Tolland County Chamber of Commerce holds successful Business to Business Showcase

Bolton — “It was such a great vibe. I was pleased,” said Candice Corcione, former executive director and now consultant at the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce, at the chamber’s first Business to Business Showcase since 2019.

The 14th annual Business to Business Showcase featured a location change, this time held at Georgina’s of Bolton. More than 40 vendors exhibited their goods and services to dozens of attendees, and networked with each other.

Executive Director Melissa Smith said it was great how much the business people networked with each other.

“Overall, it was fantastic,” she said. “I think we had a nice number of vendors for that establishment. I loved how everybody was in-person. They were laughing, they were joking, they were catching up. There was quite a bit of networking between the vendors. Quite a few said they made some good new connections.”

Smith also credited the location, handy to I-84, I-384 and Rt. 44, with drawing traffic to the event, as well as well-placed signs throughout Tolland County. She added that the atmosphere of the ballroom at Georgina’s added a nice touch.

“The venue was great. I love the ambiance, with the pillars and the lighting and the carpet - it’s a nice, dressy establishment, which made it visually appealing,” she said.

Positioned near the entrance, Nancy Vasquez and Erin OConnor of 360 Federal Credit Union, were all smiles as people came and went from the showcase. (Steve Smith)

The event’s Platinum Sponsor was People’s United Bank, and Silver Sponsors were 360 Federal Credit Union, American Eagle Financial Credit Union, Home Instead of Northeastern CT, Rocking My SewJo, State Farm Agency – Jennifer Lamphere, and The Vascular Experts.

For more information, visit www.tollandcountychamber.org.

Dana Maranos, Diane Dean, Anna Bycholski, and Jane Downing enjoyed working at the Home Instead booth. (Steve Smith)

Jeanette Westwood, of Let's Get Organized Today, handed out flowers to those passing by her table. (Steve Smith)

Georgina's staffers Sylvia Rojek, Vanessa Kendall, Adryanna Paniagua, and Mariely Lugo kept showcase-goers satisfied with food and beverages. (Steve Smith)

Derek "DJ Derek" Egerman and Tolland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Smith make some announcements during the event. (Steve Smith)

While her Kona Ice truck was parked right outside, Brenda Burkey had a colorful display inside of Georgina's. (Steve Smith)

Celeste Senechal, Sheri Sullivan, and Mary-Pat Soucy had many items from their Tolland Red and White store. (Steve Smith)

Andrew and Coleen Roussey offer visitors candy from a decorative bowl, at the Ray Page Plumbing table. (Steve Smith)