Vernon Economic Development

08/25/2026

🚗🔧VERNON BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Olender's Body Shop Olender's Inc.

Great local businesses help build great communities, and Olender's Body Shop in the Town of Vernon, Connecticut is helping keep our community moving!

From collision repairs to getting your vehicle back on the road, local businesses like Olenders are an important part of what makes Vernon a great place to live, work, and grow. If you haven’t checked them out yet, be sure to stop by and support this local Vernon business!

A big thank you to Burden Media for producing these videos and helping us showcase the incredible businesses right here in Vernon.

📍 Olenders Auto Body Repair, Vernon, CT

Town of Vernon, Connecticut Burden Media Olender's

08/19/2026

🥤 VERNON BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Journey for Nutrition CT

Healthy choices, great energy, and another locally owned business helping make Vernon a great place to live, work, and do business!

Journey Nutrition is serving up shakes, teas, and plenty of positive energy right here in the Town of Vernon, Connecticut. Stop in, meet the team, and support another great local business in our community.

Thank you to Burden Media for producing these videos and helping us tell the stories of the businesses that call Vernon home.

📍 Journey Nutrition, Vernon, CT

08/13/2026

🍽️ VERNON BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: PhoLy Restaurant

Great local businesses help build great communities, and PHOLY in the Town of Vernon, Connecticut is bringing something delicious to the table!

If you haven’t checked them out yet, stop in, support local, and see what they’re serving up. Businesses like PHOLY are part of what makes Vernon a great place to live, work, and grow.

A big thank you to Burden Media for producing these videos and helping us showcase the incredible businesses right here in Vernon.

📍 PHOLY, Vernon, CT

07/17/2026

We're proud to spotlight Minuteman Press - Hartford & Vernon CT on Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, Connecticut a locally owned business that has been helping individuals, organizations, and companies bring their ideas to life through high quality printing, marketing materials, signage, apparel, and more.

Local businesses like Minute Man Press play an important role in keeping Vernon's business community strong, and we're grateful for everything they do.

A special thank you to Burden Media for their continued collaboration in helping us showcase the amazing businesses that make Vernon such a great place to live, work, and grow.

If you'd like your Vernon business to be featured in this series, please reach out to Shaun Gately or Burden Media directly. We'd love to help tell your story and celebrate what makes your business unique.

06/03/2026

This week, we're proud to spotlight CB Roofing, a trusted local roofing company serving homeowners and businesses throughout Town of Vernon, Connecticut and the surrounding communities.

CB Roofing has built a strong reputation by focusing on quality workmanship, honest communication, and dependable service. Whether it's a roof replacement, repair, inspection, or helping homeowners navigate storm damage, their team is committed to protecting what matters most—your home.

Local businesses like CB Roofing play an important role in strengthening our community. Their dedication to serving customers with professionalism and integrity reflects the values that make Vernon a great place to live, work, and do business.

We encourage residents and fellow business owners to learn more about the great work CB Roofing is doing right here in Vernon.

A special thank you to Burden Media for their continued support in helping us showcase the outstanding businesses that contribute to Vernon’s economic growth and community success through these spotlight videos.

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

Downtown Rockville keeps growing and we are excited to welcome another new business to the neighborhood.

Please join us in welcoming Zach’s Chicken & Grill to West Main Street in Downtown Rockville. Recently opening their doors in the former Craig’s Kitchen location, Zach’s brings another great local dining option to our community and adds even more energy to the continued momentum happening in our downtown.

Small businesses like this help create the places where people gather, connect, and make memories and we’re excited to see what’s ahead for this new addition to Rockville.

As always, a huge thank you to Burden Media for their continued support and partnership in helping showcase the people, places, and businesses that make Vernon such a special place to live, work, and visit through these highlight videos.

Welcome to Downtown Rockville, Zach’s: we’re glad you’re here.

05/05/2026

There are businesses… and then there are institutions.

West Main Barbershop is exactly that.

Owned and operated by Sam Flint, this shop is more than a place to get a haircut, it’s a place where the community comes together. Sam, a Rockville native, has built something special on West Main Street. His commitment goes beyond the chair, consistently giving back and creating a space where people feel welcome, connected, and at home.

If you're looking for a great cut and an even better atmosphere, West Main Barbershop delivers every time.

You may also recognize the shop on screen soon, it will be featured in the upcoming family film Not My Dog, starring Marika Dominczyk, Eric Roberts, Dan Lauria, and Robert Ri'chard, another example of how local businesses continue to play a role in something bigger.

As always, thank you to Burden Media for helping showcase the incredible people and businesses that make Vernon what it is.

04/24/2026

Town of Vernon, Connecticut is proud to be home to businesses that truly invest in the people they serve—and ShopRite of Tri-City Plaza in Vernon, CT continues to lead by example.
As a family-owned business, ShopRite has consistently gone above and beyond to support our community. From local partnerships to charitable giving and everyday acts of generosity, their commitment to Vernon is felt in a real and meaningful way.
Businesses like ShopRite don’t just operate here, they help shape the character of our town. Their dedication to service, family values, and community impact makes them a standout example of what local business should be.

We also want to extend our appreciation to Burden Media for their continued partnership in helping us highlight the people and businesses that make Vernon special.

When local businesses support each other, the entire community wins.

04/03/2026

Some businesses don’t just open they become part of the daily rhythm of a town.

7 Brew Coffee has quickly become a go-to spot here in Town of Vernon, Connecticut serving up energy, consistency, and a friendly experience that keeps people coming back. Whether it’s your morning stop or an afternoon reset, it’s businesses like this that help shape the character of our community.

This is what a strong local business looks like.

A sincere thank you to Burden Media for their continued support in helping us highlight Vernon’s business community through high-quality video content. Telling these stories the right way makes a difference.

Support local. Support Vernon.