??Gratitude & Growth This November??

With Thanksgiving just days away, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on what we’re most thankful for…our incredible members! Your dedication, innovation, and community spirit drive everything we do. ??

As we head into the holiday and toward the final stretch of the year, we’re raising a toast to you and the momentum we continue to build together. ?? Here’s to gratitude, progress, and the strong finish ahead. ??

Welcome Wagon, America’s original welcoming service since 1928, has spent nearly a century helping businesses connect with new movers. Founded on the spirit of hospitality, the company first introduced local businesses through personal visits and gift baskets delivered by community hostesses.

As lifestyles evolved, Welcome Wagon transitioned to mailed Gift Books and digital outreach, continuing its warm, personalized approach. Today, the company remains dedicated to welcoming new homeowners and supporting businesses seeking meaningful community connections.

Starteryou is a student engagement and career development hub founded by passionate Sacred Heart University students in Connecticut. Designed to empower high school and college students, the platform connects learners with job opportunities, skill-building resources, and personalized career guidance. 

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Through school partnerships and an accessible educational portal, Starteryou helps students create strong applications and confidently pursue their goals. The organization also supports employers by linking them with motivated emerging talent, building meaningful pathways toward future success.

District Music Hall, formerly the Wall Street Theater, is a historic Norwalk venue reimagined for modern entertainment. Originally opened in 1915 as The Regent, it has hosted vaudeville acts, classic films, and legendary performers throughout its storied past.

?Following a transformative renovation, the venue now blends preserved architectural charm with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Today, it serves as Fairfield County’s premier small-capacity concert hall, offering live music, comedy, community events, and private gatherings in an intimate, vibrant setting.

Simone Morris Enterprises LLC is a certified minority- and women-owned leadership consulting firm dedicated to building inclusive, high-performing workplaces. For over a decade, the company has helped organizations across finance, retail, technology, and pharmaceuticals strengthen leadership pipelines, reduce turnover, and foster cultures where everyone belongs.

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Led by award-winning CEO Simone E. Morris, the firm brings 23 years of cross-industry expertise in diversity, leadership development, and culture transformation. Through strategic consulting, coaching, and training, Simone Morris Enterprises empowers leaders and teams to increase cultural fluency, enhance decision-making, and drive lasting organizational impact.