Why Small Businesses Matter in Bethel: Volunteers Open Worlds

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Why Small Businesses Matter

Shop small, do big things for your community

Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story.

You're IT Volunteers Open Worlds!

Three questions with Maureen Decker, owner and founder of Volunteers Open Worlds (VOW).

Why did you start this business?

The mission of VOW~Volunteers Open Worlds~ is to increase, encourage, recognize and publicize employee volunteerism. I started this business as I have truly seen the benefits when business employees give back to the community. The businesses are strengthened, the employees feel rewarded and the community’s needs are better met. To be instrumental in the support of volunteerism is the natural progression for me after years of working in corporate, non-profits and as a volunteer.

Finish this sentence in regard to your business: I wish I could…

I wish I could fill all of the volunteer needs that exist in our communities. The non-profits are working so hard to serve the people and causes in our community, but they can’t do it without the support of volunteers.

Best selling product or service?

Currently, my best-selling service is The Get Onboard Employee Volunteer Program where I work with businesses that have recognized the importance of giving back to the community through food drives, toy drives and coat drives. They are ready to take it to the next level by encouraging and supporting their employees in volunteer roles. This program can be customized to the mission of the business and the interests of the employees.

To learn more about VOW, call 203-512-2804, email mdecker@volunteersopenworlds.com or visit them online here.

VOW tags Lorraine Schrameck owner of Silver Touch.

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

 

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