The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for seven new Old Town businesses.
Mayor Virg Bernero, accompanied by new OTCA Executive Director, Brittney Hokskiw, cut ribbons in front of Franklin Energy, El Gallo Loco, The Old Town Barbershop, The Chrome Cat, Scavenger Hunt Eco, Hattie’s Kitchen and Capital City Scuba.
Mayor Bernero also enjoyed some food at the Chrome Cat and on the patio of Capital City Scuba, and had his hair cut at the Old Town Barbershop.
“You know, having a ribbon cutting every six months in Old Town is pretty typical, but I think this was an atypical event because everybody has been so focused on the economy,” says Hoskiw.
“I think the real story for this ribbon cutting was the fact that we’ve had seven new businesses open in the past six months, when everybody was expecting everyone to do so poorly. And so we’re really happy to be able to continue that tradition of welcoming several new businesses to Old Town.”
Hoskiw adds, "They were all very progressive and unique businesses that were very fitting to Old Town and our character, so it was a nice way for the city and OTCA staff and volunteers and neighboring businesses to welcome them to the community."
Source: Brittney Hoskiw, Old Town Commercial Association
Suban Nur Cooley, interim development news editor, can be reached here.
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