Groundbreaking for Mill River Park Phase 1
Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11:00 am
Mill River Park (enter on Mill River Street)
(Parking is available at the Hampton Inn garage and the Sacred Heart Church parking lot.)
special invited guests
Governor Dannel P. Malloy
Senator Richard Blumenthal
Senator Joseph Lieberman
Representative Jim Himes
Dmitri Stockton, CEO, GE Asset Management
Remarks by
Mayor Michael A. Pavia
Arthur Selkowitz, Chair, Mill River Collaborative
Don Brownstein, Chair, Campaign for Mill River Park
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
It's my park day : groundbreaking the mill river park Oct 15, 10am - 1pm
Monday, September 26, 2011
Coming soon...La Bellezza Pizzeria/Restaurant
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
LOOKING FOR WORK? The DSSD is LOOKING TO HIRE! Operations/Retail Coordinator Position Opening....
Sept, 2011
Job Summary: Operations/Retail Coordinator
Company
Stamford Downtown Special Services District
Location
Stamford, CT
Industries
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Years of experience
1+ to 2 Years related experience
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Entry Level
Salary
low $30,000, with benefits
About the Job
Operations/Retail Coordinator:
The Stamford Downtown Special Services District is a highly visible, community-oriented, non-profit. A Business Improvement District responsible for creating, managing and promoting a quality environment for people, which enhances the economic vitality of Stamford Downtown. We are seeking a high energy individual to support projects, gather and organize information and assist with retail event promotions.
Primary job responsibilities:
- Maintains statistics for a Demographic Profile report
- Maintains a retail vacancy database
- Maintains logs to track retail scouting leads and retail window issues
- Communicates with restaurants and retailers to track event results
- Collaborates in the compilation of a Stamford Tables Concierge Book
- Assists with retail event promotions (For example; Restaurant Weeks, Downtowner Events, The Holiday Saute)
- Maintains website and databases
- Assist with Social media
- Compiles content for the Downtown Directory and Dining Guide and website
- Arranges event parking
- Maintains Employee Discount Parking program
- Assists staff with routine hardware and software questions
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High energy
- Ability to initiate work as well as support the efforts of a team
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy
- A help desk level of proficiency in standard computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook plus a demonstrable ability to become proficient with new applications including CMS website management, bulk e-mail management and desktop publishing
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, plus several late evening and weekend events including but not limited to:
- Alive at Five – 7 consecutive Thursday nights beginning the 4th week of June.
- Holiday Parade Spectacular – One full day on the Sunday preceding Thanksgiving.
- Annual Dinner – one Mid-June weekday evening.
- Sculpture Exhibit Opening – one Mid-June weekday evening.
- Grand Summer Night – one Mid-August weekday evening.
Start date early January, 2012.
Want to Apply? Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to ops2@stamford-downtown.com , subject line Operations/Retail Coordinator position-DSSDBlog-your name
No phone calls please.
Posted here: 9/22 - 11/1 CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Franklin Street Works - new art gallery opening 9/22
View the press release here. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Check out the Signal Box art around Stamford Downtown...
Friday, September 16, 2011
Arts & Crafts on Bedford takes place on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Hair Care Beauty options in Stamford Downtown....
See below...
Ju-Ju Beauty Salon Phone: 203-353-8738 Fax: n/a | 91 Atlantic Street | Hair Salon. |
Federal Hair Stylists II Phone: 203-348-4576 Fax: n/a | 4 Landmark Square | Hair care for men, women and children. |
Hair Color by Joseph Phone: 203-363-2599 Fax: 203-975-8323 | 227 Bedford Street, 2nd Floor | Specializing in better-than-natural hair coloring and corrective coloring, utilizing the newest in low and non-ammonia coloring products. Tues 11-8,Thur 12-8:30, Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9-6 |
La Jolie Salon & Spa Phone: 203-327-4102 Fax: 203-323-8552 | 388 Summer Street - 2nd floor | Professional and cutting edge Salon, Spa and & Medi spa. Hair Design & Color, Hair Smoothing Treatments, Facials, Waxing, Laser Hair Reduction, IPL Photo Facials, Botox & Juvederm. All Medi Spa services performed by an MD. Professional and caring staff. Call for your complimentary consultation. Tue & Thurs 10-8, Wed 10-6, Fri 10-7, Sat 8-4 |
Montana for Men Phone: 203-964-1234 Fax: n/a | 1 Bank Street | An upscale barber salon for gentlemen, offering cuts, shaves, manicures, pedicures and color in a distinctive masculine atmosphere. |
Reflections Salon Phone: 203-975-0900 Fax: 203-975-8323 | 227 Bedford Street, 2nd Floor | A full service hair salon which offers a relaxing atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable staff. |
Salon du Soleil Phone: 203-325-0434 Fax: n/a | 43 Bank Street | A full service hair salon, in the heart of downtown Stamford. Hours: Tues. & Fri. from 10 am to 6 pm; Wed. 11am to 7am; Thurs. 12pm to 8pm; Sat. 9am to 4pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. |
Salon Shahin Phone: 203-323-7256 Fax: 203-323-5901 | 66 Broad Street | The unique experience in full-service salons offering quality service and professionalism. |
Sweeney Todds Phone: 203-324-6669 Fax: n/a | 189 Bedford Street | Continuing to provide wonderful hair care to the entire family for over 20 years. Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-8pm, Tue & Thur 9am-7pm, Sat & Sun 9am -5pm. |
Looking for wigs or hair supplies? Check this out too...
Two Bros. Beauty Supply Phone: 203-967-9207 Fax: 203-323-3847 | Supplies | 111 Atlantic Street | Connecticut's largest beauty and hair supply store. |
For Girls Like Us Phone: 203-353-9124 Fax: 203-353-8979 | Wigs | 225 Atlantic Street | Providing celebrity quality full lace wigs at affordable prices to all genders. Tue-Fri 11am-6pm |
Monday, September 12, 2011
Arts & Crafts on Bedford in Stamford Downtown, on Sept 17 & 18, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Tasti D-Lite Grand Opening Celebration 9/9-9/11
Tasti D-Lite Grand Opening Celebration at Tasti D-Lite (Friday September 9, 2011) - Upcoming
Stamford, Connecticut 06901 Get Directions
The celebration will include a free Tasti D-Lite small cup or cone from 12 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will also be door prizes, giveaways, face painting and a ribbon cutting.
You gotta try this stuff, and then you will be hooked... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
City of Stamford 9/11 Special Events
Stamford will mark the 10th anniversary with two very special events; both will be held on Friday, September 9, 2011. At 8:30 AM, the City will host a ceremony in the Lobby of the Government Center to dedicate a new memorial created from a piece of steel from the Twin Towers. The artifact was received from the Port Authority of New York this past spring and will become part of a monument that will remain in the Government Center. This ceremony is expected to last 35 minutes and will recognize the times that each of the planes struck the Towers with a tolling of the bell.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Dazzle Hair Salon, Project Ladybug Cut-A-Thon Monday, September 12th
This year's beneficiary is Project Ladybug, a foundation founded by Dina Manzo, former castmate of Real Housewives of New Jersey and currently a design star on HGTV's Dina's Party to help children and their families suffering from life threatening illnesses.
"Emiliani is so excited to be the ambassador of this Project Ladybug fundraiser, and have Dazzle Hair Salon partner with us". "It is a way for us to bring together the salon industry and give back to a great cause" says Brian Smith- Grieve, creative director of Emiliani Enterprises.
A top salon in Connecticut, Dazzle Hair Salon is committed to providing unsurpassed service customized to meet the needs of each client in a friendly, fun and comfortable atmosphere. The expert styling staff continually stays on top of the latest new hair styles and trends to provide clients with the best new trends, products and techniques available.
Dazzle Hair Salon is located at 490 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT. To schedule an appointment please call the salon at 203-961-0603.
About Dazzle LLC Hair Salon
About Emiliani
Emiliani Enterprises, founded in 1953, is a full service wholesale distributor of beauty care products. They build on family values, integrity, and loyalty. Emiliani today has over 90 professional consultants serving 10,000 customers, 16 store locations, a main distribution center in Union, and over 300 employees. Emiliani is committed to provide superior services to the beauty professionals, offering high quality products, consulting services, and educational classes.
About Project Ladybug
Established in 2007, Project Ladybug is a non-profit organization that fights to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening conditions. The fund strives to help families face the financial and emotional hardships during their children's treatment to help meet the needs of seriously ill and less fortunate patients in our region. Through improving the quality of life for these children and families during treatment, Project Ladybug hopes to improve outcomes for these patients. At Project Ladybug the proceeds from the fundraising events are used to better the lives of these children in need through birthday celebrations, computers, clothing, toys, wigs, and more.
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Ends Monday, Sept 5 - Summer Restaurant Week Minisite '11 - Stamford SDSSD
Summer Restaurant Week Minisite '11 - Stamford SDSSD
Hurry, before it's over.....
Participating Restos: