For such a sad city Norwich, CT has a great many charms. I have zero or less art skill so I cannot show you sketches of what I see in my head but will you please indulge me while I tell you about them.   

In my head I see a series of charms suitable for a necklace or a charm bracelet representing Norwich. The charms could be purchased individually or in sets. To be presented to visitors, and potential investors, as souvenirs to family members, welcomes to Norwich or think of us while you are away. There are hundreds of Cities and Towns that give out roses or symbols of roses. Norwich has to do something different. Something that will make it stand out.  

For example a charm of a pot of beans might represent Bean Hill. What about a charm of the bridge in Yantic? One of the Taftville mills?  One of the buildings of NFA? Maybe even a building that is not Slater? Perhaps the home of a vice-president of the United States? City Hall? The Gazebo at Brown Park? A trolley for Greenville? A Spirit of Broadway theater ticket? A fish representing the three rivers of Norwich? Maybe one of the fish ladder? A sneaker for its invention in Norwich or to honor the runners that Norwich is home to? Baseball diamond? Skateboarder? The list is endless. The potential is tremendous but I need your help.

I need you to talk about this crazy idea. To create a buzz that will reach the right people with the skills, talents, imagination and most importantly the wherewithal to make it happen. Mention this silly promotional idea to your Mayor, Council Representative, chamber of commerce members and local jewelers.  Find out who is in charge of local promotions and give this idea a yea or a nay or a few ideas of your own.

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