11/16/2011 |
Black Rock Vintners
Owner Tony Izzo, Jessica Beal, Tony Reno
Black Rock Vitner's vision and mission is to produce rich, fine, hand-crafted wines right here in Connecticut. At their winery, located in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, they bring in the best wine grapes from Napa Valley and Alexander Valley in Northern California and take them from plump fruit to fine wine.
Available in stores and restaurants throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties as well on this site, getting some local flavor has never been easier. Join their wine list to stay in the loop on tasting events, special offers and releases. www.blackrockvintners.com
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11/9/2011 |
Bigelow Tea
David Bigelow, Eunice Bigelow, Tony Reno, Cindi Bigelow
Over 60 years ago, Ruth Campbell Bigelow changed the way we drink tea in the United States. An avid tea connoisseur, Ruth thought tea drinkers like herself would enjoy a more zestfully flavored tea. Happening upon a special colonial recipe that called for tea to be blended with orange peel and spices, she decided to try and re-create what she felt sounded like a wonderful idea. After much trial and error in the family kitchen, she finally hit upon what she thought was the best tasting recipe. After sharing samples with family, friends and acquaintances, one of them reported back that her new tea had caused nothing but constant comments. Thus the "Constant Comment"® name was born.
In the ensuing years, David Bigelow's wife Eunice, along with their two daughters, Lori and Cindi, carried on expanding Ruth's idea with many new flavors in tea, herb teas, green teas, and iced teas. Bigelow Teas have grown and grown until today you can find a generous selection in virtually every supermarket in the United States.
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11/2/2011 |
Pez
Tony Reno and PEZ CEO/President Joe Vittoria
Pez (trademarked PEZ, in capitals) is the brand name of an Austrian confectionery and the mechanical pocket dispensers for the same. The confectionery itself takes the shape of pressed, dry, straight-edged blocks (15 mm (5/8 inch) long, 8 mm wide and 5 mm high), with Pez dispensers holding 12 Pez pieces.
The name Pez was derived from the letters at the start, the middle and the end of the German word for peppermint, Pfefferminz, the first Pez flavor.[1] Pez was originally introduced in Austria, later exported, notably to the U.S., and eventually became available worldwide. The all-uppercase spelling of the logo echoes the trademark's style on the packaging and the dispensers themselves, with the logo drawn in perspective and giving the appearance that the letters are built out of 44 brick-like Pez confectioneries (14 bricks in the P and 15 in each of the E and Z).
Despite the widespread recognition of the Pez dispenser, the company considers itself to be primarily a confectionery company, and says over 3 billion confectionery bricks are consumed each year in the U.S. alone.[1] Pez Dispensers are part of popular culture in many nations. Because of the large number of dispenser designs over the years, Pez dispensers are collected by enthusiasts.
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10/26/2011 |
Subway
Tony Reno with Chief Development Officer Donald Fertman
Back in 1965, Fred DeLuca set out to fulfill his dream of becoming a medical doctor. Searching for a way to help pay for his education, a family friend suggested he open a submarine sandwich shop.
Pete's SUBWAY® With a loan of $1,000, the friend—Dr. Peter Buck—offered to become Fred’s partner, and a business relationship was forged that would change the landscape of the fast food industry.
The first store was opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in August, 1965. Then, they set a goal of having 32 stores opened in 10 years. Fred soon learned the basics of running a business, as well as the importance of serving a well-made, high quality product, providing excellent customer service, keeping operating costs low and finding great locations. These early lessons continue to serve as the foundation for successful SUBWAY® restaurants around the world.
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10/19/2011 |
Luigi's Bakery
John DiMarco and Tony Reno
Luigi's Italian Pastries & Wedding Cake Center was founded in 1968 by John and RoseAnn DiMarco at it's current location at 4090 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. The DiMarco's have served joyful events for people from all over the New England area and beyond. Mr. DiMarco is a constant feature and contributor of the "Swim Across the Sound" which raises money to fight cancer.
What our customers say about us: "I wouldn't go anywhere else", "thank you so much for making our wedding so special".
Cake Designer: John DiMarco; Event Coordinator: RoseAnn DiMarco; Bakery Manager: Frank Mastroianni; Office Manager: Antoinette Marini; and our team of bakers and assemblers.
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10/12/2011 |
Wiffle Ball Inc.
Tony Reno with brothers Steve and Dave
Three generations of the family have dedicated themselves to the company, and of course, to valued customers. Read more on how the game of WIFFLE ball originated by visiting www.wiffle.com
"It all began when our grandfather was watching our father (who was 12 years old at the time) and a friend play a game in their backyard in Fairfield Connecticut, using a perforated plastic golf ball and a broomstick handle. They had given up on baseball and softball – not enough players for two teams, not enough space for a field, and too many broken windows." Read more by clicking here...
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 10/5/2011
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Schick - Wilkinson
Tony Reno with Production Director Sean Hurley
Schick-Wilkinson Sword is the international world headquarters of Schick, a company offering razors and shaving blades for both men and women. The large compound includes a warehouse, offices and a Visitor's Center which anybody is welcome to explore. Schick offers products such as the Schick Intuition, Schick Quattro, Schick Extreme3 and, the latest product, the Schick Hydro.
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9/27/2011 |
Stew Leonards
Tony's First visit at Stew Leonards, 100 Westport Avenue, Norwalk.
Learn more about Stew Leonard's events!
· Halloween Happenings: http://www.stewleonards.com/press/11norhalloween.cfm
· CT Lottery: http://www.stewleonards.com/press/11Lotto.cfm
· Fortune Magazine: http://www.stewleonards.com/press/11bestcompaniestoworkfor.cfm
Stew Leonard Jr. is president and chief executive officer of Stew Leonard's, a unique family-owned and operated, farm-fresh grocery stores once called the “The Disneyland of Dairy Stores” by The New York Times for its in-store entertainment and costumed characters. Stew Leonard’s is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having “the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States” and was recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! as ''World's Largest Dairy Store.”
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Register your company for Tony's Town Tour by clicking here!
11/16/2011 |
Black Rock Vintners
Owner Tony Izzo, Jessica Beal, Tony Reno
Black Rock Vitner's vision and mission is to produce rich, fine, hand-crafted wines right here in Connecticut. At their winery, located in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, they bring in the best wine grapes from Napa Valley and Alexander Valley in Northern California and take them from plump fruit to fine wine.
Available in stores and restaurants throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties as well on this site, getting some local flavor has never been easier. Join their wine list to stay in the loop on tasting events, special offers and releases. www.blackrockvintners.com
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11/9/2011 |
Bigelow Tea
David Bigelow, Eunice Bigelow, Tony Reno, Cindi Bigelow
Over 60 years ago, Ruth Campbell Bigelow changed the way we drink tea in the United States. An avid tea connoisseur, Ruth thought tea drinkers like herself would enjoy a more zestfully flavored tea. Happening upon a special colonial recipe that called for tea to be blended with orange peel and spices, she decided to try and re-create what she felt sounded like a wonderful idea. After much trial and error in the family kitchen, she finally hit upon what she thought was the best tasting recipe. After sharing samples with family, friends and acquaintances, one of them reported back that her new tea had caused nothing but constant comments. Thus the "Constant Comment"® name was born.
In the ensuing years, David Bigelow's wife Eunice, along with their two daughters, Lori and Cindi, carried on expanding Ruth's idea with many new flavors in tea, herb teas, green teas, and iced teas. Bigelow Teas have grown and grown until today you can find a generous selection in virtually every supermarket in the United States.
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11/2/2011 |
Pez
Tony Reno and PEZ CEO/President Joe Vittoria
Pez (trademarked PEZ, in capitals) is the brand name of an Austrian confectionery and the mechanical pocket dispensers for the same. The confectionery itself takes the shape of pressed, dry, straight-edged blocks (15 mm (5/8 inch) long, 8 mm wide and 5 mm high), with Pez dispensers holding 12 Pez pieces.
The name Pez was derived from the letters at the start, the middle and the end of the German word for peppermint, Pfefferminz, the first Pez flavor.[1] Pez was originally introduced in Austria, later exported, notably to the U.S., and eventually became available worldwide. The all-uppercase spelling of the logo echoes the trademark's style on the packaging and the dispensers themselves, with the logo drawn in perspective and giving the appearance that the letters are built out of 44 brick-like Pez confectioneries (14 bricks in the P and 15 in each of the E and Z).
Despite the widespread recognition of the Pez dispenser, the company considers itself to be primarily a confectionery company, and says over 3 billion confectionery bricks are consumed each year in the U.S. alone.[1] Pez Dispensers are part of popular culture in many nations. Because of the large number of dispenser designs over the years, Pez dispensers are collected by enthusiasts.
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10/26/2011 |
Subway
Tony Reno with Chief Development Officer Donald Fertman
Back in 1965, Fred DeLuca set out to fulfill his dream of becoming a medical doctor. Searching for a way to help pay for his education, a family friend suggested he open a submarine sandwich shop.
Pete's SUBWAY® With a loan of $1,000, the friend—Dr. Peter Buck—offered to become Fred’s partner, and a business relationship was forged that would change the landscape of the fast food industry.
The first store was opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in August, 1965. Then, they set a goal of having 32 stores opened in 10 years. Fred soon learned the basics of running a business, as well as the importance of serving a well-made, high quality product, providing excellent customer service, keeping operating costs low and finding great locations. These early lessons continue to serve as the foundation for successful SUBWAY® restaurants around the world.
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10/19/2011 |
Luigi's Bakery
John DiMarco and Tony Reno
Luigi's Italian Pastries & Wedding Cake Center was founded in 1968 by John and RoseAnn DiMarco at it's current location at 4090 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. The DiMarco's have served joyful events for people from all over the New England area and beyond. Mr. DiMarco is a constant feature and contributor of the "Swim Across the Sound" which raises money to fight cancer.
What our customers say about us: "I wouldn't go anywhere else", "thank you so much for making our wedding so special".
Cake Designer: John DiMarco; Event Coordinator: RoseAnn DiMarco; Bakery Manager: Frank Mastroianni; Office Manager: Antoinette Marini; and our team of bakers and assemblers.
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10/12/2011 |
Wiffle Ball Inc.
Tony Reno with brothers Steve and Dave
Three generations of the family have dedicated themselves to the company, and of course, to valued customers. Read more on how the game of WIFFLE ball originated by visiting www.wiffle.com
"It all began when our grandfather was watching our father (who was 12 years old at the time) and a friend play a game in their backyard in Fairfield Connecticut, using a perforated plastic golf ball and a broomstick handle. They had given up on baseball and softball – not enough players for two teams, not enough space for a field, and too many broken windows." Read more by clicking here...
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10/5/2011
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Schick - Wilkinson
Tony Reno with Production Director Sean Hurley
Schick-Wilkinson Sword is the international world headquarters of Schick, a company offering razors and shaving blades for both men and women. The large compound includes a warehouse, offices and a Visitor's Center which anybody is welcome to explore. Schick offers products such as the Schick Intuition, Schick Quattro, Schick Extreme3 and, the latest product, the Schick Hydro.
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9/27/2011 |
Stew Leonards
Tony's First visit at Stew Leonards, 100 Westport Avenue, Norwalk.
Learn more about Stew Leonard's events!
· Halloween Happenings: http://www.stewleonards.com/press/11norhalloween.cfm
· CT Lottery: http://www.stewleonards.com/press/11Lotto.cfm
· Fortune Magazine: http://www.stewleonards.com/press/11bestcompaniestoworkfor.cfm
Stew Leonard Jr. is president and chief executive officer of Stew Leonard's, a unique family-owned and operated, farm-fresh grocery stores once called the “The Disneyland of Dairy Stores” by The New York Times for its in-store entertainment and costumed characters. Stew Leonard’s is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having “the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States” and was recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! as ''World's Largest Dairy Store.”
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Register your company for Tony's Town Tour by clicking here!
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