The CT River Valley Chamber Teams up with the Jordan Porco Foundation again for the ‘Bids, Bites & Beer’ Fundraising Auction
Photo caption: Guests mingling and sampling craft beer at 2017’s Bids, Bites & Beer
Photo credit: Brian Ambrose Photography
EAST HARTFORD, CONN – On September 13th, the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the event ‘Bids, Bites & Beer,’ at the Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown in East Hartford, CT.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jordan Porco Foundation(JPF), founded in 2011 by Ernie and Marisa Porco after they lost their son, Jordan, to suicide when he was a freshman in college. This event takes place during National Suicide Awareness Week and the mission of the Jordan Porco Foundation is to prevent suicide, promote mental health, and create a message of hope for young adults. JPF is a 501(c)3 non-profit, located in Hartford, CT, with national programs.
The evening will include live and silent auctions, featuring a range of items. Guests will enjoy a variety of tastings from craft breweries, in addition to wines, spirits and a full cash bar. Locally-sourced food pairings have been supported by Glastonbury farm Killam & Bassette.
As a new addition this year, Glastonbury based photography studio EB Taylor will be providing a Squad Pod Photo Booth, a selfie-style professional grade photography station elevated by a green screen.
Bids, Bites & Beer will last from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, September 13th. Tickets are $55 and must be purchased in advance. Please visit crvchamber.org for registration and more information. To donate or sponsor, please contact the Chamber at 860-659-3587 or visit www.crvchamber.org/bids-bites-beer
The CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit business organization formed to foster a strong economy by providing members and the community with relevant services and information. The mission of the Chamber is to promote the business community, the overall economic climate and an enhanced quality of life in Glastonbury and East Hartford. In so doing, the Chamber serves its members and the community at large. The Chamber is located at 2400 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033. The web address is www.crvchamber.org
For more information:
Travis Dahlke, Marketing & Communications Manager | 860.659.3587 | travis@crvchamber.org
Rachel Papke. Communications Manager, Jordan Porco Foundation | rpapke@jordanporcofoundation.org
