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Meet the Silver Sponsors of the Boys & Girls Club Annual Gala
The Gala raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that the members attend.
Carrubba, Dockside Brewery and Waterfront Biergarten, Peralta Design, Subway® Restaurants, Ultimate Interiors, Berchem Moses PC, Teremana Tequila, Power Station Events, Arciuolo's Shoes, the Olayos Family, Napoli Classics
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT 11th Annual Gala on Thursday, April 18 at Redline Restorations (2475 Fairfield Ave, Black Rock, CT 06605). Attended by over 250 people, the Gala raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that the members attend.
The Silver sponsors include:
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Carrubba Incorporated specializes in the creation of unique fragrances, flavors, aromatic and botanical extracts, and natural deodorants for leading manufacturers around the world. We have dedicated ourselves to the individual needs of our customers. Attention to detail, direct and immediate access to our product development and applications laboratory personnel, and the Carrubba “personal touch” assures you of our commitment to the ultimate success of your product. At Carrubba, we continuously update our laboratory and manufacturing capabilities to keep pace with technological advancements. State-of-the-art instrumentation combined with sophisticated computer controls assure quality and consistency in every product. Our expert technical staff responds quickly and accurately to provide regulatory assistance or help solve complex issues for special formulations.
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Dockside Brewery and Waterfront Biergarten
At Dockside, we believe in keeping things exciting – we are more than just a beer bar. We take everything extremely seriously, our house-brewed beer, our cocktails, our food. We assembled the most talented kitchen and front-of-house crew in the state. We also strongly believe that there are things in life that should go hand in hand with all this; our community, our friends and family, and our environment being first and foremost. Fortunately, a fresh brew, a cold cocktail, and hot New Haven pizza all go hand in hand with this. Located on the banks of the Housatonic River in Milford, CT, Dockside is more than just a craft brewery and waterfront beirgareten. Above all else, it’s a gathering place; a Fun, local haunt that aims to embrace, grow and strengthen our surrounding community simply by bringing people together.
Our mission is to help businesses large and small navigate complex branding, web and digital marketing challenges. Our promise is to deliver a superior customer service experience to our clients that will exceed their greatest expectations by always delivering more value than expected. We do that by forming a special relationship between our PD family and yours. We always keep the big picture in mind and we sincerely want our clients to succeed. Our vision is to create a world where the dreamers, the entrepreneurs, small businesses and corporations alike can all prosper by scaling and growing their businesses through effective brand strategy, state of the art technology and a high design aesthetic. We see a future where everyone is doing what they love, helping others and making an honest living. That is what we get to do everyday and we feel that everyone deserves to experience that level of joy as well.
As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries and territories in nearly 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees – a network that includes thousands of dedicated entrepreneurs and small business owners – who are committed to delivering the best guest experience possible in their local communities. Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2024 Subway IP LLC
A 1993 graduate of Fairfield University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Buddy Prete opened Ultimate Interiors in 1992 with the help of his father, Frank, a long time flooring business owner at the same site in Downtown Milford, CT. The installers that worked with Frank for so many years continue to work with Buddy, creating beautiful rooms at which their customers marvel (just check out the big binder of Thank You’s they have at their store! – a testament to the great experience people have working with Buddy and his team) In 1997 Buddy married Christie Rackiewicz – a fellow Fairfield University graduate and also a lifelong Milford resident – and joined the Milford Rotary Club. Together they have 2 children, Makenna and Matthew born in 2001 and 2004 respectively. They continue to support local organizations, namely the Milford, CT Rotary Club and the Milford, CT Education Foundation. They both have held Board of Directors positions for the charities they support.
From its roots as a general practice law firm established in 1933, Berchem Moses PC, has grown into a sophisticated multi-practice law firm. Our firm’s reputation for quality client service was built one case and one client at a time. Our firm has grown to more than 40 attorneys, yet we continue to provide each client with personalized attention. Each attorney focuses on a primary area of practice so clients can receive counsel that addresses their needs. At Berchem Moses PC, we work tirelessly to develop successful attorney-client relationships based on mutual trust and respect. Our firm is committed to serving our clients’ unique needs and achieving their goals. We listen carefully to their concerns and objectives, and we provide creative legal solutions while never losing sight of budgetary constraints.
D'Amato Brothers is a family owned and operated business. We offer light industrial, retail and residential rentals in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Please contact our office for current availability.
At Teremana we have a simple goal; to create a high quality, responsibly sourced tequila that brings people together. One that starts conversations, creates laughter, and moments to appreciate those along with us on this journey of life. Teremana means spirit of the earth. From taking care of the land where we source our agave, to the painstaking process of creating our tequila, to the people we work and spend time with. Teremana stands for taking care of what and who we love. At Teremana we have a passion for great tasting, well crafted ultra-premium tequila. We even had our copper pot stills created by a local artisan here at the distillery. Meticulously crafted high end spirits use copper pot stills, making for a cleaner, smoother liquid.
Virtually every event venue in the state of CT has put Powerstation Events at the top of their referral list. Our in-depth knowledge, unmatched experience, tasteful style and attention to detail are what set us apart. This is why corporations like ESPN, XL Center, Rentschler Field, The Travelers Championship, Hartford Marathon Foundation and many others consistently call upon Powerstation Events for their meetings, special events, and productions. Our clients trust that we will provide exceptional entertainment and event services for their once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.
Arciuolo's Shoes is a family-owned and operated shoe store located in the heart of downtown Milford. Founded by Francesco Arciuolo in 1921, we specialize in providing quality, supportive footwear for the entire family and continue to serve our loyal customers in the same tradition as our great grandfather over 90 years ago. We carry an incredibly diverse variety of footwear for men, women, and especially children, and our quality shoes, boots, sandals, and sneakers are the perfect marriage between fashion and performance.
Napoli Motors was established in 1959 as a Pontiac dealer. In 1969, it was expanded to include Datsun (which would later become Nissan) and was further expanded in 1996 with the addition of the Napoli Indoor Auto Outlet, a used car dealership. The Indoor Auto Outlet is where Napoli Classic Cars was formed. It was originally only handled by Lenny Napoli as a side line to attract customers to the indoor showroom but wound out to be successful on its own. Napoli Classics specializes in mostly muscle cars but welcomes all types of classics. We are a 'Better Business Bureau' AAA Dealer located at 241 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT.
To view the full sponsor list, become a sponsor or donate raffle items, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/bgcmilfordgala11
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About Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens and leaders. It is facility-based, employs 4 full time staff members, supplemented by several part-time employees, and many volunteers. We offer our members daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Today, over 650 members are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Milford. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures, and achieve their goals. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT visit: www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com / or visit Instagram (@boysandgirlsclubofmilford) and Facebook/Twitter (@BGCMilford).
Make A Difference In A Young Person’s Life—sponsor, volunteer or donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut, the 17th Boys & Girls Club in the state of Connecticut. The Boys & Girls Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization. Visit www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Stay up to date on all of the Boys & Girls Club Events—connect on Facebook. CONTACT: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or P: 203-713-8055
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
