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2025 Happenings -

A Final Announcement from your PBA

The Prospect Business Association has a great announcement for
all Members, past & present. 

After a successful 11 year run promoting Prospect Businesses with networking opportunities, educational sessions, and Town-wide 

Events like our beloved Holiday Stroll your PBA has agreed to merge with our neighbors to the East, Cheshire. The newly formed Cheshire 

Prospect Regional Chamber will be a powerhouse in our area assisting

businesses large & small to succeed.

Cheshire Chamber Of Commerce Announces Merger With Neighboring Organization The Chamber's board of directors recently announced the merger.

(From the Patch) October 29, 2025

CHESHIRE, CT — The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to merge with the Prospect Business Association to “enhance, support, represent, and provide opportunities” for the business communities they serve, officials announced in a news release.

Following the merger, the new name will be The Cheshire-Prospect Regional Chamber of Commerce. The name “marks the next chapter in our shared journey of economic development for Cheshire and Prospect,” officials wrote in the news release. “This decision marks an exciting chapter of collaboration and growth, rooted in our shared commitment to fostering a vibrant business community,” the news release states. “By aligning our resources and networks,

we aim to provide even greater value to our members, increase advocacy efforts, and streamline initiatives that benefit businesses of all sizes.”

Yetta Augur, president of The Cheshire-Prospect Regional Chamber of Commerce, said: “We believe that coming together with the Prospect Business Association will create a stronger, more dynamic organization that is better
positioned to serve our members and the broader community.” Over the coming weeks, officials said both organizations will work closely to integrate operations and communicate with all members. “This union reflects our ongoing mission to lead with vision for economic growth in both towns.” All PBA members are invited to join in on all of the current Cheshire Chamber of Commerce's events until the end of December. As membership dues are due in Quarter 1, we encourage you all to attend the events  found on the calendar of the Chamber website and see what the merger has to offer you and your business. 

If you have any questions, our Chamber President Yetta Augur (yetta@cheshirechamber.org) would be happy to meet with you and discuss the merger in greater detail.  

Kelly Cronin  

President, Prospect Business Association

September 2025 Happenings:

Annual Member Meeting:

NOTE:

Because of the 95 degree temperatures, we have moved the member meeting to Senor Pancho's Restaurant as they have an air conditioned room for us.

Please join us at our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 24^th
at The Kitchen commencing at 6:00 PM.  After a decade in existence, it’s time to rebrand, revitalize, and relaunch the Prospect Business Association.  Come hear the plans for the
future of our organization! 

We will also be holding Elections for the Board of Directors (BoD) at
the meeting.  This year we need two (2) members to consider serving
on the BoD.  Is it YOU?  Need more information before making a
decision to run?  Please contact any BoD member via Board@prospectbusiness.org to hear about the BoD roles and responsibilities.  Let us know as soon as possible, but no later than
Sunday, June 22, 2025!

Please note there will be a small fee for attending; $15.00 per member
and $20.00 per guest (payable at the door).  It would be great if you
would share the attached invitation with other Prospect business owners who currently are not members of the PBA.  We’d love to have them join us, too. 

We ask that you RSVP by Sunday, June 22^nd so we may provide The Kitchen with an accurate head count. 

Save The Date:

Our annual meeting with elections will be held on
June 24, 2025 at The Kitchen.     

Grand Opening was held at Blueberry Cat Collectibles on Saturday September 28th. Great Turnout!

Mayor Bob with the all-important Ribbon Cutting!

Lots of smiles and happy customers.

Way to go John!

Our Member Meeting at The Kitchen was very well attended. Elections were completed very quickly, as we had two people running for exactly two open positions!. Also, for the 1st time, we have Advisory Board Members;  more great volunteers to help us bring you more business opportunities.

Please welcome Jon Horzepa (LaBonne's Market) and Brooke Dragon (Attiva Wellness), to the Board & Tom Canfield (Pavlik Real Estate), Donna Ploski (Ploskis Finest Liquors) & John Miklinevich (Blueberry Cat Collectibles) to our Advisory Board.

Welcome Back - Diane Stewart (Ion Bank), Theresa Graveline (United Capital Services Corporation), Kelly Cronin (Kelly's Kids), Betty Bajek (Friends of The Prospect Public Library) & Rob Edwards (The Job Shop Company) to the Board.

Together we will bring you new opportunities to meet new potential customers.

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Email for questions: membership@ProspectBusiness.org 

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PSF - Prospect Scholarship Foundation

Here is the PSF link: 
Scholarship Foundation

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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS:

  

The PBA Officers for the coming year are as follows:

President – Diane Stewart, ION Bank

Vice President, Membership – Brooke Mariotti, Attiva Wellness

Treasurer – Jon Horzepa, LaBonne's Market.

Secretary – Betty Bajek, Friends of the Prospect Public Library
Vice President, Marketing & Technology – Rob Edwards, The Job Shop Company

Membership Dues Invoices will be  mailed to all businesses. 

Membership is Due 1/1 thru 12/31 of each year and Dues are still only $100.

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