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CT's Employer Student Loan Repayment Program
Friday, February 03, 2023
CT's Employer Student Loan Repayment Program

CHESLA's Employer Student Loan Repayment program can be an additional tool for employers seeking to recruit and retain employees. The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) is currently offering an Employer Student Loan Repayment Program to work with employers to offer this benefit of student loan repayment to their employees.  Connecticut’s average student loan debt is approximately $36,000 - one of the highest in the U.S. With the cost of higher education doubling over the

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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of New Online Platform Connecting All Connecticut Manufacturers and Suppliers in a Single Searchable Solution
Friday, February 03, 2023
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of New Online Platform Connecting All Connecticut Manufacturers and Suppliers in a Single Searchable Solution

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of CONNEX™ Connecticut, a free online platform that provides one-stop access for manufacturers in the state to connect with each other, find local suppliers, discover new business opportunities, and manage their supply chains. “Connecticut boasts some of the most sophisticated manufacturing in the world, and this new portal helps support these companies by enabling other businesses to easily find and connect with the local manufacturers that are making the

Office of the Governor
Hearts on Fire! Ice in the Village Makes its Return to Olde Mistick Village this February  Enjoy live ice sculpture carving, 26 beautiful ice sculptures on display, as well as  photo contests for all
Friday, February 03, 2023
Hearts on Fire! Ice in the Village Makes its Return to Olde Mistick Village this February Enjoy live ice sculpture carving, 26 beautiful ice sculptures on display, as well as photo contests for all

The wildly popular ‘Ice in the Village’ event will be taking place once again at Olde Mistick Village from Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th. The village will transform into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures on display throughout, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and will also be extending its hours on Friday and Saturday until 8:00 p.m. This year has special meaning as it marks Olde Mistick Village’s 50th anniversary! “Families are looking for opportunities to get out and enjoy

Olde Mistick Village
Breeze Airways Kicks Off 2023 at Bradley International Airport with Three New Nonstops to Florida, Arizona and North Carolina
Friday, February 03, 2023
Breeze Airways Kicks Off 2023 at Bradley International Airport with Three New Nonstops to Florida, Arizona and North Carolina

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is launching new nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Vero Beach, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Raleigh-Durham, NC within the next two weeks. The inaugural service to Vero Beach departed today, with flights to Phoenix launching on February 9 and service to Raleigh-Durham starting on February 16.  All three routes will operate on

The Connecticut Airport Authority
My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime by Lisa Franco Author Talk and Book Signing at the Submarine Force Museum
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime by Lisa Franco Author Talk and Book Signing at the Submarine Force Museum

My Dearest Darling: Letters Of Love In Wartime By Lisa Franco Author Talk and Book Signing at the Submarine Force Museum Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM 1 Crystal Lake Road Groton, CT My Dearest Darling: Letters Of Love In Wartime By Lisa Franco    U.S. naval officer and submariner Donald Storey was not just fighting for  his country in World War II—he was fighting to come home to his love,  Margery. When journalist Lisa Franco stumbled upon the couple's lost love letters  in a Cape

Submarine Force Library & Museum Association, Inc.
United Way accepting applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
United Way accepting applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) supplements the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies (non-disaster-related). EFSP funds are used to supplement feeding, sheltering, rent/mortgage or utility assistance efforts for programs already in existence. The application deadline for Phase 40 funding is Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Funding is made available by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Adds New Items to Tiffany Exhibition New London
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Adds New Items to Tiffany Exhibition New London

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has added a number of artworks to its permanent exhibition, Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London, which has been attracting enthusiastic visitors since October 2018. The new objects include a large Laburnum Library Lamp by Tiffany, circa 1905, a Tiffany & Co. Egyptian Revival Scarab bib necklace and earring set, and a massive Tiffany-designed carved walnut and leather armchair. Museum staff periodically refresh the popular exhibition gallery, which is dedicated to the life and

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Anthony A. Joyce, III, Named President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank; Additional 25 Employees Promoted
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Anthony A. Joyce, III, Named President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank; Additional 25 Employees Promoted

Anthony A. Joyce, III, has been promoted to President & Chief Executive Officer for Chelsea Groton Bank, and an additional 25 employees also received promotions following a Board of Trustees meeting.  A lifelong resident of Southeastern Connecticut, Joyce has 40 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, he worked for many years at Norwich Savings Society and People’s United Bank. He joined Chelsea Groton Bank in 2013 as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Manager, and was

Chelsea Groton Bank
Celebrating Black History Month through the Power of Love By Comcast, TV One and NBC CT, Feb 16th
Monday, January 30, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month through the Power of Love By Comcast, TV One and NBC CT, Feb 16th

RSVP here Feb 16 Don't miss a special screening of TV One's newest dating series, "Asking for a Friend". The Amistad Center for Art & Culture at the Wadsworth Atheneum 600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 Join us for TV One's celebration of "The Power of Love" during Black History Month. In partnership with Comcast, NBC CT and The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, we bring you a special screening of TV One's new dating series "Asking For A Friend" . Enjoy food and drink, raffle prizes and the fellowship

Comcast
The Australian Pink Floyd Show to Shine at Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, February 3rd
Monday, January 30, 2023
The Australian Pink Floyd Show to Shine at Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, February 3rd

 After nearly 40 years performing, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will shine on again as they return with a new tour for 2023. The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Saturday, September 23rd. Tickets are $59.50, $39.50, and $29.50 and go on sale Friday, February 3rd at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 4th, subject to availability.   The Dark Side of the Moon Tour will celebrate the

Mohegan Sun
HR and Employee Updates Courtesy as of 1.26.2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023
HR and Employee Updates Courtesy as of 1.26.2023

Paid Leave Authority Pays Out $249M in Benefits Penalties for unpaid contributions coming May 1  March 30 Deadline for State-Run Retirement Plan Legislature considering noncompliance penalties   FTC Proposes Noncompete Ban Business groups call proposal “blatantly unlawful”  What Counts as Wilful Misconduct Under Connecticut Law? Directly impacts unemployment compensation costs   HR Hotline Live: Managing Absenteeism Best practices for handling absences—approved and

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Graniteville Dental Solutions Now Accepting New Patients
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Graniteville Dental Solutions Now Accepting New Patients

Graniteville Dental Solutions Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Graniteville Dental Solutions officially opened its doors to the public on January 17, 2023, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and members of the community. The ceremony was kicked off by the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Tony Sheridan. State Representative Kathleen McCarty presented an Official State Citation honoring Graniteville Dental Solutions on the opening of their new practice. Rob

Graniteville Dental Solutions
NESS Summer Program Registration Opens on February 1
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
NESS Summer Program Registration Opens on February 1

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will open registration for its 2023 summer programs on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.     NESS, a New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) accredited school partner program and award-winning ocean adventure STEM education nonprofit, provides students of all ages with programming that offers a unique combination of on-the-water and in-the-classroom lessons intended to spark curiosity, enhance learning, and encourage students to step out of their

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Special Olympics Announces Penguin Plunge Events Happening Around the State Including Shoreline/Groton, March 5th
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Special Olympics Announces Penguin Plunge Events Happening Around the State Including Shoreline/Groton, March 5th

Special Olympics Connecticut is pleased to announce dates for its upcoming Penguin Plunge events and invites all to register for the Shoreline Penguin Plunge at www.soct.org/plunge. Participants in the Plunge will jump into the chilly waters of a lake or Long Island Sound to support the organization's year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes around the state and help create communities that accept and include people of all abilities. To find out more, visit soct.org, email

Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc.
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for 2023 Cabaret Junior Fellows
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for 2023 Cabaret Junior Fellows

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now seeking 15- to 18-year-old vocalists for its 2023 Cabaret Junior Fellows cohort. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:59pm PST. The Junior Fellows program is a part of the O’Neill’s annual Cabaret & Performance Conference, which brings leading Cabaret artists to perform at the organization’s seaside campus in Waterford, CT and provides development opportunities for up-and-coming artists. Led by program director Brad Simmons,

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Fairview's Art of Chocolate Tasting Boxes on Sale Now
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Fairview's Art of Chocolate Tasting Boxes on Sale Now

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Fairview's Art of Chocolate! Fairview's Art of Chocolate is back for it's 9th year! What better way to get into the Valentine's Day spirit than with a box of delicious chocolate creations from local vendors?  Featuring the Culinary Talents of: Black Dahlia Baking Company • Brickview Restaurant at NFA • Carlo's Bakery • Fairview Filomena's • Gourmet Galley Catering • Grille 92 • Hauser Chocolatier Mystic Sweet Shoppe • Nana's Byrek • The Arc Eastern Connecticut • Thyme for

Fairview
Eastern Regional Tourism District Accepting Marketing Grant Applications
Monday, January 23, 2023
Eastern Regional Tourism District Accepting Marketing Grant Applications

The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) has announced a Regional Marketing Partnership Program to provide grant funding for marketing initiatives in support of eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy. Eastern Connecticut businesses, non-profits, and municipalities are encouraged to develop marketing plans, which could then be funded by the program if approved. Plans should focus on marketing eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy and encourage the safe enjoyment of Connecticut’s tourism opportunities

Eastern Regional Tourism District
LVIV National Philanthropic Orchestra of Ukraine Visits UCONN Storrs for Feaured Performance at Jorgensen Center
Monday, January 23, 2023
LVIV National Philanthropic Orchestra of Ukraine Visits UCONN Storrs for Feaured Performance at Jorgensen Center

Concert scheduled near one-year anniversary of the war on Ukraine  Under the baton of Maestro Theodore Kuchar, the esteemed Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn Storrs campus on Monday evening, February 13th. The concert will be held just shy of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.  When the war in Ukraine began in February 2022, Jorgensen Director Rodney Rock heard stories about artists who were impacted by

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
HR & Employee Updates Courtesy of the CBIA Updated as of 1.23.2023
Monday, January 23, 2023
HR & Employee Updates Courtesy of the CBIA Updated as of 1.23.2023

1.23.2023 CBIA HR& Employee Resources

UConn Avery Point celebrated the opening of its Husky Harvest food pantry on Wednesday,January 18th, one of four pantries to go online at each of UConn’s regional campuses.
Friday, January 20, 2023
UConn Avery Point celebrated the opening of its Husky Harvest food pantry on Wednesday,January 18th, one of four pantries to go online at each of UConn’s regional campuses.

UConn Avery Point celebrated the opening of its Husky Harvest food pantry on Wednesday,January 18th, one of four pantries to go online at each of UConn’s regional campuses. “I’m excited and I can’t wait to see it get off the ground and in motion,” Avery Point Director of Campus Operations Janene Vandi says. “We’ve been in the planning stages for a while now, and I’m ready to take the next step. I really want to get the word out that this resource is here." The effort is part of a University-wide

UConn Avery Point
MyCTSavings is a retirement savings program offered from the Comptroller’s office that provides small businesses with an opportunity to offer a retirement savings plan for their employees
Thursday, January 19, 2023
MyCTSavings is a retirement savings program offered from the Comptroller’s office that provides small businesses with an opportunity to offer a retirement savings plan for their employees

MyCTSavings is a retirement savings program offered from the Comptroller’s office that provides small businesses with an opportunity to offer a retirement savings plan for their employees.  Employers with more than five employees and that do not currently offer a qualified retirement savings option are required to sign up for this program by March 30. For employers, participation is free and easily implemented through payroll software. When an employer signs up for MyCTSavings, their employees will be able

Office of the State Comptroller
 Mystic Aquarium Celebrates Federal Funding for Blue Economy Workforce Development Initiative
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Mystic Aquarium Celebrates Federal Funding for Blue Economy Workforce Development Initiative

Mystic Aquarium today announced it is receiving $650,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal with support from U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Joe Courtney in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations agreement, to establish the Blue Economy Workforce Development Initiative: Creating a Pathway for Underserved Youth.  The initiative recognizes the region’s growing blue economy sector, the commitment to the responsible development of offshore wind to

Mystic Aquarium
Morin Associates shares HHS Extends P...
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Morin Associates shares HHS Extends Public Health Emergency until April 11

The Secretary of Health and Human Services has again renewed the COVID-19 pandemic Public Health Emergency. This will extend the Public Health Emergency Period for an additional 90 days and as a result, numerous temporary benefit plan changes will remain in effect.Click below to learn more:HHS Extends Public Health Emergency until April 11  

Morin Associates LLC
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to Host Ultimate Football Viewing Party on Sunday, February 12th
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to Host Ultimate Football Viewing Party on Sunday, February 12th

Experience “The Big Game” with a delicious buffet including hoagies, sliders, assorted wings, a 140-foot video wall, and more! “The Big Game” viewing party at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook gets started on Sunday, February 12th while kickoff for the game is slated for 6:30pm. Football fans can catch all the action on the 140-foot wide video wall at the premier Sportsbook in the Northeast, while also enjoying a Big Game Buffet, a fantastic drink menu and various betting options for both pre-game and live

Mohegan Sun
Pfizer Connecticut Opens Calls for 2023 Community Grants
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Pfizer Connecticut Opens Calls for 2023 Community Grants

Pfizer Connecticut Opens Call for 2023 Community Grants   Community engagement and support is a priority for Pfizer Connecticut. For the past 64 years, Pfizer has maintained a strong relationship with the community through grants, mentoring, and diverse volunteering opportunities. One of the most visible components of that support is the annual Community Grants program.     Local Non-Profit organizations are now invited to apply for Pfizer Connecticut Laboratories 2023/2024 competitive grants.

Pfizer Global Research and Development
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 Young Playwrights Festival
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 Young Playwrights Festival

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2023 Young Playwrights Festival scheduled for May 12–14 at its seaside campus in Waterford, CT. Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 11:59pm PST. The Young Playwrights Festival offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about dramatic form and structure as they experience the signature O’Neill play development process firsthand. Five featured playwrights will be selected to work with a dedicated

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
IRS sets Jan. 23 as official start to 2023 tax filing season; more help available for taxpayers this year
Friday, January 13, 2023
IRS sets Jan. 23 as official start to 2023 tax filing season; more help available for taxpayers this year

The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the April 18 tax deadline. People have three extra days to file this year due to the calendar. With the three previous tax seasons dramatically impacted by the pandemic, the IRS has taken additional

CBIA HR & Employee Updates as of January 18, 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023
CBIA HR & Employee Updates as of January 18, 2023

HR & Employee Updates, courtesy of CBIA

CBIA
The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut
Friday, January 13, 2023
The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut

The Equity Match Grant Program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. The grant funds cannot be used towards operating expenses (e.g. inventory, on-going marketing expenses, salaries), real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment. Applicants are required to provide a minimum 25%

Women's Business Development Council
DOD Now Accepting Applications for New Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot
Friday, January 13, 2023
DOD Now Accepting Applications for New Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot

The Defense Department launched a 12-week paid fellowship program to expand employment opportunities for eligible military spouses. The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot program provides spouses of currently serving members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, to include active, reserve and National Guard components, with paid fellowships at civilian employers across various industries and locations. This program directly addresses DOD's Taking Care of Our People

Office of Military Affairs
 Charter Oak Awards Over $815,000 to Members in Annual Bonuses Total Gold Rewards Payout to Members Is Over $6.5 Million Since Unique Program Began in 2010
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Charter Oak Awards Over $815,000 to Members in Annual Bonuses Total Gold Rewards Payout to Members Is Over $6.5 Million Since Unique Program Began in 2010

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded over $815,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses in December to its Gold Rewards members, which is the largest annual amount since Charter Oak created the unique member-appreciation program in 2010.             “This is our 13th year of recognizing our Gold Rewards members for their support and loyalty to Charter Oak.  It is our way of saying thank you and letting them know how much we appreciate them,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Kyle J. Zrenda Elected Director of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Kyle J. Zrenda Elected Director of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2023, Attorney Kyle J. Zrenda has been named a Director of the Firm.   “Kyle Zrenda is an exceptional lawyer, and his election as a director recognizes his excellent work and significant contributions to the firm and our clients. We look forward to his continued leadership and great success in the years to come,” said Eric W. Callahan, Managing Director of Suisman Shapiro.   Kyle J. Zrenda handles personal injury cases,

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Governor Lamont Introduces Energy Action Plan Highlighting Help With Energy Affordability
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Governor Lamont Introduces Energy Action Plan Highlighting Help With Energy Affordability

Governor Ned Lamont today announced a comprehensive statewide strategy funded by federal and state dollars to provide energy assistance to Connecticut residents in the short-term and improve affordability and reliability in the long-term.Short-TermLate last month, Governor Lamont announced the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will allow all participating households that heat with deliverable fuels, such as home heating oil, to receive an additional crisis assistance benefit worth $430 this

Office of the Governor
BalletX brings explosive, breathtaking choreography to Jorgensen dance stage February 2nd
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
BalletX brings explosive, breathtaking choreography to Jorgensen dance stage February 2nd

Praised as “technically brilliant” by The Boston Globe and ranked “among America’s best” by The New York Times, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, BalletX will take the main stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday evening, February 2 to perform highlights from the company’s innovative, critically acclaimed repertory.   BalletX commissions choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want”

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
BEER'D Brewing Co & Kind Folk Records Presents Snow Moon Festival Featuring Will Evans on February 18th at the Velvet Mill
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
BEER'D Brewing Co & Kind Folk Records Presents Snow Moon Festival Featuring Will Evans on February 18th at the Velvet Mill

Purchase your tickets HERE.  

The Beer'd Brewing Co.
Mystic Market Kitchen & Eatery kicks off their 30 year anniversary celebration with honoring it’s loyal customers by offering fun new prizes and discounts all year long.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Mystic Market Kitchen & Eatery kicks off their 30 year anniversary celebration with honoring it’s loyal customers by offering fun new prizes and discounts all year long.

Inspired by the convenience of putting a great family meal on the table with very little effort, Mystic Market makes it possible for their customers to enjoy a gourmet experience in the comfort of their own home without the anxiety and pressure of cooking it all. The market is founded on offering high quality restaurant foods prepared by highly trained culinary professionals. Made from scratch, fresh meals are crafted with bright seasonal flavors in addition to offering a twist on everyone’s favorite

Coastal Gourmet Catering
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Puppetry Conference
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Puppetry Conference

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 National Puppetry Conference. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 11:59pm PST. Each year, the National Puppetry Conference welcomes puppeteers to the O’Neill’s seaside campus to study with renowned puppet artists, directors, writers, musicians, and more, during its two offerings: the four-day-long Pre Conference and the 10-day-long Main Conference. The 2023 Pre Conference will

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
CorePlus Announces New Chair
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
CorePlus Announces New Chair

CorePlus Federal Credit Union has named a new official to its’ Governing Body. Kyle Dykes of Ledyard, CT has been named as a Director, effective January 2023. Mr. Dykes was appointed to fill the unexpired term of former Director James Marks.   Kyle Dykes has over 12 years of public accounting experience with EY in Atlanta, GA, and Providence, RI in their financial statement audit practice.  Kyle primarily worked with publicly traded software, healthcare, and financial service institutions evaluating

CorePlus Credit Union
Having trouble paying your energy bill? Eversource provides free Webinars in English and Spanish Jan 12 & 26
Monday, January 09, 2023
Having trouble paying your energy bill? Eversource provides free Webinars in English and Spanish Jan 12 & 26

Having trouble paying your energy bill? We want to help. Please join us for one of our free customer monthly webinars Programs to Help on available financial assistance, flexible payment plans and energy efficiency programs to help manage your energy bills. Enrollment and participation in a financial assistance program or payment plan will prevent service disconnection and help you get caught up on your energy bill. Join Us: Register for a session: ✓ Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. (noon) ✓

Eversource Energy
Dane Cook Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, January 13th
Monday, January 09, 2023
Dane Cook Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, January 13th

Dane Cook, a prolific stand-up comedian and versatile actor, returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night at 8:00pm on Saturday, April 29th. Tickets are $79.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, January 14th, subject to availability. Dane Cook has been featured in numerous Comedy Central and HBO specials and created successful comedy albums including Harmful if Swallowed;

Mohegan Sun
NAMI SECT, The National Alliance for Mental Illness Southeast CT, has volunteer positions available
Saturday, January 07, 2023
NAMI SECT, The National Alliance for Mental Illness Southeast CT, has volunteer positions available

NAMI SECT , The National Alliance for Mental Illness Southeast CT, has volunteer positions available. As the local affiiate of NAMI CT, we provide grass-roots support, education and advocacy for people and families dealing with mental illness in our region.  Please visit our website, www.namisect.org, to learn what we do for our community and how you can join us.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Southeast CT ( NAMI SECT)
American Red Cross Announces Upcoming Blood Drives in Eastern Connecticut
Thursday, January 05, 2023
American Red Cross Announces Upcoming Blood Drives in Eastern Connecticut

Fri, Jan 6: Waterford Town Hall, 12:30-6  Thur, Jan 12: Utopia Plaza, Waterford, 11-4  Fri, Jan 13: Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, 12-5  Fri, Jan 13: Mystic Hilton, 11-4  Wed, Jan 18, Groton Municipal Building, 12-5  Thur, Jan 19, Smilow Cancer Center Waterford, 8:30-1:30  Tue, Jan 24, Hugo A. Simonelli VFW Mystic, 9-6  Wed, Jan 25, Christ Lutheran Church Niantic, 12:45-6  Fri, Jan 27, Utopia Plaza, Waterford, 11-4  Fri, Feb 7, Mohegan Sun Casino Uncas Ballroom, 11:30-4:30  Fri, Feb 10, Waterford

American Red Cross
Connecticut Department of Agriculture Announces CT Grown 4 Kids Grant Recipients
Thursday, January 05, 2023
Connecticut Department of Agriculture Announces CT Grown 4 Kids Grant Recipients

TVCCA is proud to receive one of 32 grants from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.  Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt announces that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture has awarded 32 grants from the Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant (CTG4CTK Grant), totaling $452,268 to develop and enhance farm-to-school programs. Established under P.A. 21-0002, S. 364, these awards will increase the availability of local foods in child nutrition programs, allow educators to use hands-on

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
IRS Updates and Frequently Asked Questions for 2023 Tax Season
Thursday, January 05, 2023
IRS Updates and Frequently Asked Questions for 2023 Tax Season

  Key notes:Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act changed a wide range of tax laws and provided funds to improve our services and technology to make tax filing easier for you. The latest updates include new guidance and frequently asked questions on: New, Previously Owned, and Commercial Clean Vehicle CreditsHome Improvements and Residential Energy CreditsUpdate on Form 1099-K: On December 23, 2022, the IRS announced that calendar

Florence Griswold Museum Announces Executive Director Joshua Campbell Torrance
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Florence Griswold Museum Announces Executive Director Joshua Campbell Torrance

The Trustees of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut have announced that Joshua Campbell Torrance of Wethersfield will take the reins of the 75-year-old cultural institution beginning February 6, 2023. After former Director Rebekah Beaulieu left the Museum in August to become the President and CEO of the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, Ohio, a nationwide search was launched by the recruitment firm Museum Search & Reference. The perfect candidate was found in our own state. Torrance brings

Florence Griswold Museum
Ashley Farnham has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of Community Vocational Services, Inc.
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Ashley Farnham has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of Community Vocational Services, Inc.

Executive Promotion: I am very pleased to announce that Ashley Farnham has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of Community Vocational Services, Inc. a nonprofit member organization offering services and supports on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Ashley has been employed at CVS, Inc for over 12 years, is an active member of the Chamber and is dedicated to the belief that all can achieve if given the opportunity.  

Community Vocational Services, Inc.
Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria Raises $10,260 for fallen police officers from the Bristol Police Department
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria Raises $10,260 for fallen police officers from the Bristol Police Department

On December 5th, from 3-9:30, Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria donated 100% of their proceeds from guests' purchases to the families of the fallen officers from the Bristol Police Department. Because of the generous support of the community, they raised $10,260, which will go directly to the families.

Buon Appetito
 Become a board member of Homes by Grace
Monday, January 02, 2023
Become a board member of Homes by Grace

Homes by Grace is accepting nominations for new board members for 2023. Our board members serve 1-year terms, with the opportunity to extend the term if agreed upon. If you or someone you know aligns with our mission and is interested in serving on a nonprofit board, please contact us. We are looking for people with experience in local government, fundraising, grant applications, and nonprofit operations. You can reach us through our website: https://www.homesbygrace.org/. Homes by grace is a 501c3

Homes by Grace, Inc.
CBIA: HR & Employee Updates
Monday, January 02, 2023
CBIA: HR & Employee Updates

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CBIA
Mitchell College Strives to be a Movement
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Mitchell College Strives to be a Movement

Mitchell College has spent 2022 preparing to meet the new needs of students and the community as it builds forward to ensure student success. With its newly launched five-year strategic plan, “Illuminating Mitchell College’s Future: A Bold Plan for a Kaleidoscope of Learners,” Mitchell College is poised to welcome 2023 with an exciting slate of new programs and initiatives, expanding opportunities for its kaleidoscope of learners while providing holistic supports to help each individual student reach their

Mitchell College
SCORE of Eastern CT Presents a New Free Webinar: Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Business
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
SCORE of Eastern CT Presents a New Free Webinar: Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Business

SCORE of Eastern CT Presents a New Free Webinar: Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Business   DATE: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 TIME: 2:00 to 3:30 PM LOCATION: Online Webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE:  LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar.   SCORE Eastern CT (https://easternct.score.org/), Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a new free webinar, “Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your

Southeast CT Score
Three Rivers Community College 60th Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 45 Nursing Student Graduates
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Three Rivers Community College 60th Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 45 Nursing Student Graduates

On Friday, December 16, Three Rivers Community College held its sixtieth Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Hundreds of friends and family gathered to watch their loved ones take the final step in becoming nurses, a select few in the same room and others in nearby classrooms where the ceremony was broadcast live. During the ceremony, 45 nursing students of the Class of Fall 2022 received their nursing pin, marking the completion of their nursing degree and serving as a symbol of their readiness to be compassionate

Three Rivers Community College
NESS & NOAA Launch B-Wet Tacklebox: Free Resources for Education Professionals
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
NESS & NOAA Launch B-Wet Tacklebox: Free Resources for Education Professionals

Experiential Environmental Education training and lesson plans for educators from New England Science & Sailing Foundation and NOAA.  The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announces the launch of the NESS B-WET Tacklebox. The Tacklebox includes training, resources, and lesson plans that are free to educators who seek to implement experiential environmental learning with students in school classrooms. These materials are made possible by grant funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Wireless Zone of Groton Presents $10,000 Check to Always Home
Monday, December 19, 2022
Wireless Zone of Groton Presents $10,000 Check to Always Home

In the true spirit of the holiday season, Groton Wireless Zone owners Neil Ryan and Scott Gladstone are giving back to the community. Biannually, the business partners nominate nonprofit organizations in Eastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island to receive grants from The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving® Inc. Established in 2003, the foundation is a collaborative giving program that enhances each individual stores’ capacity to help the communities they serve. “This giving cycle, we’re thrilled to

Always Home, Inc.
Before toasting the new year, taxpaye...
Friday, December 16, 2022
Before toasting the new year, taxpayers should review this to-do list

Whether they plan to stay up to greet the new year or go to bed early, taxpayers can get ready for 2023 by reviewing these common end-of-year tasks. People can always visit IRS’ Get Ready webpage for info on filing their tax return. Here are a few things they should keep on their radar. Check Individual Taxpayer Identification Number The IRS issues ITINs to people who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who don’t have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security number.

Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun Returns January 22nd – 26th Mohegan Sun’s most popular restaurants are ready to dish up mouthwatering dining specials all week long!
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun Returns January 22nd – 26th Mohegan Sun’s most popular restaurants are ready to dish up mouthwatering dining specials all week long!

The annual Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun is back in early 2023 for another incredible five-day event beginning Sunday, January 22nd and lasting through Thursday, January 26th! Foodies can expect delicious and exclusive dining offerings across an array of fine fine-dining restaurants, lounges, and casual hotspots at Mohegan Sun! Highlights will include a hearty Beef Cheek Pappardelle at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, succulent Birria Tacos at SolToro, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo at Todd English’s Tuscany.

Mohegan Sun
New Nonstop Service to Jamaica Takes Off from Bradley International Airport Spirit Airlines Inaugurates Flight to Montego Bay
Thursday, December 15, 2022
New Nonstop Service to Jamaica Takes Off from Bradley International Airport Spirit Airlines Inaugurates Flight to Montego Bay

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Spirit Airlines has launched new, nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) departed this morning. “We are proud to have finally launched nonstop service to Montego Bay,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the CAA. “In addition to connecting our passengers to an exciting travel destination, we are proud to offer

The Connecticut Airport Authority
Women & Girls Funds Award Nearly $300,000 In 2022 Grants
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Women & Girls Funds Award Nearly $300,000 In 2022 Grants

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces nearly $300,000 in 2022 grant awards from its four Women & Girls Funds. The goal of the grants is to invest in women and girls across the 42-town region by supporting programs that focus on economic security, education and workforce development, health and wellbeing, leadership and advocacy. Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $22,000 to nine nonprofitsNorwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $23,000 to three nonprofitsSoutheast Area Women &

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Boats for Vets Free Training Program Hosted by Electric Boat
Monday, December 12, 2022
Boats for Vets Free Training Program Hosted by Electric Boat

Discover what Electric Boat has to offer in this  3 week-long program! March 6th to 22nd  Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm to 8:30pm Explore a different trade each night: Electrical · Electrical Shipyard Testing (STO)· Pipefitting·  Mechanical Shipyard Testing (STO)· Inspection· Operations Supervisor See if Electric Boat is the career move for you! Training location schedule for: All classes will be conducted by the Community College of Rhode Island at  the OPC’s Westerly Education Center, 23

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Safe Futures Announces New Leadership on Board of Directors Attorney Gregory Massad named president, Laura Mooney, vice president
Monday, December 12, 2022
Safe Futures Announces New Leadership on Board of Directors Attorney Gregory Massad named president, Laura Mooney, vice president

The leading members of the board of directors for Safe Futures will swap titles, putting attorney Gregory Massad in the president’s seat. Massad, a partner with Messier, Massad & Burdick, LLC, replaces former board president Laura Mooney, Ph.D. Massad most recently served as vice president during Mooney’s tenure. Mooney, meanwhile, will continue to serve the organization as she assumes Massad’s former role as vice president of the board. Safe Futures is a nonprofit based in New London that serves victims

Safe Futures
New Havener Alexandra Daum Selected as Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
New Havener Alexandra Daum Selected as Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development

Gov. Ned Lamont named New Haven resident Alexandra Daum as the next commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development in November.  Daum will be officially appointed at the start of Lamont’s second term, early next year. She is the current deputy commissioner and chief investment officer of the DECD and has held this position since March of 2020. Beginning next year, Daum will replace David Lehman as commissioner. “She is very focused on community investment and the vibrancy

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season

The 14th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Eastern Connecticut’s seniors  Bozrah, Conn. (November 29, 2022) – Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 17, 2022, through January 3, 2023, Subaru of America will

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
CT Community College Artists Explore Diversity in Three Rivers “Exhibition 2”
Monday, December 05, 2022
CT Community College Artists Explore Diversity in Three Rivers “Exhibition 2”

The community is invited to “Exhibition 2,” a selection of works by artists from Connecticut’s community colleges exploring themes of diversity, equity and inclusion in Three Rivers Community College’s new Diversity 365 Gallery through Dec. 12. A closing reception will be held Dec. 13 from 6-8 p.m. to meet the artists. The exhibition features two-dimensional works in a variety of media by staff and a student from Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Naugatuck Valley, Three Rivers and Tunxis Community

Three Rivers Community College
United Way offering free matched savings program
Monday, December 05, 2022
United Way offering free matched savings program

ALICE Saves, a program of Connecticut United Ways, helps working families kick start their savings and get on a path to financial security. It combines two award-winning programs, SaverLife and TrustPlus. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. In New London County, 23% of households are ALICE, meaning they are working but still cannot make ends meet. Another 10% of households are living below the poverty line. ALICE Saves provides savings rewards and financial coaching to help

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
HR & Employee Updates, Courtesy of CB...
Monday, December 05, 2022
HR & Employee Updates, Courtesy of CBIA

CBIA HR & Employee Updates from most recent newsletter

CBIA
Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SeCTer) in partnership with Revolution Wind, DECD, and AdvanceCT are excited to announce Connecticut's first-ever Foundation 2 Blade offshore wind industry
Thursday, December 01, 2022
Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SeCTer) in partnership with Revolution Wind, DECD, and AdvanceCT are excited to announce Connecticut's first-ever Foundation 2 Blade offshore wind industry

Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SeCTer) in partnership with Revolution Wind, DECD, and AdvanceCT are excited to announce Connecticut's first-ever Foundation 2 Blade offshore wind industry training. Foundation 2 Blade - OSW Training (offshorewindus.org) is an educational workshop designed for businesses to understand market opportunities, wind industry ecosystem, and potential business alignment. The workshop is offered by Business Network for Offshore Wind and is a comprehensive training that

SECTER Southeastern CT Enterprise Region
?ECSO Seeks Full -Time Executive Coordinator
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
?ECSO Seeks Full -Time Executive Coordinator

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra is seeking a creative and energetic professional to serve as Executive Coordinator. This is a wonderful opportunity to support one of Connecticut’s premier professional symphony orchestras in its next phase of growth. Under the leadership of Executive Director, Caleb Bailey, an imaginative and dynamic maestro – Toshiyuki Shimada, and the Board of Directors, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to “inspire, educate, and connect our communities

  Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation hosts in person 37th Holiday Gala with Live and Silent Auction on Friday, December 16, 2022 after being virtual for 2 years
Monday, November 28, 2022
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation hosts in person 37th Holiday Gala with Live and Silent Auction on Friday, December 16, 2022 after being virtual for 2 years

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation is thrilled to present the 37th annual Holiday Gala in-person celebration on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 5:30 - 9 pm.  The event, presented in partnership with the Mohegan Tribe, will take place in the festively decorated Uncas Ballroom, and will raise funds for the Foundation’s grant and scholarship programs.    After a two-year hiatus from the live event, guests will be treated to a champagne reception as they mingle in the festive atmosphere and bid

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.
Monday, November 28, 2022
This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.

This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.First off, in honor of the ongoing “Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass” exhibit, the ECSO string trio will be performing at the Mystic Seaport Museum Meeting House on December 8th. Bask in the warm glow of luminary lanterns while enjoying a concert of Italian-inspired music. Tickets include access to the Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass exhibit until 5:00 pm. The hour-long

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Local Red Cross Blood Drive Locations...
Monday, November 28, 2022
Local Red Cross Blood Drive Locations for month of December

Below are our December blood drives. Dec 1-Dec 15 donors will receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card through email.Dec 16-Jan 2 donors will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt.  December Blood Drives:  Friday December 2, 2022Waterford Town HallWaterford, CT12:30-6  Wednesday, Dec 7Mystic, CtMystic Hilton1-6  Thursday, 12/15First Congregational ChurchOld Lyme, Ct1-6  Friday, 12/16Utopia PlazaWaterford, CT11-4  Tuesday 12/20Niantic Community ChurchNiantic, CT12:45-6  Wednesday, 12/21Groton Municipal

American Red Cross
Human Resources News and Employee Upd...
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Human Resources News and Employee Updates Courtesy of CBIA

CBIA Resources for HR News and Employee Updates

CBIA
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of December.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of December.

As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the healthcare agencies. Please note that due to the holidays, some of the regularly scheduled deployment dates have changed: STONINGTON Wednesday, December 7 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Stonington High School • 176 South Broad

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Kenny Chesney Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, December 2nd
Monday, November 21, 2022
Kenny Chesney Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, December 2nd

When Kenny Chesney wrapped his 2022 Here and Now Tour – playing to more than 1.3 million people and breaking personal records in many of the 21 NFL stadiums he played – the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar knew he wanted to create a touring experience to make 2023 every bit as special. Chesney returns to the cities that were a major part of establishing what has become the soundtrack of coming of age in the 21st century with his I Go Back Tour. Chesney returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest

Mohegan Sun
Hard Rock Cafe celebrates the holidays with their first ever tree lighting ceremony on December 7, 6pm-8pm
Friday, November 18, 2022
Hard Rock Cafe celebrates the holidays with their first ever tree lighting ceremony on December 7, 6pm-8pm

Rock'N Around the Christmas Tree! Celebrate with us as we get ready for the holidays with our first ever Tree Lighting Ceremony! DECEMBER 7, 2022 6-8PM Tree goes bright at 8pm Ledyard High School Carolers celebrate their 50th season! Fitch High drama students will be our elves on duty! Kids eat free with adult entree, Door prizes, craft for the littles and what would a holiday kickoff be with out Santa!! He will be taking photos with the kiddos provided by E2K Photography and he's even accepting early

Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Cultural Coalition Hosts THRIVE! Conference on December 6 for Eastern CT's Arts & Cultural Community
Friday, November 18, 2022
Cultural Coalition Hosts THRIVE! Conference on December 6 for Eastern CT's Arts & Cultural Community

The Cultural Coalition hosts its third biennial arts and cultural conference, THRIVE! 2022, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. More than 20 guest speakers & panelists will be featured. Tickets to THRIVE! 2022 are available now and a new “Pay What You Can Afford” option is available for single tickets and for organizations/businesses that would like to send more than one representative. (Ticket sales close November 29.) The Mashantucket

Cultural Coalition
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Social Service Award Winners
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Social Service Award Winners

On November 17, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut will host its 13th Annual Social Services Recognition Breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. Business and community leaders join staff and volunteers from social service organizations from across eastern Connecticut to show appreciation for the work done in this important field. Social service organizations' efforts have a significant positive impact on people's lives, strengthening their wellness, access to education, and economic

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Ring In 2023 With an Endless Midnight...
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Ring In 2023 With an Endless Midnight at Mohegan Sun

Say goodbye to 2022 with four action packed days of exclusive nightlife, live entertainment, and more beginning Wednesday, December 28th   Take your New Year 2023 celebration to the next level during Mohegan Sun’s exciting Endless Midnight celebration where four-days of action-packed parties, giveaways, and entertainment take center-stage. Mohegan Sun Arena brings three nights of Cirque Dreams Celebration, The Wolf Den plays host to can’t miss tribute bands, nightlife hotspots like novelle and Avalon

Mohegan Sun
Registration and volunteer shifts now open for 2022 Tommy Toy Fund
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Registration and volunteer shifts now open for 2022 Tommy Toy Fund

Registration for the 2022 Tommy Toy Fund distribution is open to families wishing to sign up. The Tommy Toy Fund, in partnership with United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, serves families in need in Eastern Connecticut. The program helps children in the New London and Windham County areas who would otherwise receive few or no holiday gifts without this assistance.   ?There are two distribution locations where families can pick up toys can in New London and Norwich. Families must pre-register through

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
New United for ALICE report focuses on Veterans
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
New United for ALICE report focuses on Veterans

Served, Sacrificed, Yet Struggling: new ALICE report details financial struggles of military Veterans In 2019, there were 146,634 military veterans in Connecticut. Overall, a majority of them have fared better economically than nonveterans, in line with a belief that our nation must meet veterans’ basic needs given their service and sacrifice. Yet in 2019, a substantial 33,472 of those who served our country struggled to make ends meet in Connecticut. According to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), 5% of

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
The Boston Pops on Tour, Led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, Bring a Broad Spectrum of Seasonal Music to the 2022 ''Holiday Pops'' Concert at Uconn's Jorgensen Center
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
The Boston Pops on Tour, Led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, Bring a Broad Spectrum of Seasonal Music to the 2022 ''Holiday Pops'' Concert at Uconn's Jorgensen Center

Under the baton of conductor Keith Lockhart, The Boston Pops on Tour will once again take the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, December 3rd, for their annual Holiday Pops concert, a joyous night of holiday music guaranteed to delight concertgoers of all ages. Unwrap the magic of the holiday season with “America’s orchestra,” the most recorded and arguably the most beloved orchestra in the country. Perfect for music lovers of all ages, treat yourself to this

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Member Jean Swift has been appointed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC)
Friday, November 04, 2022
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Member Jean Swift has been appointed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC)

Congratulations to Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Member Jean Swift on her appointment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC)! Ms. Swift was appointed by the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal. “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Swift to the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee,” says U.S. Treasurer and Mohegan Chief Lynn Malerba. “Jean brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with tribal finance and economic

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Soroptimist CT Shoreline and Theodora Africa bring you a free online presentation titled “From Sex Worker to Empowered Entrepreneur”.
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Soroptimist CT Shoreline and Theodora Africa bring you a free online presentation titled “From Sex Worker to Empowered Entrepreneur”.

Soroptimist CT Shoreline and Theodora Africa bring you a free online presentation titled “From Sex Worker to Empowered Entrepreneur”. Join us Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 6:00 pm and meet Mary, a resident of Ghana and a former sex worker. Mary will tell us about her journey into sex work and how Theodora Africa has forever changed her life and the lives of other young women. The Theodora Project is a system linking outsourced business opportunities in developed countries with the recruitment, training,

Above All Else, Success in Life & Business®
Join us for our Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 12th at Ocean Beach Park
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Join us for our Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 12th at Ocean Beach Park

Help us restore the vibrant ecosystem of Alewife Cove by joining us  for our Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 12th Saturday, November 12, 2022  -  7:00PM Ocean Beach Park - New London, CT Food  •  Music  •  Dancing  •  Auctions •  Raffles •  Beautiful Ocean Beach Views •  Cash Bar •  Summer Breezes •  Reminiscing •  Friends, Family and Fun, Fun, Fun! Tickets are $25 online or at the door.  Get tickets HERE  If you cannot attend but would still like to help restore Alewife

Alewife Cove Conservancy
Workforce Development and Community Education Open House Set for November 10th
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Workforce Development and Community Education Open House Set for November 10th

Looking for a new career? Training from Three Rivers Community College will have you in a new career in months, not years! The following non-credit programs start in January and conclude in April.   Allied Health   American Heart Association Basic Life Support Central Sterile Processing Certified Nurse Aide Dementia Care EKG Technician with AHA BLS Certification Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician Program Veterinary Assistant Mental Health First Aid Introduction to Medical

Three Rivers Community College
CT State Small Business Seminars Free seminars for small business owners to help you build your business! Virtual or In-person Seminars run from October through December
Monday, October 31, 2022
CT State Small Business Seminars Free seminars for small business owners to help you build your business! Virtual or In-person Seminars run from October through December

CT State Small Business Seminars Free seminars for small business owners to help you build your business! Virtual or In-person Seminars run from October through December Register now! Topics include: • Getting Started with E-commerce • Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Business & Customers • Understanding the Blockchain • Social Media 101 • Financing and Fundraising For Your Business • Launching a Cannabis Based Business • Understanding Business Regulationhttp://www.ctstate.edu/state-seminars  For

Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
Project Oceanology leads program for Fairview residents through generous grant from the Rotary Club of Groton
Friday, October 28, 2022
Project Oceanology leads program for Fairview residents through generous grant from the Rotary Club of Groton

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Amy Stockburger, a Marine Science Educator at Project Oceanology in Groton, CT visited the non-profit senior living community, Fairview, also located in Groton, CT. Amy led Independent Living residents through a program about living organisms from Long Island Sound. Residents got up close and personal with a variety of organisms such as crabs and lobsters. They made predictions and observations about how the animals move, eat, and survive in our local waters. Amy presented on

Fairview
SBA Connecticut Announces Veteran Business Expo November 2nd
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
SBA Connecticut Announces Veteran Business Expo November 2nd

The SBA Connecticut District Office along with an extensive partner network will celebrate the strength and resilience of our Veteran Business community with a Veteran Business Expo on Wednesday, November 2nd. Hosted at the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, Willimantic, CT veterans will have access to small business resources and in-person workshops throughout the event – 9am-1:30pm. Workshops will be facilitated by subject matter experts covering Franchising, How to Get Veteran Certified, Business

U.S. Small Business Administration
Throw your Holiday Party in our Axe Lounge at Supercharged this Season
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Throw your Holiday Party in our Axe Lounge at Supercharged this Season

Throw your Holiday Party in our Axe Lounge at Supercharged this Season Or celebrate in style on the world's largest multi-level karting track Party Packeges include:  Custom Packages Multiple Catering Options Full-Service Bar Axe Lounge Wifi-Internet Great for any size group Memories that last a lifetime Hassle Free booking: Exceptional Service without the hassle Skip the line: Reserved racing times so you don't have to wait Private Heats: Race exclusively with your group  Email us today for a

SuperCharged - Powered by Mohegan Sun
United Way offering five free mobile food pantries in November
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
United Way offering five free mobile food pantries in November

The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of November. As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional health-related information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the healthcare agencies. Please note that due to the holidays, some of

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Chelsea Groton Bank Unveils Reinvented Niantic Branch with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank Unveils Reinvented Niantic Branch with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Event Concluded with Donation to Niantic Children’s Museum Chelsea Groton Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its reinvented Niantic branch at 21 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic. The ceremony included remarks from Holly Cheeseman, Connecticut State Representative and Executive Director of Niantic Children’s Museum, and Tony Sheridan from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. Chelsea Groton’s President and CEO Michael Rauh and Chief Operating Officer Tony Joyce spoke about the Bank’s history, community

Chelsea Groton Bank
Always Home Welcomes New Board Members
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Always Home Welcomes New Board Members

 Always Home is excited to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Joshua Carter, Lauren Cipriani-Espineira and Robert Sampson, who will also serve as Board Treasurer. Elected at the October Annual Board meeting, each new volunteer member brings experience, knowledge and compassion for Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness.   Joshua Carter, Executive Director, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center Carter is a Wakefield, RI resident, proud of his

Always Home, Inc.
Stone Soup ~ Farm to Table Dinner ~ Saturday, November 5th @ Country-Wellness Event Space
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Stone Soup ~ Farm to Table Dinner ~ Saturday, November 5th @ Country-Wellness Event Space

Better Together CT Inc. Farm & Sanctuary is pleased to announce that we will begin hosting our “Stone Soup” Farm to Table Dinners next month. These dinners will be held in November, April & July each year. The story of Stone Soup originated in Europe and there have been many versions that have evolved over the years. Basically the stone and water were used as the base. The people that gathered together around the kettle each contributed something to the soup while it was simmering… a little spice, a

Country Wellness Center
NESS to Host Annual Benefit on November 5th
Monday, October 24, 2022
NESS to Host Annual Benefit on November 5th

The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announces the organization’s Annual Benefit to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 5-7 PM, at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT. This year’s Benefit theme is “through students’ eyes” and will be filled with NESS student stories and the impact donors have on their lives. Funds raised at the Benefit are used to provide scholarships to keep NESS inclusive and accessible.   NESS, a nationally recognized, accredited nonprofit education organization,

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Music Matters:  Brahms & Dvorák for Two Saturday, November 12 at 5pm
Monday, October 24, 2022
Music Matters: Brahms & Dvorák for Two Saturday, November 12 at 5pm

Music Matters:  Brahms & Dvořák for Two Saturday, November 12 at 5pm Julia Bady & Andrew King piano four-hands & two pianos 1886 Chickering concert grand & 1930 Mason & Hamlin parlor grand Brahms & Dvořák for Two Johannes Brahms  Liebesliederwalzer, Op. 52 (two pianos) Antonín Dvořák  Legends, Op. 59 (piano four-hands) Brahms  Var. on Haydn's St. Anthony Chorale, Op. 56b The great Romantic composers published reams of scores for piano duo and piano duet. 19th-century pianists rushed to the music

La Grua Center
Celebrating its 52nd Season, Internationally Renowned  Garth Fagan Dance Comes to UConn’s Jorgensen Center     Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 8 pm
Monday, October 24, 2022
Celebrating its 52nd Season, Internationally Renowned Garth Fagan Dance Comes to UConn’s Jorgensen Center Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 8 pm

Praised as “unfailingly original” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan (The Lion King) will bring his internationally acclaimed dance troupe Garth Fagan Dance onto the main stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, November 12, for a night of vibrant, masterfully choreographed American contemporary dance with a delightful blend of classic and new pieces.    Now celebrating its 52nd season, Fagan’s renowned high-energy ensemble continues

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
L+M Healthcare President and CEO receives national award
Monday, October 24, 2022
L+M Healthcare President and CEO receives national award

Patrick L. Green, FACHE, president and CEO of L+M Healthcare, has received the Senior Health Services Executive of the Year award from the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE).   The award, presented at the NAHSE Annual Educational conference in New Orleans recently, recognizes and celebrates the major contributions and efforts of seasoned African American healthcare professionals to the field of healthcare and NAHSE. Green has been president and CEO of Lawrence + Memorial and

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Garde Arts Center, Bank Square Books, and Title IX: A Bookstore present Barkley: A Biography Author Talk A free event with author Timothy Bella in conversation with Jeff Benedict at the Garde Arts Cen
Monday, October 24, 2022
Garde Arts Center, Bank Square Books, and Title IX: A Bookstore present Barkley: A Biography Author Talk A free event with author Timothy Bella in conversation with Jeff Benedict at the Garde Arts Cen

The Garde Arts Center, together with Bank Square Books of Mystic and Title IX: A Bookstore of New London, are pleased to announce an author talk with Timothy Bella about his new book, Barkley: A Biography. The event will feature Timothy in conversation with Garde resident author Jeff Benedict on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Garde’s Oasis Room, at 325 State Street, New London.  The event is free and open to the public (limited seats available). Free tickets are available at

Garde Arts Center
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s Trouble Is… 25th Anniversary Tour comes to New London The accomplished blues-infused rock n’ roll guitarist is to perform at the Garde Arts Center March 26, 2023
Monday, October 24, 2022
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s Trouble Is… 25th Anniversary Tour comes to New London The accomplished blues-infused rock n’ roll guitarist is to perform at the Garde Arts Center March 26, 2023

The Garde Arts Center announced today that the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Trouble Is…  25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets range from $45-$99 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/kenny-wayne-shepherd-band/    Twenty-five years into his recording career, Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n’ roll. Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an

Garde Arts Center
In eastern CT, Electric Boat military contracts launch economic boom
Friday, October 21, 2022
In eastern CT, Electric Boat military contracts launch economic boom

https://ctmirror.org/2022/10/16/ct-electric-boat-submarine-groton-military-industrial-base-manufacturing/

Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB)
Breeze Airways to Expand at Bradley International Airport in 2023
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Breeze Airways to Expand at Bradley International Airport in 2023

 Introducing Nonstop Routes to Phoenix and Vero Beach, Plus One-Stop BreezeThru Flights to Provo and San Bernardino' The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is launching four new destinations from Bradley International Airport,  including nonstop service to Vero Beach, FL, and Phoenix, AZ, starting from $79* and $99* one way, respectively, and one-stop/no plane change ‘BreezeThru’

The Connecticut Airport Authority
SCORE Presents: UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR!  Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success!  Thursday, November 17 / 2:00-3:30 pm EST
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
SCORE Presents: UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR! Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success! Thursday, November 17 / 2:00-3:30 pm EST

UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR! Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success! Thursday, November 17 / 2:00-3:30 pm EST UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR! Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success! Thursday, November 17 / 2:00-3:30 pm EST [Planning a website] Are you ready for a new website? Whether you’re building it yourself or you decide to work with a pro, getting organized is the key to your website’s success. In this free webinar, you will learn how to: Define your audience Set

Southeast CT Score
Quinn & Hary Marketing Growing with Two New Additions
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Quinn & Hary Marketing Growing with Two New Additions

Firm’s original co-founder, Dave Gellar, returns 20 years later Quinn & Hary, a marketing and communications firm based in New London, has made two new hires that will grow the firm exponentially. The new additions are Dave Gellar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Graphic Designer Troy Hall. The hiring of Gellar brings his career full circle, as he was one of the founding members of the firm when it began as Quinn & Gellar 20 years ago this month. “We are thrilled with the addition of Dave

Quinn & Hary Marketing/Regan Communications
Comcast Increasing Internet Speeds and Launches New 2 Gig Speed Tier Across the Northeast
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Comcast Increasing Internet Speeds and Launches New 2 Gig Speed Tier Across the Northeast

Boosting Upload and Download Speeds Across Most Popular Tiers for Customers from Maine through Virginia   Launching 2 Gig Speeds in Five Major Markets Before the End of 2022   Comcast today announced it will increase speeds for its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers across 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. The company will also roll out new download speeds up to 2 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) – combined with up to 5x-to-10x faster upload speeds – for

Comcast
First-Ever Apple Fest at Olde Mistick Village Oct. 22nd & 23
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
First-Ever Apple Fest at Olde Mistick Village Oct. 22nd & 23

Come with an appetite for apples, apple pie, apple kombucha, candy apples, apple cider, donuts, and more!   The first Annual Apple Fest will be held this weekend at Olde Mistick Village, featuring apples in all their glory, as the region ushers in fall.   “Fall is a magical time, it's the evening out of our warm summer days into the frosty grip of winter. That transition has a feel to it that reminds us of the ever-present change of life and slows us down as we slip into winter,” said Eric Meyer, the

Olde Mistick Village
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Announces Partnership with WONDR NATION
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Announces Partnership with WONDR NATION

Problem gambling prevention organization teams up with online gaming entertainment company to support responsible gaming  The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), today is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with WONDR NATION, the new online gaming entertainment company and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s newest venture. Joining the organization as an official sponsor and Platinum Level partner, WONDR NATION aims to create new and immersive experiences for players by using

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun Returns on January 26th
Monday, October 17, 2022
19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun Returns on January 26th

Tickets to the four-day event, headlined by the Grand Tasting, are on-sale now through Ticketmaster and Mohegan Sun’s Box Office Mark your calendars for Sun Wine & Food Fest 2023 at Mohegan Sun! Fans of fine wine and food  can indulge their appetites for both during the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) beginning Thursday, January 26th and lasting through Sunday, January 29th. Sun Wine & Food Fest is one of the largest and most popular wine festivals in the Northeast, treating guests to a vast

Mohegan Sun
Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals Celebrate Christmas in Connecticut
Monday, October 17, 2022
Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals Celebrate Christmas in Connecticut

Two of Connecticut’s major non-profit arts organizations, the Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals, are collaborating to present a free regional event based on the Warner Bros. movie Christmas in Connecticut on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center in downtown New London.  This one-night-only event includes a screening of the popular holiday film and a lively presentation by Goodspeed’s team which is launching a new musical based on the film.    The classic movie will be shown on

Garde Arts Center
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Shows Strength in Numbers
Monday, October 17, 2022
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Shows Strength in Numbers

Chelsea Groton Bank has once again earned a top (5-Star) rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. Bauer rates every federally-insured U.S. bank with the same strict standards. Chelsea Groton Bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, loan quality and more, and has earned Bauer’s top rating continuously since September 1994 (114 consecutive quarters). Financial institutions that have earned this top rating for 100 or more consecutive quarters have the added

Chelsea Groton Bank
Fairview Opens New Outpatient Rehabilitation Gym
Friday, October 14, 2022
Fairview Opens New Outpatient Rehabilitation Gym

Fairview celebrated its brand-new Outpatient Rehabilitation Gym with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  The ceremony was led by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and the Ocean Community Chamber.  Fairview Board of Directors, residents, staff, members of the IOOF Stonington Lodge #26, members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows CT Grand Lodge, community members, a representative of Senator Heather Somers, and a representative

Fairview
 NESS Hosts Free, Virtual Experiential Learning Workshop for Educational Professionals
Thursday, October 13, 2022
NESS Hosts Free, Virtual Experiential Learning Workshop for Educational Professionals

Reignite your passion for teaching alternative students in a 3-hour virtual workshop on Oct. 22 with New England Science & Sailing Foundation and NOAA!   The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is hosting a free, virtual Experiential Learning in Alternative Education Workshop on Saturday, October 22, from 9AM-12PM. This virtual workshop and access to the NESS B-WET Tacklebox, is free to educational professionals, thanks to grant funding provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

6 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
6 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List

NEW LONDON, CT:  James P. Berryman, Eric W. Callahan,  John A. Collins, III and Theodore W. Heiser of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law have been named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list as top attorneys for 2022.  Each year, no more than five percent of attorneys in Connecticut are selected by Super Lawyers.  In addition, Laura A. Raymond and Kyle J. Zrenda have been named to the Rising Stars list; each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state under the age of 40 or in practice ten years

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Hope in Focus is excited to bring back Dinner in the Dark on Saturday, October 22, at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Hope in Focus is excited to bring back Dinner in the Dark on Saturday, October 22, at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton.

Dinner in the Dark is Back! Hope in Focus culinary adventure funds research to support the diagnosis and treatments of rare inherited retinal disease    Dinner in the Dark is the major annual fundraiser for Hope in Focus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Ledyard-based organization dedicated to providing information and support to individuals and families affected by Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare inherited retinal disease that causes blindness. Our organization also raises funds to provide free access to

Hope in Focus
Healthy PlanEat Featured In The Hartf...
Monday, October 10, 2022
Healthy PlanEat Featured In The Hartford Courant

Healthy PlanEat is featured in The Hartford Courant https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-healthy-planeat-farms-east-lyme-sustainable-agriculture-20221010-6rujfzyn2rav7gzdcahidofadu-story.html

Healthy PlanEat
Reels 101 A Night to Learn and Create
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Reels 101 A Night to Learn and Create

Do you wish you knew more about Reels (the fastest-growing social media trend)? Join us for a night to learn and create. What can you expect to get out of this? - New IG followers - Three fully produced Reels by the time you leave. 1 posted, 2 in drafts for posting later. We will make a Visibility Reel to increase your brand awareness. A Product or Service Reel to educate & inform your audience about what you offer. And a, "Get to Know Me Reel", nothing builds your know, like & trust factor quicker

The Creative Peacock
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's fall exhibit, “A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School.” The exhibit is free and on view from October 1st to December 31st at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton. Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury notes, "We are thrilled to continue bringing exhibits to the airport and the region that represent and lift up

Cultural Coalition
Mystic Museum of Arts (MMoA) Presents 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge October 7-December 18
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Mystic Museum of Arts (MMoA) Presents 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge October 7-December 18

For more information Pamela Feltus Director of Advancement (860) 536-7601 x 209 September 26, Mystic, CT—Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is pleased to present 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge. The final exhibition of the MMoA Year of Narrative Art, the exhibition will run from October 7 through December 18. In celebration of the centennial of downtown Mystic’s iconic bridge, the exhibition 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge focuses on the historic importance of these

Mystic Museum of Art
Help your neighbors in need stay warm this winter
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Help your neighbors in need stay warm this winter

Last winter, there were 1,461 calls to United Way 2-1-1 from New London County for home heating assistance. United Way's Project Warm-up is a last resort for local families struggling to make ends meet who do not qualify for other assistance programs. It is intended to meet one-time, emergency situations. United Way of Southeastern Connecticut works with town social service agencies, and they determine if their clients experiencing a short-term crisis are candidates to receive Project Warm-up assistance.

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
8th Annual Benefit for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Returns to the Uncas Ballroom on November 11th; Opening Ceremony to include Special Appearance by Robert Irvine
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
8th Annual Benefit for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Returns to the Uncas Ballroom on November 11th; Opening Ceremony to include Special Appearance by Robert Irvine

Mohegan Sun and the community will come together on Friday, November 11th for a day that both honors and provides invaluable resources to veterans and active-duty military members.Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun will host a job fair, veteran service organizations and other resources. Veterans and active-duty military members can pre-register for this year’s event through the website. Pre-registration for Save-A-Suit is also available for veterans and active-duty military. Save-A-Suit has been a partner of Vets

Mohegan Sun
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now
Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's fall exhibit, “A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School.” The exhibit is free and on view from October 1st to December 31st at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton.  Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury notes, "We are thrilled to continue bringing exhibits to the airport and the region that represent and lift up

Cultural Coalition
Governor Lamont Announces Increase in Food Assistance for Connecticut Residents Beginning October 1
Monday, October 03, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces Increase in Food Assistance for Connecticut Residents Beginning October 1

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement new eligibility benefit levels in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning October 1, 2022, that will result in an estimated 44,000 additional Connecticut residents in 17,600 households becoming eligible for the food assistance program. Additionally, current enrollees will receive more than a 12% increase in their monthly benefits from the program’s annual cost-of-living

Office of the Governor
United Way hosting five free Mobile Food Pantry stops in October
Monday, October 03, 2022
United Way hosting five free Mobile Food Pantry stops in October

The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of October. As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies: STONINGTON Wednesday, October 5 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Stonington High

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Music Theater Conference
Monday, October 03, 2022
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Music Theater Conference

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 National Music Theater Conference. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11:59pm PST. The National Music Theater Conference supports all styles and genres of music theater, including song-cycles, operas, theater for young audiences, and experimental work. The O’Neill remains committed to an open application process for this Conference, meaning anyone can apply regardless of

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Help Us Build A Monument: USS GROTON ...
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Help Us Build A Monument: USS GROTON Sail Foundation

HELP US BUILD A MONUMENT Dedicated to the men and women who design, build and operate submarines, and the families and communities who support them. For more than 100 years Groton has been the Submarine Capital of the World. Here on the banks of the Thames River, hundreds of submarines have been built by the men and women of Electric Boat, the nation’s first submarine base was established, and hundreds of thousands of submariners have been trained at Sub School. Yet no lasting monument exists to

Compete in a Quarterback Challenge at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook Combine
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Compete in a Quarterback Challenge at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook Combine

Now through Sunday, October 9th, Guests Placing a $50 parlay bet at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook can enter into a Skills Showdown; Special Guest at the Combine will be former NFL Wide Receiver Danny Amendola! Mohegan Sun and FanDuel will soon host an exciting one-day combine event through a Sportsbook promotion that celebrates the return of football season. Guests who place any $50 parlay bet inside the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook now through Sunday, October 9th, can enter into to the FanDuel

Mohegan Sun
Appalon Musagete Quartet Joined by Pianist Garrick Ohlsson for Afternoon of Schubert & Shostakovich at Jorgensen Center
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Appalon Musagete Quartet Joined by Pianist Garrick Ohlsson for Afternoon of Schubert & Shostakovich at Jorgensen Center

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 3:00 pm | Lenard Chamber Music Event   MEDIA CONTACT:  Renee Fournier, Marketing Manager Phone: 860-326-1475 | Email: renee.fournier@uconn.edu   STORRS, CT - Lauded as one of the most dynamic, charismatic, and creative ensembles on today’s international music scene, “the young and extremely talented Polish Apollon Musagète Quartet” (Bachtrack.com) will take the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday afternoon, October 16 for a recital of selected

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: SBA Hosts Armchair Discussion on Increasing Opportunities for Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Monday, September 26, 2022
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: SBA Hosts Armchair Discussion on Increasing Opportunities for Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses

WHAT:        SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series Webinar: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live webinar panel discussion with Gabriel Esparza, Associate Administrator, SBA’s Office of International Trade; and small business owners Eduardo Ortiz of Coforma, LLC, in Washington, D.C. and Alejandro Ramirez of Universal Spartan, LLC, in Vine Grove, Kentucky.   The discussion will focus on

U.S. Small Business Administration
Chelsea Groton Bank Named Top Workplace for 7th Straight Year
Monday, September 26, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank Named Top Workplace for 7th Straight Year

Chelsea Groton Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces, marking seven consecutive years of receiving this honor.  “Being recognized with this honor year after year, tells me that our team members, who are vital to our company’s success, feel valued and proud of the work they do each day. Whether working directly with customers, or behind the scenes, the mission of the Bank is to take on the goals of customers as if they were our own. I’m incredibly proud of the

Chelsea Groton Bank
Artreach's Music Heals Coffeehouse Returns with All-Beatles Program on September 30th & October 1st
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Artreach's Music Heals Coffeehouse Returns with All-Beatles Program on September 30th & October 1st

ARTREACH'S MUSIC HEALS COFFEEHOUSERETURNS WITH AN ALL-BEATLES PROGRAM ON SEPTEMBER 30th AND OCTOBER 1st LIVE, IN PERSON PERFORMANCE FEATURES ARTREACH MEMBERS (Norwich, CT - September 13, 2022). Artreach, Inc. will return to live performance with its popular Music Heals Coffeehouse on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 7:30 pm. The performance, along with the "Here Comes the Sun" art show and sale, will take place at Chestnut Street Playhouse located at 24 Chestnut Street, Norwich, CT.

Artreach, Inc.
Higher Edge Holding Annual Golf Tournament
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Higher Edge Holding Annual Golf Tournament

Higher Edge is holding its annual golf tournament on Monday, October 17 at Great Neck Country Club.Player cost is $125, which includes golf cart; dinner and gifts.Raffle prizes will also be available.Of course; there is the opportunity to sponsor the event or donate a raffle item. If interested in either; please contact Katie Hallisey, Executive Director, at katie@higheredge.orgAll proceeds raised will directly impact student programming.

Higher Edge
Davis-Standard Hosts On-Site Job Fair on Pawcatuck, Ct on Saturday, September 24, 2022 9am-12pm
Monday, September 19, 2022
Davis-Standard Hosts On-Site Job Fair on Pawcatuck, Ct on Saturday, September 24, 2022 9am-12pm

On-Site Job Fair Immediate interviews | Site Tours | Sign-On Bonuses Positions include: Assembly Technicians. Machinists, Welders, and more. The job Fair is located at 1 Extrusion Drive Pawcatuck, Ct on Saturday, September 24, 2022 9am-12pm  

Davis-Standard, LLC
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Community Shred Days Bank to host four free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events this Fall
Monday, September 19, 2022
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Community Shred Days Bank to host four free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events this Fall

Chelsea Groton Bank is providing FREE secure document shredding services this fall, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft.  “The number of people who are victimized because sensitive data is stolen continues to rise,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience & Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “Although criminals are increasingly using cyber-attacks to gain access to personal information online, we encourage everyone to properly dispose of hard copy documents that can

Chelsea Groton Bank
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces Record Scholarship Awards
Monday, September 19, 2022
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces Record Scholarship Awards

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded $1,036,680 in scholarships to 323 students from across the region this year. Recipients come from 36 of the 42 towns in the Foundation’s service area.   Scholarships are a critical element of the Foundation’s commitment to supporting and empowering youth in Eastern Connecticut. “We are honored to carry out the wishes of our scholarship donors in making financial awards to help students attend and successfully complete higher education. Many of the

2022 Spirit of Pink Charity Mixer October 13 at Great Neck Country Club
Monday, September 19, 2022
2022 Spirit of Pink Charity Mixer October 13 at Great Neck Country Club

2022 Spirit of Pink Charity Mixer October 13th, 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.Great Neck Country Clubhttps://www.easternctrealtors.com/members-area/member-resources/2022-spirit-of-pink/

Navy Federal Credit Union
Student United Way accepting applications
Monday, September 19, 2022
Student United Way accepting applications

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is announcing a new program as part of its Thriving Children impact area called Student United Way. It is open to high school juniors and seniors from area schools. Applications, available online, are due by Friday, September 30, 2022, and the size is limited to fifteen participants. “Student United Way is a great way to engage youth from area schools to learn about philanthropy and the needs here in New London County. This program will be engaging, interactive, and

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Registration Open for the 45th Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
Friday, September 16, 2022
Registration Open for the 45th Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race

The annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race, sponsored by the Arc Eastern Connecticut, celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. Held on Sunday October 2 at Camp Harkness in Waterford, the race offers prizes to top finishers as well as a family fun run/walk/roll. All proceeds benefit programs that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eastern Connecticut. A virtual option is also available this year for those who can’t make it the day of the race. “We owe much of the

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Dime Bank receives United Way's highest honor at Celebration event
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Dime Bank receives United Way's highest honor at Celebration event

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut hosted its Community Celebration event to recognize local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their outstanding engagement efforts that positively impact Southeastern Connecticut. Four nonprofit agencies, all of which are United Way partner programs, also shared with the audience their client success stories that United Way donations help make possible. The Celebration was held at and sponsored by Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation/Foxwoods Resort Casino so

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program With a Ribbon Cutting on September 28
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program With a Ribbon Cutting on September 28

Sound Community Services, Inc. will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 21 Montauk Ave., New London for its newest young adult residential program, Jason Hyatt Center. The ribbon cutting will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm with a light lunch served from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Sound Community Services has a rich history of providing Southeastern Connecticut with outstanding mental health and substance abuse supports through their outpatient clinic,

Sound Community Services Inc.
Choose Lights Instead of Frights: A Celebration of Halloween with Dinosaurs & Mythical Creatures
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Choose Lights Instead of Frights: A Celebration of Halloween with Dinosaurs & Mythical Creatures

Choose Lights Instead of Frights: A Celebration of Halloween with Dinosaurs & Mythical Creatures  The Dinosaur Place to Host 4th Annual Pumpkin Passage on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from September 30 - October 29 beginning at 5 PM   MONTVILLE, CT — The Dinosaur Place in Montville, CT, once again opens their gates for all things magical & mystical — get ready for the annual Halloween event named the Pumpkin Passage! Only 20 minutes from Mystic, toddler-friendly trail of lights and fun family activities

Nature's Art Village
Whale Tail Driftwood Grand Opening September 24 in Niantic
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Whale Tail Driftwood Grand Opening September 24 in Niantic

New London Attorney Bruce Chamberlain will have achieved a longtime dream with the grand opening of Whale Tail Driftwood furniture shop in Niantic on Saturday September 24, 2022. Over the course of his life as a recreational boater and Connecticut shoreline resident, Bruce has collected hundreds of aesthetically shaped pieces of driftwood that caught his eye. Although most recreational boaters would consider driftwood to be a hazard to navigation Bruce has come to admire the water and sun weathered wood

Whale Tail Driftwood
SBA Presents Access to Capital, Counseling & Credit Webinar - Wednesday, September 21 6-7pm
Thursday, September 15, 2022
SBA Presents Access to Capital, Counseling & Credit Webinar - Wednesday, September 21 6-7pm

Access to Capital, Counseling & Credit Webinar - Wednesday, September 21 Get Your Free ZOOM Link Here  National Hispanic Heritage Month The U.S. Small Business Administration in conjunction with Ion Bank, Latin Financial, and SCORE Greater Hartford is hosting a virtual information session on resources available to Hispanic entrepreneurs in Connecticut.   Hispanic-owned businesses play an important role in the U.S. Economy as they are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. small business ecosystem.

U.S. Small Business Administration
Equinor Beacon Wind 1- CT Informational Event Mon, Oct 3, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Equinor Beacon Wind 1- CT Informational Event Mon, Oct 3, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Mystic Aquarium’s Milne Center The Gosner Room at 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 Curious about Equinor's Offshore Wind projects? About this event Join us to learn about how offshore wind will deliver clean energy in the Northeast!RSVP Here Equinor, developer of the Beacon Wind 1 project, will be holding a public meeting where community members can meet experts from our team to discuss plans for delivering offshore wind clean energy to communities in the Northeast. Beacon Wind is planned for an area

Beacon Wind LLC
Submarine Force Library and Museum Association Presents 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on October 13
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Submarine Force Library and Museum Association Presents 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on October 13

Submarine Force Library and Museum Association presents the 2nd Annual  DEEP DIVE Golf Tournament Lake of Isles, FOXWOODS, North Stonington Thursday, October 13, 2022  (9:30 Shotgun Start) Registration Deadline:  October 1, 2022 $175 per player E7 and above (active duty, retired & civilian) $150 per player E6 & below active duty Player registration includes: Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Prizes, Continental Breakfast, Grilled Lunch Buffet, Raffle, drink tickets &  Award Ceremony Register

Submarine Force Library & Museum Association, Inc.
Mitchell College Joins Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Mitchell College Joins Great Northeast Athletic Conference

 Starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, Mitchell College will be a core member – one of 16 schools – of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The move comes after Mitchell’s current conference, the New England Collegiate Conference, will cease to be an NCAA Division III Athletic Conference, as of Fall 2023. The larger conference provides Mitchell’s 12 varsity sports – baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s

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Mitchell College Welcomes New Trustees
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Mitchell College Welcomes New Trustees

The Mitchell College Board of Trustees is proud to announce six new members who have been welcomed over the last year. New trustees include Andrew Koha, assistant vice president of government relations at Principle LTC; Cornell Yarbrough, DJ, founder of Whutever it takes DJ Academy and Mitchell College alumnus; Kerin Da Cruz, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for L+M Healthcare/Yale New Haven Health; Norman Solomon, J.D., entrepreneur; Jason Guyot, president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino

Mitchell College
SCORE to Host Free Webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization”  October 11
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
SCORE to Host Free Webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” October 11

SCORE to Host Free Webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization”   DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2022    TIME: 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET LOCATION: Online Webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: REGISTER HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar.   The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, mentors to America’s Small Businesses, offers a free webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization.” If you

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Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Playwrights Conference
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Playwrights Conference

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2023 National Playwrights Conference. The submission window will remain open through Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 11:59pm PST. The O’Neill will once again employ an open script submission process for its founding program and invites all playwrights, regardless of location or agent representation, to share their work. Scripts are reviewed blind, without writer names or contact information, and are accompanied by a character

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Bradley International Airport’s Revenue Bond Rating to “A+”
Monday, September 12, 2022
S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Bradley International Airport’s Revenue Bond Rating to “A+”

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that credit rating agency S & P Global Ratings has raised Bradley International Airport’s rating on its general airport revenue bonds (GARBs).   S & P Global Ratings assigns a credit rating for the airport’s public debt obligations. The rating has been raised from “A” to “A+”, with a stable outlook, on the airport’s approximately $78.7 million outstanding series 2011A and 2011B airport revenue bonds.   “The S & P Global Rating underscores

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Safe Futures Hosts Private Dining Experience at Filomena's on September 15 from 5pm-9pm
Monday, September 12, 2022
Safe Futures Hosts Private Dining Experience at Filomena's on September 15 from 5pm-9pm

Please join Safe Futures CEO, Katherine Verano and 2022 Safe Walk Honorary Chair Mike Buscetto at Filomena's restaurant in Waterford to help bring awareness to the life saving programs offered by Safe Futures.  Hosted by the Crescent Beach BNI group. Join us for an evening of entertainment and raffles as we get ready for our Annual Safe Walk.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-futures-fundraising-event-hosted-by-crescent-beach-bni-tickets-383588161517Safe

Safe Futures
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund Announces 2022 Winners
Friday, September 09, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund Announces 2022 Winners

For the 54th consecutive year, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund is proud to announce the 2022 scholarship winners:    Divine Adekoya | Fortune Adekoya | Isaiah Anderson, Fitch High School | Leopoldine Bertrand, Norwich Free Academy | Rhiana Boutot, Fitch High School | Dehjah Drye, Three Rivers | Aisha Hashimi, Fitch High School  | Camryn Hobbs, Grasso High School | Nazariah Isaac, New London High School  | Falens Joseph, New London Science and Technology Magnet High School |  Meggan

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program
Friday, September 09, 2022
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program

Sound Community Services, Inc. will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 21 Montauk Ave., New London for its newest young adult residential program, Jason Hyatt Center. The ribbon cutting will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm with a light lunch served from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.   Sound Community Services has a rich history of providing Southeastern Connecticut with outstanding mental health and substance abuse supports through their outpatient clinic,

Sound Community Services Inc.
Lids Opens Two Locations at Mohegan Sun
Thursday, September 08, 2022
Lids Opens Two Locations at Mohegan Sun

Lids Opens Two Locations at Mohegan Sun  With a location in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and across from the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, Lids at Mohegan Sun will offer sports fans the latest headwear, apparel & sports memorabilia  Lids, the leader and largest licensed sports retailer in North America, is proud to announce its debut of two locations at Mohegan Sun. Guests can grab the latest jersey or hat for their favorite teams in The Shops at Mohegan Sun or conveniently across from the 11,000

Mohegan Sun
Chelsea Groton Bank CEO B. Michael Rauh Jr. Set to Retire End of Year; Anthony A. Joyce III, Current EVP, Chief Operating Officer to Take Helm
Thursday, September 08, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank CEO B. Michael Rauh Jr. Set to Retire End of Year; Anthony A. Joyce III, Current EVP, Chief Operating Officer to Take Helm

B. Michael Rauh Jr., President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, has announced his plans for retirement after 12 years of leading the financial institution through tremendous growth. Anthony A. Joyce III, EVP, Chief Operating Officer at Chelsea Groton, has been named by the Board of Trustees as the Bank’s next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2023.  Under Rauh’s leadership, Chelsea Groton Bank almost doubled in size, surpassing $1.5 billion in assets, expanded its lending footprint, and underwent a

Chelsea Groton Bank
Grantmakers to discuss Arts & Culture funding at online forum hosted by the Cultural Coalition September 27th
Thursday, September 08, 2022
Grantmakers to discuss Arts & Culture funding at online forum hosted by the Cultural Coalition September 27th

The Cultural Coalition will present a "Grantmakers & Funders Forum: Arts & Culture Insights & Information" on Tuesday, September 27 from 10:00am to 11:30am online via Zoom. Attendees will receive updates from foundations and grantmakers about the current funding environment, grant programs, and insights about funding for arts and culture in eastern Connecticut. Q & A to follow the panel discussion. Free for eastern CT with advance registration required at CultureSECT.org. Panelists include:  Community

Cultural Coalition
New Nonstop Service to Las Vegas Takes Off at Bradley International Airport   Now Available from just $69 one way with Breeze Airways
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
New Nonstop Service to Las Vegas Takes Off at Bradley International Airport Now Available from just $69 one way with Breeze Airways

 New Nonstop Service to Las Vegas Takes Off at Bradley International Airport  Now Available from just $69 one way with Breeze Airways The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways has launched new, nonstop service to Las Vegas, Nevada today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) departed this morning. To commemorate the new flight, Breeze is offering a special sale fare to Las Vegas, from just $69* one way from

The Connecticut Airport Authority
UCFS Invites You To A Job & Career Fair Tuesday September 13th
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
UCFS Invites You To A Job & Career Fair Tuesday September 13th

UCFS Healthcare invites you to a Job & Career Fair Discover your dream job and build a career. Tuesday, September 13 9 - 11 am and 3 - 6 pm UCFS General Administration Building, 34 East Town Street, Norwich (In the event of rain, the fair will be held at the Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich) Positions available:CliniciansCustomer Service RepresentativesDentistMedical AssistantsRegistered NursesFacilities WorkerAccounting AssistantResident and Kitchen AttendantsCase

UCFS Healthcare - General Administration
Art Supply Expo at Lyme Art Association October 8th, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
Art Supply Expo at Lyme Art Association October 8th, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm

Art Supply Expo at Lyme Art Association   Oct 8th, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm   Discover new products, learn new techniques, enjoy special deals,  free samples, and discounts at the Annual Art Supply Expo! Old Lyme, September 6, 2022: You are invited to the Art Supply Expo, a free event on October 8, 2022 from 10 – 3 at the Lyme Art Association!  Discover new art products and learn new techniques. Find special deals, free samples, and discounts. Experience art demos by artists, Roy Kinzer and Scott

Lyme Art Association, Est. 1914
Garde Arts Center Presents HBO’s ‘I Know This Much is True’ Series in New London Wally Lamb, Mark Ruffalo, and Derek Cianfrance to host over 3 nights
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
Garde Arts Center Presents HBO’s ‘I Know This Much is True’ Series in New London Wally Lamb, Mark Ruffalo, and Derek Cianfrance to host over 3 nights

Garde Arts Center Presents HBO’s ‘I Know This Much is True’ Series in New London Wally Lamb, Mark Ruffalo, and Derek Cianfrance to host over 3 nights      New London (Sept. 7, 2022) – The Garde Arts Center is pleased to announce that Connecticut-based novelist Wally Lamb will host screenings of the entire six-episode HBO series, I Know This Much Is True, over three nights from September 21 to 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. on the Garde’s giant movie screen. On Thursday and Friday nights, Director Derek

Garde Arts Center
United Way Holding Second Annual Benefit Cornhole Tournament
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
United Way Holding Second Annual Benefit Cornhole Tournament

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is hosting its second annual Cornhole Tournament to benefit its network of health and human service Partner Programs. The family-friendly tournament takes place on Saturday, September 17 at United Way at 283 Stoddards Wharf Road in Gales Ferry from Noon – 4 p.m. Both competitive and casual players and teams are welcome. Numerous trophies and awards are presented, and food and beverage trucks will be on-site. “We are looking for folks to come out and support our

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
United Way Hosting Five Mobile Food Pantries in September
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
United Way Hosting Five Mobile Food Pantries in September

The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center), a program of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of September. As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies and vice

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
SCORE Southeastern CT to Host Free Webinar On ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
SCORE Southeastern CT to Host Free Webinar On ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank

SCORE Southeastern CT to Host Free Webinar On "The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank   DATE: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 TIME: 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar. The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business Workshop on "The

Southeast CT Score
Music Matters: New England Folk Quartet 'Tracing Traditions' ~ Old Tunes & Ballads from Ireland & North America Friday, September 30 at 7pm
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Music Matters: New England Folk Quartet 'Tracing Traditions' ~ Old Tunes & Ballads from Ireland & North America Friday, September 30 at 7pm

Music Matters: New England Folk Quartet TRACING TRADITIONS ~ Old Tunes & Ballads from Ireland & North America Friday, September 30 at 7pm Music Matters brings together good friends and long-time colleagues Shannon Heaton, Becky Tracy, Matt Heaton, and Keith Murphy for a deeply appealing Stonington evening. Each of these two couples has performed on our stage before, and the Heatons appeared in a touching La Grua video at the start of the pandemic. Their fabulous musicianship has moved critics and writers

La Grua Center
SBA Connecticut District Office Seeks Nominations for  National Small Business Week 2023
Friday, September 02, 2022
SBA Connecticut District Office Seeks Nominations for National Small Business Week 2023

The Connecticut SBA District Office is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 the National and Connecticut Small Business Week awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award. The SBA Awards are given in celebration of National Small Business Week and include several categories. Connecticut winners for Small Business Person of the Year and Small Business Exporter of the year are eligible to compete for the National Awards. National nomination forms and guidelines

U.S. Small Business Administration
News Release: Fairview Is Grateful To Chelsea Groton Foundation For $5,000 Grant
Friday, September 02, 2022
News Release: Fairview Is Grateful To Chelsea Groton Foundation For $5,000 Grant

Fairview Is Grateful To Chelsea Groton Foundation For $5,000 Grant Fairview will use the $5,000 grant to purchase new main entrance doors for the Health Center. GROTON, September 2, 2022 – Fairview, a non-profit Life Plan community is grateful to Chelsea Groton Foundation for awarding the community a $5,000 grant. This grant will go towards purchasing new main entrance doors for Fairview’s Health Center.   Executive Director, Billy Nelson shares, “Our main entrance into the health center is of vital

Fairview
Fairview Honors C. Wallace Andrias, MD & Chelsea Groton Bank at Inspired Lives Gala on October 7, 2022
Friday, September 02, 2022
Fairview Honors C. Wallace Andrias, MD & Chelsea Groton Bank at Inspired Lives Gala on October 7, 2022

Fairview Honors C. Wallace Andrias, MD & Chelsea Groton Bank at Inspired Lives Gala on October 7, 2022 GROTON, September 2, 2022 – Fairview, a non-profit Life Plan community is hosting their Inspired Lives Gala on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Mystic Marriott from 6 pm to 10 pm. They will be presenting their cardiologist, C. Wallace Andrias, MD with the Fairview Medal for his dedication and leadership of their Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.  His service and care were instrumental throughout the

Fairview
Governor Lamont and Spirit Airlines Announce New Nonstop Service to Jamaica From Bradley International Airport
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Governor Lamont and Spirit Airlines Announce New Nonstop Service to Jamaica From Bradley International Airport

Governor Ned Lamont today joined officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority and Spirit Airlines to announce that the airline will be adding new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The announcement caps an effort from state officials and advocates to establish nonstop service to Jamaica from Connecticut’s largest airport. The service is scheduled to launch on December 15, 2022, and will operate year-round, four times weekly. This is the first time that a nonstop

Office of the Governor
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Returns Again to New London
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Returns Again to New London

The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival returns again to celebrate the sea in New London from September 9 through 11   This year’s gathering of vessels of all types, including U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy vessels and the historic Top Sail Schooner Amistad, is made possible with the steadfast support of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Office of Tourism and the generous sponsorship of Dime Bank.   “Everyone at Dime Bank is proud to play a significant role in bringing

Quinn & Hary Marketing/Regan Communications
SCORE Presents Free 2-Webinar Series on QuickBooks Tuesday, Sept. 27 & Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
SCORE Presents Free 2-Webinar Series on QuickBooks Tuesday, Sept. 27 & Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Join us for a two-part series covering the basics of QuickBooks, setting up your QuickBooks company, and choosing the right QuickBooks.  This series is led by Intuit ProAdvisor Elizabeth Santaus. Attend one or both sessions. Pre-registration is required (see below to register).  Part 1: "Managing Your Business Finances with QuickBooks" will explain the Chart of Accounts and its critical importance in the correct use of QuickBooks. A perfect webinar for new users. Tuesday, September 27, 10:00-11:30

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Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that Isabel V. Del Vecchio and  Rochelle C. Duyan have recently joined the firm.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that Isabel V. Del Vecchio and Rochelle C. Duyan have recently joined the firm.

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that Isabel V. Del Vecchio and  Rochelle C. Duyan have recently joined the firm. “We are proud to announce the additions of Isabel and Rochelle to our experienced team of  attorneys,” said Eric W. Callahan, Managing Director of Suisman Shapiro. “These appointments further strengthen our capacity to provide professional services in the personal injury and estate planning & probate areas, and enhance our commitment to helping clients achieve their

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
TVCCA  Can Assist With Overdue Energy Bills
Monday, August 29, 2022
TVCCA Can Assist With Overdue Energy Bills

 Connecticut Regulators gave permission to Eversource to shut off electricity and gas to customers with financial or medical hardships.  The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will allow shut-offs beginning May 2, 2023.  Customers participating in a payment plan program may be protected from service disconnections. TVCCA has funding to assist customers with past due utility payments and can work with community members to establish a payment plan or qualify for the New Start Program with

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
Governor Lamont Announces U.S. Department of Agriculture Designates New London and Windham Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought  Posted on August 26, 2022
Monday, August 29, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces U.S. Department of Agriculture Designates New London and Windham Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought Posted on August 26, 2022

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack that New London and Windham counties have been designed by the federal agency as primary natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. Additionally, Hartford, Middlesex, and Tolland counties have been designated as contiguous counties under the declaration. The designation makes farm operators in primary counties and those counties contiguous to such primary counties eligible to be

Office of the Governor
 The Overdose Action Team/NLC CARES Team Will Observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. This yea
Monday, August 29, 2022
The Overdose Action Team/NLC CARES Team Will Observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. This yea

The Overdose Action Team/NLC CARES Team will join people around the world in observing International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. This year, the NLC CARES Team will travel throughout the region to hold a series of ‘pop-up’ events designed to raise awareness of the overdose epidemic and to encourage everyone in the community to be part of the effort to save lives. Community members are welcome to come to one or more of the events to learn about overdose and receive a free

Ledge Light Health District
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center welcomes new musical Azul to campus for development
Monday, August 29, 2022
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center welcomes new musical Azul to campus for development

Following its virtual development as a part of the 2020 Summer Season, the new musical Azul will receive an in-person developmental process on the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center campus this September. Azul has a book by Melis Asker and Tatiana Pandiani, music by Jacinta Clusellas, and lyrics by Jacinta Clusellas, Melis Aker, and Tatiana Pandiani. The writers will spend nearly two weeks at the O’Neill with a professional cast and creative team to further explore the piece. While on campus, they will have

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Equinor Announces Public Affairs Team for US Offshore Wind Projects.  Team of government relations, communications, and community outreach professionals will lead on-the-ground stakeholder engagement
Monday, August 29, 2022
Equinor Announces Public Affairs Team for US Offshore Wind Projects. Team of government relations, communications, and community outreach professionals will lead on-the-ground stakeholder engagement

Equinor announced today members of the company’s newly formed Equinor Renewables US Public Affairs Team. The team is responsible for strategic communications and  stakeholder, community, and government relations for Equinor’s growing portfolio of offshore wind projects in the U.S. Together, these projects, known as Empire Wind 1, Empire Wind 2 and Beacon Wind 1, will produce enough electricity to power approximately two million homes in New York State and will help generate more than $1 billion in economic

Beacon Wind LLC
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA)  Ends Blockbuster Summer with  An Evening with Abigail Rockwell
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) Ends Blockbuster Summer with An Evening with Abigail Rockwell

Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is pleased to present An Evening with Abigail Rockwell on August 30th at 5:30 p.m., as part of its record-breaking special exhibition Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post Coverts: Tell Me a Story, on display through September 18. Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, the exhibition presents all 323 of the covers that Rockwell created for the most popular publication in America of its time.  More than 4,000 visitors from all over the world have already

Mystic Museum of Art
MADD About LOCASH Benefit Concert Hits Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 1st
Thursday, August 25, 2022
MADD About LOCASH Benefit Concert Hits Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 1st

MADD About LOCASH Benefit Concert Hits Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 1st Country music duo LOCASH will take the Wolf Den stage for a Saturday night concert to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving   WHAT: MADD About LOCASH – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 14th Annual Benefit returns to Mohegan Sun in October. Sponsors for this highly anticipated evening include local country radio station WCTY-FM, The New London Day, Fundación Mapfre, Outfront Media, Walmart, Buckley Wynne & Parese, CMRK, Inc.,

Mohegan Sun
SCORE: Free Webinar: Digital Impact - Online & Offline Tactics for Measuring Your Investment in Digital Advertising Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
SCORE: Free Webinar: Digital Impact - Online & Offline Tactics for Measuring Your Investment in Digital Advertising Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Is anyone scanning my QR code? What’s this Google Analytics 4 thing and why should I care? Do these Facebook boosts even work? How do I track this? What is a conversion, anyway? With so many marketing options and technologies in the marketplace today, how can you tell if they are working to drive more business through your doors?  If any of those questions are familiar to you, join Greg Boyd, Director of Digital Marketing at Miranda Creative, as he shares real-world insights and tips for tracking

Southeast CT Score
Thames River Heritage: Help Launch the 3rd Water Taxi
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Thames River Heritage: Help Launch the 3rd Water Taxi

On Wednesday, August 24th Thames River Heritage Park Foundation’s board of directors announced a public campaign to raise funds to refurbish and launch the Nautilus, the Park’s third water taxi. With addition of the 3rd boat, the Park will create a new route from the new Nautilus dock at SUBASE New London to City Pier connecting both the cities of New London and Groton with the Submarine Force Library and Museum, the historic ship Nautilus, and their 200,000 annual visitors. Individual donations will be

Thames River Heritage Park Foundation
7 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® Lists
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
7 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® Lists

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that 7 lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch in America®.  Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “Best Lawyers was founded more than 40 years ago to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of top legal professionals,” says Best Lawyers CEO Phil Greer. “We are proud to continue to present the most

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch
Monday, August 22, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch

Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Thursday, September 8 from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Westside Branch, 444 West Main Street, Norwich.   Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for In-Branch and Digital Customer Service positions, management positions, and internships. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are available.   “We

Chelsea Groton Bank
Jazz & Cocktails at the Knick Sponsored by Grey Sail Brewing (Women owned & Women run) Music with Alexus Lee No Cover! Thursday, August 25 6-8p | Free
Monday, August 22, 2022
Jazz & Cocktails at the Knick Sponsored by Grey Sail Brewing (Women owned & Women run) Music with Alexus Lee No Cover! Thursday, August 25 6-8p | Free

Singer/ Songwriter Alexus Lee was born in Providence, Rhode Island to a musical family and expressed early aspirations for a career in music. Her journey began with piano, violin, and voice, the latter of which quickly became her primary love. Alexus’s 4 octave range, skillful ability for storytelling, and commanding stage presence, have carried her to countless cities, states, and countries around the world. She’s been blessed to share stages with world class talents such as Mac Ayres, and has also been

Knickerbocker Music Center Inc.
Small Business Resources Growing & Supporting Black Business in Connecticut Virtual Information Session
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Small Business Resources Growing & Supporting Black Business in Connecticut Virtual Information Session

Small Business ResourcesGrowing & Supporting Black Business in ConnecticutVirtual Information Session Black Business Month is a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses and honor the rich heritage of Black entrepreneurship. It’s a call to continue to empower Black business owners in our Connecticut communities and advocate for economic inclusivity for all.  Tuesday, August 30th 6-7:30pm Free Registration Here

U.S. Small Business Administration
Foxwoods Presents Robert Plant & Alison Krauss With Special Guest JD Mcpherson on September 10, 2022 at 8pm
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Foxwoods Presents Robert Plant & Alison Krauss With Special Guest JD Mcpherson on September 10, 2022 at 8pm

“These are songs that have gone into our hearts way back in time, but got lost in the twists and curves of the passing years,” says Robert Plant. “You hear them and you go ‘Man, listen to that song, we got to sing that song!’ It’s a vacation, really—the perfect place to go that you least expected to find.” In 2007, Plant and Alison Krauss released Raising Sand, one of the most acclaimed albums of the 21st Century. It was an unlikely, mesmerizing pairing of one of rock’s greatest front men with one of

Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receives $85.2 Million in Federal Grants for Rail Improvements on the Northeast Corridor
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receives $85.2 Million in Federal Grants for Rail Improvements on the Northeast Corridor

     Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that Connecticut has been awarded two grants totaling more than $85.2 million from the Federal Railroad Administration for major infrastructure improvement projects on the Northeast Corridor.The funds will be used for two significant capital projects that improve safety and reliability along the Connecticut-owned New Haven Line and the Amtrak-owned Shore Line East, ensuring no disruptions occur along the Northeast Corridor.

Office of the Governor
Governor Lamont Announces Commencement of CareerConneCT, a Holistic Approach To Help Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Through Job Training Programs
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces Commencement of CareerConneCT, a Holistic Approach To Help Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Through Job Training Programs

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the commencement of 19 job training programs funded by CareerConneCT, a $70 million program designed to support getting individuals in Connecticut whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19 back to work. These statewide and regional programs will provide short-term job training through industry-recognized credentials that create pathways to employment in high-quality, in-demand careers.The governor made the announcement in Groton, where he was joined by U.S. Labor

Office of the Governor
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s Second Sales Tax-Free Week of the Year Starts August 21
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s Second Sales Tax-Free Week of the Year Starts August 21

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will hold Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 21, 2022, to Saturday, August 27, 2022.During this one-week sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption during Sales Tax-Free Week applies to each eligible item costing under $100, regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice.This is the first time

Office of the Governor
New Youth Programs, Classes, and Workshops Offered at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
New Youth Programs, Classes, and Workshops Offered at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

Beginning this September, the Lyme Academy will offer a Young Masters Afterschool Art Program for students ages 12 and up.  Students will be fully immersed in a professional studio environment, working directly with the instructor as they learn the skills necessary to achieve excellence in the fine arts, and their individual artistic goals. Classes focus on observational drawing, painting, and sculpture, building on a progression of increasingly complex assignments first initiated in the art Academies of

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Free Yoga at the Museum at Florence Griswold Museum Sundays, through August 28 from 11am to 12:30pm
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Free Yoga at the Museum at Florence Griswold Museum Sundays, through August 28 from 11am to 12:30pm

Free Yoga at the Museum at Florence Griswold Museum Sundays, through August 28 from 11am to 12:30pm Certified Yoga Instructor Laurie Pasteryak leads this month-long outdoor summer series designed for all levels of yoga and focuses on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.  Please bring mat, towel, water and any yoga equipment you use (block, blanket, strap).

Florence Griswold Museum
Curaleaf Hosts 2nd Anniversary Event with Food Trucks and Local Vendors, Saturday, August 20, 2022 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Curaleaf Hosts 2nd Anniversary Event with Food Trucks and Local Vendors, Saturday, August 20, 2022 12pm-5pm

Join us from 12pm-5pm Saturday, August 20, 2022 for the 2nd Anniversary of Curaleaf's Groton location.  The event features food trucks, local vendors, swag, and a sweepstakes! 2nd Anniversary Member Deals Saturday and Sunday 8/20 and 8/21:  25% off Curaleaf Products, 20% off everything else.  

Curaleaf
UCONN's Jorgensen Center For the Performing Arts Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring Multiple Celebrations
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
UCONN's Jorgensen Center For the Performing Arts Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring Multiple Celebrations

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn Storrs Campus is celebrating the best of music, dance and entertainment during their upcoming fall 2022 season. From the final tour of the legendary Emerson String Quartet to the one-of-a-kind Swiss theatre troupe Mummenschanz’s 50th an­niversary, Jorgensen continues to present the world’s most celebrated artists to UConn and the greater Storrs community.   In homage to the UConn Women’s Center’s 50th anniversary, Jorgensen Center will be hosting

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Mitchell College and New London Public Schools Sign Dual-Enrollment Partnership Agreement
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Mitchell College and New London Public Schools Sign Dual-Enrollment Partnership Agreement

Mitchell College and New London Public Schools (NLPS) are partnering to provide dual enrollment to New London High School (NLHS) students, giving them an opportunity to take courses at Mitchell College. Mitchell College President Tracy Y. Espy and NLPS Superintendent Cynthia Ritchie signed a dual-enrollment partnership agreement at a recent orientation and ice cream social for the dual-enrolled NLHS students at Mitchell College. President Espy said, “We are thrilled to welcome students from New London High

Mitchell College
South Eastern Connecticut Clothing Swap August 21st from 2 pm- 5pm at the Garde
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
South Eastern Connecticut Clothing Swap August 21st from 2 pm- 5pm at the Garde

The Garde is hosting a clothing swap and is in need of volunteers.  All ages, sizes, and genders welcomed!  Excess items will be donated to LOCAL Southeastern CT Charities  Can’t make the swap but want to donate?  We will be accepting gently used, quality items: We will need help setting up event (arriving at 12pm est), during event assistance (welcoming guests, organizing incoming items), cleaning up after the event, organizing excess for different donation centers, and dropping off excess to donation

Garde Arts Center
 Morin Associates LLC Shared Further Guidance Issued on Contraceptive Coverage
Monday, August 15, 2022
Morin Associates LLC Shared Further Guidance Issued on Contraceptive Coverage

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury guidance to clarify protections for contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act. In January 2022, the Departments had issued guidance on the ACA Preventive Care Mandate, including contraception. Click below to learn more:Further Guidance Issued on Contraceptive Coverage  

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Carolyn Welch and Rich Balestracci to Assume New Commercial Lending Leadership Roles at Chelsea Groton Bank
Monday, August 15, 2022
Carolyn Welch and Rich Balestracci to Assume New Commercial Lending Leadership Roles at Chelsea Groton Bank

Chelsea Groton Bank has named Carolyn Welch, Senior Vice President, the Director of Commercial Business Growth and Development, and Rich Balestracci has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Department Manager.  “Throughout the pandemic, Chelsea Groton Bank was the leading PPP lender in the region. We helped hundreds of our own customers to obtain financial support, and we were able to step in and assist many other businesses who weren’t receiving timely support from their financial

Chelsea Groton Bank
Nature Center Hosts Green-Tie Celebration to Support Wildlife Rehab Program
Friday, August 12, 2022
Nature Center Hosts Green-Tie Celebration to Support Wildlife Rehab Program

Enjoy a nature-centered evening of mingling with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, this year on Friday, September 23.  Join us as we celebrate our wildlife rescue, animal ambassadors and education programs at this tented affair, hosted at Deans Mill Farm in Stonington, CT in support of our friends of the forest. We'll have live music, seasonal craft cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres by our friends at Gourmet Galley, along with an art show by resident DPNC

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Awards Robert Pare Scholarship to Two Local Students
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Awards Robert Pare Scholarship to Two Local Students

The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation today announced the 2022 recipients of the Robert O. Pare College Scholarship.Sofia DaSilva of East Providence, RI, and Aimee Girard of Waterford, CT, each will receive $5,000 towards their college education from the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation.  Over the course of 55 years, Robert O. Pare served Centreville Bank in a variety of roles, including president, trustee and corporator. Centreville Bank’s board of directors established the scholarship in 2018

Centreville Bank - Putnam
Homeschooling at Spark Makerspace
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Homeschooling at Spark Makerspace

This program is designed as three six-week courses for ages 14-18 years old. All taking place on Thursdays, September 29th to November 3rd, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Students have three courses to choose from:Draw, Design, Screenprint, LED Light Up Your Clothes or, The Art of Stained Glass   Course descriptions:  Homeschooling - Draw, Design, & Screenprint For Homeschoolers 14 to 18 years old, learn drawing and design techniques for screen printing to print on paper and a T-shirt. This 6-week course, Thursdays,

Spark Makerspace
Waterford Announces Small Business Grant Program
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Waterford Announces Small Business Grant Program

The Town of Waterford is launching a small business grant assistance program to effectively serve Waterford’s small businesses seeking pandemic relief. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the program is created by the Planning and Development department alongside Connecticut-based strategic communications and marketing agency, Brianna Régine Visionary Consulting. Applications will be accepted at the end of August. Awards will be announced and distributed by November 2022. Small businesses and nonprofit

Town of Waterford
Al Foreman, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Tuatara Capital to address the inaugural CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: The Business Of Cannabis
Monday, August 08, 2022
Al Foreman, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Tuatara Capital to address the inaugural CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: The Business Of Cannabis

Al Foreman, managing partner and chief investment officer at Tuatara Capital, will be the keynote speaker at the 2022 CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: The Business Of Cannabis presented by Hartford Business Journal and New Haven Biz.   This inaugural conference and expo will be held on Wednesday, September 14th from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mullberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479. The event is open to those in the business community, cannabis community, entrepreneurs, municipal officials and

Hartford Business Journal
The Business of Cannabis CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT
Monday, August 08, 2022
The Business of Cannabis CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT

Join us for exceptional networking, education, and business development opportunities among the region’s leading cannabis industry business leaders, influencers and service providers! Our inaugural cannabis conference and expo features a great roster of panelists and exhibitors representing many sectors in and connected to the cannabis industry.  Don’t delay getting your tickets to this can’t miss event for the region’s cannabis industry participants and those exploring new opportunities for their business

Hartford Business Journal
U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID EIDL Key Points for Borrowers
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID EIDL Key Points for Borrowers

COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) deferment periods are approaching an end. As such, business owners must start preparing to make payments. The following are key points and resources for all COVID EIDL borrowers.COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans are not forgivableSBA has begun to remind borrowers through email and callsSBA will not mail paper notices (Form 1201) but may send payment reminders via emailDeferment on payments is from the date on the original noteInterest began accruing at the

U.S. Small Business Administration
Car Show for a Cause: Hosted by Groton Regency Complete Care
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Car Show for a Cause: Hosted by Groton Regency Complete Care

When: August 18, 2022 Time: 4pm to 7pm  Where: Complete Care at Groton Regency 1145 Poquonnock Rd Groton, CT  Entry Fee: 1 canned good per person Live Music   Food for Sale Canned goods will go to local foodbanks in New London County All monetary proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association**CAR REGISTRATION FORM**DATE: AUGUST 18, 20224pm-7pm  NAME: __________________  ADDRESS: __________________________  CITY: _________________      STATE: _______      ZIP: ____________  PHONE #

Complete Care of Groton Regency
Lauren Vincent Promoted to Assistant Secretary, Small Business Loan Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Lauren Vincent Promoted to Assistant Secretary, Small Business Loan Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank

Lauren Vincent has recently been promoted to Assistant Secretary, Small Business Loan Officerat Chelsea Groton Bank. In this role, Lauren will work to develop small business loan relationships across the Banks’ market areas.  Most recently, Lauren was a Commercial Portfolio Administrator at Chelsea Groton Bank. Prior to that, she was a Commercial Credit Manager at Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.  “Lauren excels in evaluating the details of her clients’ operations and guiding them through any obstacles

Chelsea Groton Bank
“Cheers to 40 Years” Dinner & Fundrai...
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
“Cheers to 40 Years” Dinner & Fundraiser to benefit Martin House Friday ,September 16, 2022 6:00PM The Spa at Norwich Inn

"Cheers to 40  Years” Dinner & Fundraiser to benefit Martin House Featuring The Tim Fioravanti Jazz Orchestra and Silent Auction Sponsorship Levels Gold $1,000 and up – 8 tickets, reserved seating Silver $500 – 4 tickets, reserved seating Bronze $250 – 2 tickets All sponsors will be featured at the event and on social media. 40th Anniversary Toast Generously Provided By: Friday, September 16, 2022 6:00PM The Spa at Norwich Inn 607 West Thames Street, Norwich Tickets: $100 Because of you, Martin House has

Martin House Inc.
 Chamber Foundation Awards Scholarship to Local Recipient
Monday, August 01, 2022
Chamber Foundation Awards Scholarship to Local Recipient

 On July 26, 2022, The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation granted a $2,000 scholarship to a high school graduate in the region.  The scholarship program focuses on students who plan to continue to contribute to Eastern CT through their future work.   Sawyer Hakkinen-Hendrick is the 2022 scholarship recipient.  He graduated from Ledyard High School in June, and will attend Clark University in Worcester, Ma this Fall.  His interests include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  His

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
United Way offering free mobile food pantry stops in August
Friday, July 29, 2022
United Way offering free mobile food pantry stops in August

The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center will host five drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of August. As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at all of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies and vice versa: STONINGTON Wednesday, August 3, 5-6 p.m. Stonington High School, 176

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
ConnectiCare Brings New Virtual Primary Care Program to Members
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
ConnectiCare Brings New Virtual Primary Care Program to Members

Individual and Small Group Members Now Have Teladoc Primary360 at No Additional Charge    ConnectiCare, a leading health plan in Connecticut, launched the Teladoc Primary360 program designed to expand access to primary care and key specialty services to all individual and fully insured small group members on July 1, 2022, at no additional premium charge. Members now have access to primary care providers, dermatologists, and mental health professionals via phone, video, or messaging through a mobile

ConnectiCare, Inc
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Record-Breaking $154.2 Billion in Contracting to Small Businesses  Highlights: One Million Small Business Jobs Created, Small Disadvantaged Business Goal Achieved
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Record-Breaking $154.2 Billion in Contracting to Small Businesses Highlights: One Million Small Business Jobs Created, Small Disadvantaged Business Goal Achieved

Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced that the Biden-Harris Administration exceeded its small business federal contracting goal, awarding 27.2 percent or $154.2 billion in federal contract dollars to small businesses, an $8 billion increase from the previous fiscal year.   The share of contracts going to small businesses equates to 27.2 percent of

U.S. Small Business Administration
 Mohegan Sun’s Annual BrewFest Returns Saturday, October 8th inside Earth Expo & Convention Center
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Mohegan Sun’s Annual BrewFest Returns Saturday, October 8th inside Earth Expo & Convention Center

Mohegan Sun’s 9th annual Sun BrewFest returns for a can’t-miss festival inside the massive Earth Expo & Convention Center. Guests can enjoy more than 100 beers, including craft brews, microbrews, imports, domestics, and ciders while enjoying live entertainment, cornhole and delicious signature food from local restaurants. Sun BrewFest kicks off in the afternoon of Saturday, October 8th! Tickets to this beer lover’s paradise are available now for $40 during a special pre-sale (Monday, July 25th - Sunday,

Mohegan Sun
Governor Lamont Announces New $150 Million Loan Program for Connecticut Small Businesses and Nonprofits Public-Private Partnership Will Support Organizations in Historically Underserved Communities
Monday, July 25, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces New $150 Million Loan Program for Connecticut Small Businesses and Nonprofits Public-Private Partnership Will Support Organizations in Historically Underserved Communities

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund, a public-private partnership that provides low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut. Applications are now being accepted for loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. The program is aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits, particularly those in low-income and historically underserved communities, with access to flexible working capital. The loans have a fixed, 4.5% interest rate

Office of the Governor
Wireless Zone Hosts 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway On July 31
Monday, July 25, 2022
Wireless Zone Hosts 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway On July 31

Join us for the 10th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.   Sunday, July 31 from 1pm-4pm in the New London Mall near Marshalls.  

Wireless Zone
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Announces 2022 Beech Party Performers: Purchase Your Ticket Today
Friday, July 22, 2022
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Announces 2022 Beech Party Performers: Purchase Your Ticket Today

Our annual summer fundraiser, Beech Party, is just a few weeks away, and we are thrilled to announce the incredible performers joining us for the event! It's not too late to be a part of this special night!PURCHASE YOUR TABLE OR TICKETS  ALEXANDER GEMIGNANI Alexander Gemignani is the Artistic Director of the O'Neill's National Music Theater Conference. He has appeared on Broadway in popular shows such as My Fair Lady, Violet, Chicago, Les Miserables, Sunday in the Park with George, and Assassins and

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Chelsea Groton Bank Breaks Ground at Groton Headquarters
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank Breaks Ground at Groton Headquarters

Chelsea Groton Bank, along with contractor, Carlin Construction Company, and architect, Bisbano + Associates, officially broke ground at the Bank’s headquarters on Poquonnock Road in Groton.   The bank’s new headquarters will feature a complete, inside-and-out rethinking of the workplace, as well as a reinvented branch designed around delivering an extraordinary customer experience in an environment conducive to learning and collaboration.   Chelsea Groton’s branch, located on the ground floor of the

Chelsea Groton Bank
New Mandatory Preventive Items and Services 2022 Updates
Thursday, July 21, 2022
New Mandatory Preventive Items and Services 2022 Updates

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations have been updated and most plans will be required to cover new preventive items and services beginning later this year or in 2023 (depending on the plan year). These new items/services include ones related to condoms, double-electric breast pumps, suicide risk screening for adolescents, and diabetes screenings for certain populations.Click below to learn more:New Mandatory Preventive Items and Services 2022 Updates

Morin Associates LLC
Better Together CT Inc Farm & Sanctuary Will Host  Annual Hempstock Music Festival in North Stonington, CT on August 6, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Better Together CT Inc Farm & Sanctuary Will Host Annual Hempstock Music Festival in North Stonington, CT on August 6, 2022

On Saturday August 6, 2022, Better Together CT Inc Farm & Sanctuary will be hosting the Annual Hempstock Music Festival in North Stonington, CT  celebrating sustainability, regenerative farming and the importance of working with the whole hemp plant. Meet experts in the field and other hemp related industry experts from UCONN, URI and others while enjoying fantastic music at a beautiful organic country farm. Join us at our family friendly musical event full of education and great eats created by the Better

Better Together CT, Inc.
Art At The Airport's summer exhibit 'Coming Out for Art' on view now at Groton-New London Airport
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Art At The Airport's summer exhibit 'Coming Out for Art' on view now at Groton-New London Airport

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's summer exhibit, 'Coming Out for Art' presented by OutCT. The exhibit is free and on view from July 11th to September 1st at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton.   Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury notes, "We are thrilled to continue bringing exhibits to the airport and the region that represent and lift up our artists, residents, and voices,

Cultural Coalition
Mudheads Partner with Always Home to Prevent Family Homelessness
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Mudheads Partner with Always Home to Prevent Family Homelessness

For over 30 years, Mudhead sailors have raised funds and awareness for worthy charities. On Saturday, July 16, 2022, the annual Mudhead Benefit Cup Regatta & MegaParty raised over $14,000 for Always Home. Tricia Cunningham, Executive Director of the Mystic-based nonprofit, said, “We are honored to be this year’s beneficiary and grateful for the amazing support and opportunity to share with new friends Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness.”   Mudhead Race Committee Chairman, Greg Gilmartin

Always Home, Inc.
United Way elects Ornet Hines of Liberty Bank to Board of Directors
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
United Way elects Ornet Hines of Liberty Bank to Board of Directors

At its July meeting, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut's Board of Directors voted to elect Ornet Hines, Assistance Vice President, Branch Manager at Liberty Bank, to the Board.   Hines has more than sixteen years of experience in the banking industry. In her role, she provides customized coaching as needed to develop the skills of the employees. She works collaboratively with her partners in Mortgages, Small Businesses, and Investments, as well as providing oversight of the day-to-day operations at

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Welcomes Arts Writers for Annual National Critics Institute
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Welcomes Arts Writers for Annual National Critics Institute

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is pleased to welcome 16 talented arts and culture writers and critics from across the country to campus for the annual National Critics Institute. The 2022 class of fellows includes the following writers: Tre'vell Anderson, Nancy Coleman, Alexi Chacon, Serena Daniels, Jay Gabler, Devika Girish, Angela Harmon, Cecilia Johnson, Brittani Julious , Pam Kragen, Jasmine Liu, Kaitlin McCarthy, Gloria Oladipo, Hanna Raskin, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, and John Wenzel.  From July 12

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
 Internal Revenue Service and Federal Trade Commission presents: Scams, Tax Related Identity Theft and Identity Protection PIN
Monday, July 18, 2022
Internal Revenue Service and Federal Trade Commission presents: Scams, Tax Related Identity Theft and Identity Protection PIN

Wednesday, July 20,2022  2:00 p.m. Eastern, 1:00 p.m. Central,  12:00 p.m. Mountain, 11:00 a.m. Arizona and Pacific, 8:00 a.m. Hawaii (60 minutes)   The objectives of today's webinar are to:Learn about common consumer and tax-related identity theft scamsIdentify methods for reporting and recovering from Identity TheftUnderstand how identity thieves trick their victims into providing personally identifiable and financial informationLearn about the IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification Number

Join us at the Fighting The Great Resignation: Community Organization Job Fair
Monday, July 18, 2022
Join us at the Fighting The Great Resignation: Community Organization Job Fair

Become a community Become a community super hero!! super hero!! now hiring! Looking for a job? Area health and human service agencies will be on site and are looking for talented people to become part of their team. Organizations will display open positions, have job applications and provide screening interviews. Examples of positions available: Child care workers, medical assistants, customer service representatives, therapists, nurses, physicians and more. Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4 - 6 pm United Way of

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
 New London's Garde Arts Center Honored At League Of Historic American Theatres 2022 National Conference; Community Award-Sharing Ceremony To Be Held August 25
Monday, July 18, 2022
New London's Garde Arts Center Honored At League Of Historic American Theatres 2022 National Conference; Community Award-Sharing Ceremony To Be Held August 25

The League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT), the nation’s leading historic theatre advocate, recognized outstanding achievement within the industry when it announced New London, Connecticut’s Garde Arts Center is the 2022 Outstanding Historic Theatre in America at its 41st Annual National Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The LHAT National Conference, presented in different cities each year, is the largest gathering of historic theatre professionals nationwide. The conference took place in Cleveland’s

Garde Arts Center
LLHD Director of Health Announces Retirement Plans
Monday, July 18, 2022
LLHD Director of Health Announces Retirement Plans

Ledge Light Health District Director of Health Stephen Mansfield has announced plans to retire in July of 2023, after 25 years of distinguished service with the organization. Deputy Director Jennifer Muggeo, who has been with the health district since 2005, was appointed on Thursday by the District Board of Directors to step into the Director of Health role when Mansfield retires.   LLHD Board of Directors Chairperson Danielle Steward-Gelinas said, "It has been an honor and privilege to watch Steve

Ledge Light Health District
Charter Oak Names 'Best-In-State' Credit Union In Forbes Survey
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Charter Oak Names 'Best-In-State' Credit Union In Forbes Survey

For the fifth consecutive year, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named a “Best-In-State” credit union in the annual Forbes survey of the nation’s best financial institutions. “We are honored to once again be named one of the very best in our industry,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “To be chosen by Forbes as a best-in-state winner for five straight years is a real testament to the hard work of our employees to provide the best service and best

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
New Ground Transportation Center Opens at Bradley International Airport
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
New Ground Transportation Center Opens at Bradley International Airport

Today, the Connecticut Airport Authority opened its new ground transportation center at Bradley International Airport to the traveling public.   The newly opened, $210 million facility offers easier access to rental cars and more public parking – and in the future it will also provide improved access to public transit.   “With the introduction of the ground transportation center, we have created a more efficient and overall better and more welcoming passenger experience,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E.,

The Connecticut Airport Authority
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $198,850 to 21 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $198,850 to 21 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut

The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $198,850 in funding to 21 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut, today announced Harold M. Horvat, bank President, CEO and Chairman.   “As a community bank, we are very fortunate to be able to give back to the people of Rhode Island and Connecticut, said Horvat. “These organizations receiving grants are making a positive impact in terms of health and well-being, education, affordable housing, and food insecurity ─ particularly in

Centreville Bank - Putnam
Chelsea Groton Bank To Participate in CHFA “Time To Own” Program
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank To Participate in CHFA “Time To Own” Program

Chelsea Groton is one of 12 lenders in Connecticut participating in the CT Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) “Time To Own” forgivable down payment assistance program. The “Time to Own” program is being administered by CHFA on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Housing. The program offers down payment and closing cost assistance to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers who apply to CHFA’s First-Time Homebuyer program. Eligibility is contingent on being approved for and receiving a CHFA

Chelsea Groton Bank
NESS Names New Board of Directors Members
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
NESS Names New Board of Directors Members

New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Inc (NESS) is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Directors: S. Carter Gowrie and Dr. Steven Adamowski. NESS Board Chair Jane Leipold stated: “We are very excited to have Carter and Steven join the NESS Board. Each will bring unique experience and perspective to NESS as we continue to expand our reach and deliver our accredited educational model focused on advancing K-12 academic outcomes through experiential learning.”      Carter

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
70 Years of Celebrating Community | COMO’s Annual Village Fair Offers Summer Fun for the Whole Family
Monday, July 11, 2022
70 Years of Celebrating Community | COMO’s Annual Village Fair Offers Summer Fun for the Whole Family

The Annual Stonington Village Fair, a regional time-honored tradition presented by the Stonington Community Center (COMO), is in its 70th year and showcases the BEST of what the Stonington community has to offer. Each summer, generations of families and friends, residents and tourists alike, come together to create cherished memories at the quintessential New England festival. The fair takes place at the Stonington Borough Green on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11am - 4pm and features a fun-filled day of

Stonington Community Center
National Music Theater Conference Begins Next Week
Monday, July 11, 2022
National Music Theater Conference Begins Next Week

The National Music Theater Conference is about to begin! The conference kicks off Friday, July 15th with the annual Incubator Concert, which features selections from three new musicals, including Fountain by Chris Anselmo and Jared Corak, Iron John by Rebecca Hart and Jacinth Greywoode, and TL;DR by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn. Then over the course of the next month, three innovative and exciting musicals will come through the O'Neill's campus to undergo our signature development process. You

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
CorePlus Names New Director
Thursday, July 07, 2022
CorePlus Names New Director

CorePlus Federal Credit Union has named a new official to its’ Governing Body. Jesse Luis of Belle Mead, NJ has been named as a Director, effective June 2022. Mr. Luis was appointed to fill the unexpired term of former Director Elizabeth Mrouse. Board of Directors Chair Jean Swift said, “It is a pleasure to welcome Jesse to the Board. His varied experiences within the community will certainly be an asset to CorePlus going forward.” Jesse Luis, Vice President of Development for Foxwoods Resort Casino, has

CorePlus Credit Union
CorePlus Credit Union Appoints New Supervisory Committee Member
Thursday, July 07, 2022
CorePlus Credit Union Appoints New Supervisory Committee Member

 CorePlus Federal Credit Union appointed Barbara Richardson Crouch of Baltic, CT to its Supervisory Committee effective June 2022. Barbara has combined her skills in the public and private sector to focus on economic justice and elimination of poverty. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Marketing and Development for Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Southeastern Connecticut’s poverty fighting agency. Barbara has a BA in Political Science/English and an MBA from the University of

CorePlus Credit Union
Go Over the Edge at Mohegan Sun for Special Olympics, September 2nd
Thursday, July 07, 2022
Go Over the Edge at Mohegan Sun for Special Olympics, September 2nd

Special Olympics Connecticut invites thrill-seeking individuals and teams to participate in its annual Over the Edge event at Mohegan Sun on Friday, September 2nd. During Over the Edge, participants will rappel more than 30 floors down Mohegan Sun's Sky Tower to support Special Olympics' year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities across the state. Mohegan Sun is located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. To find out more, register for the event or donate,

Mohegan Sun
Congratulations Chief Malerba, Recently Appointed As Treasurer of the United States of America
Thursday, July 07, 2022
Congratulations Chief Malerba, Recently Appointed As Treasurer of the United States of America

This announcement marks the first Native American chosen to serve as U.S. Treasurer.   In addition to making history as the first woman to serve as Chief in Mohegan Tribe's modern history, Chief Lynn Malerba has now been appointed as Treasurer of the United States as well as head of the newly created Office of Tribal and Native Affairs. As tribal leader, Lynn embodies our guiding philosophy of the Spirit of Aquai which is the Mohegan Tribe's centuries old North Star of how we treat our guests, partners

The Mohegan Tribe
CT Webinar on EV Charging for Municipal & Public Locations in CT on Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
CT Webinar on EV Charging for Municipal & Public Locations in CT on Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

The Energy Efficiency team at Eversource will be offering a webinar on incentives available for EV charging stations for public charging. The presentation will cover EV and EV charging basics, the rebates available through the program, and how to participate. The presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer session.  Link to register for the webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5521100204510215183

Eversource Energy
Leadership Eastern CT Celebrates Graduation with Award Reception
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Leadership Eastern CT Celebrates Graduation with Award Reception

For over 30 years, Leadership Eastern CT has prepared future community leaders to assume positions of responsibility and take on challenges in the region. Class of 2022 demonstrated a keen sense of  adaptability, determination, and reslliance as the program was led in a hybrid format.      The class celebrated graduation on June 22nd at The Spa at Norwich Inn, featuring keynote speaker Marguerite Driscoll, Director of Safety Council Operations at Pfizer.  In her remarks, Driscoll led the class through her

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Elevate Organizational Value Across Eastern CT CEOs encouraged to participate in this gratis, online research survey beta test before July 31, 2022
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Elevate Organizational Value Across Eastern CT CEOs encouraged to participate in this gratis, online research survey beta test before July 31, 2022

Championed by the Chamber of Commerce – Eastern CT, in 15 minutes or less, CEOs will gain insight on best practices in HR and assess their current and potential organizational HR value through a state of the art, gratis research survey [“Organizational Priorities: Assessing HR Causal Link”] developed by The Human Resource Consortium (Mystic) and administered by GreatBlue Research (Glastonbury).   Recent global studies prove HR’s ability to quadruple organizational performance through integrated systems

The Human Resource Consortium, LLC
ConnectiCare Centers Recognized with International Customer Service Awards: Connecticut health plan wins two Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
ConnectiCare Centers Recognized with International Customer Service Awards: Connecticut health plan wins two Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service

ConnectiCare, a leading health plan in Connecticut, recently received silver and bronze awards as part of the 16th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service.   The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals.  The Stevie Awards organizes eight of the world’s leading business awards programs, also including the prestigious American Business Awards® and International Business

ConnectiCare, Inc
Children Visit Mystic Museum of Art for Free this Summer  Funding Provided by a Grant from CT Humanities
Friday, July 01, 2022
Children Visit Mystic Museum of Art for Free this Summer Funding Provided by a Grant from CT Humanities

The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $15,000 from Connecticut Humanities to support our participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative. The program invites Connecticut children ages 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit participating museums free of charge from July 1 through September 5, 2022. Funding for the initiative is provided by the CT General Assembly, with the support of Connecticut Humanities and the Department

Mystic Museum of Art
Bradley International Airport Cuts the Ribbon on New Ground Transportation Center Facility to Open to the Public in July
Friday, July 01, 2022
Bradley International Airport Cuts the Ribbon on New Ground Transportation Center Facility to Open to the Public in July

On June 30th, the Connecticut Airport Authority celebrated the anticipated opening of its Ground Transportation Center at Bradley International Airport with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. After five years of planning and construction, which took place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new $210 million state-of-the-art facility is on track to open to the public in mid July. When it opens, it will provide an elevated passenger experience, with improved access to rental cars, more parking, and future

The Connecticut Airport Authority
Chelsea Groton Bank Awarded on the Forbes Best-In-State Banks 2022 List
Friday, July 01, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank Awarded on the Forbes Best-In-State Banks 2022 List

Chelsea Groton Bank has been ranked the #1 bank in Connecticut on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Banks 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.  Forbes and Statista identified Best-In-State Banks 2022 based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 US consumers who were asked to rate banks at which they have or previously have had

Chelsea Groton Bank
United Way Announces Funding to Local Nonprofits
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
United Way Announces Funding to Local Nonprofits

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors has approved funding in the amount of $1,791,654 for the fiscal year 2022-23. This funding supports 40 health and human service programs at 23 local nonprofit agencies in New London County that work together to provide a vital safety net of services to help those in need. The Board affirmed its commitment to the community by approving funding United Way’s four key areas of impact that improve people’s lives: Basic Needs; Community Wellness;

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Mohegan Sun Launches new Campaign “All in for Mohegan”
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Mohegan Sun Launches new Campaign “All in for Mohegan”

The centerpiece of the campaign is a 30-second commercial now airing; will engage guests through billboards, social media, radio, digital advertising, on-site at Mohegan Sun and via future activations throughout the region UNCASVILLE, CT (June 28, 2022) – Mohegan Sun, the premier entertainment and gaming destination on the East Coast, has launched a new advertising brand campaign titled, “All in for Mohegan.” The campaign’s signature commercial, viewable HERE, takes viewers through the world at play that

Mohegan Sun
Mitchell College Names Business Operations Manager
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Mitchell College Names Business Operations Manager

Mitchell College recently named Keith Padin as business operations manager for its auxiliary services. In his role, Padin will oversee the college’s dining services, rentals and event engagement, including operations of Michael’s Dairy and The Red Barn.  Padin most recently served as communications, sales and operations manager for A Thyme to Cook catering in North Stonington, where he led marketing initiatives, guided clients on event planning and contributed to the creation of company policies and

Mitchell College
Alexis Kahn Named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders List
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Alexis Kahn Named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders List

Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), unveiled its annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders list. The award recognizes the nation’s up-and-coming community bank innovators and influencers who represent the future of the industry. Alexis Kahn, VP, Cash Management Sales Manager at Chelsea Groton Bank was named to this year’s list.   “ICBA congratulates Alexis Kahn on this well-deserved recognition,” ICBA

Chelsea Groton Bank
Michael Hawes Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As AVP, Commercial Loan Officer
Monday, June 27, 2022
Michael Hawes Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As AVP, Commercial Loan Officer

Michael Hawes recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Michael will work to develop commercial loan and commercial mortgage relationships with centers of influence across the Bank’s market areas.  “With over two decades of business relationship management, 12 years of which were dedicated in banking, Michael excels at simplifying his clients’ day to day operations to achieve their business goals,” said Rich Balestracci, Senior Vice President, Commercial

Chelsea Groton Bank
TVCCA Seeking 30 Volunteers by August 1st in Partnership With Americorps
Friday, June 24, 2022
TVCCA Seeking 30 Volunteers by August 1st in Partnership With Americorps

AmeriCorps Seniors programs tap the skills and kindness of people ages 55+ to meet a wide range of community challenges. Volunteer to help a senior, veteran or disabled individual to remain living independently through visiting, friendly medical rides, phone reassurance, or grocery shopping. Just one hour a week creates big change in someone’s life. Benefits of Volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors! · Flexibility: around your schedule · Supplemental accident insurance provided free to every volunteer ·

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
NESS Recognizes Young Artists From Across CT
Friday, June 24, 2022
NESS Recognizes Young Artists From Across CT

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announced this year’s winning artists for the statewide calendar drawing contest entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” The annual drawing contest is open to all Connecticut students currently in Grades K-6. Ryan Johnson, a 3rd Grader from Cromwell was named the overall winner. The student’s artwork will be featured on the cover of the 2023 calendar.  “We are so pleased and so proud with the quality of submissions that come in

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Three Rivers Community College Holds Enroll in a Day with a Preview Session July 9, 2022, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Three Rivers Community College Holds Enroll in a Day with a Preview Session July 9, 2022, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

On Saturday, July 9, Three Rivers Community College will hold Enroll in a Day, a unique registration event to assist students with enrolling and registering for the Fall semester. Included in the day is a special Preview Session from 11:00 am to noon for those who want to learn more about the College. At Three Rivers, students will find programs in fields that are hiring like tech, health care, manufacturing, and more, all for the lowest tuition in Connecticut.   On Saturday, students can stop by the

Three Rivers Community College
Three Rivers College Foundation Honors Board Member Christopher Jewell
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Three Rivers College Foundation Honors Board Member Christopher Jewell

 The Three Rivers College Foundation honored Christopher Jewell at the annual Golf Classic held on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Great Neck Country Club in Waterford, Conn.  Jewell is the Chief Financial Officer/Principal at Collins & Jewell Company, Inc. and is retiring from the Three Rivers College Foundation Board of Directors after 10 years of service. His leadership brought many important opportunities to the Board and the College, particularly in the field of manufacturing.  He is a key stakeholder in

Three Rivers Community College
Mitchell College Welcomes Interim Vice President of Enrollment
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Mitchell College Welcomes Interim Vice President of Enrollment

Mitchell College recently welcomed Catherine “Cathy” Hurd as the interim vice president of enrollment. In her role, she will oversee the offices of admissions and financial aid and will also work directly with President Tracy Y. Espy as the assistant to the president, special projects.   Hurd most recently served as the vice president of student enrollment management and student experience at Bennett College, where she was instrumental in providing strategic leadership and direction in admissions,

Mitchell College
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Building Trust Since 1854
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Building Trust Since 1854

Chelsea Groton Bank has earned its 113th consecutive 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. Banks who earn this top rating must excel under a rigorous, independent analysis of financial condition, including a review of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Chelsea Groton Bank also earned the distinction of “Best of Bauer Bank”, a designation reserved solely for those banks that have earned this top rating for 100 (or more) consecutive

Chelsea Groton Bank
Community Foundation Announces Over $200,00 In Inaugural Grants From The Fund For Racial Justice
Friday, June 17, 2022
Community Foundation Announces Over $200,00 In Inaugural Grants From The Fund For Racial Justice

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced grant awards of $205,640 in its inaugural grant cycle for the Fund for Racial Justice. This fund was created in June of 2021 with the purpose of advancing racial equity, supporting organizing and advocacy, and allocating flexible resources to organizations and movements in Eastern Connecticut, especially those led by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). The Fund for Racial Justice grant cycle was open to grassroots organizations, existing

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $289K in Grants to Area Non-Profits
Friday, June 17, 2022
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $289K in Grants to Area Non-Profits

This spring, the Chelsea Groton Foundation provided $289,000 to 63 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $5.3 million in total grants to the community since 1998. Approximately half of the funds were distributed to Health & Human Services organizations, including our local hospitals: Backus Hospital ($8,000), Lawrence & Memorial Hospital ($7,500) and Westerly Hospital ($7,500). The largest grant, $25,000, was awarded to

Chelsea Groton Bank
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Launches 8 Week Entrepreneur Academy Starting July 14th
Friday, June 17, 2022
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Launches 8 Week Entrepreneur Academy Starting July 14th

Funded in part by the Thames River Innovation Places (TRIP) and CTNext the Grant Provides Admission for up to 10 Candidates to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Entrepreneur Academy.     The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will launch an 8-week Entrepreneur Academy for applicants who are exploring launching a business.   The Academy will feature a 90-minute course one evening a week beginning July 14th and ending with a final demo day event on Friday, September 9th where participants can share

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Make Music Day Southeastern CT Announces Schedule of Free, Live Performances on June 21
Friday, June 17, 2022
Make Music Day Southeastern CT Announces Schedule of Free, Live Performances on June 21

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the schedule of music-making events for the fifth annual Make Music Day Southeastern CT, part of a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year. The 2022 listings are available on www.MakeMusicDay.org/southeasternCT. With more than 75 live, free performances in the region, music lovers can see the schedule by town, musician, location, genre, and more! Most performances are planned for outdoors, with rain options included on the

Cultural Coalition
Join Us for Our Upcoming North Shore Community Meeting, to be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 – 8PM.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Join Us for Our Upcoming North Shore Community Meeting, to be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 – 8PM.

The meeting will focus on the Beacon Wind 1 project, which is projected to provide reliable, renewable power to more than a million New York homes by delivering power from an offshore wind farm from waters east of Long Island to New York City.    This workshop will provide an overview of this important project to help New York meet its decarbonization and clean energy goals. The event will be an opportunity to learn about project details, development timeline, and the permitting process, meet the project

Beacon Wind LLC
Connecticut Sun Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX Uncasville, CT
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Connecticut Sun Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX Uncasville, CT

The Connecticut Sun will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX during its game against the New York Liberty on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 P.M. EST at Mohegan Sun Arena, in partnership with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Events will be happening all night long to commemorate the special occasion. Representatives from the Basketball Hall of Fame will be in attendance, along with a slew of Hall of Famers to celebrate, including: Jody Conradt, Sylvia Hatchell, Cheryl Miller, Pearl Moore,

Connecticut Sun
Four Million Hard-Hit Businesses Approved for Nearly $390 Billion in COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Four Million Hard-Hit Businesses Approved for Nearly $390 Billion in COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans

As the country continues to transition from a historic economic recovery to stable, steady growth that works for families and small businesses, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, highlighted the impact of the SBA’s COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Through the life of the program, the SBA disbursed approximately $390 billion to nearly four million small businesses and nonprofits. Taken together with the

U.S. Small Business Administration
 NESS Kicks Off Summer With Free Community Event
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
NESS Kicks Off Summer With Free Community Event

The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is kicking off the summer season with their annual NESS Fest on Saturday, June 18 from 11AM - 3PM at their Stonington location at 72 Water Street.   This free event will feature fun activities including sailing, harbor tours, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. This event is open to the public. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   NESS Fest participants are welcome to enjoy ocean adventure activities, tour

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Celebrating Pride Month: SBA Hosts Live Webinar Panel on Increasing Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Small Business Owners
Monday, June 13, 2022
Celebrating Pride Month: SBA Hosts Live Webinar Panel on Increasing Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Small Business Owners

In celebration of Pride, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live webinar panel with Larry Webb, District Director, SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office; Justin Nelson, Co-founder and President, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce; and small business owner Rachel Kalenberg of Pizza Carrello in Gillette, Wyoming.     The discussion will focus on financial wellness and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support LGBTQI+-owned small businesses across

U.S. Small Business Administration
Charter Oak Awards $94,000 In Scholarships
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Charter Oak Awards $94,000 In Scholarships

 Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $94,000 in scholarships this spring to 47 high school and college students in New London and Windham counties who exceled academically and who take an active role in supporting their local communities. For the seventh year in a row, the credit union committed to awarding one $2,000 college scholarship to one college-bound senior at each high school within New London and Windham counties with an attendance of at least 100 students. Students who are members of Charter

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Stonington COMO Awards $62,950 in 2022 College Scholarships
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Stonington COMO Awards $62,950 in 2022 College Scholarships

The Stonington Community Center (COMO) awards college scholarships annually to Stonington youth pursuing a higher education. This year a total of $62,950 was distributed to 39 youth from the six college scholarship funds the COMO manages without fee.  Scholarships are awarded to students who display a commitment to community, service, leadership and academic achievement.   This year’s scholarship awards were presented to the following students:   Hendricks Whitman Award and Scholarship: Nikhil Desai.

Stonington Community Center
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 16th Annual Money Madness Seminar
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 16th Annual Money Madness Seminar

Students from Lyman Memorial High School, Norwich Free Academy, and Wheeler High School convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 for the 16th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank.  The half-day seminar opened with keynote speaker, Andrew Gernhard, a graduate of Norwich Free Academy, who discussed his path to becoming a movie producer with his own Connecticut-based production company.  Gernhard discussed the need for workers

Chelsea Groton Bank
Yoga In Our City Launches 10th Season in Parks Across Connecticut
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Yoga In Our City Launches 10th Season in Parks Across Connecticut

Free yoga classes, including five bilingual sessions per week, offered now through October 9  Yoga In Our City, presented by ConnectiCare, recently announced the launch of its 10th season in parks across Connecticut. The popular summertime program allows Connecticut residents to boost their mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing with free yoga classes in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Waterbury, and Willimantic.   “With increased burnout, financial burdens due to inflation, and ongoing

ConnectiCare, Inc
Bradley International Airport Kicks Off Summer Travel with New Nonstop and Travel Tips
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Bradley International Airport Kicks Off Summer Travel with New Nonstop and Travel Tips

Building on its COVID-19 recovery strategy, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to kick off this year’s summer travel at Bradley International Airport with the announcement of a new nonstop flight, offering travelers an expanded route network to choose from. Starting this August, Frontier Airlines will be launching new nonstop service to Las Vegas. The new service will operate daily and complements Frontier Airlines’ existing menu of nonstops from Bradley International Airport.   “While a

The Connecticut Airport Authority
Breeze Airways Marks First Anniversary, Launches 7 New Routes at Bradley International Airport
Friday, June 03, 2022
Breeze Airways Marks First Anniversary, Launches 7 New Routes at Bradley International Airport

Coinciding with its one-year anniversary at Bradley International Airport, Breeze Airways is launching seven new flights at the airport – six over the course of three days, starting today, with the seventh starting after Labor Day. The new flights will be taking off this week to Nashville, TN; Akron/Canton, OH; Savannah, GA; Richmond, VA; Jacksonville, FL; and Sarasota/Bradenton, FL, and, finally in September, to Las Vegas, NV. “Over the last twelve months, Breeze has been a tremendous partner at

The Connecticut Airport Authority
Southeastern CT's fifth Make Music Day has 60+ music performances in the works for June 21
Friday, June 03, 2022
Southeastern CT's fifth Make Music Day has 60+ music performances in the works for June 21

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce that the fifth annual Make Music Day Southeastern CT, part of a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year, is on track to have more than 60 live, free music performances across the region. www.MakeMusicDay.org/southeasternCT is where to find details and register as a musician interested in performing or for locations interested in hosting one or more performances. Many performances will be held outdoors, but can be inside - due

Cultural Coalition
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch
Friday, June 03, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch

Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Wednesday, June 15 from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Westside Branch, 444 West Main Street, Norwich. Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for In-Branch and Digital Customer Service positions, Loan Servicing positions, and the Bank’s Rotational Internship Program. Full-time, part-time and parent

Chelsea Groton Bank
Tickets on sale for Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s  58th Summer Season
Friday, June 03, 2022
Tickets on sale for Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 58th Summer Season

Tickets are now on sale for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2022 summer season, which features the return of some beloved in-person public events put on pause during the virtual and hybrid seasons of 2020 and 2021.  Patrons can purchase tickets by visiting https://theoneill.secure.force.com/ticket/#/ or by contacting the box office at 860-443-5378 x 244 or boxoffice@theoneill.org. The O’Neill’s national programs have a history of supporting and empowering a wide variety of work and the talented

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Three Rivers College Foundation Receives $28,000 in Grants from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Friday, June 03, 2022
Three Rivers College Foundation Receives $28,000 in Grants from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

The Three Rivers College Foundation was the recipient of two grants, totaling $28,000, from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The first grant of $18,000 will provide support for nursing education at the College. The second grant of $10,000 will go towards Environmental Research, Fieldwork, and Hands-on Learning Internship Opportunities for students in Three Rivers STEM disciplines.   Three Rivers Community College is the only higher education institution in Southeastern Connecticut that

Three Rivers Community College
United Way Offers Five Mobile Food Pantries in June
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
United Way Offers Five Mobile Food Pantries in June

The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of June. The Food Center is a program operated by United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s new Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at all of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, support, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to visit the other agencies

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Degrees and Certificates Awarded at Three Rivers Community College Commencement
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Degrees and Certificates Awarded at Three Rivers Community College Commencement

 Friends and families packed the campus green to cheer on the Three Rivers Community College graduates at the 57th annual Commencement on Wednesday, May 25. It was the first in-person and on-campus Commencement since 2019. 462 students earned a total of 422 associate degrees and 51 certificates. Eleven students earned two degrees, seven earned both a degree and certificate, and five students earned a Medallion for Academic Excellence, which is achieved by maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.   Holly

Three Rivers Community College
The Arc ECT’s Fundraising Golf Tournament to be Held June 17
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Arc ECT’s Fundraising Golf Tournament to be Held June 17

The Arc Eastern Connecticut will host the 34th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament on June 17th at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam. Individuals and foursomes are welcome. Scramble format. All proceeds support programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eastern CT. More information and to register: 860.889.4435 ext. 116, or https://www.thearcect.org/golf.

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Receives Responsible Gambling Grants
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Receives Responsible Gambling Grants

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, is pleased to announce that it has received grants from DraftKings, FanDuel, and PlaySugarHouse to help fund its responsible gambling programs.“Responsible gambling initiatives are vital to helping protect people who choose to play. We appreciate the support of DraftKings, FanDuel, and PlaySugarHouse in funding these important programs” – Diana Goode, Executive Director, CCPG. Gambling responsibly means taking steps to reduce risks or harms to yourself that can

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Chelsea Groton Bank Announces New Peak Time Career Opportunities
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank Announces New Peak Time Career Opportunities

Chelsea Groton Bank launched a new peak time career program to support individuals looking to start or remain in a professional career while balancing the demands of one’s personal life.   “For many people, working in a professional environment less than full or part time is more desirable to not working at all – whether it’s individuals looking at semi-retirement vs full retirement, students looking to begin their professional career while furthering their education, or stay at home caregivers looking to

Chelsea Groton Bank
Centreville Bank’s Harold Horvat Reelected to Massachusetts Bankers Association Board of Directors
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Centreville Bank’s Harold Horvat Reelected to Massachusetts Bankers Association Board of Directors

 Harold M. Horvat, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Centreville Bank, has been reelected to the 20-member Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) at its Annual Meeting in April. Founded in 1905, the MBA is the only Association representing FDIC-insured community, regional and nationwide banks serving consumer and business clients across the Commonwealth.   Horvat was reelected to a three-year term after having filled a vacancy on the Board in 2021.   “As a dynamic

Centreville Bank - Putnam
U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Praises Progress on State Pier as Future Offshore Wind Turbine Staging and Assembly Facility
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Praises Progress on State Pier as Future Offshore Wind Turbine Staging and Assembly Facility

Joint venture partners Ørsted and Eversource joined U.S. Representative Joe Courtney in welcoming U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm last week to tour the construction progress at State Pier in New London. Ørsted and Eversource are working with the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Port Authority, and Gateway Terminal to transform State Pier into a world-class, state-of-the-art, heavy-lift marine terminal and future offshore wind hub.   The tour also included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, U.S.

Eversource Energy
South East CT Community Center of the Blind Hosts Ribbon Cutting  and Open House Wednesday, June 1, from 4 PM to 6 PM 75R Granit Street New London, CT 06320
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
South East CT Community Center of the Blind Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Open House Wednesday, June 1, from 4 PM to 6 PM 75R Granit Street New London, CT 06320

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut invites all to attend an Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the new  South East CT Community Center of the Blind, 75R Granite Street in New London, from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesday, June 1. Local dignitaries will be on hand and light refreshments will be available, so come and discover how the Center of the Blind is building a better future for those with vision impairment.  On street parking is recommended.  Disabled parking is located off Channing Street. “Our new

South East Connecticut Community Center of the Blind, Inc.
SBA Administrator Guzman to Visit Las Vegas to meet with Local Leaders and Small Businesses
Monday, May 23, 2022
SBA Administrator Guzman to Visit Las Vegas to meet with Local Leaders and Small Businesses

On May 23, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, will visit Las Vegas. Administrator Guzman will participate in roundtable discussions with Rep. Horsford, Rep. Titus, local leaders, and local business owners to discuss increasing equity and access to opportunities to help uplift and support underserved and disadvantaged small businesses. In recognition of Asian

U.S. Small Business Administration
 SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings June 1-2 New Chairperson selected to lead the Advisory Committee, focused on outlining progress made in support of
Monday, May 23, 2022
SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings June 1-2 New Chairperson selected to lead the Advisory Committee, focused on outlining progress made in support of

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced that the task force will hold its next set of virtual public meetings on June 1 and June 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams. “The quarterly IATF and ACVBA committee meetings are vital for SBA to gain a greater understanding of the current state of veteran-owned small businesses and how best to serve them,” said Larry

U.S. Small Business Administration
WellSpark Teams Up With Mental Health Connecticut to Bring Mental Health First Aid to WellSpark Customers
Monday, May 23, 2022
WellSpark Teams Up With Mental Health Connecticut to Bring Mental Health First Aid to WellSpark Customers

In coordination with Mental Health Awareness Month in May and in an effort to support business leaders and organizations in their goals to make mental wellness a priority, WellSpark has announced a partnership with Mental Health Connecticut to bring Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to WellSpark customers across the country.   MHFA is an evidence-based training administered through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Originally created in Australia in 2001, MHFA is a non-medical, prevention and

ConnectiCare, Inc
SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series Webinar: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
Friday, May 20, 2022
SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series Webinar: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual armchair discussion with Jennifer Kim, Associate Administrator, Office of Field Operations; Michael Fong, Regional Administrator for SBA Region X; Chiling Tong, President and CEO, National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship; and Dr. Guofang Wang, Co-Owner of Everest Medical Group in Upper Darby, PA. The discussion will focus on the importance of financial wellness,

U.S. Small Business Administration
ACE HARDWARE WATERFORD IS CELEBRATING IT’S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSAY FREE GRILL GIVEAWAY, EXCLUSIVE SALES, & OTHER PRIZES FREE FOOD SAMPLES 5/28 11-2 ACE HARDWARE HONORS FALLEN HEROES WITH 1 MILLION AMERICAN
Friday, May 20, 2022
ACE HARDWARE WATERFORD IS CELEBRATING IT’S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSAY FREE GRILL GIVEAWAY, EXCLUSIVE SALES, & OTHER PRIZES FREE FOOD SAMPLES 5/28 11-2 ACE HARDWARE HONORS FALLEN HEROES WITH 1 MILLION AMERICAN

In the true spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is again collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Consumers who visit Ace Hardware Waterford on May 28 will receive a free 8” x 12” American flag* while a second flag will be donated to thee Waterford VFW to be used for marking and honoring veteran graves this Memorial Day.   “Ace Hardware Waterford salutes the many brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our

Ace Hardware - Waterford
 The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut

The Equity Match Grant Program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. The grant funds cannot be used towards operating expenses (e.g. inventory, on-going marketing expenses, salaries), real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment. Applicants are required to provide a minimum 25%

Women's Business Development Council
Chelsea Groton Bank to Kickoff Construction of Updated Headquarters-Company Hopes to be at the Forefront of a New, Revitalized Groton Town Center
Friday, May 20, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank to Kickoff Construction of Updated Headquarters-Company Hopes to be at the Forefront of a New, Revitalized Groton Town Center

 A part of the Groton community since 1854, Chelsea Groton Bank is preparing to embark on a complete renovation of its Groton headquarters and bank branch on Poquonnock Road, with construction set to begin this spring.   The bank’s new headquarters will feature a complete, inside-and-out rethinking of the workplace, as well as a reinvented branch designed around delivering an extraordinary customer experience in an environment conducive to learning and collaboration.   Chelsea Groton strives to be

Chelsea Groton Bank
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces full 58th Summer Season
Friday, May 20, 2022
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces full 58th Summer Season

Artists include: Andrew Kim, Tom Lee, South Miller, Jacob Brindamour, Kate Douglas, Brittany Fisher, Neena Beber, Mallory Jane Weiss, Deepak Kumar, Max Yu, Erlina Ortiz, Robi Hager, Jay Adana, Gavin Creel, Brad Simmons, Marilyn Maye, Matthew Scott, Natalie Douglas, Jenn Colella, Ken Page, and more! The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is excited to announce its 2022 summer season, which features the return of some beloved in-person public events put on pause during the virtual and hybrid seasons of 2020 and

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
UCONN’S JORGENSEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS SPECIAL  LATIN DANCE CABARET CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PUERTO RICAN/LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
Friday, May 20, 2022
UCONN’S JORGENSEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS SPECIAL LATIN DANCE CABARET CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PUERTO RICAN/LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

Prepare to dance the night away celebrating UConn’s Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center 50th anniversary with Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra on Saturday, June 11. As part of the long-awaited return of Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts’ cabarets, Latin food, desserts and drinks will be available when doors open at 7:00 pm. DJ Nervioso will be mixing live from the moment the doors open until Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra takes the stage at 8 pm.  Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo

 Wireless Zone Gives-10th Annual Backpack Giveaway
Friday, May 20, 2022
Wireless Zone Gives-10th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Wireless Zone endlessly supports their communities by giving back to local charities and by hosting fundraising campaigns.   We are currently accepting monetary donations for our 10th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway which is taking place on Sunday, July 31st at all WZ locations!  If you're interested in making a donation to this wonderful event, please email sam.stamatiou@wireless-zone.com

Wireless Zone
Three Rivers Community College to Hold Commencement on Wednesday, May 25
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Three Rivers Community College to Hold Commencement on Wednesday, May 25

Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that its 57th commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. After two years of virtual commencements, the Three Rivers Community is excited to hold Commencement in person and on campus this year. Approximately 473 students will be awarded degrees and certificates. Five graduates will receive the Medallion for Academic Excellence for graduating with a 4.0 grade point average. Student Speaker Amber Spring De Souza will share her experience

GHADA Foundation Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Micro-Enterprise
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
GHADA Foundation Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Micro-Enterprise

The Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association and the GHADA Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant to The Arc Eastern Connecticut to offset the cost of a walk-in refrigerator at the agency’s new bakery micro-enterprise on Route 171 in Woodstock. The bakery will be the permanent location of The Arc’s successful cookie production facility, which provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the skills to prepare for competitive jobs with area employers. Scheduled to open in June, it will be

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
The Arc Eastern Connecticut Receives Donation from AHEPA
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The Arc Eastern Connecticut Receives Donation from AHEPA

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) presented The Arc Eastern Connecticut with a $1,000 donation at The Arc’s main offices in Norwich. Funds will be used to support the agency’s Community Life & Advocacy (CL&A) program, which provides community engagement opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that include selfadvocacy, health/fitness/Special Olympics, and volunteer activities, among others. “We love supporting The Arc,” said AHEPA

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation committed to Addressing Inequities through Grantmaking
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Community Foundation committed to Addressing Inequities through Grantmaking

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced grant awards of $2,084,418 to advance greater equities in its four focus areas:  youth empowerment, basic needs and rights, the environment and animal welfare.  Grant review committees are composed of community members and trustees with a deep commitment towards advancing human rights and community resilience in Eastern Connecticut. The Foundation has been advocating for systemic changes that will address inequities in early childhood education and

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New England Science & Sailing Foundation Announces Leadership Changes
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
New England Science & Sailing Foundation Announces Leadership Changes

The New England Science & Sailing Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce two very important leadership changes effective June 1, 2022. Spike Lobdell, NESS’s founder and current CEO, will retire from the day-to-day leadership of the organization and assume the role of Chair-elect. Concurrently, Eric Isselhardt, PhD, NESS’s President, will become the organization’s second CEO since its founding in 2002. “These changes reflect planned succession of leadership ensuring the continued success of

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Senior Centers
Friday, May 13, 2022
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Senior Centers

Ledge Light Health District has scheduled the following COVID-19 vaccine clinics: Friday, May 13th, 12:00-2:00pm, New London Senior Center, Corner of Brainard & Mercer Streets, New LondonMonday, May 23rd, 2:00-4:00pm, East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, NianticTuesday, June 7th, 1:00-3:00pm, Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, GrotonOnly the Moderna vaccine will be available at these clinics, for individuals 18 years or older who need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or are eligible for a 1st

Ledge Light Health District
Comcast Expands Network to Jewett Cit...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Comcast Expands Network to Jewett City, CT

Comcast today announced the expansion of its smart, fast and reliable fiber-rich network to Jewett City, delivering its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to nearly 2,500 residents and businesses, including Internet speeds of up to 3 gigabits per second (Gbps) for residences and up to 100 Gbps for businesses. The process to extend Comcast’s fiber-rich network throughout Jewett City is underway and will continue through the summer.  “The Eastern Connecticut Chamber is thrilled to welcome

Comcast
New Series of Events Coming to novelle at Mohegan Sun
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
New Series of Events Coming to novelle at Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge, novelle, is excited to announce an all-new set of events coming to the venue this summer! Escape from the ordinary and make your way to novelle to experience two new events: Battle of the Ballads, which features incredible singers going head-to-head in a musical competition and Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series, where you can sip on specialty cocktails mixed by celebrities like Tyler Cameron from The Bachelorette! The popular Bubbles, Brunch & Beats will also be

Mohegan Sun
Kepple Recognized for Distinguished Service as Regional Probate Judge
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Kepple Recognized for Distinguished Service as Regional Probate Judge

At the Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Probate Judges Assembly, Attorney Nicholas Kepple of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law was recognized for his ten years of service as Judge for the Southeastern Region consisting of Groton, North Stonington, Stonington and Ledyard.  The meeting was held at the Connecticut Supreme Court with opening remarks from Chief Justice Richard Robinson.  Attorney Kepple said, “My time as regional probate judge was a wonderful opportunity to help so many people through the

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Is HR Optimizing or Restraining Your ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Is HR Optimizing or Restraining Your Organization? The Human Resource Consortium’s Innovative Research Study

Organizational Priorities: The HR Causal LinkAccelerate your organizational growth and HR value.  The Human Resource Consortium, LLC launches its leading edge research study’s beta test in Eastern CT on June 1, 2022.  The Chamber of Commerce Eastern CT is championing the survey’s beta test.   The 15-minute, online survey will be conducted with CEOs of mid-sized (25 – 3,000 employees) organizations across industry sectors during the month of June to:Familiarize non-HR executives on current HR best

The Human Resource Consortium, LLC
Kawel B. LauBach joins The Human Reso...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Kawel B. LauBach joins The Human Resource Consortium, LLC as an HR & Organization Development Practice Leader and Executive Coach

Kawel LauBach is an exceptionally accomplished Human Resources and Organization Development executive with an extensive, proven track record of building high performance organizations.  His 30 years of experience in Operations, HR, and leadership roles within aviation, biotechnology, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics have included Fortune 500 companies of Caesars, United Parcel Service, and most notably, Southwest Airlines.  His strength as a strategic and market-differentiating executive emerged from

The Human Resource Consortium, LLC
ARPA Grant for Arts & Culture application is now open for Norwich, New London, Stonington
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
ARPA Grant for Arts & Culture application is now open for Norwich, New London, Stonington

The Cultural Coalition has partnered with the City of Norwich, City of New London, and the Town of Stonington to manage and administer municipal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated for arts & culture through grant programs and special projects.   The programs are funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are intended to support investments that help our local economy continue to address Covid-19 impact and recovery.  IMPORTANT: Norwich, Stonington and New London have separate

Cultural Coalition
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Physicians Named “Top Docs”
Thursday, May 05, 2022
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Physicians Named “Top Docs”

 Lawrence + Memorial Hospital affiliated physicians have been named among the state’s “Top Docs” in Connecticut magazine’s annual survey reported in its May 2022 issue.   Patrick L. Green, president and CEO of L+M, said the annual roster of the top physicians is always a chance to acknowledge the fine work of the hospital medial staff.   “Each year, it’s a source of pride to see so many of our doctors represented on the list,” he said. “We commend this year’s honorees. These outstanding doctors are

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
New England Science & Sailing Foundation names Loraine Snead as Managing Director of Education
Monday, May 02, 2022
New England Science & Sailing Foundation names Loraine Snead as Managing Director of Education

  New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to welcome Loraine Snead as its Managing Director of Education. Ms. Snead will begin her role at NESS on June 13, 2022.    Ms. Snead brings her experience in public, charter, and independent schools as Head of High School, Academic Dean, Department Chair, Grade Dean and Director of a middle school summer outdoor experiential education program to NESS.    Ms. Snead is currently the Director of Equity and Inclusion at Tabor Academy in Marion,

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
SBA Administrator Guzman Launches T.H.R.I.V.E, Executive Level Business Training for Entrepreneurs Ready to Maximize their Full Potential
Monday, April 25, 2022
SBA Administrator Guzman Launches T.H.R.I.V.E, Executive Level Business Training for Entrepreneurs Ready to Maximize their Full Potential

Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the launch of T.H.R.I.V.E. (Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate), a reimagined training program for small business leaders, formerly known as Emerging Leaders. “T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined initiative will provide up-and-coming small business leaders with tools, knowledge, and access to

U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Introduces Two New Courses, Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Leadership to the Ascent Online Digital Learning Platform
Friday, April 22, 2022
SBA Introduces Two New Courses, Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Leadership to the Ascent Online Digital Learning Platform

The digital tool provides women-owned small businesses resources to drive growth through business partnerships, building and refining leadership skills Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the launch of two new educational modules. Ascent is a digital platform comprised of targeted education modules, called Journeys, that gives small business owners 24/7 access to critical information backed by research and addresses the unique needs of women entrepreneurs.Partnerships

U.S. Small Business Administration
CT Rivers Council honoring Chamber Pr...
Friday, April 22, 2022
CT Rivers Council honoring Chamber President Tony Sheridan with Outstanding Leadership Award

CT Rivers Council is hosting their Outstanding Leadership Awards Dinner Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at Lake of Isles. The dinner benefits the youth development programs of Southeastern and Eastern Connecticut. The three honorees for the night are:Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Stephen Coan, President, Mystic AquariumOutstanding Leadership Award: Tony Sheridan, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CTOutstanding Leadership Award: R. Kyle Kramer, CEO, Day Kimball HealthcareRegister for the event

The Arc Eastern Connecticut Receives Donation at Putnam Lions’ Annual Meeting
Monday, April 18, 2022
The Arc Eastern Connecticut Receives Donation at Putnam Lions’ Annual Meeting

The Arc Eastern Connecticut was one of over 25 community organizations honored at the Putnam Lions Club’s annual Night of Giving on April 8th at the CT Audubon Center in Pomfret. The event is the culmination of a year fundraising events for both the Lions and Leos, who donate all the funds raised throughout the course of the year to local service organizations. The Arc Eastern Connecticut was presented with a check for $250 in support of its Community Life & Advocacy program, which offers health/fitness

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation Awards $75,050 to  30 Local Organizations
Monday, April 18, 2022
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation Awards $75,050 to 30 Local Organizations

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation recently awarded numerous grants to support 30 programs that benefit children and families in the region. The mission of the Foundation, a 501(c)3 overseen by a volunteer board with support from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, is to enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families through generous donations from the business community. The Foundation provides local child-focused non-profits with crucial resources that

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
At its best during the hardest of times, Chelsea Groton Bank marks a year of embracing change, adapting, and thriving.
Friday, April 15, 2022
At its best during the hardest of times, Chelsea Groton Bank marks a year of embracing change, adapting, and thriving.

- Chelsea Groton Bank reported impressive financial, educational, technical and community-based accomplishments at its 167th Annual Meeting at the Mystic Marriott on Monday, April 11, 2022.   President and CEO Michael Rauh presented the Bank’s 2021 results to Bank officers, Board members and Corporators.  “When I think about 2021 in retrospect,” Rauh said, “successfully adapting to change sums up the incredible year that we had. Some of the changes were short term, dealing with the constantly shifting

Chelsea Groton Bank
Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on  Agency’s New Equity Action Plan
Friday, April 15, 2022
Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on Agency’s New Equity Action Plan

SBA makes historic strides to address inequities, lower barriers, and other systemic challenges facing underserved small business communities WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, issued the following statement highlighting the significance and impact of the SBA’s Equity Action Plan, released alongside equity plans from over 90 federal agencies

U.S. Small Business Administration
Sail Away on a Day or Sunset Sail abo...
Friday, April 15, 2022
Sail Away on a Day or Sunset Sail aboard ARGIA

Sail away on the Schooner ARGIA, departing from the quaint maritime village of Mystic CT. Enjoy the elegance of sailing aboard a tall ship as you relax and take in views of islands and lighthouses, along with tales of nautical lore and history. Join us for a dazzling Day Sail or relaxing Sunset Sail. BYO picnic/wine/beer or order snacks through us. ARGIA is US Coast Guard inspected and certified.  Sailing begins April 30!

Argia Mystic Cruises
Voting is now open for the 2022 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards
Monday, April 11, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards

If you have a moment, please support your home airport and tell Conde Nast Traveler what you love about Bradley International Airport. Your vote makes all the difference and we appreciate your support! For five consecutive years, Bradley International Airport has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best airports in the nation. The 2022 Conde Nast Traveler survey is now open and we invite you to help us continue putting your home airport in the national spotlight once again. Vote here >

The Connecticut Airport Authority
WellSpark Health and Healthbot Team u...
Monday, April 11, 2022
WellSpark Health and Healthbot Team up to Improve Health of American Workers

WellSpark Health, a leading wellbeing, disease prevention and management company and Healthbot, maker of the only FDA-cleared health station solely focused on workplace wellness, have come together to create a unique experience designed to engage America’s workforce in managing and improving their health. The innovative, first of its kind program provides participating employees with on-the-spot health data followed by an invitation to work with a WellSpark health coach to help make lasting positive health

ConnectiCare, Inc
SBA Connecticut Announces Small Business Week Winners
Monday, April 11, 2022
SBA Connecticut Announces Small Business Week Winners

The SBA Connecticut District Office announces Small Business Week 2022 Award Winners – topping the list is our  Small Business Person of the Year – Viron Rondos of Viron Rondo Osteria. “We are extremely excited to honor a truly amazing line up of small business owners and champion this year” said Catherine Marx SBA’s Connecticut District Director.  “It is important to recognize these outstanding entrepreneurs in Connecticut as they are the job creators, innovators, and the fabric of our local communities.”

U.S. Small Business Administration
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital buries time capsule to be opened in 2070
Monday, April 11, 2022
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital buries time capsule to be opened in 2070

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M) today buried a three-foot-long time capsule in the wall of the Emergency Department’s renovated waiting area which is currently under construction and expected to open later this year. The capsule is designed with a plastic screw-top lid so the vessel can be opened easily in the future. Inside, the capsule includes a selection of items reflective of the past three years (the start of the construction project and the COVID pandemic). L+M launched the ED project in late

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of SCORE Expands North
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of SCORE Expands North

Linda Riquier of Windham, Connecticut, has joined the Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of SCORE (SECT) as a volunteer, leading the chapter’s community outreach efforts in Windham County. SCORE is nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that offers free, confidential advice and educational resources to small-business owners. At present, Southeastern Connecticut SCORE serves small businesses in New London and Middlesex Counties. Riquier will now focus on

Southeast CT Score
Art At The Airport's spring exhibit ''You Are Everything!'' begins April 6 at Groton-New London Airport
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Art At The Airport's spring exhibit ''You Are Everything!'' begins April 6 at Groton-New London Airport

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's spring exhibit You Are Everything! - Artwork from incarcerated & formerly incarcerated women. Organized by the Community Partners in Action (CPA) Prison Arts Program, this exhibition features a selection of new and old artwork from women whose artistic careers began at York Correctional Institution (CI) in Niantic, Connecticut.   The exhibit is free and open to the public to view from April 6 to June 30 at the Groton - New

Cultural Coalition
SARAH Inc. Announces Release of Cookbook
Monday, March 28, 2022
SARAH Inc. Announces Release of Cookbook

SARAH Inc. is excited to announce the release of their cookbook, Serve It with SARAH: Healthy Recipes & Tips. This book contains 20 healthy, delicious, and easy to make recipes to enjoy with your friends and family! For more information and to secure your one-of-a-kind cookbook, you can email Stephanie Cona at marketing@sarah-inc.org or check out their website at https://sarah-inc.org/2022/serve-it-with-sarah/

SARAH Inc
Mitchell College Partners with University of Saint Joseph to Offer Master of Social Work
Monday, March 28, 2022
Mitchell College Partners with University of Saint Joseph to Offer Master of Social Work

Soon area residents interested in pursuing a Master of Social Work won’t have to travel far to do so. The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn., is signing an agreement with Mitchell College to use its New London campus as a satellite campus for the master’s program. Classes taught by USJ faculty will be offered in the evenings and on weekends, and local agencies will serve as partner sites for student clinical training. Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, president of Mitchell College, and Dr. Rhona Free,

Mitchell College
City of New London seeking sponsors f...
Monday, March 28, 2022
City of New London seeking sponsors for Michael Bolton Charities fundraising Event

With the support of corporate and private donors, the Michael Bolton Charities (MBC) has been providing students at the Benny Dover Jackson Middle School here in New London, access to the groundbreaking Beyond Trauma Youth Music Therapy Program.   On May 6th at 7:15 PM, the MBC is hosting a most enjoyable evening fundraiser in a fabulous private skybox donated by the Mohegan Tribe., Please join us and enjoy a night of music, food, and friends, with Michael Bolton, founder of the Michael Bolton

City of New London
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Banking on the Community
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Banking on the Community

Chelsea Groton Bank has earned the prestigious “Best of Bauer Bank” status from BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. This distinction is reserved solely for institutions that have earned Bauer’s highest (5-Star) rating consistently for at least 25 consecutive years. This is the 112th consecutive quarter that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned a 5-Star rating. Banks who earn this top rating must excel under a rigorous, independent analysis of its financial condition, including a review of

Chelsea Groton Bank
Governor Lamont Announces $1.3 Million in State Funding to Create a Business Incubator Focused on Job Growth in New London Region
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces $1.3 Million in State Funding to Create a Business Incubator Focused on Job Growth in New London Region

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut State Bond Commission is anticipated to approve an allocation of $1.3 million in state funding to support the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in its creation of the Thames River Innovation Center, which will be located at 92 Eugene O’Neill Drive in New London and will provide businesses and workers in the region with an innovation center and co-working space. The center will be used for entrepreneurial training, technical

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Breeze To Launch 6 New Nonstops This Summer
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Breeze To Launch 6 New Nonstops This Summer

As part of its expansion at Bradley International Airport, Breeze Airways will begin nonstop service to six destinations this June. The new destinations include Nashville, TN; Akron/Canton, OH; Savannah, GA; Richmond, VA; Jacksonville, FL; and Sarasota/Bradenton, FL. “As both a Board Member and Connecticut resident, I’m doubly happy to be at Bradley International to announce six new nonstops from Hartford, bringing Breeze’s total destinations served from here to ten,” said Trey Urbahn, Breeze Airways

The Connecticut Airport Authority
A Morning Without Childcare: What Wou...
Monday, March 14, 2022
A Morning Without Childcare: What Would You Do?

NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT (March 10, 2022) – TVCCA is participating in the March 15th Event – A Morning without Childcare. We will be hosting a press conference at 8:30am at our childcare center at 387 Bayonet Avenue in New London. A Morning without Childcare is designed to raise awareness of the crisis in childcare in Connecticut and to highlight that every family needs and should have access to high-quality, affordable childcare. Another goal of this event is to advocate for livable incomes for childcare

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fa...
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch

GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Thursday, April 7 from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Westside Branch, 444 West Main Street, Norwich.   Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for In-Branch and Digital Customer Service positions, Loan Servicing positions, and the Bank’s Rotational Internship Program. Full-time,

Chelsea Groton Bank
Dime Bank and UCFS Healthcare to rece...
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Dime Bank and UCFS Healthcare to receive ‘Military Community Support’ Award

March 9, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waterford, CONN. – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is pleased to announce the recipients of the Annual Military Community Support Award as Dime Bank and UCFS Healthcare.  On March 25, 2022, both Dime Bank and UCFS Healthcare will be recognized at the 11th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa for their dedicated support of eastern Connecticut's men and women in uniform. This important breakfast gives the business

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Co...
Monday, March 07, 2022
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Announces its 71st Annual Citizen of the Year

March 7, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waterford, CONN. – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is pleased to announce the 71st Citizen of the Year as John Burkhardt, former Senior Vice President, Head of Global Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD), Head of Comparative Medicine and Groton Site Head for Pfizer Laboratories. The Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually to a special individual who has gone above and beyond in making outstanding contributions to the region’s civic and

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Two local Businessmen Donate Storefro...
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Two local Businessmen Donate Storefront to Safe Futures

Two local Businessmen Donate Storefront to Safe Futures Victor Ebersole. Jr. and Brendan Quinn hand over keys to Sumner & Sumner headquarters on Main Street in Willimantic. NEW LONDON — The owners of a commercial storefront in downtown Willimantic are donating the property to Safe Futures, a nonprofit that serves victims of domestic violence, in a bid to help the organization develop The Center for Safe Futures.  The brick building at 757 Main Street in Willimantic has long served as the office of Sumner

Safe Futures
Comcast News on Federal Government's ...
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Comcast News on Federal Government's Affordable Connectivity Program

New Internet Essentials Plus Offers 100 Mbps Download Speeds and is Free with ACP Discount Customers Can Now Add Unlimited 5G Mobile Service through Xfinity Mobile  MARCH 1, 2022 – PHILADELPHIA – Comcast is participating in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the $30/month benefit can be applied to any tier of Xfinity Internet service. Today, Comcast introduced two new ways for customers to connect through ACP and both are available to any customer who qualifies in all the

Comcast
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s F...
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Farm Benefits the Gemma Moran Food Pantry

Giving Garden Sets Ambitious 2022 Growing Goal Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Farm Benefits the Gemma Moran Food Pantry Mystic, CT (February 24, 2022) — In its eighth year, the Giving Garden at Coogan Farm has set its most ambitious goal yet - to grow 20,022 pounds of fresh and nutritious produce to benefit the food insecure across New London County. In connection with this goal, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, which owns Coogan Farm, has launched a three-pronged challenge to its

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Wireless Zone Donates a Care Kit to 7...
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Wireless Zone Donates a Care Kit to 7 Local Schools for 'Teachers Rock February'!

Locally owned and family operated Wireless Zone, a Verizon Authorized Retailer, continues to generously give back to their local communities.  The team at Wireless Zone, with stores in Groton, New London, Glastonbury, North Windham, Killingly, Putnam and Westerly delivered a care kit to 7 local schools to show their appreciation for teachers in their area.  They will also randomly select 20 teachers to win a $1,000 gift card from Amazon! In the last 12 months, the Wireless Zone has donated more than $72,000

Wireless Zone
March is Problem Gambling Awareness M...
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2022 Contact: Paul Tarbox, Manager of Public Policy and Communications (203) 503-1273 pault@ccpg.org   March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month [Wethersfield, Connecticut, Feb 22nd]  The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, in partnership with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun, and Sportech, is pleased to announce that March has been officially recognized by Governor Lamont as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. “With the

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates its...
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates its 30th Anniversary

MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the largest premiere resort casino in the Northeast –Foxwoods Resort Casino – kicks off their 30th anniversary with an impressive line-up of announcements including a new partnership, property expansion plans, and many exciting initiatives happening on property for guests.   Whether joining Foxwoods for a night out with friends, a family get-away, or a romantic weekend, today's 30th anniversary announcements will give guests even more reasons to

Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Eastern Regional Tourism District sel...
Monday, February 14, 2022
Eastern Regional Tourism District selects six recipients for marketing grant

MYSTIC, CONN., FEB. 10, 2022 - The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) has chosen six recipients to receive grants to market initiatives in support of eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy.Those selected are: Mystic River Heritage Foundation; The Last Green Valley; the City of New London; Thames River Heritage Foundation; Putnam Business Association and Think Mystic partnership. Mystic River Heritage Foundation will receive $10,000 and the rest will receive $8,000 each. A total of $50,000 has been

Eastern Regional Tourism District
Bill Memorial Library Receives CT Cu...
Friday, February 11, 2022
Bill Memorial Library Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities

Groton, Conn. – Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded the Bill Memorial Library in Groton a CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG).  These funds will be used to catalog and preserve the library’s genealogical and museum collection, upgrade and expand its digital infrastructure, and help to purchase additional equipment for the library’s virtual programming. With the pandemic, much of the library’s programming

Bill Memorial Library
Norwich Community Development Corpora...
Friday, February 11, 2022
Norwich Community Development Corporation Open Application for Norwich Revitalization Program

Norwich, CT – Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) is pleased to announce the opening of the application window for the Norwich Revitalization Program on February 14, 2022.  Kevin Brown, President of NCDC issued the following statement: “We are thankful that the Norwich City council passed a resolution on September 20, 2021, to utilize American Rescue Plan funds to revitalize Norwich. Businesses both large and small and the city at large will benefit from this creative development program. We

Norwich Community Development Corp
Nancy A. Thomas of Oakdale recently e...
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Nancy A. Thomas of Oakdale recently elected to the Norwich Arts Center’s Board of Directors

Norwich, CT – Nancy A. Thomas of Oakdale was recently elected to join the Norwich Arts Center’s Board of Directors for a 2-year term during a recent meeting. Nancy works as an MIS/Finance Director for Atlantic Broadband, formerly Thames Valley Communications. She has worked in financial operations for over 35 years.  Nancy previously taught Accounting at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Connecticut State University and an MBA from

Norwich Arts Center
Three Rivers Community College prese...
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Three Rivers Community College presents Diversity 365 Gallery “Exhibition #1 running through April

The Donald R. Welter Library at Three Rivers Community College is proud to present “Exhibition #1” in the new Diversity 365 Gallery. “Exhibition 1” features two-dimensional work from twelve faculty members representing eight colleges in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. All work explores the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This first Diversity 365 exhibition will run through April 12, 2022 and can be viewed in person in the Library, Monday - Thursdays, 8:30 am – 8:00

Three Rivers Community College
Tamarack Lodge's new owners and new v...
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Tamarack Lodge's new owners and new vision for the future

VOLUNTOWN, Connecticut: The rustic resort Tamarack Lodge has been sold to Pamela and Joseph Potemri, veteran teachers and school principals who also own and run Connecticut Coastal Academy (CTCA) in Essex. The academy provides educational, vocational, therapeutic, and transition services to students in Grade 6 through age 22. Tamarack Lodge will continue to serve as an event venue and career training center for students enrolled at (CTCA and neighboring districts. The center will provide vocational

Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort
Thames River Heritage Park to sponso...
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Thames River Heritage Park to sponsor inaugural Docent Academy

NEW LONDON, CT -- Thames River Heritage Park announced the creation of a new program to support the heritage sites along the Thames. Modeled after the successful Portland (Maine) History Docent (PHD) training program, the inaugural Thames River Heritage Park Docent Academy – a 10-week training program for current and prospective volunteer guides – will begin on Thursday, March 10, 2022 and meeting every Thursday morning from 9 AM – 12 PM. A collaborative effort by Thames River Heritage Park Foundation and

Thames River Heritage Park Foundation
IRS: Get Ready for Filing Season!
Monday, February 07, 2022
IRS: Get Ready for Filing Season!

Join the IRS for this free 'get ready for filing season' presentation. Learn about: What tax records to retain to make filing your tax return easyThe Child Tax Credit, particularly for families who don't normally file tax returns.The Recovery Rebate Credit, particularly for those individuals who don't normally file a tax return and/or didn't receive the 3rd Economic Impact (stimulus) Payment.The Importance of filing electronically and direct depositing of refunds when possibleFree tax preparation services

ConnectiCare: Supporting Community Or...
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
ConnectiCare: Supporting Community Organizations Around Connecticut

ConnectiCare has always been dedicated to the health of the communities it serves. In honor of ConnectiCare’s 40th anniversary, that mission was more important than ever. ConnectiCare is contributing to 51 non-profit and municipal organizations throughout the state through its participation in the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program. We continue, as we have in the past, to make donations to organizations that directly support community health in a trying time as well as those that

ConnectiCare, Inc
Free Valentine's Day Wedding Ceremoni...
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Free Valentine's Day Wedding Ceremonies at Olde Mistick Village

Mystic, Conn., Jan. 28, 2022 – Whether you’re looking to tie the knot, or just spend a night out with your beloved, Olde Mistick Village is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. “Getting married at the Olde Mistick Village is just wonderful because it’s quaint, it’s beautiful, and it’s romantic walking around,” said Wedding Officiant Marie Tyler Wiley. Tyler Wiley, who is also a non-denominational minister, will once again perform free wedding ceremonies for couples on Valentine’s Day, Monday,

Olde Mistick Village
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates Blac...
Friday, January 28, 2022
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates Black History Month

Mystic, Conn. (January 27, 2022) – In honor of Black History Month, Mystic Seaport Museum will introduce several programs celebrating important and often under-recognized figures that have changed the course of history. The programs are part of an ongoing initiative at the Museum to incorporate a more diverse range of voices in its programming and exhibits about American maritime history.  All month, visitors to the Museum can hear a talk aboard the whaleship Charles W. Morgan about Lewis Temple. Temple

Mystic Seaport Museum
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center now...
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center now accepting scripts for 17th annual Young Playwrights Festival

Waterford, CT - The recipient of two Tony Awards and National Medal of Arts, the O’Neill is a world-renowned developer of new work and new artists for the American theater. Employing the signature "O'Neill process," the festival provides local middle and high school students professional-level support to develop their original one-act plays. Young Playwrights will spend a weekend at the O'Neill with a dedicated creative team - director, dramaturg, and actors - comprised of National Theater

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Patrick L. Green, FACHE, Elected to C...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Patrick L. Green, FACHE, Elected to Chelsea Groton Board of Trustees

GROTON, Conn. – Patrick L. Green, FACHE, President and CEO of L&M Healthcare and Executive Vice President of Yale New Haven Health, was recently elected to Chelsea Groton Bank’s Board of Trustees. Green became a Corporator of the Bank in 2020.  Green is filling the remaining term of retiring Lead Trustee Dennis Cambria, DDS, who served as a Bank Corporator since 1992 and was named a trustee of the Board of Directors in 1994. Cambria was named Lead Trustee of the Board in 2008, and held that position until

Chelsea Groton Bank
Liberty Bank Accepting Applications F...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Liberty Bank Accepting Applications For Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship

Liberty Bank is seeking applications for the 2022 Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship. The scholarship will be presented to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in an accredited college, university, or other institution of higher education (two-year or more) with the goal of majoring in engineering or a technology-related field.  The scholarship recipient will be selected by Wilbur, past chairman of the board of directors of Liberty Bank, and will be given a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be

Liberty Bank
NESS Summer Camp Registration Opens o...
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
NESS Summer Camp Registration Opens on Feb. 1

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will open registration for its 2022 summer camp programs on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.   NESS, a New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) accredited school partner program and award-winning ocean adventure STEM education nonprofit, provides students of all ages with programming that offer a unique combination of on-the-water and in-the-classroom lessons intended to spark curiosity, enhance learning, and encourage students to step out of their

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Pfizer Connecticut Labs Opens Call fo...
Monday, January 24, 2022
Pfizer Connecticut Labs Opens Call for 2022 Community Grants

Local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for Pfizer Connecticut Laboratories 2022/2023 competitive grants.   Applications from organizations serving communities in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island will be considered.   Priority will be given to programs that bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to students from elementary through high school.   Additional grants will be made to programs that provide for the underserved,

Pfizer Global Research and Development
Hartford HealthCare Opens Waterford HealthCenter
Monday, January 24, 2022
Hartford HealthCare Opens Waterford HealthCenter

Hartford HealthCare opened its Waterford HealthCenter on Dayton Road Monday, Jan. 24. The 70,000-square-foot building off Route 85 will eventually be home to more than nine specialties in addition to primary care providers. “Hartford HealthCare is thrilled to be combining two primary care offices into this beautiful new practice in Waterford,” said Cynthia Heller, MD, Vice President and Physician In Chief of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group. “It will provide the community greater access to our

Backus Hospital
Hartford HealthCare Offers Virtual He...
Monday, January 24, 2022
Hartford HealthCare Offers Virtual Health Classes in February

Hartford HealthCare's medical experts at Backus Hospital are offering a wide range of health topics at their February virtual education sessions. These sessions are free. For the full listing of offerings, visit https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events. Registration is also available by calling 1-855-442-4373   2/1/225:30 PM6:30 PMTreatment Options for Lumbar SciaticaKenneth Paonessa, MDhttps://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/event-details?id=33182/8/225:30

Backus Hospital
SBA will Award $3M in Grants to Help ...
Friday, January 21, 2022
SBA will Award $3M in Grants to Help States, Entrepreneurs Combat Rise in Cyber Attacks and Threats

SBA will Award $3M in Grants to Help States, Entrepreneurs Combat Rise in Cyber Attacks and Threats WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced $3 million in new funding for state governments to help emerging small businesses across America develop their cybersecurity infrastructure – a priority of the Biden-Harris Administration, outlined in the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). As part of the Cybersecurity for

U.S. Small Business Administration
Free SCORE Webinar: “How to Start & R...
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Free SCORE Webinar: “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit''

If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit organization, understanding how to effectively manage it is key to long-term success. SCORE counselor Bob Potter guides you through important areas such as what defines a non-profit, recruiting volunteers, fundraising, managing Board & Staff, securing sponsorships, and more.    DATE: Wednesday, February 16, 2022TIME:  10:00 to 11:30 AM LOCATION:  Online (Zoom)     PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE: REGISTER HEREAfter registering, you

Southeast CT Score
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Mystic...
Friday, January 14, 2022
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Mystic VFW

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, a 'spaghetti dinner' fundraiser will be held at Mystic VFW for Bryson Hartley, a 2 year old whose been diagnosed with stage 4 Burkitt Lymphoma. Proceeds will go directly to Bryson's family.  Dine-in or Take-out options available. To buy tickets, please contact Angela or Jessica at (860)-207-1186 or (401)-218-3661.

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
ECSO Postpones Jan. 22 Symphony Conce...
Friday, January 14, 2022
ECSO Postpones Jan. 22 Symphony Concert

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO) today [Jan. 13] announced the postponement of “Symphonic Fantasy,” the evening performance originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at New London’s Garde Arts Center, due to the current high rate of COVID-19 transmission. A new date has not been determined.   “In the midst of the Omicron surge, we were not comfortable putting our audience, orchestra, and staff members at risk of infection,” said ECSO Executive Director Caleb Bailey. “It seemed

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Mystic Seaport Museum Receives $519,9...
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Mystic Seaport Museum Receives $519,999 in Grant Awards from Connecticut Humanities

Three Grants will support Museum Operations and Diversity Initiatives  Mystic, Conn. (January 13, 2022) – Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded Mystic Seaport Museum $519,999 in three separate grants.   The first is an award of $500,000 for a CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant. Administered in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Economic Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts, with funds from

Mystic Seaport Museum
Nancy D. Butler presented the 2021 'Woman of The Year' by The Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network
Sunday, January 09, 2022
Nancy D. Butler presented the 2021 'Woman of The Year' by The Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network

Waterford, Nancy D. Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, has been presented the 2021 Woman of The Year award by The Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network.  The Woman of the Year must be active in her community and within professional organizations. She also must express an interest in helping other women and men achieve professional status and public exposure through networking in the community.  Nancy has been a member of SECT Women’s Network for over twenty-five years, giving her time well under the radar

Robert Howard Jr., discusses the lega...
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
Robert Howard Jr., discusses the legacy of his father's death in Vietnam

Military Matters SeriesCasualty of War: Robert Howard, Jr. Wednesday, January 19 at 6pmRobert Howard Jr. was only 4 years old when his father, Robert Senior, was killed during a rescue operation in A Shau Valley in Vietnam. In this talk, Robert reflects on his father's service in Vietnam, and the legacy his death left on a young son. Robert will talk about his struggle to make his father proud in death, his struggle with addiction, and how he turned his losses into wins. Suggested donation $5.

La Grua Center
Centreville Bank Announces Addition o...
Monday, January 03, 2022
Centreville Bank Announces Addition of Two District Executives For Rhode Island and Connecticut

(WEST WARWICK, R.I.) December 29, 2021-Centreville Bank President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat today announced that Brandy Hapgood has been promoted to district executive and Junio “Junior” Ortega has joined the bank as a district executive.  “Brandy and Junior have amassed a wealth of knowledge from their respective experiences in the banking industry,” said Horvat. “We rely on them to provide strategic and tactical management oversight to Centreville Bank’s branch networks in

Centreville Bank
MGI Offers Free Program for Caregiver...
Monday, January 03, 2022
MGI Offers Free Program for Caregivers

MGI Offers Free Program for Caregivers  Imagine if you lost a parent and suddenly needed to care for the surviving parent.  Or, if a parent developed an acute or chronic medical condition, or dementia or Alzheimer’s, and could no longer live on their own.  Perhaps they live in another state.  What if you lost your spouse?  Will you know what you need to do?  Do you know where to go to get the essential information you will need to cope with this?  Do you even know what the questions are that you need to

Mystic Geriatrics Institute
Yvette Small of Norwich was elected t...
Monday, January 03, 2022
Yvette Small of Norwich was elected to join the Norwich Arts Center’s Board of Directors

Yvette, who was previously from Hanover, CT recently moved to Norwichtown. She retired this year from Foxwoods Resort Casino as a Senior Retail Luxury Buyer. Yvette's successful Foxwoods career spanned 28 years.  She also worked in Norwich for 14 years at Chelsea Outfitters as a Store Manager and Buyer. During her tenure as a buyer, Yvette delivered solutions and analyzed customer behaviors to maximize revenues.  Yvette has been involved in many volunteer roles throughout the years including with the Rose

Norwich Arts Center
NASA Selects Mystic Seaport Museum fo...
Thursday, December 23, 2021
NASA Selects Mystic Seaport Museum for a Community Anchor Award

For Immediate Release  Contact:        Dan McFaddenDirector of Communications Mystic Seaport Museum 860.572.5317 (o) 860.333.7155 (m) dan.mcfadden@mysticseaport.org  NASA Selects Mystic Seaport Museum for a Community Anchor AwardAdministration Grant to Support STEM Education Programs for Underserved StudentsMystic, Conn. (December 22, 2021) – NASA has selected Mystic Seaport Museum as one of a diverse group of Museums, science centers, libraries, and other informal education organizations from around

Mystic Seaport Museum
Three Rivers Community College to Hol...
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Three Rivers Community College to Hold an Open House for Short-Term Career Training Programs

Three Rivers Community College will hold an Open House on Wednesday, January 12 from 5:00-6:00 pm, in room B127 for individuals interested in the College’s short-term career training.   The following programs start in January through April and can get an individual the training they need to begin a new career in a few short months.  Allied Health American Heart Association Basic Life Support Central Sterile Processing Certified Nurse Aide Dental Assisting Program Dementia Care EKG Technician with

Three Rivers Community College
Three Rivers Community College 58th P...
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Three Rivers Community College 58th Pinning Ceremony

For Immediate Release Contact: Alexa Shelton 860-215-9287ashelton@trcc.commnet.edu    Three Rivers Community College 58th Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 38 Nursing Student Graduates   Norwich, Conn. — On Friday, December 17, Three Rivers Community College held its fifty-eighth Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Hundreds of friends and family gathered to watch their loved ones take the final step in becoming nurses, a select few in the same room and others in nearby classrooms where the ceremony was broadcast

Three Rivers Community College
Report Highlights Business Opportunit...
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Report Highlights Business Opportunities Presented by Offshore Wind

A study of the opportunities and challenges presented by the Offshore Wind Industry for the state finds that many of the assets the industry requires are already in place but that other elements should be added quickly.   The report, “Embracing the Potential of Offshore Wind in Connecticut – A Study of Opportunities and Challenges,” was commissioned by the Joint Venture created by Ørsted and Eversource to build the state’s first offshore wind farm and was overseen by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Supercharged: Pizzeria & Pub now open...
Monday, December 20, 2021
Supercharged: Pizzeria & Pub now open!

Our very own authentic Italian restaurant is officially open.  Relax and refuel after all the fun at Supercharged! Enjoy a selection of delicious food and refreshing drinks at our full-service bar. Fresh dough is made daily and every pizza is cooked to perfection with our hand-crafted brick oven.  Let us know what you think during your next visit!  Check out our full menuSpecialty pizzas, calzones, shareable appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and more!

SuperCharged - Powered by Mohegan Sun
SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Pre...
Friday, December 17, 2021
SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Presents a 3-Part Webinar Series on Small Business Selling

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 16, 2021Contact: Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org                                    SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Presents a 3-Part Webinar Series on Small Business Selling  Join us for one, two, or all three webinars in this FREE series covering Selling for Small Business Owners. DATES: Tuesday, January 11, 2022; Wednesday, January 12, 2022; Thursday, January 13, 2022TIME: 12:00 to 1:30 PM EDTLOCATION: Live on ZoomSee below for workshop details and

Southeast CT Score
WOMEN & GIRLS FUNDS AWARD A RECORD $3...
Thursday, December 16, 2021
WOMEN & GIRLS FUNDS AWARD A RECORD $324,784 IN 2021 GRANTS

NEW LONDON – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces a record $324,784 in 2021 grants from its four Women & Girls Funds – a 44% increase over 2020 grants. The goal of the Women & Girls Funds grants is to invest in women and girls across the 42-town region by supporting programs that focus on economic security, education and workforce development, health and wellbeing, and leadership.Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $24,485 to 11 nonprofitsNorwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Guy Smith of Mystic joins NAC Board
Monday, December 13, 2021
Guy Smith of Mystic joins NAC Board

Norwich, CT: During a Norwich Arts Center monthly Board of Directors meeting, Guy Smith of Mystic was voted in for a 2-year term. Guy was born in what he views as “New York City’s best borough, The Bronx”. He studied education and Psychology in Florida and was a counselor for the hearing impaired at the Florida School of the Deaf & Blind, Ray Charles’ alma mater. Guy moved on to Orlando, where he was manager of the Disney Institute and has also worked in Health care as a people strategist. Guy has lived

Norwich Arts Center
Noelle Stevenson Named New Director o...
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Noelle Stevenson Named New Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is pleased to announce that Noelle Stevenson has been named the new Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. Noelle has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in destination marketing organizations, with experience in entertainment, cultural and lifestyle tourism. She has been responsible for marketing, advertising, brand strategy, public relations, partnerships, festivals and events, and hospitality programs

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT...
Wednesday, December 08, 2021
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation announces the Cancelation of their Holiday Gala

FOR RELEASE ON: 12/8/2021The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation announces the Cancelation of their Annual Holiday GalaLaunches ’12 Days of Bidding’ virtual auction beginning December 10    Waterford, CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation announces with great disappointment the cancelation of the 37th Annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 10. “The decision by the Foundation’s Board of Directors to once again skip this beloved year-end tradition was incredibly

Chamber of Commerce of ECT Foundation
Hartford Healthcare to host Hiring Ev...
Monday, December 06, 2021
Hartford Healthcare to host Hiring Event

Come to a special hiring event at one of our hospitals. We are hiring at all locations for a wide range of positions in nursing, radiology, respiratory therapy, laboratory, behavioral health, food and nutrition, environmental services, and more. To RSVP, please email HHRectruting@hhchealth.orgTuesday December 7  3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. St. Vincent's Medical Center 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Backus Hospital / Windham HospitalWednesday December 8 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Charlotte Hungerford HospitalSaturday December 11 9

Hartford HealthCare
3-week Winter Courses Available Start...
Monday, December 06, 2021
3-week Winter Courses Available Starting December 28 at Three Rivers Community College

At Three Rivers Community College, students can use their winter break to earn 3 to 4 credits in less than 3 weeks and fulfill a degree requirement or prerequisite. The Winter Session at Three Rivers Community College begins on Thursday, December 28 and runs through Thursday, January 18. Registration is now open and runs through Tuesday, December 26. Most courses are offered completely online, enabling students to take classes from the comfort of home, while on vacation, or wherever they may be. Other

Three Rivers Community College
Always Home Selected to Benefit from ...
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
Always Home Selected to Benefit from Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Program

Mystic, CT (December 1, 2021) — Always Home has been selected by Stop & Shop as this month’s beneficiary of their Community Bag Program. The local nonprofit will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Give Back bag purchased at the store located at 91 Voluntown Road in Pawcatuck, CT during the month of December.  “The pandemic has increased housing insecurity in our region,” said Tricia Cunningham, Always Home’s Executive Director. “We’re seeing more and more working families who are struggling to

Always Home, Inc.
Glenn Powell, Esq. joins The Human Re...
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Glenn Powell, Esq. joins The Human Resource Consortium

Glenn Powell has been practicing employment and contract law for more than thirty years as well as mediation and arbitration for over twenty. The major focus of his work has been preventive law, policy development, independent investigations, and dispute resolution. He has counseled business owners, leaders, managers, HR professionals, and employees on a full range of employment law, employee relations, HR administration, and contract issues. His work has included drafting, training, and implementing

The Human Resource Consortium, LLC
CHARTER OAK’S ‘MATCHING GIFTS’ DONATE...
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
CHARTER OAK’S ‘MATCHING GIFTS’ DONATES $400,000 TO CHARITIES

Waterford, CT – November 29, 2021 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s 2021 Matching Gifts Program has donated a combined $400,000 from the credit union and its members to more than 270 charitable organizations this holiday season, from local food pantries and food centers to programs providing housing and educational assistance.            Since Charter Oak created its innovative Matching Gifts Program in 2016, the combined giving of the credit union and its generous members has totaled nearly $2

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Jessica Todd Promoted to Senior Vice ...
Monday, November 29, 2021
Jessica Todd Promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Finance and Accounting at Chelsea Groton

GROTON, Conn. – Jessica Todd was recently promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Finance and Accounting at Chelsea Groton Bank. She is responsible for all aspects of the Bank’s finance function including staff, systems, and financial reporting, and now also has additional senior management responsibilities.  Jess joined the Bank’s Accounting team in 2004, and has held roles of increasing responsibility throughout her Chelsea Groton career, most recently as First Vice President, Director of Finance.

Chelsea Groton Bank
Niantic Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk to Be...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Niantic Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Brian Dagle Foundation

Event:The Niantic Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Brian Dagle FoundationDate:   Saturday, December 11, 2021 (rain or shine)Time:  10:00 amLocation: McCook’s Park lower level parking area, Niantic, CTRoute: Flat course along the Niantic ShorelineAttire: Traditional athletic attire OR Holiday costume  The Niantic Jingle Bell 5K run/walk is now in its 7th year! Throughout the years, close to 800 runners and walkers of all fitness levels have joined us for this festive community event which is rated one

The Brian Dagle Foundation, Inc.
Thames Valley Council for Community A...
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. Partners With DoorDash To Improve Access To Food An

NEW LONDON, Conn. (November 17, 2021) – Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) today announced that it has received a $5,000 donation from DoorDash through the company’s Community Credits program, which provides nonprofit organizations with DoorDash gift cards to help them empower the communities that they serve.   TVCCA provides services and partners with other organizations to address the social determinants of health – housing, food security, employment needs, education, and basic needs –

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
Lancer Hospitality to Become Primary ...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Lancer Hospitality to Become Primary Food & Beverage Operator for Mystic Seaport Museum

MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT- (November 15, 2021)- Beginning January 17, 2022, Lancer Hospitality will be the primary food and beverage operator of the Mystic Seaport Museum grounds, a 19-acre destination which is comprised of multiple on-site eateries and food outlets, as well as a robust offering of private dining and event spaces. Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum, which was created to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring

Mystic Seaport Museum
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Passes ...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Passes $5 Million in Giving Since Founding Following Approval of $255

GROTON, Conn. – This fall, the Chelsea Groton Foundation provided $255,827 to 45 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island. The Foundation has given over $500,000 in grants in 2021 alone, and over $5 million to the community since its founding.   Supporting organizations that provide Health and Human Services is always a priority of the Chelsea Groton Foundation. In anticipation of the winter months ahead, the Foundation awarded $10,000 grants to the Gemma E. Moran United Way / Labor

Chelsea Groton Bank
Mitchell College Senior to Attend NCA...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Mitchell College Senior to Attend NCAA DIII Student Immersion Program

NEW LONDON, CT (Nov. 15, 2021) – Mitchell College senior and women’s basketball point guard Le’Sandra Turner was recently selected to attend the NCAA DIII Student Immersion Program in Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 19-22, 2022. The program takes place annually in conjunction with the NCAA Convention.  Through the program, talented ethnic minority students with a strong interest in a career in Division III athletics, either in coaching or administration, receive full funding to attend the convention and

Mitchell College
Three Rivers Community College holds ...
Friday, November 05, 2021
Three Rivers Community College holds Enroll in a Day with a Preview Session for Spring Semester

Norwich, Conn – On Saturday, November 13, Three Rivers Community College will hold Enroll in a Day, a unique registration event to assist students with enrolling and registering for the Spring semester. Included in the day is a special Preview Session from 10:00-11:30 am for people new to the College. At Three Rivers, students will find programs in fields that are hiring like tech, health care, manufacturing, and more, all for the lowest tuition in Connecticut.   On Saturday, students can stop by campus

Three Rivers Community College
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $424,600 to 17 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $424,600 to 17 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island

(West Warwick, RI) November 2, 2021 – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $424,600 in funding to 17 organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut, today announced Harold M. Horvat, bank President, CEO and Chairman. “Centreville Bank remains committed to helping to improve the quality of life for the people of Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut,” said Horvat.  “We embrace this responsibility by supporting organizations that are making a positive impact by addressing such critical issues

Centreville Bank - Putnam
Major Exhibition Explores the Lives a...
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Major Exhibition Explores the Lives and Art of Pioneering Sisters from New London at Lyman Allyn Art

NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a major new exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 30, which presents the story and art of May Way (1769–1833) and Elizabeth (Way) Champlain (1771–1825), two sisters and artists from New London, Connecticut. The sisters were among the earliest professional women artists working in the United States. The Way Sisters: Miniaturists of the Early Republic will be on view through Jan. 23, 2022. “This is the first museum exhibition to focus on

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Dayne Rugh named new director of Slat...
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Dayne Rugh named new director of Slater Memorial Museum

Dayne Rugh has been named the new director of Slater Memorial Museum on the campus of Norwich Free Academy.   Rugh has held the title of interim director since March. “Dayne is the right person to lead Slater Memorial Museum,” said NFA Head of School Dr. Brian M. Kelly. “During this time of transition, Dayne has shown great leadership and a cooperative spirit. He has a vision for what this museum is – and can be, and I am excited for him to take the helm.” “I am grateful for this opportunity,” said

Norwich Free Academy
Sofia Sees Hope Rebrands with New Name, Same Mission: Hope in Focus Reflects NPO’s Global Impact
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Sofia Sees Hope Rebrands with New Name, Same Mission: Hope in Focus Reflects NPO’s Global Impact

Sofia Sees Hope Rebrands with New Name, Same Mission Hope in Focus Reflects NPO’s Global Impact   Ledyard, CT (October 19, 2021) — Sofia Sees Hope, a nonprofit that has been raising research funding and awareness around Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and other rare inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) since 2014, today unveiled a new name and logo. The rebrand is designed to reflect the organization’s growing global impact.   The mission remains the same and stronger than ever: to generate

Hope in Focus
DoorDash Connecticut Overview and Services
Friday, September 03, 2021
DoorDash Connecticut Overview and Services

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT member, DoorDash, has been partnering with organizations and restaurants across Connecticut to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has DoorDash been a vital resource for restaurants during these uncertain times, but the company also worked with merchants to build long-term growth opportunities through help with marketing, access to delivery, and other resources. DoorDash partnered with the Connecticut Restaurant Association in January, providing$500,000

DoorDash
SB127: An Act Concerning the Sale of Electric Vehicles in the State
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
SB127: An Act Concerning the Sale of Electric Vehicles in the State

TO: Connecticut State Legislators RE: SB127: An Act Concerning the Sale of Electric Vehicles in the State   I am writing you today to ask you to oppose SB 127: An Act Concerning the Sale of Electric Vehicles in the State, more commonly known as the Tesla Loophole Bill. This is the seventh year in a row that this bill has come before the legislature. This legislation hurts consumers and jeopardizes local jobs.   The proposed bill will allow out-of-state electric vehicle manufacturers to sell to

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
SB 884: An Act Reducing Transportation Related Carbon Emissions
Monday, March 08, 2021
SB 884: An Act Reducing Transportation Related Carbon Emissions

March 4, 2021   TO: Joint Committee on Environment   RE: S.B. 884 An Act Reducing Transportation Related Carbon Emissions   Dear Committee members:   I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut regarding S.B. 884 An Act Reducing Transportation-Related Carbon Emissions. The proposed legislation provides a strong concept to reduce one of the highest sources of emissions through a regional approach with neighboring states. Reducing carbon emissions is a priority we

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
SB 430: An Act Concerning Regional Tourism District Boards of Directors
Monday, March 08, 2021
SB 430: An Act Concerning Regional Tourism District Boards of Directors

March 5, 2021   TO: Commerce Committee RE: SB 430 An Act Concerning Regional Tourism District Boards of Directors   Dear Committee members:   I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in support of SB 430 An Act Concerning Regional Tourism District Boards of Directors. As a former member of the Board and current administrative partner to the Eastern Regional Tourism District, I fully support this legislation that will improve representation and increase the

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
HB 6447 An Act Creating the Covered Connecticut Program to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare
Monday, March 08, 2021
HB 6447 An Act Creating the Covered Connecticut Program to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare

March 8, 2021   TO:  Committee on Insurance and Real Estate   RE: HB 6447 An Act Creating the Covered Connecticut Program to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare   Dear Committee members:   I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in regard to HB 6447 An Act Creating the Covered Connecticut Program to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare. Efforts to provide access to quality and affordable healthcare are important and ultimately benefit our residents and

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
HB 6451 An Act Concerning Gaming Agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe
Monday, March 01, 2021
HB 6451 An Act Concerning Gaming Agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe

TO: Committee on Public Safety and Security   RE: HB 6451 An Act Concerning Gaming Agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut   Dear Committee members: I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut regarding HB 6451 An Act Concerning Gaming Agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. The state should enact online gaming legislation and do so in a way that protects the

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
HB 6407 An Act Concerning the Occupational and Professional Licenses of Military Members’ Spouses
Monday, March 01, 2021
HB 6407 An Act Concerning the Occupational and Professional Licenses of Military Members’ Spouses

TO: Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement   RE: HB 6407 An Act Concerning the Occupational and Professional Licenses of Military Members’ Spouses Dear Committee members:   I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in support of HB 6407 An Act Concerning the Occupational and Professional Licenses of Military Members’ Spouses. Connecticut. Connecticut is home to thousands of military families, and regularly welcomes new families who deserve our

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
HB 6468 An Act Concerning Incentives for Qualified Data Centers to Locate in the State
Monday, February 22, 2021
HB 6468 An Act Concerning Incentives for Qualified Data Centers to Locate in the State

TO: Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee RE: HB 6468 An Act Concerning Incentives for Qualified Data Centers to Locate in the State   Dear committee members:   I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in support of HB 6468 An Act Concerning Incentives for Qualified Data Centers to Locate in the State. Connecticut is well positioned to attract investment from this growing industry that seeks a highly skilled workforce and benefits from proximity to the state’s

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
HB 6119 An Act Concerning Arts, Culture and Tourism Funding
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
HB 6119 An Act Concerning Arts, Culture and Tourism Funding

TO: Commerce CommitteeRE: HB6119 Dear Committee Members:On behalf of the Eastern Regional Tourism District, I am writing in support of An Act Concerning Arts, Culture and Tourism Funding, HB 6119. These areas and adjacent hospitality industry represent a significant sector of the eastern Connecticut economy and an essential area of economic recovery and growth following the devastating COVID downturn.Traditionally, tourism and related industries represent $14.7B in sales revenues, $1.7B in tax revenues, and

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
SB 625 An Act Concerning a Database of State Businesses, Supply Chains and Workforce Tools
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
SB 625 An Act Concerning a Database of State Businesses, Supply Chains and Workforce Tools

TO: Commerce Committee RE: Proposed S.B. 625 An Act Concerning a Database of State Businesses, Supply Chains and Workforce Tools Dear Committee Members: On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and its Board of Directors, I am writing in support of S.B. 625 An Act Concerning a Database of State Businesses, Supply Chains and Workforce Tools. In our information-driven economy, fast access to relevant data creates opportunities for growth, collaboration, and strengthening of Connecticut’s

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Letter of Support for State Pier DEEP Application
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Letter of Support for State Pier DEEP Application

RE: Connecticut Port Authority Application No. 201905859-SDF WQC TW  Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: Micheal GrywinskiDear Mr. Grzywinski,  I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut to speak in favor of the Connecticut Port Authority’s pending permit application to conduct infrastructure improvements at the State Pier facility in New London, Connecticut. Investing in and improving the State Pier

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Eversource Offers Incentives for Commercial Customers that Store and Refrigerate COVID-19 Vaccines
Friday, January 15, 2021
Eversource Offers Incentives for Commercial Customers that Store and Refrigerate COVID-19 Vaccines

Energy company makes it easier and more affordable for companies to make cold storage purchases In order to help commercial customers save money as COVID-19 vaccines continue to be distributed and stored at locations and facilities across the state, Eversource is expanding the number of cold storage units that qualify for energy efficiency incentives. The energy company is now providing incentives for all ENERGY STAR®-certified cold storage products to commercial customers that are rapidly expanding their

Pfizer CT Announces Beginning of 2021 Community Grants Campaign   *NEW* Website and Application Process
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Pfizer CT Announces Beginning of 2021 Community Grants Campaign *NEW* Website and Application Process

Local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for Pfizer Connecticut’s 2021/2022 competitive grants. Applications from organizations serving communities in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island will be considered. Priority will be given to programs that bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to students from elementary through high school. Additional grants will be made to programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic

Pfizer Global Research and Development
SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19
Thursday, January 14, 2021
SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19

 The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA. Earlier in the week, SBA granted dedicated PPP access to Community

U.S. Small Business Administration
Charter Oak Awards Over $674,000 in Gold Reward Bonuses
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Charter Oak Awards Over $674,000 in Gold Reward Bonuses

 Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded over $674,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses in December to its Gold Rewards members, which is the largest amount since Charter Oak created the unique member-appreciation program in 2010.             “Our Gold Rewards members are some of our most loyal members, so these annual $100 cash bonuses are our way of saying thank you and letting them know how much we appreciate them,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Each year,

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
SBA Extends Crucial Lifeline to Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 with Debt Relief
Monday, January 11, 2021
SBA Extends Crucial Lifeline to Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 with Debt Relief

As the U.S. Small Business Administration continues implementation of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza made the following statement in regards to Section 325: “Small business is big business in America, and this Administration will continue to extend a lifeline to small business owners during this critical time. Congress charged the SBA with making debt relief payments

U.S. Small Business Administration
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update
Monday, January 11, 2021
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced on January 8, that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter. Updated

U.S. Small Business Administration
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Has Been Activated on More Than One Million Mobile Devices
Monday, January 11, 2021
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Has Been Activated on More Than One Million Mobile Devices

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that COVID Alert CT, Connecticut’s COVID-19 exposure notification app, has been activated on more than one million mobile devices – reaching roughly one-third of the state’s population, which is among the highest activation rates in the country. Apple and Google have reported that public health benefits start to be realized when 15 percent of the population enables the feature. The app, released in November, allows users to receive anonymous notification on their mobile

Office of the Governor
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Awards Grant to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Monday, January 11, 2021
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Awards Grant to The Arc Eastern Connecticut

The Arc Eastern Connecticut received a $2,303 grant from Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program to develop an iPad Lending Library for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live alone and who during the pandemic might otherwise remain isolated.  “This lending library represents a unique opportunity to make sure that our most vulnerable citizens remain connected during what is a confusing and frightening time for everyone,” said Laurie Herring, The Arc’s Chief

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Full Scholarships Available for  Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Deadline is February 15
Friday, January 08, 2021
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Deadline is February 15

Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. The only program of its kind in New England, it is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. For

Three Rivers Community College
Music Matters on YouTube: Schumann Chamber Duos from La Grua Center
Friday, January 08, 2021
Music Matters on YouTube: Schumann Chamber Duos from La Grua Center

Music Matters on YouTube: Schumann Chamber Duos Saturday, January 23 at 5pm Prerecorded at La Grua Center and aired on our YouTube channel. A private link to the concert will be shared with ticket holders the day of the concert. Maksim Shtrykov, 19th-century-style boxwood clarinet Misuzu Tanaka, piano MM 11 Recital I – Clara & Robert Schumann, on boxwood clarinet Clara Schumann Drei Romanzen, Op. 22 Robert Schumann F-A-E Sonata 2. Intermezzo (boxwood) Schumann Adagio & Allegro, Op. 70 Schumann

La Grua Center
Connecticut Arts Council Welcomes New Chair and Council Member
Friday, January 08, 2021
Connecticut Arts Council Welcomes New Chair and Council Member

Min Jung Kim joined the New Britain Museum of American Art on November 2, 2015, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the art museum field. Most recently, Kim served as Deputy Director for External Relations of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (pronounced Brōde) of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan (Broad MSU), a new museum of contemporary art known for its building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid. Kim has an M.A. in Art History from the Courtauld

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
New Exhibit: Artists Respond to Crisis (ARCLove)
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
New Exhibit: Artists Respond to Crisis (ARCLove)

Virtual Opening Friday, January 15 at 5pm with a recorded walk through on our YouTube channel. In-person gallery hours start Wednesday, January 20.Please note masks and social distancing guidelines remain in effect.   January & February 2021 at La Grua Center Artists Respond to Crisis (ARC) is a collective group of artists united in their unique mission to raise money for relevant and important charities. By promoting their artwork for sale on arclove.us , this group hopes to support causes during this

La Grua Center
SBA: Announcing Ascent Program for Women-owned Businesses
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
SBA: Announcing Ascent Program for Women-owned Businesses

Please join U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza on Thursday, January 7 at 1PM for a live webinar to announce the launch of Ascent. Ascent is a first-of-its-kind digital online learning platform geared to help women-owned small businesses grow and scale their existing business.  With Ascent, female entrepreneurs will be able to utilize this platform that brings a modern, e-learning experience specifically targeted for women business owners. This virtual event will include

U.S. Small Business Administration
United Way Video Series Spotlights Local Career Paths with Sustainable Wages for Graduating High School Seniors
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
United Way Video Series Spotlights Local Career Paths with Sustainable Wages for Graduating High School Seniors

New Capacities, a collective impact project led by United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, has adapted student Career Expo’s for our new world of remote learning and social distancing. Originally intending to support career exploration fairs at the two Norwich middle schools this past Spring 2020 the project changed direction and built the Career Exploration Video Series. The series takes the exploration fair online by highlighting careers in local, in-demand industries through short 3-5 minute video

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Kristi D. Kelly and Roger T. Scully, III, Elected Directors at Suisman Shapiro
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Kristi D. Kelly and Roger T. Scully, III, Elected Directors at Suisman Shapiro

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that Attorneys Kristi D. Kelly and Roger T. Scully, III, have been named Directors of the Firm, effective January 1, 2021. “We congratulate our new Directors on this well-deserved professional achievement,” said Robert G. Tukey, Managing Director of Suisman Shapiro. “Hard work and dedication deserve recognition; both Kristi and Roger have demonstrated commitment and leadership within the firm and throughout the eastern Connecticut community.” Kristi

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Economic Impact Payments on their way...
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Economic Impact Payments on their way, visit IRS.gov instead of calling

The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments rather than calling the agency or their financial institutions or tax software providers. IRS phone assistors do not have additional information beyond what’s available on IRS.gov.   The IRS and the Treasury Department began issuing a second round of Economic Impact Payments, often referred to as stimulus payments, last week.     The direct deposit payments

Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Continues to Thrive
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Continues to Thrive

BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, proudly announced that Chelsea Groton Bank, New London County, Connecticut was again awarded its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability, now for 107 consecutive quarters. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates this bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more.  The “Best of Bauer Bank” designation is reserved for banks like Chelsea Groton that have earned Bauer’s highest rating (5-Stars)

Chelsea Groton Bank
Eversource works with UConn to reduce energy use and advance overall sustainability
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Eversource works with UConn to reduce energy use and advance overall sustainability

As part of its long-term partnership with UConn, Eversource has worked with the university to reduce energy use, cut operational expenses, and advance its overall sustainability and carbon neutrality goals. Most recently, several energy efficiency upgrades were completed in the Marine Sciences Building at UConn’s Avery Point campus, such as optimizing air changes in labs, installing exhaust controls on three boilers to maximize their efficiency, adjusting controls and schedules in the building management

Eversource Energy
How to get ready for the next round of PPP funding
Monday, January 04, 2021
How to get ready for the next round of PPP funding

While the Small Business Administration and the Treasury are preparing the guidance for the next round of PPP funding under the new $900 billion stimulus package, the CT Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) recommends that borrowers begin compiling the following documentation: 2019 Business Tax Returns complete with all schedules and 2019 Financials by quarter2020 Business Tax Returns complete with all schedules and 2020 Financials by quarter – draft /estimates may be acceptable2020 State payroll

Chelsea Groton Bank
The Day Launching New True Crime Podcast
Monday, January 04, 2021
The Day Launching New True Crime Podcast

The Day Publishing Company, publisher of The Day newspaper, is launching a new weekly true crime podcast, “Looking for the Todt Family,” on Jan. 13. Looking for the Todt Family, moderated by Taylor Hartz and Sten Spinella, both journalists at The Day, chases answers and looks beyond the national headlines to tell the Todt family’s story. “We’ve been investigating this case for more than a year, trying to piece together how a seemingly perfect family from small-town Connecticut became the subject of a

The Day Publishing Company
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Additional $250,000 in Scholarships for Spring Term to help with Pandemic difficulties
Monday, January 04, 2021
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Additional $250,000 in Scholarships for Spring Term to help with Pandemic difficulties

The Three Rivers College Foundation is excited to announce that it will give out an additional $250,000 in scholarships and awards for the 2021 Spring Semester to assist current Three Rivers Community College students with the many difficulties they are facing due to the Pandemic. The monies will be used to remove financial barriers such as tuition, books, fees, online learning codes, and technology needs.    Current Three Rivers students can complete a brief online application at

Three Rivers Community College
NESS Welcomes Dr. Cinda P. Scott, Ph.D.,  Caitlyn Slivinski, & Harrison “Cal” Buxton to the Board of Directors
Monday, January 04, 2021
NESS Welcomes Dr. Cinda P. Scott, Ph.D., Caitlyn Slivinski, & Harrison “Cal” Buxton to the Board of Directors

Stonington, CT — The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to announce the addition Dr. Cinda P. Scott, Ms. Caitlyn Slivinski, and Mr. Harrison “Cal” Buxton to the NESS Board of Directors.   “The addition of Dr. Cinda Scott, Caitlyn Slivinski, and Cal Buxton will add to the incredible depth of talent at the NESS Board and we are excited to welcome them aboard,” said Jane Leipold, NESS Board Chair.   Dr. Scott received her Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Fisheries with a focus in

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Governor Lamont: CARES Act II Will Provide Relief for Unemployed and Help Connecticut Businesses in Economic Recovery
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Governor Lamont: CARES Act II Will Provide Relief for Unemployed and Help Connecticut Businesses in Economic Recovery

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby today provided an update on the Emergency Coronavirus Recovery Act of 2020, known as the CARES Act extension. The law protects Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) programs; allocates an additional $300 per week benefit for all claimants for up to 11 weeks; extends the interest waiver for Trust Fund borrowing; and continues 100 percent federal funding for the Shared Work

Office of the Governor
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Scholarship in Honor of William A. Stanley
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Scholarship in Honor of William A. Stanley

Brittany Leggett, the William A. Stanley Scholarship Recipient, holds her scholarship certificate. The Three Rivers College Foundation is pleased to announce that Three Rivers Community College pre-nursing student Brittany Leggett has been awarded the William A. Stanley Scholarship. This one-time, Spring 2021 full tuition scholarship rewards a “healthcare hero” and has been given in honor of William Stanley. As a practicing paramedic with American Ambulance, this past year has been one of the busiest

Three Rivers Community College
CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards (EIA) February 2021 Online Pitch Competition Call for Applications
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards (EIA) February 2021 Online Pitch Competition Call for Applications

Now's the time to start your application for Connecticut's longest-running pitch competition, CTNext's Entrepreneur Innovation Awards/EIA. Details and deadlines below. The Entrepreneur Innovation Awards event features startup and early-stage companies vying for grants of $10,000 or more! There can be one, two, three or more winners - plus the Crowd Favorite and Judges' Favorite grants of $2,000 each. It can add up to one big night for the winners! How to Apply to Pitch: Visit our new website

Dominion Foundation Grant Allows The Arc ECT to Help People with IDD Stay Connected
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Dominion Foundation Grant Allows The Arc ECT to Help People with IDD Stay Connected

The Arc Eastern Connecticut received a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation this week for its Communication and Connectedness Crisis Project for People with Disabilities.    An innovative program seeking to prevent isolation of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the statewide initiative helps people with disabilities stay electronically connected to families, caregivers, medical professionals, and support staff. The Dominion Grant will

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Chelsea Groton Bank and Foundation Together Gave Record $1,000,000 this Year
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Chelsea Groton Bank and Foundation Together Gave Record $1,000,000 this Year

This year, Chelsea Groton Bank and its Foundation provided more than $1,000,000 to non-profit organizations in our communities. The Foundation recently approved $405,820 in grants to 68 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island, which put the full year’s giving total above the $1 million mark for the first time ever. Earlier this year, the Foundation swiftly responded to support emergency relief efforts as well as needs across all giving categories in the wake of the pandemic, making the

Chelsea Groton Bank
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Virtual Super Saturday Registration
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Virtual Super Saturday Registration

Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm  Three Rivers Community College is holding a virtual Super Saturday to assist students with enrolling and registering for the Spring semester on Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Students can take advantage of these extended Saturday hours to speak with an advisor and register from the comfort and safety of home. At Three Rivers, students will find programs in fields that are hiring like tech, health care, manufacturing, and more, all for the

Three Rivers Community College
Governor Lamont Implements New Guidelines for Connecticut’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Governor Lamont Implements New Guidelines for Connecticut’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory

Revised Order Applies to All Domestic and International Locations Outside of Connecticut, Except for the Neighboring States of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and

Office of the Governor
Holiday Concert from The Side Door and Old Lyme Inn
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Holiday Concert from The Side Door and Old Lyme Inn

  Happy HolidaysWe are missing you all this Holiday Season. Since we can't be together, we thought of a great gift! Ken, Steve, Dave & Bill filmed a concert filled with holiday favorites. Cheers to you and to a better and brighter New Year. Click here to enjoy the show: https://youtu.be/jrYYkd8gmic

Old Lyme Inn
Mohegan Sun Named “Industry Innovator” by Eastern Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce Annual ECTy Awards
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Mohegan Sun Named “Industry Innovator” by Eastern Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce Annual ECTy Awards

Mohegan Sun was recently recognized as “Industry Innovator” by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s annual awards, also known as the “ECTys,” aiming to recognize excellence in both business and the community. The “Industry Innovator” award showcases businesses of any size that have shown strong ability to adapt to the marketplace by introducing or embracing new concepts or technologies to better serve customers. This award also takes into account businesses that provide unique opportunities for

Mohegan Sun
Last chance to buy e-Gift Cards for A...
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Last chance to buy e-Gift Cards for Argia summer cruises

Give a gift card for a summer cruise aboard the sailing schooner Argia.   Visit www.ArgiaMystic.com  to purchase a Gift Card. Available to purchase for a Holiday gift through 3pm on December 23rd. *Choose "Email" delivery option in order to receive card by Christmas.  Visit our website for more about a cruise aboard ARGIA 

Argia Mystic Cruises
Explore New International Trade Opportunities in 2021 with a STEP Grant
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Explore New International Trade Opportunities in 2021 with a STEP Grant

If your small business is looking to sell its goods and services to the global marketplace in 2021, be sure to check out the Connecticut State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). STEP grants are funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and help qualifying small businesses start or expand their international trade activities. In prior years, a significant portion of STEP grants were used to attend and participate in international trade shows like Hannover Messe and the Paris Air Show.

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Connecticut's Lender Awards Highlights
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Connecticut's Lender Awards Highlights

The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its Fiscal Year 2020 Eagle Awards recipients at its Virtual Annual Lenders Meeting today. SBA lending results in Connecticut for the federal government’s FY20, ending September 30, 2020 reported solid year-over-year trends. CT SBA lending supported over $207 million dollars in loans through its three premier loan programs: the 7a Loan Guaranty Program, the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program and the Microloan Program.   Nationally, the SBA

U.S. Small Business Administration
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces Final Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program
Monday, December 14, 2020
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces Final Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program

Over $200,000 in grant funding has been allocated to market eastern Connecticut tourism   Waterford, Conn. (December 10, 2020) – The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) today announced the final funding recipients for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program. 9 additional programs were approved for marketing grants to promote tourism and hospitality opportunities in Eastern Connecticut. The total funding of all projects, including the initial projects announced in September totaled $202,267 in

Eastern Regional Tourism District
SBA Provides Historic Level of Lending to CT Small Businesses
Monday, December 14, 2020
SBA Provides Historic Level of Lending to CT Small Businesses

COVID-19 Lending, 7(a), and 504 Loans Make FY20 Largest Loan Volume in Agency History The U.S. Small Business Administration provided historic levels of capital to small business in the past year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SBA supported over $750 billion of small business financing and economic relief. Nationally, the SBA’s regular lending programs guaranteed more than $28 billion to small businesses in FY20. In addition, it’s COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury

CT Small Business Development Center
Mitchell College Awards Inaugural George Floyd Scholarships
Monday, December 14, 2020
Mitchell College Awards Inaugural George Floyd Scholarships

Mitchell College recently awarded four of its students the inaugural George Floyd Scholarship, recognizing their leadership ability and desire to effect social change. The students – all juniors or seniors studying in the Human Services core, with concentrations in criminal process and behavioral sciences/psychology – received $2500 each for the 2020-21 academic year. Recipients include Emil Cortorreal of New London, Conn.; Desmond Knowles of Indianapolis, Ind.; Dylan Radovich of Groton, Conn.; and

Mitchell College
Ron Bates joins NAC Board of Director...
Monday, December 14, 2020
Ron Bates joins NAC Board of Directors

In a recent virtual meeting, the Norwich Arts Center's Board of Directors held a vote to elect a new member. They are pleased to announce that Ron Bates of Norwich has joined the Board of Directors for the 2020-2022 term. Ron Bates came to the Norwich Arts Center with his idea for a Blues program in 2018. He has an eclectic taste in music but is especially drawn to the Blues. He is the founder and producer of NAC’s Blues on Broadway series which, prior to COVID-19, had been a monthly event. National and

Norwich Arts Center
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Community Carol Sing as a Drive-In
Monday, December 14, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Community Carol Sing as a Drive-In

Out of Concern for COVID-19, Carolers to Sing from Their Cars The annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport Museum will be held Sunday, December 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. This will be the 73rd year the Museum has held the event. To accommodate a safe and socially distant event due to COVID-19, the singalong will be held as a drive-in at the Museum’s south parking lot. The songs will be broadcast so carolers can tune in on their car radio and join in the singing. The music will be led by the University of

Mystic Seaport Museum
Introducing a New Small Business Relief Loan
Monday, December 14, 2020
Introducing a New Small Business Relief Loan

We are proud to introduce a Small Business Relief Loan program for businesses based in Connecticut or Rhode Island, providing business owners a simple way to access up to $10,000 in funding while working to recover from challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. At this time, $2,500,000 in funding has been allocated for this program.   The program features an abbreviated application and minimal documentation in order to get businesses with less than $2,000,000 in annual sales and up to 20 full-time employees

Chelsea Groton Bank
Eversource Named #1 Energy & Utility Company in Newsweek Magazine’s List of Most Responsible Companies
Monday, December 14, 2020
Eversource Named #1 Energy & Utility Company in Newsweek Magazine’s List of Most Responsible Companies

Energy company earns top spot for second year in a row For the second consecutive year, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine on its list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Eversource ranked #1 in the Energy & Utilities category on Newsweek’s list and placed 72nd out of 2,000 large public companies that were evaluated in its review process. The list is based on an analysis of the companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Sustainability, Corporate Citizenship

Eversource Energy
Spa at Norwich Inn: Dinner to Go Makes the Week Fantastic
Friday, December 11, 2020
Spa at Norwich Inn: Dinner to Go Makes the Week Fantastic

Kensington's at Norwich Inn is now offering dinners to go Monday through Friday. Dinners are served with side salad and rolls for $20 per person. Place your order by noon, and between 5-7pm pick up a delicious meal prepared by Kensington's chef, for you to enjoy at home.  A special dinner is chosen each night. For example: enjoy Prime Rib au Jus, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables on Dec 18, Grilled Salmon with Apple Cider Glaze, Saffron Rice Pilaf, & Seasonal Vegetables on December 24,

The Spa at Norwich Inn
Harbor Village Winter Holiday Drive
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Harbor Village Winter Holiday Drive

Harbor Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center hosts Winter Holiday Drive for Safe Futures. Donate pajamas, body wash, lotions from December 1- December 21. Contact 860-447-1416 or Bridgette Spargo bspargo@harborvillage.care or Alyssa Robertson arobertson@harborvillage.carearobertson@harborvillage.care

Harbor Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun and Yale New Haven Health launch new testing site at the Casino
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun and Yale New Haven Health launch new testing site at the Casino

New Haven and Uncasville, CT (Dec. 8, 2020) – Yale New Haven Health, the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun have announced a new community COVID-19 collection site in the Mohegan Sun Thames Garage. The drive-through site was selected to provide more community testing in the Uncasville region, but also to allow Mohegan Sun team and Tribal members access to fast, safe COVID-19 testing. The Thames Garage location is open to the public and Mohegan team members by appointment only. The new Yale New Haven Health

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Learn more about Upcoming Career Training Programs at  the Non-Credit Virtual Open House at Three Rivers Community College
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Learn more about Upcoming Career Training Programs at the Non-Credit Virtual Open House at Three Rivers Community College

Join us for a Virtual Open House that will walk you through Three River Community College’s job skill-related classes and programs in Allied Health, Manufacturing, and Professional Development. From the comfort and safety of home, staff will give an overview of available Spring Courses, ways to use SNAP benefits for course credit, the Manufacturing Pipeline as well as introduce local Community Partner Resources. The Virtual Open House will be offered on two days: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 9:00-10:00

Three Rivers Community College
City of New London Updates 2020 Holiday Celebration Schedule
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
City of New London Updates 2020 Holiday Celebration Schedule

The following events are rescheduled as listed:  Elf on the Shelf: December 13th (formerly December 5th) - A game of hide-and-seek in downtown New London like no other, downtown businesses will display the popular Elf on the Shelf inside their businesses and in their storefronts for walkers to discover as they stroll through downtown. As a special surprise, the Elf on the Shelf will come to life at 44 Bank Street between 1:00 and 2:00 to celebrate the holiday season from the storefront window.  Hygienic

City of New London
Comcast Extends COVID Support with 60 days of free internet for lo-income customers and free access to the nation's largest public wifi network through June 3, 2021
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Comcast Extends COVID Support with 60 days of free internet for lo-income customers and free access to the nation's largest public wifi network through June 3, 2021

Comcast announced today that it will extend its commitments to help people connect to the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions continue to stay home while many workplaces and schools operate virtually. Comcast will continue to provide free Internet service for the first 60 days for new Internet Essentials customers, and free access to more than 1.5 million public Xfinity WiFi hotspots, the largest network of its kind in the country, through June 30, 2021. Today’s announcement marks the third

Comcast
Michele Scott Receives “Native American 40 Under 40” Award
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Michele Scott Receives “Native American 40 Under 40” Award

Michele Scott, Executive Director of the Health Education Center in Norwich and member of the Board of Directors of The Arc Eastern Connecticut, was named a recipient of the annual “40 Under 40” Award from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. Nominated by their peers, the 2020 winners exemplify leadership, initiative, and, especially during COVID-19, resiliency and dedication towards their communities and businesses. Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc Eastern Connecticut, praised

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Bill Martin receives Eckenrode Award from Cornell University
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Bill Martin receives Eckenrode Award from Cornell University

In the invitation to the virtual presentation, they announced: This award is dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations who have played a vital partnership role with Cornell researchers to expand, strengthen, and speed connections between research, policy and practice in service of human development and wellbeing. It is named after John Eckenrode in recognition of John’s tireless personal and professional dedication to assuring that vulnerable youth and families benefit from high quality

Charter Oak's Matching Gifts’ Donates $400,000 to Charities
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Charter Oak's Matching Gifts’ Donates $400,000 to Charities

Combined Giving Benefits Over 280 Organizations; Nearly $1.6 Million Donated Since 2016 Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s 2020 Matching Gifts Program donated a combined $400,000 from the credit union and its members to over 280 charitable organizations this holiday season, from local food pantries to shelters for the homeless.             Since Charter Oak created its Matching Gifts Program in 2016, the combined giving of the credit union and its generous members has totaled almost $1.6 million to

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Lashes by Lee and Bravado Academy Launch Eyelash Technician program
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Lashes by Lee and Bravado Academy Launch Eyelash Technician program

Bravado Academy and Lashes by Lee have teamed up to create a Licensed Eyelash Technician program.  Students are required to complete 50 hours of training as designated by the Connecticut state law to become a licensed Eyelash Technician. Our course is a complete eyelash extension program which include both fundamentals and core techniques. Our students receive individual attention from skilled instructors in a salon setting. Theory instructions are taught under the Milady Standard Professional Cosmetology

Lashes by Lee, LLC
Hall Communications Announces Phil Lo...
Friday, December 04, 2020
Hall Communications Announces Phil LoPiccolo as Sales Manager for Eastern CT Radio Stations

Hall Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil LoPiccolo to Sales Manager of our Eastern Connecticut Radio stations WCTY-FM and WICH-AM in Norwich, WNLC-FM in East Lyme, WKNL-FM New London, and WILI-AM\FM in Willimantic.  Phil is a twenty-year veteran of Hall Communications stations WNBH and WCTK in Providence. Over the years Phil has won many sales honors within Hall Communications in Providence, including the Robert Hall Award, Marketing Consultant of the Year and Richard P. Reed

Hall Communications
DPH Celebrates GU’s Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 Completion
Thursday, December 03, 2020
DPH Celebrates GU’s Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 Completion

On Monday, November 30th the City of Groton and Groton Utilities, along with the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Drinking Water Section, held a virtual celebration to mark completion of a crucial phase of Groton Utilities’ water treatment plant construction project. With completion of phase three (out of five) of the plant rollout, water is now being clarified and filtered within the new water treatment plant. The new filtration plant replaces a plant that was originally constructed in

Groton Utilities
ThayerMahan Applies its Acoustic Expertise to Detecting and Reporting Offshore Illegal Fishing Activity
Thursday, December 03, 2020
ThayerMahan Applies its Acoustic Expertise to Detecting and Reporting Offshore Illegal Fishing Activity

Groton, Connecticut (3 December 2020) - ThayerMahan, Inc., a world leader in autonomous maritime security solutions, completed operational testing and evaluation that demonstrated its Outpost and SeaWatch autonomous systems could identify, localize, and report illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.  According to the US Coast Guard’s Strategic Outlook on IUU Fishing released earlier this year, illegal fishing has replaced piracy as the leading global maritime security threat.   Diagram of

ThayerMahan
Advanced Group recognized by NAHB
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Advanced Group recognized by NAHB

Advanced Group has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as a winner in the Building Systems Council Jerry Rouleau Awards for Home Design. This award recognizes the 1st modular home built by Advanced Group through our new partnership with Westchester Modular Homes. This award recognizes the best structures in systems-built housing. Advanced Group was also named Top Readers' Choice by The Day Best of Awards. Advanced Group is celebrating their inclusion as one of the top

The Advanced Group
A Garde Arts Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
A Garde Arts Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday, on December 1, is a day the world stops to give back to those non-profit organizations who contribute so much to their communities. GivingTuesday is also a day we thank you for your continuing and increased support of the Garde.  Just today we received word that the State of Connecticut will be giving the Garde a matching grant of $182,800 for the more than $350,000 that was raised from the community in the last six weeks!  Your generosity has helped save the theater, improving and

Garde Arts Center
Mystic Aquarium & ARSOME Announce 'Animal Heroes' Subscription Box' in Honor of #GivingTuesday
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Mystic Aquarium & ARSOME Announce 'Animal Heroes' Subscription Box' in Honor of #GivingTuesday

This #GivingTuesday, Mystic Aquarium is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ‘Animal Heroes,’ a one-of-a-kind monthly subscription box that will call on youth to give back to the planet.  The Aquarium’s world-class educational programming and ARSOME Technology Group’s powerful immersive technology have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind Educational Experience. This incredible educational tool offers grade-school students the chance to become heroes for our planet by discovering how they can help

Mystic Aquarium
Small Treasures Holiday Show Dec. 5
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Small Treasures Holiday Show Dec. 5

Join Norwich Arts Center for Small Treasures Holiday Show Saturday December 5, 12:00-4:00 pm Original artwork and find crafts by NAC artists! Masks required. Plus, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members enjoy free gift wrapping!View the flyer

Norwich Arts Center
S.T.E.P.S. Annual Report
Monday, November 30, 2020
S.T.E.P.S. Annual Report

We had another exceptional year.  Although we faced many challenges, including COVID-19, we were able to serve over 125 girls in our communities.  Your generous contributions helped make all of this possible.  We are thankful that you support the mission of S.T.E.P.S. and we hope that you will continue to partner with us in the coming years.View our Annual Report

Free Virtual Youth Holiday Greens Wor...
Monday, November 30, 2020
Free Virtual Youth Holiday Greens Workshop from La Grua Center

Youth Holiday Greens Workshop Sunday, December 13 at 10am and 11am Space is limited! Join us as we partner with the Stonington Garden Club to offer this virtual youth art workshop where we will create a holiday greens centerpiece. This workshop is free, but registration is required. There will be two sessions, one at 10am and the second at 12pm. Both will last approximately 30 minutes. Materials will be provided at an arranged pick-up time. Ages 6 and up (younger children may require parental

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Monday, November 30, 2020
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps December 9, 2020 11am – noon  Details and registration available here   Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. And as more customers shop online this holiday season, make sure your business is properly prepared. Help them find accurate and up-to-date information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a

Support CT Small Businesses This Holiday Season
Monday, November 30, 2020
Support CT Small Businesses This Holiday Season

When it comes to the economic impact of the pandemic, small businesses have been hit harder than most. I have spoken with many of these business owners and I am continually impressed with their determination to keep their workers employed and their organizations active during this incredibly challenging time. Small businesses are an important part of Connecticut’s economy and have always been a driving force behind the state’s innovative spirit. Right now, we need to be doing everything we can to support

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
154 non-profit arts organizations to receive $9 million
Monday, November 30, 2020
154 non-profit arts organizations to receive $9 million

The COVID Relief Fund for the Arts, administered by the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) within the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), was created to support arts nonprofits that are performing arts centers, schools of the arts, or performing groups for whom grants will make a difference in terms of survival or rehiring; and   have had to curtail operations for a period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic and which have had limited ability to reopen due to pandemic restrictions

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Peter Beinart presents, “America and the World in the Biden Era”
Monday, November 30, 2020
Peter Beinart presents, “America and the World in the Biden Era”

This Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council virtual meeting takes place on Wednesday, December 9 via Zoom   Waterford, CT (November 23, 2020) – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Peter Beinart is to speak on US foreign policy under a Biden Administration at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, via Zoom. The virtual presentation is free for members; $20 for non-members. Registration is required.   Professor Beinart will outline his thoughts on key

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
The NESS Online Holiday Art Show Features Works by Local Artists, Artisans, and Vendors
Monday, November 23, 2020
The NESS Online Holiday Art Show Features Works by Local Artists, Artisans, and Vendors

The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announcing their Holiday Online Art Show. The show displays the works from over 35 local artists, artisans, and vendors.   Featured in the show are not only arts, crafts, and jewelry from local artists and artisans, but six local vendors will be offering discounts on their wares when shoppers mention NESS at checkout or use an online promotional code. These vendors include Pup Stop, Lindberg Designs, Maggie Lee Designs, Yali Stonington, Two Bees Design

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
CT Office of Tourism: Share Your Winter Offerings
Monday, November 23, 2020
CT Office of Tourism: Share Your Winter Offerings

As winter approaches, we know the season will be very different this year. Inspiringly, many of you found ways to adapt and even enhance the visitor experience at your properties or events for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Now, we want to know your plans for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and the entire winter season. In our continuing effort to #SupportCTBusinesses, we want to share what you’re doing with residents and local visitors on CTvisit.com, social media and through public relations. Tell

Connecticut Office of Tourism
Generations Offers Curbside COVID-19 Tests
Monday, November 23, 2020
Generations Offers Curbside COVID-19 Tests

 Generations has changed our COVID-19 testing protocol, changed some hours and added some Saturday testing hours.  Flyer with more details and information Details:NO APPOINTMENT NEEDEDOpen to the publicWalk -up and drive through testing availableTo save time in line, a printable registration form is available on line in English and Spanish ·   No cost to the patient for the test ·   Testing results usually available in 3-5 days  ·   Testing available for all ages  ·   Patients can log onto the Quest

Generations Family Health Center
CultureSECT Announces Grant Recipients
Monday, November 23, 2020
CultureSECT Announces Grant Recipients

The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the grant recipients of our CultureSECT Economic Recovery Fund!CLICK HERE TO SEE GRANT RECIPIENTS The Cultural Coalition established an economic recovery fund at the Community Foundation of Eastern CT in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative supports the sustainability and recovery of arts & cultural institutions, including individual artists, and partners with the Community Foundation, a long-time trusted funder in our region. Through

Cultural Coalition
Florence Griswold Museum: The Magic of Christmas Celebration & Christmas Time Teas
Monday, November 23, 2020
Florence Griswold Museum: The Magic of Christmas Celebration & Christmas Time Teas

The Magic of Christmas Celebration This year’s celebration features new twists on the traditional décor. Imagine a fictional mantel-decorating contest in the Griswold boardinghouse between the historic Lyme Art Colony artists. Inspired by their paintings, they rummage through their studios as well as old trunks in Miss Florence’s attic for festive objets d’art and holiday decorations. Miss Florence (with the help of our visitors) chooses a winner to be announced and awarded ribbon on her

Florence Griswold Museum
Antonino Auto Group Gives Back to Communities across the Region
Monday, November 23, 2020
Antonino Auto Group Gives Back to Communities across the Region

The Antonio Auto Group has introduced the Community Strong Fund. Supporting those in need in the local community, dealerships around eastern Connecticut are making donations and inviting people to to join in the giving for local community service organizations. Each month, Antonio Auto Group designates the local charitable groups that will be the focus for giving. Antonio Auto group will be covering any fees associated with the giving program, so 100% for all dollars donated will go directly to

Antonino Auto Group
Three Rivers College Foundation receives $5,000 from Pfizer Inc. to support Environmental Engineer
Monday, November 23, 2020
Three Rivers College Foundation receives $5,000 from Pfizer Inc. to support Environmental Engineer

The Three Rivers College Foundation was selected by a Process Development Team from Pfizer Inc. in Groton, Connecticut as the recipient of $5,000 to support Environmental Engineering Technology at the College. Pfizer’s Process Development Team for Small Molecule Synthesis was one of the winners of the 2020 Pfizer Green Chemistry Award for their process development to commercialization. The team spans the United States, United Kingdoms, and Ireland and includes colleagues from research and development,

Three Rivers Community College
ThayerMahan Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
ThayerMahan Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

Groton, Connecticut (18 November 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recognized ThayerMahan as one of the 675 recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.  Mike Connor, ThayerMahan CEO

ThayerMahan
Author Miosotys Santiago Releases Memoir ''God's Diamond'' with Launch Event Nov 18
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Author Miosotys Santiago Releases Memoir ''God's Diamond'' with Launch Event Nov 18

Miosotys Santiago releases her memoir, God's Diamond, in a virtual event on November 18, 10am-9pm. An intimate and engaging event full of fun, Q&A, and opportunity to get to know the author as he introduces her memoir to the world. The day is filled with speakers and fun. Books are available here. Register for the launch event here Miosotys Santiago is the founder of Exemplify to Edify, LLC  and Inspirational Speaker. Our mission statement is "Your Pain Becomes Your Purpose", and she truly believes that

Exemplify to Edify, LLC
Connecticut Port Authority Launches W...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Connecticut Port Authority Launches Website for State Pier Improvement Project

The Connecticut Port Authority (the Authority) has launched a new website (www.statepiernewlondon.com) to provide the public with information pertaining to the State Pier New London Infrastructure Improvements Project (the project). The website, which will be updated in real-time over the course of the project, provides access to project updates and timelines, project-specific announcements and documents and frequently asked questions and answers. The website is managed by AECOM Technical Services, Inc.,

CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversati...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversation with Roxane Gay and Okey Ndibe

Acts of Courage, An Indie Playlist Event!Wednesday, November 19 | 7 pm ET Independent bookstores & presses are teaming up to bring you a virtual conversation with Roxane Gay (Untamed State, Bad Feminist) and Okey Ndibe (Arrows of Rain, Foreign Gods Inc.)! The two writers will discuss their brilliant debut novels and explore the concept of courage amid chaos. This is an Indie Playlist event, created to support your local independent bookstore! About the Authors: Roxane Gay's writing has appeared in

Bank Square Books
Marissa Turnbull presents, ''Indigeno...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Marissa Turnbull presents, ''Indigenous Rights in the 21st Century''

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings. If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eastern CT and Southern Rhode Island Wireless Zone hosting Annual Holiday Food Drive
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Eastern CT and Southern Rhode Island Wireless Zone hosting Annual Holiday Food Drive

Nation’s Largest Wireless Retail Franchise to Help  Wireless Zone - the nation’s largest wireless retail franchise offering exclusive Verizon products and services - is now collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items for their Annual Holiday Food Drive. 100% of the money collected goes to purchasing food for those in need, and furthermore, Wireless Zone matches what they collect making the donations go even further!  Over the years, Wireless Zone has donated to the Gemma Moran United Way

Wireless Zone
Waterford Country School's Bill Marti...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Waterford Country School's Bill Martin receives Cornell University Eckenrode Award

Bill Martin, executive director or Waterford Country School, received the third Eckenrode Award for Partner in Translational Research on Tuesday, November 17.    The award is dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations who have played a vital partnership role with Cornell researchers to expand, strengthen, and speed connections between research, policy and practice in service of human development and wellbeing. It is named after John Eckenrode in recognition of John’s tireless personal and

Waterford Country School
Sound Community Services Takes Thanksgiving to Its Clients During A Pandemic
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Sound Community Services Takes Thanksgiving to Its Clients During A Pandemic

Sound Community Services is thinking outside the box when it comes to Thanksgiving this year for its clients. Before COVID-19, Sound Community Services gathered 150 – 200 people together consisting of their clients, their families, and staff to Mitchell College in New London for a Thanksgiving feast. Food was catered by Mitchell College, the food was served by staff, music would play, and prizes would be handed out. It was a moment in time that staff and clients looked forward to each year and were thankful

Sound Community Services Inc.
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of COVID Alert CT, the Exposure Notification App in Connecticut
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of COVID Alert CT, the Exposure Notification App in Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has launched its official COVID-19 exposure notification app, COVID Alert CT. The app, available for Apple and Android mobile devices, informs users if they may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 – all without sharing any personal information. Here’s how it works:First, users should visit ct.gov/covidalertct, where they can find instructions on how to download the app for their specific device.Once installed, the app uses Bluetooth

Office of the Governor
Mystic Seaport Museum to Celebrate the Holidays with a Lantern Light Village
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum to Celebrate the Holidays with a Lantern Light Village

A Safe, Outdoor Event for the Entire Family Mystic Seaport Museum invites the public to mark the holidays with a new event, Lantern Light Village, an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to celebrate the best of both the contemporary and 19th-century holiday seasons.    The event replaces the Museum’s traditional Lantern Light Tours, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are combining the most popular elements of our Lantern Light Tours – the 19th century setting, the costumed

Mystic Seaport Museum
Touring Smithsonian Exhibit Opens at the Lyman Allyn
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Touring Smithsonian Exhibit Opens at the Lyman Allyn

Within every object, tool or device are dozens of components that work together to represent the highest levels of creativity, passion and achievement of their time. When it comes to the objects we use every day, the sum really is greater than the parts. Things Come Apart, a traveling exhibition circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), features the works of creative photographer and tinkerer Todd McLellan, who explores the evolution of the smartphone and dozens of

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market November 15-28
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market November 15-28

The High Hopes Holiday Market is going virtual.  The virtual Market will open November 15th and conclude on Small Business Saturday, November 28th. From the comfort of your couch, find that perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list! The Market’s mission is, and always has been to create a vibrant, experiential marketplace which promotes local artisans and small businesses while raising awareness and crucial funds for High Hopes’ therapeutic and equine assisted activities. Shop artisans and local

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
Monday, November 16, 2020
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season

The 13th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Eastern Connecticut’s seniors  Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 19, 2020, through January 4, 2021, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
Healthy PlanEat Offers Thanksgiving f...
Monday, November 16, 2020
Healthy PlanEat Offers Thanksgiving from the Farm

Are you interested in enjoying locally grown food this Thanksgiving? Healthy PlanEat, a new sustainable food startup, is offering a series of Thanksgiving pick up events. Order Saturday, November 14th through Thursday, November 19th at this link: https://bit.ly/hpthanksgiving2020 And pick up your order at one of the following pick up points: East Lyme, Saturday, November 21st, 9:30 - 11 am at the East Lyme Town HallEssex, Sunday, November 22nd, 9:30 - 11 am at the Essex Town HallMiddletown, Sunday,

Healthy PlanEat
SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings Dec. 2 and 3
Monday, November 16, 2020
SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings Dec. 2 and 3

 The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) will hold virtual public meetings on Dec. 2 and 3, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.  "These quarterly meetings serve as an important opportunity for federal agencies, veteran service organizations, and veteran-owned small businesses to address the challenges faced by the veteran small business community," said Larry Stubblefield,

U.S. Small Business Administration
Virtual Panel Discussion Dec 2: Race Relations & Religion: The Faith Community Responds
Monday, November 16, 2020
Virtual Panel Discussion Dec 2: Race Relations & Religion: The Faith Community Responds

Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm Registration is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Visit our website to sign up. A link for the talk will be sent to registrants approximately two hours before the start of the event, and then again approximately 15 minutes before the start. In conjunction with our current exhibit, Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism, La Grua Center and the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT are pleased to present the third in a three-part series of panel discussions focusing

La Grua Center
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!

Title IX: A Pop-Up by Bank Square Books will be opening in New London, CT for the holiday season. Title IX will be located at 345 State Street, known as The Cottage, on The Garde Arts  Center property and will offer a curated selection of books ranging from bestsellers to children’s titles, with a focus on social justice themes. Mystic’s Bank Square Books will be “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season as part of a city wide initiative to revitalize the downtown business district. The

Bank Square Books
Mystic Seaport Museum Names Peter Armstrong President and CEO
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum Names Peter Armstrong President and CEO

Museum Appoints Christina Connett Brophy as Senior Vice President of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Director of Museum Galleries   Peter Armstrong is appointed the next president and CEO of Mystic Seaport Museum, the organization’s board of trustees announced today. An accomplished museum professional with more than 25 years of experience on two continents, Armstrong joins the Museum from the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, where he is Senior Director of Museum Operations and Education. The board also

Mystic Seaport Museum
 General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $9.5 billion by U.S. Navy for Columbia-class submarines
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $9.5 billion by U.S. Navy for Columbia-class submarines

EB is prime contractor on design and production of new class of submarines, the nation's top strategic defense priority General Dynamics Electric Boat announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded it a $9.474-billion contract modification option for construction and test of the lead and second ships of the Columbia class, as well as associated design and engineering support. Electric Boat is the prime contractor on the Columbia program, which will replace the aging Ohio class of ballistic missile

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19 Achieved Success in First Interim Analysis from Phase 3 Study
Monday, November 09, 2020
Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19 Achieved Success in First Interim Analysis from Phase 3 Study

Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysisAnalysis evaluated 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in trial participantsStudy enrolled 43,538 participants, with 42% having diverse backgrounds, and no serious safety concerns have been observed; Safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collectedSubmission for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the U.S. Food and Drug

Pfizer Global Research and Development
Lyman Allen Art Museum Announces the Appointment of Ellen Anderson as Director of Development
Friday, November 06, 2020
Lyman Allen Art Museum Announces the Appointment of Ellen Anderson as Director of Development

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Anderson of Stonington as its new Director of Development. Ellen comes to the Lyman Allyn with a wealth of experience, having spent over 30 years working in advancement, development, and fundraising. She assumed her new position with the Lyman Allyn on Oct. 20. “We are thrilled to welcome Ellen as the new Director of Development,” said the Museum Director Sam Quigley. “We’re confident her experiences will help the Lyman Allyn grow

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Week-Long Virtual Open House  Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20
Friday, November 06, 2020
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Week-Long Virtual Open House Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20

Three Rivers Community College is holding a Week-Long Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held each day from Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. It is free and open to all, and attendees can join at any time. The Open House features speakers from a variety of

Three Rivers Community College
Chelsea Groton Foundation Assists The Arc Emporium
Friday, November 06, 2020
Chelsea Groton Foundation Assists The Arc Emporium

The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Emporium, a high-end thrift store in Woodstock employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received a $2,432 grant from the Chelsea Groton Foundation to create inventory and storage space for donated items prior to their sale. “We were closed for several months due to the pandemic,” said Director of Community Enterprise Jennifer Ricci, “so the community was thrilled when we reopened in October—everyone was very supportive.” Donations once again poured in,

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Celebrating 30 years of puppetry
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Celebrating 30 years of puppetry

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the National Puppetry Conference on November 14, 2020! Join us (virtually) for any or all of the evening's events! The Pub Show will be hosted by Tyler Bunch & Jon Little, featuring Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Alice Gottschalk, Phillip Huber, Teatro Hugo & Ines, Mervyn Millar, Bernd Ogrodnik, and more! All funds raised support puppetry scholarships. Learn more and buy tickets. 

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Work From H(otel) Options at Hilton Mystic
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Work From H(otel) Options at Hilton Mystic

Hilton Mystic is excited to offer a solution to the struggles of working from home. Book WorkSpaces by Hilton. Enjoy the privacy and complimentary Wi-Fi you need to be productive, plus a comfy chair and the peace of mind of Hilton CleanStay. Escape the house and zoom into your next work meeting with the confidence of a quiet space. Each WorkSpace by Hilton room provides you with: Access to your Individually Climate Controlled WorkSpace from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Complimentary Premium Wi-FiKeurig Coffee and

Hilton Mystic
Gowrie Group Sponsors Carleton Mitchell Lecture Series
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Gowrie Group Sponsors Carleton Mitchell Lecture Series

Mystic Seaport Museum announces Gowrie Group will sponsor a lecture series, Far Away Places – An Earlier Time, featuring the work of Carleton Mitchell. Mitchell, a yachtsman, author, and photographer, wrote extensively about the Caribbean and sailing and chronicled many significant events in yachting in the second half of the 20th century. Gowrie Group is Mystic Seaport’s long-time insurance partner. “Mystic Seaport Museum is best known for our vessels, waterfront village, and exhibitions, yet the Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum
Self-care practice for artists & Connecting your artistic practice with the business sector
Monday, November 02, 2020
Self-care practice for artists & Connecting your artistic practice with the business sector

These sessions are open to all Connecticut artists!   NOVEMBER 10THSelf-Care Practice for Artists Self-Care Practice for Artists is a workshop designed to offer a safe space and supportive environment for artists to come together and consult with a panel of coaches and healers who specialize in healing efforts for creative individuals. The workshop will address how to clear blocks, work through resistance, manage anxiety, and develop recovery routines so you can continue to create, even during

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Governor Lamont announces strategic workforce development plan
Friday, October 30, 2020
Governor Lamont announces strategic workforce development plan

Governor Lamont announced a strategic workforce development plan this week that will aid in the development of a more equitable, inclusive, and innovative workforce in Connecticut. The modern workplace is changing faster than the education and government sectors. This plan addresses that shift and takes the appropriate actions to ensure current and future generations of workers can participate in the growth and innovation of the Connecticut economy. The plan was developed by the Governor’s Workforce

SBA Seeks Nominations for its Advisory Committee  On Veterans Business Affairs
Thursday, October 29, 2020
SBA Seeks Nominations for its Advisory Committee On Veterans Business Affairs

The U.S. Small Business Administration seeks member nominations from veteran-owned small businesses and veterans service organizations to serve on the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA). Public Law 106-50, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999, established the ACVBA to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the SBA Administrator, the Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development, Congress,

U.S. Small Business Administration
Three New Members Join Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Board of Trustees
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Three New Members Join Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Board of Trustees

Three area women joined the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Board of Trustees on October 14 at the nonprofit’s annual meeting. Rebecca M. Nolan, Jennifer Herbst and Claudia Bachmann-Bouchard join the board, which oversees the operation of the center. They will each serve a three-year term. Nolan is a landscape architect who grew up in Mystic, and returned to the area in 2017. She lives in Pawcatuck. She is Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Thomas A. Whidden Receives America and the Sea Award
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Thomas A. Whidden Receives America and the Sea Award

Mystic Seaport Museum honored Hall of Fame sailor Thomas A. Whidden with the 2020 America and the Sea Award. The prestigious award recognizes those individuals and organizations whose extraordinary achievements in the world of maritime exploration, competition, scholarship, and design best exemplify the American character. The award was presented at a virtual gala fundraiser on Friday, October 23. Whidden is the President and CEO of North Technology Groupand a 2017 inductee into the National Sailing Hall

Mystic Seaport Museum
Governor Lamont Allocates $15 Million From Coronavirus Relief Fund Toward Innovative Workforce Programs
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Governor Lamont Allocates $15 Million From Coronavirus Relief Fund Toward Innovative Workforce Programs

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is allocating $15 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal CARES Act money, to fund innovative workforce programs that will provide job training to more than 1,000 displaced workers in the state and connect them to high-growth, in-demand jobs. “This pandemic has drastically impacted the lives and livelihood of so many people in our state, and these workforce development programs are being expanded so that we can provide displaced

Office of the Governor
Mohegan Sun Hosts Vets Rock 2020 on November 6
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Mohegan Sun Hosts Vets Rock 2020 on November 6

VETS ROCK 2020 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Mohegan Sun celebrates active duty military, veterans and reserves with a day of valuable programs and resources. This expo is focused on enhancing the lives of our service members by providing information on virtual job fair opportunities, veteran service organizations and other resources. Veterans, reserves and active duty members can pre-register for the free event as well as register if they are interested in being fitted for a suit through Save-A-Suit.    SCHEDULE

Mohegan Sun
Annual Winter Boot Drive Seeks Donations
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Annual Winter Boot Drive Seeks Donations

TVCCA’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is conducting its 25th Annual Winter Boot Drive to provide children in the region with a pair of warm winter boots in time for the holidays. Thanks to donors, last year, we delivered boots to 1,100 low-income children ranging from preschool through elementary school. Requests for boots from schools, childcare centers, and town social service departments grow every year. Thanks to your support, we have been able to meet those requests and are counting on

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available for Agriculture in CT
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available for Agriculture in CT

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham counties in Connecticut as a result of drought beginning on Sept. 15, 2020. “When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses

U.S. Small Business Administration
LJ Shoreline Looking to Help Our Furr...
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
LJ Shoreline Looking to Help Our Furry Friends

LJ Shoreline Realty is sponsoring a stuff a truck event from November 21-November 24th in the parking lot of Gumdrops and Lollipops Sweet Shoppe at 334 Main Street in downtown Niantic.  Stuff the LJ Shoreline Tundra with new pet supplies and food during this time.   This drive will benefit the Waterford branch of the CT Humane Society.   Please come by with a donation!   For info contact Laurie @ laurie@ljshoreline.com or 860-835-3804, or check out our Facebook page @ljshoreline

LJ Shoreline Realty
Virtual chat with A Call to Arts filmmakers from La Grua Center November 11
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Virtual chat with A Call to Arts filmmakers from La Grua Center November 11

Local Treasures: Film Makers Christopher Kepple & Cormac O'Malley ~ A Call to ArtsWednesday, November 11 at 6pm Join us for a virtual chat with the local film Join us for a virtual chat with the local film maker Christopher Kepple and local historian Cormac O'Malley as they discuss their new documentary, A Call to Arts. This film explores Helen Hooker and Ernie O’Malley’s lives and their contributions to the arts in a newly independent Ireland. The film examines the photography and sculpture of Helen

La Grua Center
Elmbrook Village's 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Monday, October 26, 2020
Elmbrook Village's 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest

All funds raised go to End Alzheimer's Open registration: November 1 - November 30 Entry fee: $100 to include 3 virtual classes Photo submission deadline: Thursday, December 3 Email photos to: jtillinghast@elmbrookvillage.com Drop-off deadline: Monday, December 7

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah
Sugar Skull! A Virtual Dia De Muertos Adventure Comes To Jorgensen Digital Stage
Monday, October 26, 2020
Sugar Skull! A Virtual Dia De Muertos Adventure Comes To Jorgensen Digital Stage

It’s an afternoon of candy skulls, skeletons and dancing when Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents Sugar Skull! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure on Sunday, November 1 at 2 pm on Jorgensen Digital Stage. With a new script and pre-recorded educational content, Sugar Skull! has adapted their performance for a livestream show. The family-friendly performance tells the heartwarming story of the charismatic candy skeleton, Sugar Skull, as he follows the music to the ultimate party. During his adventure, he and the

2020 Travelers Championship Generates more than $1.6 Million for Charity
Friday, October 23, 2020
2020 Travelers Championship Generates more than $1.6 Million for Charity

 The Travelers Championship announced that the 2020 tournament generated more than $1.6 million for 115 local charities through the generosity of corporate sponsors, including Travelers. “Despite being held as a TV-only event due to the pandemic, we’re grateful that we were able to generate a significant amount of money for local charities while keeping the players and our greater community safe,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. “We’re fortunate to have so many wonderful

Charter Oak Unveils New Website to Meet Growing Online Use
Friday, October 23, 2020
Charter Oak Unveils New Website to Meet Growing Online Use

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has launched a newly redesigned and optimized CharterOak.org website that features new images and graphics, streamlined menus, a new financial knowledge section, and a fully responsive design that accommodates viewing from any device, from a desktop computer, to a smartphone, laptop, or tablet. “CharterOak.org has become our convenient 24/7 virtual branch for the growing number of online visitors who apply for loans, get the latest on our products, or see what’s new with

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union - Waterford
Registration Open October 26 for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26  at Three Rivers Community College
Friday, October 23, 2020
Registration Open October 26 for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26 at Three Rivers Community College

Registration opens on Monday, October 26 for the Winter Session at Three Rivers Community College. Courses fill quickly so early registration is encouraged. Winter Session classes run from Tuesday, December 29 to Tuesday, January 19, enabling students to earn 3-4 credits in just three weeks.  Most of the courses are offered completely online, enabling students to take classes from the comfort of home. Classes cover a broad variety of subjects and fulfill general education requirements. They range from U.S.

Three Rivers Community College
Governor Lamont Creates Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Governor Lamont Creates Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is creating the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program to assist small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the economic downturn caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut that have fewer than twenty employees or a 2019 payroll of less than $1.5 million with a one-time grant of $5,000. To fund the program, the governor is committing $50 million from the state’s Coronavirus

Office of the Governor
Chelsea Groton Bank Accepting Applications for New Rotational Internship Program
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Chelsea Groton Bank Accepting Applications for New Rotational Internship Program

Chelsea Groton Bank’s Interns in Banking Rotational Internship Program is designed to provide consistent and valuable work experience for undergraduate students considering professional careers in the financial services industry. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.chelseagroton.com/careers by Friday, November 6, 2020. All “Interns in Banking” begin with one full year in retail branch banking. Students will work and gain hands-on experience part-time during the school year, and

Chelsea Groton Bank
American Job Center: Virtual Hiring Event October 21
Monday, October 19, 2020
American Job Center: Virtual Hiring Event October 21

While our American Job Center offices in Montville, Willimantic and Danielson are currently closed, we want to help you find a job – virtually!    Since we cannot do in-person recruitments right now, the American Job Centers of Eastern CT are hosting Virtual Hiring Events to help you find employment. We are using a Zoom Platform which will let you interview one-on-one, face-to-face with an employer(s) for 15 minutes*.    Wednesday, October 21 10:00 am – 2:00 pm      Participating Employers:Spherion

Comcast Offers Thousands of Grants, Equipment, Marketing and Technology Resources to Small Businesses
Monday, October 19, 2020
Comcast Offers Thousands of Grants, Equipment, Marketing and Technology Resources to Small Businesses

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today launched Comcast RISE, an initiative created to help strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The Comcast RISE program will help thousands of small businesses over the next three years. The multi-faceted program offers grants, marketing and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants. U.S. small businesses have been particularly hard hit by

Comcast
SBA: Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
Monday, October 19, 2020
SBA: Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. “The PPP has provided 5.2 million loans worth $525 billion to American small businesses, providing critical economic

U.S. Small Business Administration
Music Matters on YouTube: Classical-era Chamber Music by Haydn & Mozart October 24
Monday, October 19, 2020
Music Matters on YouTube: Classical-era Chamber Music by Haydn & Mozart October 24

Music Matters on YouTube: Classical-era Chamber Music by Haydn & Mozart Saturday, October 24 at 5pm [Please note the previously scheduled concert for this date and time, Schumann Chamber Duos, has been rescheduled to November 21st.] Prerecorded at La Grua Center and aired on our YouTube channel. A private link the concert will be shared with ticket holders the day of the concert. Tickets $10 available through our website.Jesse Holstein, violinMiguel Vásquez, violoncelloMichael Bahmann, piano after Anton

La Grua Center
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Goes Digital for Fall 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Goes Digital for Fall 2020

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will livestream four performances this fall on their new virtual platform, Jorgensen Digital Stage. The platform was created over the summer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.      “Jorgensen Digital Stage is as close as we all can get to live entertainment right now,” said Rodney Rock, Jorgensen director. “We’re dedicated to bringing back live performances when it is safe to do so – but for now, the virtual program we’ll be presenting is our effort to provide

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Governor Lamont Announces Grant Program To Support Connecticut’s Arts Community Amid COVID-19
Monday, October 19, 2020
Governor Lamont Announces Grant Program To Support Connecticut’s Arts Community Amid COVID-19

Governor Ned Lamont announced today that the State of Connecticut will be providing up to $9 million in grants to certain nonprofit arts organizations in the state to help them recover more quickly from the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing federal CARES Act funding from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of the Arts will administer the COVID Relief Fund for the Arts program with the goal of

Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Chelsea Groton Executive Vice President Jennifer Pensa Named  New England Women in Banking Honoree
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Chelsea Groton Executive Vice President Jennifer Pensa Named New England Women in Banking Honoree

Chelsea Groton Bank’s Jennifer Pensa, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer, was amongst a group of 14 distinguished women named a Banking New England’s 2020 New England Women in Banking award recipient.    “Banking New England asked readers and banking professionals to nominate women deserving of the New England Women in Banking award. We set out to find the most talented, ambitious, innovative and philanthropic women who are achieving excellence and making a difference in these traditionally male-dominated

Chelsea Groton Bank
How Alzheimer's Impacts the Workplace: A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
How Alzheimer's Impacts the Workplace: A Panel Discussion

Join the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter in conversation with workplace leaders as we examine the unique challenges faced by working family caregivers, and how employers are responding during these difficult times.  Hear from experts in people operations, wellness, and research to learn how the increasing demands of working caregivers are affecting employee health, performance, and retention - and what you can do right now to make a difference.  October 21, 8:30 - 9:30 amREGISTER HERE

Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, Eastern Regional Off.
Mystic Aquarium Spotlights Untapped Potentional of Renewable Ocean Energy
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Mystic Aquarium Spotlights Untapped Potentional of Renewable Ocean Energy

As communities around the world turn toward alternative energy solutions, Mystic Aquarium has unveiled a newly expanded exhibit that showcases a vast, largely untapped source of renewable energy: the ocean. From motion technology that converts the movement of waves, currents and tides into electricity, to offshore turbines that harness the power of wind and transfer that energy through underwater cables to power homes and businesses, Renewable Ocean Energy highlights the incredible potential of the ocean to

Mystic Aquarium
The 12th Annual O'tis a (Virtual) Festival
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The 12th Annual O'tis a (Virtual) Festival

Otis Library’s 12th Annual O’tis a Festival is online this year!  The festival of all things creative will be streaming live on Otis Library’s YouTube page on Saturday, November 21, from 10am to 3pm. Otis Library is taking this much-loved community event online for a virtual festival packed with entertainment and beautiful handmade crafts. Get all of your holiday shopping done from the comfort and safety of your own home.  Enjoy the added satisfaction that you will be “shopping small” and supporting local

Otis Library
Artists, Partners, Patrons: Sign Up to Participate in Artist Sunday Promotion
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Artists, Partners, Patrons: Sign Up to Participate in Artist Sunday Promotion

Artists Sunday™ Sunday, November 29, 2020 Let's Help Individual Artists Thrive! Artists Sunday is an arts-focused shopping day the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, the largest shopping weekend of the year! The goal is simple: to help artists sell more of their work during the fall holiday season and to help shoppers find unique, personal and hand-made gifts for their loved ones! Planted squarely in the midst of the largest holiday shopping weekend of the year, Artists Sunday aims to make the Sunday

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Charter Oak Earns Top 5-Star Ranking for 1st Half of 2020
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Charter Oak Earns Top 5-Star Ranking for 1st Half of 2020

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first half of 2020, indicating that Charter Oak is among the strongest financial institutions in the nation. “We’re pleased to once again earn BauerFinancial’s top rating for our financial performance during the first six months of what has proved to be a very challenging year,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Despite the

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
2020 LUNAFEST benefiting Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut & Girl Power
Monday, October 12, 2020
2020 LUNAFEST benefiting Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut & Girl Power

Join us in supporting Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut and women in film at our 2020 virtual LUNAFEST! This traveling film festival, created by Luna Bar, features award-winning short films by, for, and about women. These films are thought provoking and will make you laugh, cry, and most of all, leave you inspired. The short films are not formally rated but recommended for ages 14 and up. LUNAFEST is a national film festival that features 7 short films by, for and about women. All proceeds

STEPS Inc.
Fox Hopyard Fall Fest
Monday, October 12, 2020
Fox Hopyard Fall Fest

Fall foliage cart tour of Fox Hopyard Golf Club Food stations, full harvest dinner in the outdoor pavilion. Firepits, S'mores, live music, cash bar $50pp plus tax and gratuity  Oct 18, 2020 4pm Reservations required 860-434-6644 

Fox Hopyard Golf Club
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Halloween Happenings Oct. 24-31
Thursday, October 08, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Halloween Happenings Oct. 24-31

Seasonal Celebration features Pumpkin Carving, Jack-o-Lantern Walk, and Children’s Costume Parade Mystic Seaport Museum celebrates fall and Halloween this year with Halloween Happenings, three family-friendly events spread over eight days, with the highlight being a Jack-o-Lantern Walk through the Museum grounds. Beginning Monday, October 26 and running through Friday, October 30, the Museum will transform its grounds into a spooky, haunted trail lit by more than 500 jack-o-lanterns. At the end of the

Mystic Seaport Museum
New in Mystic: Quick Help for Acute S...
Thursday, October 08, 2020
New in Mystic: Quick Help for Acute Spine Patients

Hartford HealthCare was ready to launch with fanfare its new Acute Spine Program at its Mystic HealthCenter in April, when the coronavirus pandemic began to surge in Connecticut. The program still launched, but quietly. Linda Brozyna, RN, HHC spine nurse navigator, says that while the start was unexpectedly slow, once Connecticut went into its phased reopening, patients began to come through the program, referred from PCPs, ED, Urgent Care or specialists.  The program is designed to help patients with

Backus Hospital
Attorney John A. Collins III honored by Connecticut Law Tribune with Lifetime Achievement Award
Thursday, October 08, 2020
Attorney John A. Collins III honored by Connecticut Law Tribune with Lifetime Achievement Award

Jack Collins has been honored by the Connecticut Law Tribune with a Lifetime Achievement Award. As Managing Partner for more than 20 years, Jack was primarily responsible for the evolution of Suisman Shapiro from a small legal practice to the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut. He has mentored many young lawyers to become leaders in their fields. Below are some comments from his co-workers: “When I first came to the firm in 1999, I worked directly under Jack.  He’s had a major impact on my career

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
The Cove at Gateway Commons Offers Newly Constructed Townhomes and Manor Homes in East Lyme
Thursday, October 08, 2020
The Cove at Gateway Commons Offers Newly Constructed Townhomes and Manor Homes in East Lyme

Located within one of Connecticut’s premier waterfront communities, is The Cove at Gateway Commons in East Lyme, CT.  The Cove is unparalleled among Connecticut apartment communities and has been redefined for an unmatched living experience with elements of sophistication throughout.  Upon completion, there will be 120 apartment homes which include 60 Manor homes and 60 Townhomes. We offer BRAND NEW One and Two Bedroom Manor Homes as well as Three Bedroom Town Homes – you can choose the home that best

The Simon Konover Company
Chelsea Groton Bank Team Members Complete Leadership and Management Training Programs
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Chelsea Groton Bank Team Members Complete Leadership and Management Training Programs

Chelsea Groton Bank team members recently graduated from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC) Community Leadership (LEAD) Program, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s (Chamber ECT) Leadership Program, and the Connecticut Bankers Association’s (CBA) Connecticut School of Finance and Management (CSFM). Nicole Goodrow, Customer Solutions Assistant Manager at the Waterford branch, graduated from the GNACC LEAD Program, which helps develop knowledgeable, committed, and action-oriented

Chelsea Groton Bank
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Holds Raffle for a Cause
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Holds Raffle for a Cause

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is holding Raffle for a Cause. The November 29 drawing features the grand prize, a 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5i car. Second prize is a Apple iPad Mini, and third prize is an Amazon Echo Show.  Tickets for the Raffle for a Cause are available at highhopestr.org.About High Hopes High Hopes is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States, operating since 1974 and accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship,

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
The Ledges Hosts Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ October 17
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
The Ledges Hosts Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ October 17

Join The Ledges Apartments HomesSaturday, October 17th 12 - 5 pm for  Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ  food truck Sandwiches | Ribs | Brisket & More The Ledges Apartment Homes 11 Ledgewood Road, Groton, CT  

The Ledges Apartments
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital implements visitor restrictions in wake of COVID-19 community spread
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital implements visitor restrictions in wake of COVID-19 community spread

Over the past two weeks, New London County has seen a 267% increase in the number of people testing positive with COVID-19. As of October 2, there are 154 new cases reported across the county. Because of the rising incidence in our communities, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is restricting visitor access except under extenuating circumstances. The restrictions will become effective at 6 pm today and will apply at our inpatient and outpatient facilities. Rare exceptions to this policy may be made at the

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Smilow Cancer Hospital Offers Workshop on Emotional Intelligence October 8
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Smilow Cancer Hospital Offers Workshop on Emotional Intelligence October 8

Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center are offering “Emotional Intelligence: Permission to Feel to Achieve Well-Being,” a Smilow Wellness Workshop webinar on Thursday, October 8 at 4 pm. The interactive online event is free via Zoom.    We have all experienced a roller coaster of emotions over the past few months. Emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, health and performance. However, it’s our control and ability to express emotions that empower us and give us emotional

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''

When: Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m.  Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings. If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Job Fair October 8
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Job Fair October 8

Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is hosting a job fair on Thursday, October 8th from 11am-7pm. Stop by Shopper Services to meet Tanger representatives and receive a list of participating stores, or to apply for a Customer Service Representative position. Hiring stores include Banana Republic, Clarks, Under Armour and more. Please be sure to bring your resume. If you are interested but unable to attend, please visit www.tangeroutlets.com/foxwoods/careers for a full list of open retail positions, or to apply for a

Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods
Westbrook Outlets: Local Artisan/Farmers Market
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Westbrook Outlets: Local Artisan/Farmers Market

Westbrook Outlets hosts a Harvest Festival October 10, 11am-4pm Saturday, October 10th Artisan & Farmer's Market Sidewalk SalesFamily Activities & PrizesPumpkin PatchFall Wreath Classes (Pre-Register Here)Free Hot Dog or Italian Ice for first 150 Shoppers to show a same-day Westbrook Outlets receipt (Limit 1 per family) Featured Vendors: Brianna’s Body ShopColorStreet Stylist (Aimee Herschberger)Duck Island DesignsEventful Design StudiosFrom the HeartGordita’s Candle CoItalian Ices of CTJewels by

Westbrook Outlets
CT Rotarians Million Mask Challenge T...
Monday, October 05, 2020
CT Rotarians Million Mask Challenge Tour Comes to New London

New London Mayor Michael Passero and other dignitaries will be recognizing the incredible efforts of Rotary Clubs across Connecticut. Connecticut’s 92 Rotary Clubs and their 4,000 members have raised and spent more than $500,000 to help our communities during the Covid-19 crisis. This massive effort to provide PPE, food, and financial support is an unprecedented effort for Rotary, and it is far from over. Rotarians will continue to work hard, in their cities and towns, to help those who need it as we battle

Rotary Club of New London
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market: Call for Vendors
Monday, October 05, 2020
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market: Call for Vendors

The 2020 High Hopes Holiday Market is going virtual – Save the Date! The virtual Market will open November 15 and conclude on Small Business Saturday, November 28. We are currently developing, with the partnership of the talented design team at Julia Balfour, LLC, a one-of-a-kind shopping directory where we are able to connect our talented Market artisans and small businesses with a broad audience of conscientious consumers. Additionally, this platform will allow for meaningful interaction with consumers

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) 40th Anniversary Conference
Friday, October 02, 2020
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) 40th Anniversary Conference

October 28 and 29 Now more than ever, gambling and gaming disorder are affecting Connecticut residents as we spend more time online due to the COVID-related quarantines. With the possible expansion of legal gambling options reaching new levels in scope and diversity, we invite you to our 40th Anniversary Annual Conference to learn how we can help ensure that Connecticut puts systems in place to promote responsible gambling while continuing to provide support and services for those impacted by problem

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) - now accepting applications
Friday, October 02, 2020
Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) - now accepting applications

The Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) is now open for applications from eligible arts organizations.  Program OverviewEligibilityHow to ApplyRequired FormsProgram Timeline

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Summer 2020 Campaign Results Are In
Friday, October 02, 2020
Summer 2020 Campaign Results Are In

Launched during the Phase 2 state reopening, the summer So Good To See You, Connecticut campaign wrapped up on Labor Day and the results are in.  While our marketing campaign aimed to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry, we recognize that times have been very difficult for so many of our tourism partners. Please know that we remain dedicated to supporting you in whatever ways we can. We hope you find these results encouraging — as the data does show that marketing can be effective

Connecticut Office of Tourism
L+M Healthcare and L+M Hospital appoint new Chair of the Board of Directors
Thursday, October 01, 2020
L+M Healthcare and L+M Hospital appoint new Chair of the Board of Directors

James E. Mitchell, PhD, was recently named chairman of the Board of Directors of L+M Healthcare and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, succeeding B. Michael Rauh. Mitchell has served on the hospital board since 2013, most recently as secretary. “We are fortunate to have a leader like Jim Mitchell as our chairman,” said Patrick L. Green, president and CEO of L+M Healthcare. “Jim has been an integral part of our board, and has been a tremendous asset as we have transformed the organization through our

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Mystic Seaport Museum Awarded Grant for Digital Programming
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum Awarded Grant for Digital Programming

A $1,572 grant to Mystic Seaport Museum awarded by Connecticut Humanities will enable the Museum to hold a free online lecture series related to its new exhibition, Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea, which brings rarely-seen hand-crafted artifacts from the Museum’s collection to light. Three different speakers – Dr. Hester Blum, Nicolas Fox, and Dr. Nicole Williams – will explore Sailor Made from different perspectives, and encourage participants to dig deeper into the stories of the objects and their

Mystic Seaport Museum
Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14

We are excited to announce the date for our Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14.  The event will run from 1 to 5 pm and you will be able to utilize your preferred video platform to connect with our students (Zoom, WebEx, TEAMS, etc.).  The fee for the fair is $50.00. In addition to the opportunity to communicate 1 v 1 with our students, you may also opt to include a group chat option.  Should you choose to do both, you will want to have at least 2 representatives participate in

Eastern CT State University
The Arc ECT’s Annual 43rd Strides Road Race Continues the Tradition!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Arc ECT’s Annual 43rd Strides Road Race Continues the Tradition!

Consider involving family and friends from across the country and around the world The 43rd annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race, sponsored by The Arc Eastern Connecticut, will kick off in modern style going virtual this year. “Virtual road races are nothing new amid the pandemic, which has forced many agencies to think outside the box,” said Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc ECT. “So many people look forward to this event, and we knew we had to find a way to keep it going.”    This year’s race

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health announces new COVID-19 guidelines for visitation at long-term care facilities
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Connecticut Department of Public Health announces new COVID-19 guidelines for visitation at long-term care facilities

Following a newly issued directive from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Connecticut Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford has signed an order rescinding previously issued orders limiting visitation at long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, that were issued to protect the health of nursing home residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Public Health has issued new COVID-19 guidelines for visitation, and today’s

Office of the Governor
Mitchell College Receives Grants for Science Research From Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation
Monday, September 28, 2020
Mitchell College Receives Grants for Science Research From Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation

Mitchell College was recently awarded more than $44,000 in grants from the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable (SNEC) Foundation. The award will fund three separate projects for Mitchell’s marine research program, including a laboratory upgrade, research on marine invasive species, and a beach restoration project. Dr. Christine Ramsay, life sciences professor, will lead the projects, which will incorporate additional science students into her lab as student research assistants this

Mitchell College
Chelsea Groton Bank Recognized as Top Workplace for 5th Straight Year
Monday, September 28, 2020
Chelsea Groton Bank Recognized as Top Workplace for 5th Straight Year

Throughout its 166-year history, Chelsea Groton Bank has won countless awards for helping their customers and communities achieve their goals. Now for the fifth year in a row, employees have bestowed the Bank with the 2020 Top Workplaces honor based on a survey of Connecticut employers, sponsored by the Hartford Courant. “We are truly grateful to accept this honor from the Hartford Courant for another consecutive year. Knowing it was earned in response to our team’s feedback about Chelsea Groton’s work

Chelsea Groton Bank
ConnectiCare Expands Member Support and Resources with New Shelton Center
Monday, September 28, 2020
ConnectiCare Expands Member Support and Resources with New Shelton Center

ConnectiCare, a leading health plan in Connecticut, recently celebrated the grand opening of its fifth ConnectiCare center in Shelton. The new Shelton center is replacing its Bridgeport location and will have more space to better serve members. Additional ConnectiCare centers are located in Farmington, Manchester, Norwalk, and Waterbury.   ConnectiCare center associates help members better understand and use their health plans, and make informed decisions about doctors, coverage, and staying well. Center

ConnectiCare, Inc
Pest Control Company Lends a Helping ...
Monday, September 28, 2020
Pest Control Company Lends a Helping Hand in Shelton

 On Sept. 23, 48 Fox Pest Control Pest Pro technicians picked up litter from Southbank Park and the Sunnyside Boat Ramp for an annual service project.  Returning to the area that they cleaned last year, the team found it more impactful this year due to the effects of COVID-19. Because of the virus, the community had not been able to maintain its scheduled trash pick up. In total, eight large trash bags were filled with litter. “The Shelton area holds a special place in our hearts. It was great to see

Fox Pest Control
La Grua Center Presents Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism October 7
Monday, September 28, 2020
La Grua Center Presents Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism October 7

Panel Discussion & Exhibit Opening: Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism Wednesday, October 7 at 6pmFree Register at lagruacenter.org For questions contact: La Grua Center at 860.535.2300 The Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism exhibition will kick off at La Grua Center with a free hour-long panel discussion featuring exhibit contributors on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm on Zoom; ticket reservations are necessary and available free of charge at lagruacenter.org. The exhibit highlights

La Grua Center
In Conversation with Writer & Journalist Connie Shultz  from La Grua Center
Thursday, September 24, 2020
In Conversation with Writer & Journalist Connie Shultz from La Grua Center

Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm Writer and Journalist Connie Shultz Media Matters Series Join us for a virtual chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and journalist Connie Schultz, in conversation with former New York Times editorial writer Maura Casey. Connie will discuss her first novel, The Daughters of Erietown, which came out in June, as well as reflect on current events and happenings in the world today.Tickets $40 (pick up book in-store at Bank Square after event) or $45 (ticket + shipping

La Grua Center
''Mask It Up'' Strikes a Chord
Thursday, September 24, 2020
''Mask It Up'' Strikes a Chord

Generations Family Health Center and Northeast District Department of Health Produce Hip-Hop Song and Music Video to Promote Mask-Wearing Among Young Adults  Fresh off the paws of creating Norm, the COVID-19 Community Watch Dog to help children pre-K through 5th grade develop and maintain healthy habits and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, Generations Family Health Center and the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) have teamed up again to produce a hip-hop song and music video to promote

Generations Family Health Center
Connecticut Convention & sports Bureau's New Website Encourages Meeting Planners & Sports Promoters to Bring Business to the State
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Connecticut Convention & sports Bureau's New Website Encourages Meeting Planners & Sports Promoters to Bring Business to the State

This week, Connecticut’s statewide meetings, conventions and sports events sales and marketing organization boosts its strategic outreach efforts with a dynamic new website that is designed to attract new and returning meetings/events to the state. The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB) officially introduced its new website, www.CTMeetings.org, at the organization’s virtual September 23rd Partner/Membership meeting.   “Our website address, CTMeetings.org, remains the same but the platform,

Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau
NESS Hosts Kids & Family Fishing Tournament at New London City Pier
Thursday, September 24, 2020
NESS Hosts Kids & Family Fishing Tournament at New London City Pier

The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), and event organizer Neff Productions, is hosting a Kids & Family Fishing Tourney at City Pier on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. This kids’ fishing event is catch-and-release and open to participants with all levels of experience. Parents and guardians are welcome to participate; however, supplied fishing poles will be reserved for participants under age 16. Masks are mandatory, there will be a health screening, and social distancing

New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Advanced Group Moves Up in Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Advanced Group Moves Up in Qualified Remodeler Top 500

Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 rankings Advanced Group is celebrating! Not only are we on the Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 rankings for the 7th consecutive year, we also moved up over 50 ranks to #251 on the list! Every year we compete with other remodelers from across the country for our slot on the list, and we are thrilled to be moving up the national list! Advanced Group was chosen as a 2020 Top 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including installed

The Advanced Group
Woodstock Emporium Scheduled to Reopen October 5
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Woodstock Emporium Scheduled to Reopen October 5

The Emporium, an upscale thrift store on 22 RT 171 in Woodstock, will be reopening for shopping on October 5th. One of The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s micro-enterprises, The Emporium provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the skills they can use to secure competitive employment with area businesses. “We’re so happy to be able to finally re-open again,” said Jennifer Ricci, Director  of Community Enterprise at The Arc. “Our employees are eager to get back to work, and while we  were

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Alzheimer's Association Invites People to Join the 2020 Eastern CT Walk to End Alzheimer's This Weekend
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Alzheimer's Association Invites People to Join the 2020 Eastern CT Walk to End Alzheimer's This Weekend

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting everyone in Connecticut to join the fight to end this disease by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on three different weekends this fall.   The Connecticut Walks to End Alzheimer’s will continue, and instead of hosting large gatherings, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across our state.    This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be

Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, Eastern Regional Off.