed below in December and you can earn a Holiday Coupon worth a 10% discount in January!