Head Over Berries Joins the Hartford Chamber

Describe your business in one to two sentences.

Head Over Berries is a health and wellness shop that provides nutritional meals and educational experiences in marginalized communities. Head Over Berries takes pride in establishing effective community partnerships and promoting affordable ways to live healthy and happy.

Why did you join the Hartford Chamber of Commerce – what’s the value?

Head of Berries joined the Hartford Chamber of Commerce because it was a great opportunity for the business to be informed about resources, connect with the community, grow in outreach, and network.

Why Hartford? How did you decide on the location for your business?

Hartford is where I was born and raised. Growing up in this city helped me see the value in community engagement. I always enjoyed attending community events and witnessing the powerful impact of diversity. However, I noticed very early that access to opportunities/services that promoted health and wellness was non-existent. When I became a parent and fully embraced the responsibility to provide a nutritious lifestyle for my child I discovered an innate desire to promote and provide nutritious options for not only my family, but the people in my community. Hartford is the perfect place for the vision and mission of Head of Berries to expand and grow in order to provide multiple services beyond just health and wellness. We are looking forward to collaborating with various organizations to effectively promote all that Hartford county has to offer.

Tell us about the neighborhood and what makes it unique.

Head of Berries is currently located in two diverse neighborhoods in Hartford. Our Blue Hills location is in the northwest corner of Hartford. Our Parkville location is in the southwest corner of Hartford. Both of these neighborhoods are unique in that they are extremely diverse. Our community members have a range of various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Arguably one can infer that most do not have access to resources that promote health and wellness. This is why Head Over Berries exist: To give all members of the community access to high-quality nutritious resources.

What is the best thing about living/working in Hartford?

The best thing about living and working in Hartford is the people that make the community as great as it is and the opportunity to make change. Although Hartford is always evolving, the city provides opportunities for growth and development in many areas.

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