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Power Wellness lays out hiring, programming and tech plan for New London recreation center
Summary
Power Wellness, the selected operator for New London’s new recreation center, presented a six‑month pre‑opening timeline at the Dec. 16 special council meeting, answering council questions about staffing, affordability, community access and technology.
Power Wellness, the private operator selected to run New London’s new recreation center, presented a six‑month pre‑opening timeline and staffing plan at the Dec. 16 special meeting of the New London City Council.
The company said it will hire key managers in March, open an enrollment office about two months before a planned soft opening in late May or June, and pursue corporate rentals and advance bookings for events. “We want our teams on‑site to focus on 3 areas. We want them to provide fantastic programming, we want them to give a great customer service, and we want them enrolling new members,” said Ken Gorman, a company executive leading the presentation.
Why it matters: The city has contracted with Power Wellness to operate the new facility under a “white label” partnership that keeps the New London brand front and center. Councilors pressed the company on how it will ensure affordable access, staff locally, and coordinate with the…
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