WEDNESDAY, JULY 1-FRIDAY, JULY 31

The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch this Summer’s edition of WHERE IN THE VALLEY? — a fun and interactive community event that encourages residents and visitors alike to explore local businesses

Running from July 1-31 — This year’s event is especially meaningful as it also joins the nationwide America 250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Where in the Valley? offers a unique opportunity for people to Explore, Shop, and Support the foundational spirit of independence and self-determination that our member local businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators represent.

THE LOCATION OF ALL 15 PARTICIPATING MEMBER BUSINESSES is available on both the Chamber Website (Membership Directory) and Facebook Page.

Starting July 1, people are encouraged to visit as many of the participating businesses as they can throughout the month. Scan their unique QR codes found in the Patriotic Display at each location. The more businesses you visit, the more chances you have to win one of Three (3) great Collections of Gift Cards to a variety of local member businesses — With the top prize being $250 worth in Gift Cards!

PLUS — All three winners of the Gift Card Collections will also receive a One-Of-A-Kind, Patriotic-Themed, Limited Edition, Hand-Blown Glass Orb created exclusively for this event by local glass blower Peter Greenwood of Riverton, CT.

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER BUSINESS OF THE CHAMBER AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A $25 GIFT CARD
Simply EMAIL THE CHAMBER and let us know. Deadline for donations is Friday, July 17

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THANK YOU to our PARTICIPATING MEMBER BUSINESS LOCATIONS
Addresses for all of the following ‘Where In The Valley’ Locations can be found by going to our ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

• Carr Hardware/Avon
• Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub/Canton
• Dogtopia of Avon
• Ethan Allen/Canton
• Hartford Federal Credit Union/West Simsbury
• iCRYO/Avon
• Lisa’s Luna Pizza/Simsbury
• Michaels Estate Jewelers/Avon
• Murphy’s Furniture & Mattresses/Avon
• Northwest Community Bank/Avon
• Oma’s Pride/Avon
• PeoplesBank/Avon
• The Frosted Sheep Bake Shop/Canton
• The Home Place/Canton
• The Notary Cafe/Avon

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THANK YOU to our MEMBERS DONATING GIFT CARDS (as of 7/8/2026)

• Beacon Bank/West Simsbury – Card to The Frosted Sheep Bake Shop
• Cathryn Patricolo Vasey, Ph.D.- Card to Chokaico Craft Chocolate
• CleanSkin Med Spa
• E & D Pizza Company
• Edward Jones/Robin DiNicola – Card to The Home Place
• E.N.E. Realty Associates/Valley Work Spaces – Card to The Notary Cafe
• Green Compass Advocate/Lauren Magel
• Marie Cancellieri Coaching
• Max A Mia Ristorante
• Northwest Community Bank/Canton – Card to Little Oak Cafe
• Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers/Simsbury
• ShopRite of Canton
• Veranda Real Estate – Card to The Home Place
• Wild Birds Unlimited/Avon

THANK YOU to our MEMBERS SPONSORING A PATRIOTIC ORB (as of 6/26/2026)

• Avon Dollars For Scholars
• Chris Bafumo-Cruise Planners-The Traveling Buddies
• POSH Organizing by Leslie

The Lunch Connection
T.L.C.
Where we help you MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP

ShopRite of Canton
2nd Floor Conference Room
The Shops at Farmington Valley,
110 Albany Turnpike, Route 44, Canton

Meeting the 4th THURSDAY of each month at SHOPRITE OF CANTON – T.L.C. – The Lunch Connection is a lively, interactive group that is PERFECT for the Established Member, Businesses New to the Chamber, AND Businesses Wanting To Learn More About the Chamber!

The format is casual — Enjoy your lunch and some great networking while we provide you with valuable tips on how to leverage Chamber membership to grow your business. In addition, Chamber staff will be on-hand to offer you personalized help tailored to your business’s needs.

Members – FREE | First Time Guest – FREE
MAXIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS
Registration Required no later than 4 days before event.
You may bring your own lunch OR arrive early and purchase a sandwich, salad, or soup to enjoy from their ‘Fresh-To-Table’ section, located just inside the East Entrance to the store

For more information contact Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.

The Chamber’s Health & Wellness Connections networking group invites you to join them for WALKIE TALKIES.

Taking place typically the 4th Tuesday of the month in downtown Collinsville, WALKIE TALKIES are a great way for you to casually converse with area health/wellness practitioners, all while enjoying some fresh air and a healthy activity for mind and body.

Each program begins with a 15 minute informative overview of a different health/wellness topic presented by various members of the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Connections, who will then lead the group on an hour, go-at-your-own-pace walk.

July’s Presenter: Julianne Balavender | JB Dance Wellness Topic: TBA

Want To Participate?
Walkie Talkies are Free, Open To The Public and Take Place Rain or Shine
Registration is Requested
In the event of inclement weather: the group will still initially gather at the designated area, following which the presentation and walk will be moved to a nearby indoor location.

New Meeting Location:

For more information contact Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.