BUSINESS BUZZ

Cosmetique Salon owner Edina Psorn is celebrating nine years of entrepreneurial success in New Milford this month.

"Our salon is a successful fusion of European and American skin and hair care methodologies and products," Ms. Psorn said. "Having moved to Connecticut 17 years ago from Europe, I have integrated many hair and skin care beliefs and systems from different European countries into the success of my salon."

More than eight years ago, Ms. Psorn opened her Cosmetique salon at 31 Park Lane (Route 202) in New Milford.

Three years ago, she moved to the current location at 13 Church St. -- across from Town Hall.

Cosmetique Salon offers a full range of women's, men's and children's haircuts and European-origin products.

It specializes in up-dos for long hair, hair relaxing methods, design waves, conditioning and purifying treatments for hair, including color and highlighting processes.

Ms. Psorn said her salon features many naturally organic skin and hair products.

It also offers make-up application and a bridal package.

In addition to Ms. Psorn, Cosmetique Salon is staffed by hair stylists Bonnie Lathrop of New Milford and Kristina Checchia of Brookfield, who specialize in hair care and nail services upon request.

Appointments may be secured Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 860-355-9616.

Union Savings Bank has added the services of Cynthia Forbes of New Milford as commercial services administrative officer.

In her position, Ms. Forbes prepares commercial loan and mortgage documents and provide administrative support to assigned loan officers.

In addition, she will assist in the planning of prospect and customer calling efforts and new buyer development.

Ms. Forbes has more than 25 years of banking experience.

She began her banking career as a teller at New Milford Bank and Trust Company and worked her way up to assistant branch manager.

She continued as an assistant branch manager at Summit Bank and Fleet Bank and, most recently, was a small business specialist and business banking sales and support associate at Bank of America.

New Milford native Gina Daddona was recently featured as the "Brow Goddess" in "Allure" magazine.

Ms. Daddona, who attended the Institute of Aesthetic Arts & Sciences in Southbury in 1993, works for Stephen Knoll Salon on Madison Avenue in New York City.

There, she offers makeup applications and lessons, and brow shaping.

Ms. Daddona is sought out by celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Emmy Rossum and Maria Shriver to prep them for TV, editorial and red carpet events.

Washington Food Market, located in Bryan Memorial Plaza, now offers a website called www.washingtonfoodmarket.com for its customers and potential patrons.

The Business Buzz is a Spectrum feature for local businesses to announce openings, anniversaries, personnel changes and other news. Information should be mailed or dropped off at The Greater New Milford Spectrum, 45B Main St., New Milford, CT 06776; faxed to 860-350-6794; or emailed to drose@newstimes.com.