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| Happy Friday! I hope you've been having a great summer and staying cool. It's been a while since I've reached out, so I hope you'll take a look through this eblast which includes info on upcoming state and local events, supporting Black-owned businesses in our community, and more! |
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| Community Food Distribution |
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| Back 2 School Free Backpack and Supplies! |
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| KCC Thinking and Doing Day |
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| Kingston College Fish Fry Fundraiser |
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| CT River & Roots Festival |
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A reminder that Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.
Retailers throughout the state offer additional discounts on clothing and footwear during Sales Tax-Free Week, providing consumers with even more ways to stretch their spending power.
During this tax holiday, most clothing and footwear items priced less than $100 are exempt from Connecticut's 6.35% sales tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing less than $100, regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer in the same transaction. It applies to purchases made in-store, online, mail-order, and over the phone. |
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| Click the button below for a list of exempt and taxable items: |
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| Shop smart – and locally whenever possible to support small businesses – to save during Connecticut’s Sales Tax-Free Week! |
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| Supporting Black-Owned Businesses |
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| August is Black Business Month! It's the perfect time to recognize and support Black-owned businesses for their vital contributions to the economy. Make a conscious effort to shop from these businesses, whether it's retail, restaurants, or services. Share your experiences on social media, use hashtags like #BlackBusinessMonth, and leave positive reviews to boost their visibility.
Below you will find a list of some of the many black-owned businesses in Hartford, South Windsor, and Windsor:
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| You can also help black businesses by attend local events or online panels celebrating Black entrepreneurs, and consider collaborations if you're a business owner. Donations and investments in Black-owned startups are another great way to show support. Educate yourself and others about the challenges Black entrepreneurs face to foster a more supportive community. Let's celebrate and uplift Black entrepreneurs, not just in August but year round! |
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| The Connecticut Department of Public Health just launched a great new campaign called Lead Free CT! The goal of the program is to protect children from the harmful health impacts of lead and create a lead-free Connecticut.
Key objectives of the program include:
- Making older homes where children or pregnant people live lead safe
- Collecting information on all known lead service water lines in Connecticut
- Replacing lead pipes that bring water to homes, childcare centers, and schools
- Supporting families who find lead in their home or water
- Offering funding to get Connecticut communities lead-free
- Having all Connecticut children tested for lead
- Raising awareness of lead testing and safety among parents
- Educating communities, contractors, and landlords on lead laws and safety
To learn more, visit LeadFreeCT.org
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Looking to pay homage to distinguished veterans from Connecticut who have continued making positive impacts after leaving military service? Nominate them for the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024! 🇺🇸
Download the nomination package at portal.ct.gov/dva/pages/ct-veterans-hall-of-fame/nomination-package.
Completed nomination packages must be submitted to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by September 15, 2024. They should be delivered by email to lindsay.jesshop@ct.gov or mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to:
Office of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs
287 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Additional information on eligibility criteria and other requirements can be found in the nomination package.
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| If you have any issues, concerns, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me at 860-240-8585 if you ever need anything or by email at maryam.khan@cga.ct.gov.
Sincerely,
Maryam Khan |
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