The Downtown Milford Business Association has appointment four members to its 2019 Board of Directors.
The members will be Karen Fortunati, who is serving as interim president; Dan Rascoll, who is returning as vice president, Jodee Caruso, who is serving as board secretary; and Kayleigh Friend as treasurer.
“This year, the new board is focusing on increasing member benefits and growing our unique Downtown Milford events,” Fortunati said.
Fortunati is a Milford local who also serves as a Milford alderman, is a published author and participates in a variety of other community work.
Rascoll is the owner and founder of Advice For All Seasons, a Milford-based business whose mission is to help other businesses navigate challenges big and small. He is also on the boards of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, Milford Education Foundation and Milford Little League, and actively involved helping in various initiatives with the city, Milford Public Schools and other local youth sports programs.
Rounding out the new additions are Caruso, who lives downtown and is lead producer at Milford-based Atomic Kid Studios, and Friend, a registered yoga teacher and strategic account manager at Dekko, a leading supplier of power and data in the commercial furniture industry.
The DMBA consists of over 100 businesses in the downtown Milford area, each committed to creating a strong, viable district that both supports member businesses and brings the Milford community together.
The team said it is especially excited for Pirates Day, the first DMBA event of the season.
“In the past, our Pancakes with Pirates Breakfast sold out early. This year, we’ve added a second seating so everyone can enjoy,” said Fortunati. “We’re currently accepting vendors for this year’s event and hope for the best year yet.”
To learn more about the DMBA, Pirate’s Day or for vendor opportunities, visit downtownmilfordct.org
The Downtown Milford Business Association recently named its 2019 board of directors. Top row, from left: DMBA Advisory Board members radio personality Brian Smith; Tracy Bonosconi, owner of the Lovet Shop; and Stephen Barrante, co-founder of Atomic Kid Studios. Bottom row, from left: Jodee Caruso, secretary; Kaleigh Friend, treasurer; Dan Rascoll, vice president; and Karen Fortunati, interim president. Photo courtesy of the DMBA.