Joe Hoxha

Rep. Hoxha Showcases Local Business Owned by Former Coworker

"It is a great feeling to see someone you know become successful and achieve something they can be extremely proud of," Rep. Hoxha said. Yesterday, State Representative Joe Hoxha had a chance to visit a local Subway franchise in Bristol owned by a former co-worker of mine, Ceilia Gill. Celia and Joe met years ago when they were both employees of Subway. She has come a long way since then and through hard work and determination now owns five Subway franchises. Rep. Hoxha and Ceilia spoke about doing business in Connecticut and some of the issues she must contend with – rising minimum wage, along with electricity and utility costs. "I appreciate Ceilia taking the time to talk with me and for her insight into some of her challenges as a small business owner," Rep. Hoxha said.

Grand Re-Opening of Tunxis @ Bristol

"This transformation to this facility is spectacular," Rep. Hoxha said. "With large classrooms, a state-of-the-art computer lab, and expansive programming, Tunxis offers a lot of great job/career opportunities for people in and around the Bristol area." These opportunities include: administrative medical assistant, central sterile processing technician, certified nurse aide, EKG, EMT, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, security guard, and vet tech.

Rep. Hoxha Tours Steve's Top Dog and Smokehouse

If you're in Plymouth and haven't been to Steve's Top Dog and Smokehouse on Main Street yet, it's worth stopping by. Earlier this week, State Rep. Joe Hoxha had a chance to meet with Owner Steve Lavoie and hear more about his new venture. Steve said Stepping away from the hot dog cart provides him with a venue to test his culinary abilities and be more creative. Depending on the day, he enjoys throwing together new items to see what his customers' reactions might be. Don't let the restaurant's name fool you, while smokehouse is an essential part of the menu, it isn't the only fare, he also specializes in some American and French-Canadian favorites as well. While hot dogs are always a favorite, they serve wings, flatbreads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Rep. Hoxha Celebrates Local Organization and Decades of Service to Bristol Community

On Wednesday, State Representative Joe Hoxha had the honor of presenting the OM Keystone Association of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol , a volunteer-led alumni organization of the Bristol Boys & Girls Club, with a legislative citation on behalf of the Bristol delegation to recognize their more than 100 years of dedicated service to the community. For those of you who may not know, the OM Keystone Association is composed of adults (18+) who spend countless hours working to assist the club with financial support, advocacy, and volunteer hours to assist in their efforts to enrich the lives of local boys and girls. "It was a privilege to have been invited to acknowledge this group and their numerous contributions to our City and surrounding towns," Rep. Hoxha said.

Rep. Hoxha Tours New Facility for Future Champions Gymnastics

I had an opportunity to get a sneak peek into what will ultimately be the new facility for Future Champions Gymnastics (FCG) at 231 Century Drive. While work is still being done inside, the renovations will include a larger gymnastics area and training pits, family lounge, party room, and welcome lobby for families, guests, and visitors. Despite not being finished quite yet, you can envision the plan and how it will be utilized. This new state-of-the-art facility is amazing and will provide an opportunity for added growth and new opportunities for more families in and around the City of Bristol.