Left to right: Goldblatt, Cohen, Falco, Patel, Coope, and Sliby
Orange, Connecticut, December 5,2024—The Homewood Suites by Hilton joined the Orange Chamber of Commerce in marking the hotel’s fifth anniversary since opening its doors to thousands of guests and countless functions at its 99 Marsh Hill Road, Orange location. The December 4th evening festivities featured a ceremonial milestone ribbon-cutting, a “Chamber Cheer Reception,” and the launch of a toy drive for the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.
Chamber members, local community leaders, Homewood Suites staff, and guests, joined Tom Falco, General Manager of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange/New Haven; Vinay Patel, Owner of SBM Hospitality and Jacqueline Coope, SBM Regional Director of Sales and Orange Chamber Board Member in the celebration that also included Barry Lee Cohen, Executive Director of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, Orange Selectman, Mitch Goldblatt, and Annemarie Sliby, Executive Director of the Orange Economic Development Corporation.
SBM Hospitality is the management group that operates the Homewood Suites Marsh Hill Road location.
Coope and Cohen collaborated on the ribbon-cutting with a free and open-to-the-public “Chamber Cheer Reception,” that offered catered foods and beverages provided by the Homewood Suites. A toy collection was also taken and will continue through Wednesday, December 11th.
In addition to the 99 Marsh HIll Road location, Orange Chamber member drop-off locations for toy donations include: Kashmire Salon, 221 Boston Post Road, and; Supercuts, 538 Boston Post Road, Orange.
Cohen said, “Homewood Suites Orange /New Haven is a staple of the Greater New Haven area. Without hesitation, the hotel and SBM Hospitality step up and contribute to the vitality of the region through its hospitality, immaculate facilities, commitment to charitable organizations, and enthusiasm for engaging the communities it serves.”
About the Orange Chamber of Commerce
The Orange Chamber of Commerce provides meaningful programs, initiatives, advocacy, and networking opportunities for our members, businesses, and the communities in the Greater Orange region. Through these channels, we promote and help foster economic growth while demonstrating the unique value our members and the region offer. By establishing strong partnerships and through close collaboration with members, government officials, and other key stakeholders, the Chamber plays an important role in creating a Connecticut where businesses and families work, live, and thrive.