Oxford Officials Pledge To Support Small Businesses In Town

Submitted by the Office of the Oxford First Selectman:

OXFORD, CT — The Oxford Group, a small business networking organization hosted a seminar, “Oxford Means Business” on September 21. The seminar was sponsored by the Newtown Savings Bank and held at the Oxford Town Hall.

Town officials, including the First Selectman, George R. Temple and the Economic Development Director, Andrew McGeever discussed business projects underway in Oxford. Both speakers pledged their support to any and all new small businesses in Oxford. Temple stressed that new businesses have a great opportunity to grow and prosper in Oxford.

Newtown Savings Bank played the key role community supporter, by spearheading the Oxford Group’s presentation of the “Oxford Means Business” Seminar. Newtown Savings Bank collaborated with town officials and contacted local small businesses inviting them to the “Oxford Means Business” seminar. Susan Kovacs, Newtown Savings Bank Manager and a long-time Oxford resident, with support from Andrew McGeever, developed large and small businesses support groups. These business support groups were formed to network in order to learn how to grow and maximize their businesses through peer discussions and meetings.

One of those collaborations, The Oxford Group, a consortium of small and medium-sized businesses, recently met for the “Oxford Means Business” seminar. First Selectman, George R. Temple, shared details regarding the town’s growth and financial stability and its track record for attracting and supporting new businesses. He stressed that the town is committed to providing complete access to resources designed to ease the process for starting a business and moving an existing business forward.

Temple also shared details about major developments currently underway or in the planning stages, including Quarry Walk, Masonic Home, and the Power Plant. Andrew McGeever, Oxford Economic Developer discussed the town’s strategy for business development, Oxford Grant Writer, Kathleen O’Neil shared many ways businesses can access financial resources and funding to grow their businesses through grant programs, finally, Nelson Merchan of the CT Small Business Development Center told the audience about free state resources and educational opportunities.

For further information regarding the business groups and opportunities, contact Susan Kovacs at (203) 364-2946.

Photo via Oxford Town Hall

Contributed photo (Oxford First Selectman George R. Temple speaks during a recent seminar called “Oxford Means Business.”) In background left Oxford Grant Writer Kathleen O'Neil and right Inland Wetlands Secretary Denise Randall.