Norwich Public Utilities Builds Bikes for Charity in Norwich, CT
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) hosted a Build-A-Bike® charity bike building event at their Business Development Center in Norwich, Connecticut. Forty utility workers gathered for what they initially thought would be a simple bike assembly task. To their surprise, they quickly discovered a more engaging and entertaining challenge. Their good humor and teamwork transformed the event into a memorable experience that combined their technical expertise with charitable giving.
Norwich Public Utilities, established in 1904, serves as the comprehensive utility provider for the City of Norwich. They manage four essential services: natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater collection. As a municipally-owned organization governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners and Sewer Authority, NPU operates with a direct focus on serving the best interests of Norwich citizens, maintaining a strong connection to the community they support.
Norwich Public Utilities employees embrace challenge at Build-A-Bike® event in Norwich, Connecticut
The Build-A-Bike® event revealed a lighter side of NPU’s utility workers, who approached the task with confidence born from their technical backgrounds. Their initial assumption that bike assembly would be a quick ten-second task quickly gave way to laughter as they discovered the true complexity of the challenge. The team’s ability to find humor in the situation while adapting to unexpected difficulties showcased their strong workplace culture and team spirit.
Throughout the event, teams collaborated on bicycle assembly with the same dedication they bring to maintaining Norwich’s essential utilities. Their technical expertise, though initially challenged by the unique aspects of bike building, eventually shone through as they worked together to complete their tasks. The group’s natural camaraderie and willingness to laugh at themselves created the perfect atmosphere. It seamlessly balanced serious charitable work with genuine fun and team bonding.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Norwich Public Utilities for bringing such positive energy and enthusiasm to their Build-A-Bike® event. Their commitment to serving their community extends beyond utility services to making a difference in children’s lives.
Check out our three new charity team building events based on the Build-A-Bike ® program:
