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Wolf Pack Pep Rally on Pratt Street October 15

Join the Hartford Chamber of Commerce on Pratt Street ahead of the Wolf Pack’s home opener at the XL Center Friday, October 15, 2021. We're having a pre-game pep rally with live music, prizes, and guest appearances from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the kick-off of hockey season and our hometown Wolf Pack team. Meet Sonar the Mascot, see the buildings in downtown lit up in Wolf Pack colors, and join fellow fans in the excitement that is Hartford hockey!

News & Notes
Story and Soil Partners with The Bushnell

You know Story and Soil loves all things literary, so they are excited to partner with The Bushnell to spread the word out about next week's performance of An Evening with David Sedaris, legendary humorist and author. Tickets for the October 19 event are on sale now.
Updated City of Hartford Mask Mandate
Mayor Luke Bronin has updated the City of Hartford's mask mandate as of October 1st.
  • Masks are no longer required for employees of employers that implement vaccine mandates/weekly testing in non-public areas
  • Partitions are no longer required for employer facilities that have the ability to keep employers six feet apart.

If you have further questions, please read the full mandate:
Chamber Member Meeting
It was great getting the members in person last week at Parkville Market! Join us for our next Member Meeting in Person on 10/28 at 9:30 a.m.
Afterglow Yoga
Afterglow Yoga Studio at 30 Arbor Street offers Yoga classes, workshops, private lessons, and more. Right now, you can take advantage of their New To The Studio introductory package of $35 for 14 days of unlimited yoga.

Member Spotlight
Restaurant + Retail Open House
Join the Hartford Chamber of Commerce October 21 for a self-guided tour in downtown Hartford showcasing available properties and storefront retail opportunities. This is a great opportunity for new and relocating businesses in the retail or food industries to visit multiple retail spaces in one afternoon.

Events
Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity Site Visit Event
Attention contractors, designers, business owners, and developers! On October 27 there will be an event to share updates on the Habitat for Humanity build site. The event will share innovations and emerging trends in concrete construction. Those interested in learning about the benefits of building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) and concrete.To RSVP, please email info@buildwithstrength.com
Hartford is the Insurance Capital of the World – let’s toast to that! MetroHartford Alliance invites all insurance professionals to an evening of fun on Pratt Street in Hartford. The event will take place outdoors on the Pratt Street Patio with plenty of space to network and stay socially distanced. Registration will be located in front of Vaughan's Irish Public House. Drink and food tickets will be provided to registered guests for food and drink at Vaughan's Irish Public House and Sunberry Café. Join the KNOW GOOD Market that night on Pratt St., too!
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