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Monroe Means Business at Waterview Restaurant

Economic Development Commission Chooses site for Annual Networking Event

The Economic Development Commission announced last week it has chosen the Waterview Restaurant on Route 34 to hold its ninth annual Monroe Means Business event October 14.

In addition to providing networking opportunities for Monroe businesses, the three-hour event beginning at 7 p.m., will include a hors devoures, dessert and a raffle in along with two guest speakers. 

Lee Hossler, chairman of the Economic Development Commission said in previous years the event has attracted anywhere from 100 to 125 businesses.

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Hossler said he wants to see that number jump to 130 or 150 participants this year. 

"Hopefully we can spread the word a lot farther around than we have in the past," he said. "That would be a great improvement."

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The commission has not yet determined who the speakers will be, however a formal announcement will be made with other event details in an EDC  newsletter.

"We are hoping to find speakers that are very relevant to Monroe," Hossler said.

For more information on the Monroe Means Business event, contact the Economic Development Commission at Town Hall, (203) 452-2819.

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