Community Corner
Where In The Valley 2026
The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch this Summer's edition of WHERE IN THE VALLEY? — a fun and interactive community eve
Running from July 1-31 — This year’s event is especially meaningful as it also joins the nationwide America 250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Where in the Valley? offers a unique opportunity for people to Explore, Shop, and Support the foundational spirit of independence and self-determination that our member local businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators represent.
THE LOCATION OF ALL 15 PARTICIPATING MEMBER BUSINESSES is available on both the Chamber Website (Membership Directory) and Facebook Page.
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Starting July 1, people are encouraged to visit as many of the participating businesses as they can throughout the month. Scan their unique QR codes found in the Patriotic Display at each location.
The more businesses you visit, the more chances you have to win one of Three (3) great Collections of Gift Cards to a variety of local member businesses — With the top prize being $250 worth in Gift Cards!
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PLUS — All three winners of the Gift Card Collections will also receive a One-Of-A-Kind, Patriotic-Themed, Limited Edition, Hand-Blown Glass Orb created exclusively for this event by local glass blower Peter Greenwood of Riverton, CT.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
- Carr Hardware/Avon
- Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub/Canton
- Dogtopia of Avon
- Ethan Allen/Canton
- Hartford Federal Credit Union/West Simsbury
- iCRYO/Avon
- Lisa’s Luna Pizza/Simsbury
- Michaels Estate Jewelers/Avon
- Murphy’s Furniture & Mattresses/Avon
- Northwest Community Bank/Avon
- Oma’s Pride/Avon
- PeoplesBank/Avon
- The Frosted Sheep Bake Shop/Canton
- The Home Place/Canton
- The Notary Cafe/Avon
