Manchester Entrepreneur Center To Open Thursday At Imagine Main Street Event

MANCHESTER The opening of a new center for entrepreneurs at MCC on Main is the highlight of Imagine Main Street's First Thursday event.

The dedication of the Viscogliosi Entrepreneurship Center is set for Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include remarks by Tom Chappell, co-founder of Tom's of Maine and Ramblers Way Farm, and Mayor Jay Moran.

The center was made possible by a donation from residents Paula and Anthony Viscogliosi, organizers said. The center is meant to provide students, entrepreneurs and small business owners "with opportunities to explore and develop their business passion and vision through innovative and informative educational and networking opportunities," said officials from Manchester Community College

Anthony Viscogliosi is "an accomplished entrepreneur and business strategist with a track record for leading businesses from startup, through commercialization and expansion," college officials said. Paula Viscogliosi is also an entrepreneur and interior decorator who created a rug design and manufacturing business, with gallery locations in Manhattan.

Tom Chappell is an entrepreneur, environmentalist, philanthropist and author. After Chappell and his wife, artist Kate Cheney Chappell, settled in Maine to live a lifestyle closely connected to nature, they founded Tom's of Maine, a pioneer in the natural personal care business.

A reception will follow the dedication. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, contact Diana Reid at 860-512-2909.

Other First Thursday events, beginning at 5:30 p.m., will include:

695-713 Main St. Plein Air Crafts Market by Katherine's Hair Design; salsa tasting at Los Sarapes; wine tasting at Sean's Fine Jewelry; pumpkin painting demonstration and sale by students from Cheney Technical High School; music by Brian Kenney.

785 Main St. 41 Closets, women's consignment boutique. Shop and enjoy music by Daniel Paul, accoustic guitarist.

793 Main St. Coventry Farms, Market on Main and deli tasting.

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Manchester Entrepreneur Center To Open Thursday At Imagine Main Street Event