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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 Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 3:00 pm | Lenard Chamber Music Event
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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 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 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
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 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. 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. 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 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/ 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 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 On-Site Job Fair
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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
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 Access to Capital, Counseling & Credit Webinar - Wednesday, September 21
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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. 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 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 Mystic Aquarium’s Milne Center
The Gosner Room at 55 Coogan Blvd,
Mystic, CT 06355
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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.
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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
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, 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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., 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 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 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
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 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 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 “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
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. 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
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 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 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). 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
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. 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
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 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 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
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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 When: August 18, 2022
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PHONE # 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 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 "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 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
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:
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Wednesday, August 3, 5-6 p.m.
Stonington High School, 176 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 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, 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 Join us for the 10th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Sunday, July 31 from 1pm-4pm in the New London Mall near Marshalls.
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 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
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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 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 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, 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 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 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
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 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
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 Wednesday, July 20,2022
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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.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4 - 6 pm United Way of 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
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 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 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.,
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 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 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
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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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; 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 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 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 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 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
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
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· 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, 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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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, 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
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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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
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 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 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
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 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
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, 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
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.
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If you're interested in making a donation to this wonderful event, please email sam.stamatiou@wireless-zone.com 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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,
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 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
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 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 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 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.
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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 - 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 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 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.” 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!
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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 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 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 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, 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/ 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
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 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
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 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 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher learning to submit proposals to provide synchronous online entrepreneurship training to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. The entrepreneurship training shall be a continuation of the training participants receive as part of SBA’s Boots to Business (B2B) training program.
The awarded organization will 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, MANCHESTER, NH – March 7, 2022 – Comcast announced today it has increased speeds for its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for millions of residential customers across 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Beginning today, the following upgrades will be offered to customers at no additional cost: •Extreme Pro will increase download speeds by more than 12 percent and upload speeds by 33 percent, from 800/15 Mbps to 900/20 Mbps •Blast! March 9, 2022
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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 March 7, 2022
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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 New Internet Essentials Plus Offers 100 Mbps Download Speeds and is Free with ACP Discount
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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 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 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 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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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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 Mystic, Conn. (February 22, 2022) — Mystic Seaport Museum will present its 2022 America and the Sea Award to Captain William “Bill” Pinkney, former Mystic Seaport Museum trustee, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, sailor, educator, author, and adventurer. 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. As a former trustee of Mystic Seaport Museum, 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 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 Latest News
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DOL Increases Wage and Hour Enforcement EffortsAdding 100 new investigators Bioscience Collaborative 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 The ECSO is pleased to announce the appointment of Cara Cheung to the full-time position of Executive Coordinator. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is a crucial part of the ECSO team through patron relations, marketing and design, office management, and event coordination.
Upon notice of her appointment, Cara had the following statement: ”I am very excited to be joining ECSO as the Executive Coordinator. I have admired the work Caleb, Toshi and everyone at ECSO did over the last couple of 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 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, 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
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 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 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 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 Dominion Energy Donates $1.5M to Environmental Education and Stewardship InitiativesGrants supporting 115 nonprofit organizations in 10 states: Connecticut, Idaho, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming
"Operating as good stewards of our environment is core to Dominion Energy's mission," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. "We're honored to support these worthy organizations, doing great work to improve the
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 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 Simply Ohana has partnered with Tamarack Lodge and Glamping Resort in support of student culinary education to proudly serve the Ledyard High School Senior Grad Committee of 2022.
Please show your support and get your chocolate covered strawberry orders in! The Deadline is February 5th, pickup is Feb 12th at Ledyard High School.
Contact cmmosley81@yahoo.com to order and prepay by February 5th. Orders are available for pick up at LHS on the 12th. 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, 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 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 Mystic, Conn. (January 19, 2022) – Mystic Seaport announces the appointment of Kevin O’Leary as its Vice President of Business Development & Marketing, effective immediately.
This newly created position reports to the Senior Vice President of Curatorial Affairs and provides direction and oversight to the Museum’s Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Communications, and Digital Content teams in support of the institution’s combined revenue goals. He will lead the identification, development, and 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 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. 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 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 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. (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 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 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 For Immediate Release
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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 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.
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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 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 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.
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Check out our full menuSpecialty pizzas, calzones, shareable appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and more! December 14, 2021 (Uncasville, CT) — In their continued efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mohegan Tribe is partnering with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Griffin Health, and the Uncas Health District to host free vaccination clinics for Connecticut residents. The clinics are beginning as Connecticut’s daily COVID positivity figures have once again topped eight percent, and the state has now reported multiple cases of the Omicron variant.The walk-in clinics will take place every 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 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
Norwich resident and community leader Glenn Carberry recently announced his retirement from active practice after forty years of work for the New London-based Law Firm of Tobin, Carberry, O’Malley, Riley, and Selinger, P.C.
Attorney Carberry was recognized for his legal excellence by the leading attorney rating services. He has received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, was listed for fifteen years in published editions of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Land Use
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
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 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 WATERFORD – The future of energy — and energy costs — in New England hinge on the continued operation of Millstone Nuclear Power Station if Connecticut remains committed to the administration’s goal of a carbon-free electrical grid by 2040.
But keeping Millstone running may require difficult choices in just a few years, as lawmakers and energy officials across look to ensure one of New England’s two remaining power plants stays open – debating options including carbon taxes, cost-sharing and a new energy 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 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.
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Backus Hospital / Windham HospitalWednesday December 8
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9 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
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
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 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. Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Invites you to Join Us for the First Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting! Saturday, December 4, 2021 (1pm - 5pm)Make magical memories at the First Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Adults and children are invited to gather on the campus of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts on Lyme Street from 1 - 5 pm for an afternoon of festive outdoor activities including art demonstrations, live musical performances, food, and drinks by the fire, 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 and St. John's Episcopal Church invite you to a remembrance ceremony on December 5, 2021 beginning at 4 p.m.
Please join us for this non-denomination holiday memorial service where we will come together to share memories of our deceased loved ones with healing and hope in our hearts. Refreshments to follow.
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 –
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
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 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 Norwich Community Development Corporation, presents Cannabis Conversations: Starting Your Business in Norwich.
Held November 19th at 4 pm and hosted at Foundry 66, this conference will catalyze cannabis business opportunities in Norwich. Discover unique insights and gain valuable connections at this informational networking event.Q&A Sessions Speakers from the State of CT, Grow Operators, Norwich Public Utilities, City of Norwich, SuppliersAccess to industry professionals, planners, and decision MYSTIC, Conn. – Holiday gift-giving that combines creative fun for adults and children with sustainable practices will be demonstrated at The Ditty Bag here, 7 p.m., November 16. The event will be staged in person at the market/cafe and online via Zoom.The free event will be open to the public with pre-registration required on The Ditty Bag’s Facebook page or directly at:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-GsrjMiGNNnvuUjdOk8GTqJiiLXyP_lTopics:(1) Zero-waste wrapping, with use of craft paper and IR-2021-217, Nov. 8, 2021
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers, including those who received stimulus payments or advance Child Tax Credit payments, to take important steps this fall to help themselves file their federal tax returns in 2022.
Planning ahead can help people file an accurate return and avoid processing delays that can slow tax refunds.
This is the first in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. A special 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 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. – November 4, 2021 –Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, today announces that the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTmeetings)won the 2021 Gold Stella Awardas the Best Convention & Visitors Bureau/Destination Marketing Organization (CVB/DMO) in the Northeast Region of the U.S. CTmeetings is Connecticut’s only statewide sales and marketing organization for meetings, conventions, and sports events.
The Stella Awards are (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 GROTON, Conn. – Richard Sudol recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. In addition to oversight of the Bank’s financials, Sudol will have management responsibility for the Bank’s Technology Department.
Most recently, Sudol served as CFO at Connex Credit Union in North Haven, and previously spent eight years as CFO at Simsbury Bank, with additional leadership responsibility for technology. He spent the early part of his career in finance and accounting in NORWICH, CT, October 25th, 2021 -- TVCCA and 97.7 WCTY will be at Big Y World Class Market in Norwich November 4th through November 5th collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to assist our struggling neighbors in New London County. This marks the 23rd year that TVCCA and WCTY have partnered on this food drive.
All food donations benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Bank, which distributes the foods collected through the drive to more than 80 food pantries, shelters, childcare 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
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 TVCCA Thames Valley Council for Community Action Retired (TVCCA) and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is pleased to announce that we have a new home for the Norwich Veterans Coffeehouse. RSVP has partnered with Easterseals Rally Point to relocate the Norwich Veterans’ Coffeehouse to 24 Stott Avenue. This move is effective November 2nd and is designed to provide additional space to accommodate the expansion of the coffeehouse. Meetings will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9-11am. The An Evening of Remembrance hosted by Sound Community ServicesNew London, CT (October 25, 2021) – You are cordially invited to join and support our community by illuminating the night with An Evening of Remembrance event hosted by Sound Community Services on Friday, November 5th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in downtown New London at the Whales Tail.
This evening of remembrance will bring support to the many who are struggling, lost a loved one, and those that may be grieving and seeking a sign of support from
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 The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce northeastern Connecticut resident, Charlene Haukom, as the organization’s Northeast Region (NER) Coordinator. Ms. Haukom joins the Cultural Coalition to connect with artists, arts & cultural businesses, community organizations, and municipal and economic development leaders in
twenty-one northeastern CT towns. In this new position, she will serve as the liaison to the region, assess the arts & cultural landscape, and extend the Cultural Coalition’s programs and The SECT Women’s Network’s Network At Night will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at I’d Wax That, 277 Main St, Niantic, CT. The cost is $5 at the door. 100 % of proceeds will be donated to V.E.T.S. - Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services that provides healing therapeutic services to the broad Veterans’ community through equine, agricultural and educational engagement. Hosts for the evening will be Deb McGrath, of Backyard Bracelets and Nicole Giansanti, of I’d Wax That The SECT Women’s Network’s Monthly Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:30 am at Filomena’s Restaurant 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT outside under their tent. The cost is $20. Please register online at https://sectwomensnetwork.org/event-4470126 and pay cash only the day of at Filomena's.
This Military Appreciation Luncheon will feature Lori Marriott, Senior Director of Military Services at Easterseals – Veterans Rally Point. She was the first member of the Veterans Rally Point 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 110th consecutive quarter that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this top rating. Earning and maintaining this 5-Star rating is proof that Chelsea Groton Bank excels in such areas as capital adequacy, Program recognized among the top in the nation
The Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College (CLC), located in New London, Connecticut, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)—the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.
NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that uses a set of 10 research-based standards to collaborate with early education programs to recognize and drive
For the tenth straight year, Liberty Bank is named a Hartford Courant Top Workplace, as voted on by its teammates through an anonymous all employee survey held in the spring of 2021.
Liberty has been participating in this employee engagement initiative since 2012. This year, the Bank also received special recognition for its stellar Employee Benefits Package.
Approximately 900 area companies were invited to participate. In 2021, Liberty Bank was one of 58 companies and organizations in Greater Hartford At the Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) held on Thursday, August 19, 2021, the membership of CACCE unanimously voted to appoint new Officers with two-year terms to begin October 2021.
CACCE is proud to announce its new Officers will consist of President, Cindy Bombard of Central CT Chambers of Commerce, First Vice President, Yetta Augur of Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Vice President, P.J. Prunty of Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, The GEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports excellence in education in Groton. Since 1997, we’ve made more than $250,000 in grants to groups ranging from schools and libraries to museums and the Senior Center.
We need smart, creative volunteers with diverse perspectives who can help take the GEF to a new level. Board members should:
Be committed to excellence in local educationPlan on devoting 2-3 hours a month to the GEF, including monthly meetingsBe willing to help the GEF set long-term goals and Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Light House is pleased to announce the launch of LH Works: an employment training program that provides individualized levels of support to young adults with diverse abilities. The goal? 100% competitive employment.
The current unemployment rate for individuals with developmental disabilities is between 89% and 95%. In an effort to improve this statistic, LH Works uses a customized, holistic approach to prepare Job Seekers to excel in securing competitive, The University of Connecticut Avery Point will host a “Be The Match” event in conjunction with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) on Tuesday, October 12. The event will take place in the Avery Point Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All members of the Avery Point community and the Southeastern Connecticut community are invited to participate.
Advance registration is not required for participants. Upon checking in at the registration table, participants will be given a QR code to complete the La Grua Center announces the start of a search process to name a new Executive Director following the departure of Lori Robishaw after five years leading the cultural nonprofit based in Stonington. James Quinn, President of the Board of Directors, said “We’re pleased to have worked with Lori since her arrival in 2016. We wish her well in her future endeavors and look forward to naming her successor.” Robishaw is leaving Connecticut to become the next Executive Director of the Arts Council of York County in
ConnectiCare, a leading health plan in Connecticut, hosted its 4th annual Gran Fondo on Saturday, October 2. Family, friends, and riders of all ages and skill levels were encouraged to participate in the event, which was held in a semi-virtual, self-navigated format this year to keep riders and volunteers safe.
Riders participated in the event at Hammonasset State Park, while others participated virtually, completing the ride in their local area. Participants joined the Finisher’s Celebration via
Youth Art Workshop: Halloween & Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, October 23 from 10am-Noon
We're partnering with Expressiones Cultural Center, the Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut, and Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) along with a few of our Youth Art Workshop veteran artists to present a variety of fall-themed art activities for children and teens of all ages. Come get spooky with some of our regions most talented artists! Drop in any time starting at 10am... we'll be creating The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra announces its 75th anniversary season since its founding in 1946 by Emeritus Music Director, Victor Norman. Join us for this landmark, celebratory season as the ECSO returns to the Garde Arts Center stage in New London on six Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.: October 23, November 20, January 22, February 19, March 19, and May 7.
Subscriptions and single tickets are currently on sale. Single tickets to events can be purchased by visiting the Garde Arts Center website at In-Person and Livestream Tickets Now on Sale
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 8 pm
Praised by The Guardian for the beauty of their “perfectly blended unblemished voices”, the British a cappella octet VOCES8 will bring their flawless eight-voice harmonies to the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening, October 15th, for a presentation of Stardust, a diverse program of inspirational songs and music ranging from Renaissance works like William Byrd’s 1591 masterpiece Laudibus in The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is partnering with CT Humanities to offer CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants. These grants will be administered by CT Humanities (CTH) with $16 million provided by the Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature. CT Cultural Fund Operating Support grants will provide general operating support to help museums, cultural, humanities, and arts organizations maintain and grow their
Chelsea Groton Bank was recently named a Top Workplace in Connecticut for the sixth consecutive year, and Michael Rauh, the Bank’s President and CEO, was presented with this year’s Leadership award, both in the midsize employer category (150-499 employees).
“We’ve received many awards over the years, but being on the Top Workplace list during an incredibly difficult time really speaks to the resiliency and dedication of our team members. Our employees care deeply for their team, customer and community
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as the Connecticut General Assembly has given final legislative approval to renew the COVID-19 civil preparedness and public health emergency declarations through February 15, 2022, he has signed an executive order – Executive Order No. 14 – authorizing nine previously issued executive orders to remain in effect through the duration of the renewed declarations, and revising and narrowing two previously issued executive orders.
The governor explained that this new
Get your purple on and walk on Sunday, October 17th starting at 9am at Waterford High School (track).
Bring your friends and family to walk with us. We’ll have raffles, music and more!
Friends and family can’t make it that day? They can support Safe Futures’ mission by donating today!
Register for the walk or donate today: https://buff.ly/3mtRpr4
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Wednesday, October 13 from 3 – 6 PM at the Bank’s New London Branch, One Montauk Avenue, New London, CT.
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, and the Bank’s Rotational Internship Program. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are
For the first time, The Connecticut Office of Tourism is developing a full campaign to promote winter visitation. We want to feature as many partners and experiences as possible, and as this is our first winter campaign, we need fantastic photos and footage to showcase Connecticut as a winter wonderland—with a variety of enjoyable experiences.
Does your business have great winter offerings? We want to hear from you—and we want to see your photos.
Tell us about:Winter favorites (e.g., skiing, snow
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 The annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race, sponsored by the Arc Eastern Connecticut, celebrates its 44th anniversary this year. Held on Sunday October 3 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.
“Our community partners
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Do Your Thing CT!, a new influencer campaign highlighting the dining, shopping, experiences, and other services that are unique to Connecticut.
A joint effort between the Office of Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Do Your Thing CT! takes a distinct approach by partnering with local influencers who create their own content promoting their favorite spots and activate their social networks encouraging Results are the first from a pivotal trial of any COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12 years of ageIn participants 5 to 11 years of age, the vaccine was safe, well tolerated and showed robust neutralizing antibody responsesCompanies plan to submit these data to the FDA, EMA and other regulatory agencies around the world as soon as possibleResults in children under 5 years of age are expected as soon as later this year
NEW YORK AND MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE Brings total awardees to nearly 4,700 nationwide since program launched in late 2020
Comcast has announced its fourth round of Comcast RISE recipients, which includes 1,100 small businesses owned by people of color, that will receive a TV campaign, production of a TV commercial or consulting services from Effectv or computer equipment, internet, voice or cybersecurity from Comcast Business. To date, nearly 4,700 Comcast RISE awardees have been announced nationwide and the program will have supported Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received the “Community Partner of the Year” award from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for its continuing financial support and extensive community involvement in programs and services to help those in need.
“Charter Oak is proud of our longstanding partnership with United Way to help the communities and residents throughout southeastern Connecticut, and we’re very honored to receive this year’s Community Partner award,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter
Did you know that there are over 4 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., making them the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses? Earlier this week, SBA Administrator Guzman, the fourth Latina Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the highest-ranking Latina serving in President Biden’s Cabinet, released a statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.
The SBA will also host an online panel discussion for Hispanic Heritage Month on October 14, 2021 at 12:00
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that this year’s National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit drew more than 47,000 participants for the three-day virtual summit. Attendees heard from celebrity business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and lead advisors from across the small business community, and connected with fellow small business owners from across the country. The event featured a focus on resilience and recovery, offering 22 educational sessions to help participants
Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Parcinski as the new Program Coordinator at the Three Rivers Community College Manufacturing Apprenticeship Center (TRCC MAC). The TRCC MAC offers manufacturing training programs for adults and high school student, along with the Manufacturing Pipeline programs, in our state-of-the-art facility in Groton.
Parcinski will be the program administrator and public face of the TRCC MAC, tasked with keeping it in the forefront of Mitchell College announced three new full-time faculty members for the Academic Year 2021-2022 in the areas of education, science and business. Dr. Christopher Clouet is an assistant professor of education; Dr. Lindsay Rush is an assistant professor of science; and Dr. James Patsalides is a visiting professor of marketing, a one-year appointment.
Clouet will teach educational psychology and early childhood education, including on the topic of parent and family involvement. Superintendent of New London The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra is pleased to partner with the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for an entertaining afternoon of music. Enjoy the sounds of TECSO - the Trombones of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra - in a beautiful garden setting on the grounds of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
Enjoy drinks and light refreshments, listen to music, and explore the museum grounds. Tickets are $5, with the link to purchase at www.ectsymphony.com.
Limited seating will be available. Guests are
Governor Ned Lamont today issued Executive Order No. 13G, which replaces and clarifies his previous Executive Order No. 13D. The order does not change the substance or timelines of the previous order and still requires that all Connecticut state employees and staff of all childcare facilities and preK-12 schools statewide receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by September 27, 2021. Those who do not get vaccinated due to certain exemptions will be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism is launching a new fall marketing campaign to promote safe travel and fuel the Connecticut tourism industry’s continued economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Called “Full Color Connecticut,” the campaign features the state’s renowned fall foliage while paying tribute to all the other colors and experiences state residents and visitors can enjoy in Connecticut this autumn – from the golds of corn mazes and the pinks of
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has developed plans with leadership at the Connecticut Department of Correction to close the Radgowski Correctional Center in Montville by December 31, 2021.
It is one of three correctional facilities that are included for closure under the FY 2022-2023 state budget that was approved with bipartisan support in the state legislature and signed into law by the governor this summer. Closing the Radgowski Correctional Center will save the state
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 3 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Norwich-Westside Branch, 444 West Main Street, Norwich, CT.
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 Virtual Customer Service positions, and the Bank’s Rotational Internship Program. Full-time, part-time and parent hours The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center presents the “Ready or Not!” Green-Tie Celebration in support of DPNC’s environmental education programs. Join the Nature Center for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and camaraderie on Friday, September 24, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Deans Mill Farm in Stonington.
Whether you’re not ready to leave the nest yet or you’re ready to spread your wings, everyone can be part of the Nature Center’s Green-Tie Celebration! This year we’re offering the opportunity to Raise The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations as a result of the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa from July 9-23, 2021.
This declaration covers the primary Connecticut counties of Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, Tolland, and Windham; the contiguous Connecticut counties of Fairfield and New London;
National Small Business Week is almost here! Earlier this week, the SBA announced the event schedule. There is still time to register for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, September 13 – September 15, to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Register
September 26, 2021, 3-4 pm at the McCourt 9/11 Memorial Garden at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum; 625 Williams St., New London, CT 06320
$5 for the concert with complimentary museum access with ticket
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra is pleased to partner with the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for an entertaining afternoon of music. Enjoy the sounds of TECSO - the Trombones of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra - in a beautiful garden setting on the grounds of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
Enjoy The Women's Business Development Council's (WBDC) Equity Match Program offers grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in the state of Connecticut who have been in business for 2 or more years. The final grant decisions will be announced in mid November.
The application will be open for 3 weeks: September 7th to 28th, 2021. For more information, visit ctwbdc.org.
The program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow. Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford today announced the launch of a new television ad campaign to further impress upon Connecticut residents the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations as the Delta variant continues to spread across the state and the country.
The public service announcements launched on statewide television this week and can also be seen on streaming services and online. They include a 30 and 15-second spot called “Turned the 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 The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) recently announced its Fall 2021 speaker series. Events are free for members and $20 for guests. Annual membership (Sept. 2021-June 2022) is $95; young professionals under 35 can become members for $35; students and educators receive free membership. Events will take place both in person and on Zoom, and abide by local CDC recommendations for safe events.
The upcoming presentations by world-renowned world affairs authors and speakers are as 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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,
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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) 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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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. Give a gift card for a summer cruise aboard the sailing schooner Argia.
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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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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, 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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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,
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
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 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 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
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 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 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., 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
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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,
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 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, 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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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.
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 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 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
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,
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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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
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
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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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, 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 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 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
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
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 The Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) is now open for applications from eligible arts organizations.
Program OverviewEligibilityHow to ApplyRequired FormsProgram Timeline 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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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
Governor Ned Lamont today announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, which is targeted to take effect on Thursday, October 8, 2020, will ease some of the restrictions that were put into place on businesses and gatherings, while ensuring that the state continues taking a safe approach to limit spread of the virus.
“The reason why we are able to have a discussion about even entering into Phase 3 is because of 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, Feed the Family 4 Free Project
October 7, 12:00-4:00 pm
OIC, 106 Truman StreetRead the Flyer here 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 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 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 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 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 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 All photographers from the region are invited to submit up to three works in color or black & white for consideration in this year’s juried photography exhibition at the Hygienic Galleries.
Offered only once per year, this will be the tenth iteration of The f-Stops Here.
Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
Drop off: Friday/Saturday Oct. 9-10th, 12-7pm & Sunday Oct. 11th 12-4pm, Tuesday, Oct. 13th 12-7pm*Juror: TBDSubmission fees: $15 for one piece, $25 for two, $30 for threeSubmissions The Main Street program was founded 40 years ago during a time of crisis, when our traditional downtowns were left for dead. We know how to come back!
Join CT Main Street and this ensemble of dedicated and talented downtown professionals for a conversation about what they've learned during the pandemic - and how they're helping small businesses and their communities.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Speakers:
Tripp Muldrow, FAICP, Partner, Arnett Muldrow &
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce nonstop service to four new destinations from Bradley International Airport on JetBlue. These new destinations include Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Cancún, Mexico (CUN).
“One of Connecticut’s best competitive assets is its international airport in such close proximity to so many of our communities and employers,” said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. “This strengthening of the partnership with JetBlue shows once 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, September 30
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Participating Employers:
Project Genesis – Wednesday September 30, 6pm
via Zoom
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that George Packer is to speak on his biography of diplomat Richard Holbrooke at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 30 via Zoom.
In his book “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century”, George Packer tells the story of Richard Holbrooke, the diplomat who was the force behind the Dayton Accords that ended the Balkan War, but who failed to achieve the post of Secretary of Bank to host three free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events
Many have spent a lot of time at home over the last six months, and likely had an opportunity to go through old bank statements, bills, tax documents and other sensitive records. If you haven’t yet been able to securely shred this paperwork, 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
To help participants stay safe, the 3rd annual ConnectiCare Gran Fondo is being hosted virtually. During the entire month of September, participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to cycle, walk, or run.
Participants will have the entire month of September to complete a wide range of physical challenges and reach fundraising benchmarks to receive virtual bingo cards and earn prizes. Challenges and fundraising benchmarks include:Ride, walk, or run 10 miles.Ride, walk, or run 25 miles.Complete a We are pleased to announce our new website! Visit us to see our diverse content and read a little about the team we continue to build upon, and what services we offer. Steve DeGraff has added CExP to his list of achievements, as a Certified Exit Planner, Steve can help you with all aspects of the life cycle of your business. The Connecticut Office of the Arts is pleased to announce the recipients of the FY21 Supporting Arts grants program. We thank you for your interest in the program and send our best wishes for success! Congratulations!
The Supporting Arts grant program provides unrestricted funding to help support Connecticut's arts organizations and municipal arts departments as they pursue their mission. This type of grant is flexible rather than for specific projects or programs and gives the grantee the ability to use
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, proudly announced that Chelsea Groton Bank, New London County, Connecticut has once again been awarded its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. That means that, even in the current climate, Chelsea Groton Bank is able to excel in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability and asset quality. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 106 consecutive quarters, especially now, makes this accomplishment even more
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that its Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey for outstanding patient experience.
The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for performance in Patient Experience. This is the first time the hospital has received the prestigious award.
The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this summer I signed a new law that gives all registered voters in Connecticut the ability to vote during the November 3, 2020 General Election using an absentee ballot. While it is important to note that polls will still be open like normal from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and you can vote in-person if you want, all registered voters also have the option this year of voting by absentee ballot.
If you want to vote by absentee ballot in CVS is able to send a pharmacist to your business or organization to administer flu shots to your employees to keep them healthy this flu season. Please go to https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/flu/clinics for more information and to sign up for a date and time that works for your organization. These clinics are a great way to boost employee morale! Each employee's insurance card will be run separately and 95% of insurances cover flu shots in full making this free for your company!
FREE online Virtual event to benefit adults with intellectual disabilities.. There will be entertainment, inspirational stories, a DJ afterparty and of course Auction fun! The event will feature Sarah Cody of WTNH News Channel 8 as the emcee and nationally recognized Auctioneer/Comedian Justin James will bring laughter and fun to our online auction.
The link to get the app and register for FREE virtual seats/access to the auction & the livestreamed event on October 30th is:
Gallery opening in Harris Building:
Cathy Fosnot, a long-term resident of New London most known for her work in math education, is opening a new gallery in the Harris Building at 165 State St. (Atrium 102) on Friday, September 18 at 6pm. The opening exhibition will be her own works, which she created as the global pandemic forced closures. The exhibition opening will be from 6-8PM and runs through October 10th. A duo of musicians from the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will perform in the Atrium
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center welcomes Tiffani Gavin as its next Executive Director. Gavin helms the nationally-recognized, award-winning institution and leads its professional development programs for puppetry, plays, musicals, and cabaret, as well as the flagship undergraduate program, the National Theater Institute.
Prior to joining the O’Neill, Gavin held managerial and creative development roles in both nonprofit and commercial theater, including serving as managing director at the American
Benefit-in-a-BoxOrder now through September 21 Even though we can’t gather under the tent for our 38th Annual Benefit Auction, you can still support our most important fundraiser of the year by ordering your own portable FloGris party! With our Benefit-in-a-Box idea, we’ll provide all you need – wine, glasses, chocolate, fancy napkins, the works! – to celebrate the Museum and support its mission from a safe distance. And as you toast the Museum at home or with friends, we hope you’ll post pictures with
The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) today announced the first two funding recipients for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program. ThinkMystic, a project formed in partnership between Mystic tourism entities and attractions, and Wide Open, a program organized by the Last Green Valley Heritage Corridor, each received funding to promote tourism opportunities for their respective regions. The ERTD has been allocated $180,000 for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program by the
This year’s Big E may be cancelled, but your Connecticut Building favorites are still on!
We’ve created a brand-new Connecticut Building experience so you don’t have to be on the fairgrounds to savor the Big E’s best treats.
Order maple candied bacon kits right to your door or get special deals to visit your favorites in-person — like the famous baked potatoes from Danny’s Smokehouse Grill! You can even order handmade gifts or treats for Fido, all from the comfort of your home. There’s so much to Join us virtually for the 20th Annual Monte Cristo Award. We'll be celebrating former CEO/Producer Preston Whiteway with many O'Neill friends from his 16-year tenure!
Sunday, October 4 at 8pm
Tickets start at $25.
Performers and special guests to be announced. Tickets & More here. Party Packages from Ivy's Simply Homemade & Beer'd are available for CT-based attendees. Employment Considerations for the Return of COVID-19 Shut Downs
Many business and human resources leaders were caught off guard when state governors ordered non-essential businesses to close and workers to stay at home in March 2020. With states witnessing the rise of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, some expect state governors to once again impose severe limitations on non-essential businesses and workers.
Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group partner Matt Miklave will examine ways for In an effort to help small business owners reduce their energy costs and impact on the environment during this difficult time, Eversource is extending its enhanced incentives for common energy saving measures for small businesses to October 15.
Any small business in an Eversource service territory can visit the Energize Connecticut website: https://www.energizect.com/your-business/solutions-list/virtual-pre-assessment-small-business-energy-advantage or call 877-WISE-USE to learn more and request an The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Town of Westerly, Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), and North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announce the 9th Annual Catch-A-Curl Youth Surf Competition and Beach Cleanup. The event will be held at the Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Avenue) in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 19.
Catch-A-Curl is open to beginners through advanced youth surfers. The beach cleanup will follow the competion. Kids can try surfing with The Day Publishing Company, publisher of The Day newspaper, is launching a new weekly publication on Oct. 1, 2020 to cover the news in the eight (8) communities that comprise the greater Norwich area.
The Norwich Times joins the roster of the company’s 15 other free weekly newspapers that span the Connecticut coastline from East Haven to the Rhode Island border.
With a distribution of more than 28,000, The Norwich Times will reach 100% of the households in Norwich, Bozrah, Franklin, Sprague, Scotland, Join a virtual workshop on advantages of memory care communities and important information on infection control presented by Teepa Snow on September 24, 11:45 am-1 pm.
The event is for seniors, families, caregivers, professionals and will walk through infection control amid our current COVID climate, highlighting those with memory impairment challenges.
Space is limited, registration is available at this The scourge of domestic violence in our communities is only worsened by the ongoing pandemic. Victims — adults and children alike — face not only the physical harm of living in a violent home but, should they flee, are now more likely to encounter homelessness and hunger.
Safe Futures continues to help families and individuals navigate these crises, and your support is vital to that effort. This year’s Annual 4K Safe Walk is a virtual, multi-day event that allows participants to help raise the funds needed Happy 1st Birthday to Elmbrook Village on September 16th!
We can't believe that we are approaching our one year birthday.
To help with the celebration we will be hosting a Happy Birthday Elmbrook Village PARADE. What we would like to do is have your company join us by decorating your vehicle--Let's have some fun!
Here are the details for our Birthday PARADEStep 1
RSVP to this email to sign up to participate in the ParadeStep 2
Decorate your car with Birthday Wishes (the residents will be decorating the
As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO announces small ensemble performances in various locations in the near future through the program titled “Soundscape”. This will encompass non-traditional offerings that give patrons access to our musicians and orchestral music in a safe environment. Upcoming events are listed below, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis since capacity may be limited due to social distancing measures:
Upcoming events:
Friday, September Thursday, September 17 at 6pm
Join us via Zoom for a virtual chat with puppeteer Pam, Arciero and her special friend Leona Lioness!
Pam Arciero is the Artistic Director of the National Puppetry Conference at the O'Neill Theater Center. Pam performs for film, television and theater, notably as a puppeteer with Sesame Street (Grundgetta Grouch, Oscar's girlfriend, and assorted characters) and for the Muppets for over 30 years. She is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Jim Henson Foundation.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded more than $758,000 in scholarships to 309 students from across the region this year, an increase of 26 individual scholarships and over $33,000 in total awards from 2019.
This year’s scholarship season was different from last year in other ways as well. “The pandemic changed both the financial circumstances and college plans of a number of students, resulting in many recipients deciding to attend a local public institution instead of heading to a There is still time for classes at Three Rivers Community College this fall. Three Rivers offers 18 accelerated classes that begin later in the semester and are taught over a shorter period of time, 7- or 12-weeks.
Classes cover a variety of subjects and range from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra to Composition, US History II, General Psychology and more. It is a great way to squeeze in more credits to put towards a degree or certificate, or to start your college education. The full list of classes As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO announces small ensemble performances in various locations in the near future through the program titled “Soundscape”. This will encompass non-traditional offerings that give patrons access to our musicians and orchestral music in a safe environment. Upcoming events are listed below, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis since capacity may be limited due to social distancing measures:
Upcoming events:
Friday, September 11, 12pm
Liberty Bank is accepting nominations for its 20th annual Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award. The application deadline is Friday, September 4 and the recipient will be recognized this fall.
Since 2001, Liberty Bank’s Foundation has presented the Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award to individuals who have made outstanding and ongoing contributions to the cause of promoting and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities served by the Bank. It is named in honor of the Two long-standing health partners in eastern Connecticut have teamed up to create “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, a non-profit Federally Qualified Community Health Center serving eastern Connecticut since 1984, and the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH), one of the longest-serving public health districts in the state, wanted to There's no rest for real shoppers this Labor Day. Westbrook Outlets features sidewalk sales September 5-7 and a special Artisan Market on Saturday, September 5, 11-4pm. Enjoy sales, prizes, and more this weekend! Check out the sales and deals. Westbrook Outlets features leading designer and name brands which offer savings of up to 70 percent off regular retail prices.
Suisman Shapiro is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
“Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of recognizing extraordinary lawyers in private practice through an exhaustive peer-review process. Nearly 40 years later, we are proud to Onward Leaders of Child and Family Agency, Inc., a nonprofit organization, will be hosting a virtual art auction this fall 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 30 to 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7.
The Onward Leaders Virtual Art Auction will feature over 80 submissions ranging in style and value. Selections up for bid include paintings (oils, watercolors, pastels), drawings, photographs, prints, and crafts. Many featured artists hail from Southeastern Connecticut but also include notables from New York City, Pledge to #CreateTheVoteCT so YOUR voice is amplified alongside artists, cultural organizations, and residents for the future of our industry and state. Create the Vote CT is a nonpartisan public education campaign to raise awareness and support for the arts among voters and candidates running for public office. Learn more about Create the Vote CT and take the pledge The Cultural Coalition and the Connecticut Airport Authority, manager/operator of Groton – New London Airport, are seeking exhibitors for 2021. Artists, arts or community organizations with a desire and ability to take advantage of this unique exhibit space that engages new audiences, and who voluntarily partner in this endeavor, are encouraged to apply. More information and photos of previous exhibits HERE The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Stains Remain: Works by Michael Harvey, on view Aug. 29 through Nov. 1, 2020.
Harvey, an artist and writer who lives in Lyme, moved to New York in 1969, drawn by the art scene and the offer of a teaching position at The School of Visual Arts. The Lyman Allyn’s exhibition showcases recent paintings that contain personal elements – from conceptual and literary interests to contemplative values and the whimsical and humorous.
“It is, after all, who I am.
Arriving Saturday, August 28 for Haul Out Sunday, August 31 Dry Dock Hull Maintenance through September 18
How do you plan for an ocean voyage on the Tall Ship of Delaware during a pandemic? This week Kalmar Nyckel is voyaging from Wilmington for the first ocean voyage of 2020, with a small but mighty crew of 16 officers and volunteers who just completed a 2-week quarantine to safely voyage to Mystic Seaport Museum. The ship is going to “dry dock” which means it will be hauled out of the water for Credit Union Highlights Significant Achievements During First-Ever Virtual Annual Meeting
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union reported strong results during 2019, including its tenth consecutive year as this region’s top residential mortgage lender, record high donations to charitable and non-profit groups, and annual bonuses to its Gold Rewards members that exceeded $618,000.
During the credit union’s first-ever Virtual Annual Meeting on August 19th, Charter Oak President and Chief Executive
Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea Dives Deep into the Museum’s Collection to Explore the Rich and Surprising Creativity of the American Seafarer
When sailors went to sea in the 19th century, they faced difficult working conditions, cramped personal space onboard ship, and voyages that at times could stretch for months or even years. Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea, a new exhibition opening September 18 in the Museum's C.D. Mallory Building, explores the art that emerged out of this working world, In true community spirit, Always Home completed a major window replacement project this week thanks to The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation and a Rotary Foundation Humanitarian District Managed Grant that matches the support of the Mystic, Groton and Stonington Rotary Clubs. Installation of the new windows will improve safety and energy efficiency at two residential properties Always Home owns in Groton, CT.
Always Home’s mission is Preventing Family Homelessness. “The high cost of our region’s rental
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and Join Advantage Personal Training clients and friends for a Coach led OUTDOOR workout at Esker Point Beach SATURDAY August 29th at 9am.This workout will be BODY WEIGHT and does not require any experience.
Please meet in the GRASS AREA at Esker Point. You do not need equipment but we suggest you bring a mat, towel and water bottle.This event is free but we suggest a $20 donation to the United Way of SECT to support our local community COVID Relief.Please reserve you spot on MINDBODY
The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) announced a new wage reimbursement program to support Eastern CT jobseekers and employers. Funding is available from September until December 31, 2020. Participating employer hiring jobseekers through EWIB will be eligible to receive 100% wage reimbursement, up to $9,000/person.
To see how your company can participate:
Manufacturing/Other Sectors
Amanda Nagle
naglea@ewib.org
(860) 859-4100 x112
Healthcare
Rick Flath
rcflath@uecbiz.com Mystic Aquarium recently announced its annual Run/Walk for the Penguins fundraiser would go virtual in 2020, now through October 10. Not only will the new format allow the Aquarium’s community to continue its support of penguin conservation safely but also in fun and unique new ways. From adding a 10K option for running enthusiasts to a .5k waddle for the more sedentary, the goal remains to raise funds to benefit Mystic Aquarium’s mission programs including the conservation efforts of endangered African In association with its new exhibition, A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft, Mystic Seaport Museum will host Woodcraft Weekend August 29-30. Independent craftspeople and woodworkers will be spread throughout the Museum grounds displaying their projects and products, and providing demonstrations for visitors.
Participating artisans are:
Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island – Demonstrating a range of skills from sharpening and squaring a board to relief carving and carving in the roundTom Lauria – Scratch-built The ARTE-accesible Grant Program Now Accepting Applications!
The ARTE-accesible (Ar.Teh-Ock.Seh.See.Bleh) grant program supports activities that provide greater access to the arts by all persons with or without disabilities and to all individuals regardless of language.
Grants requests may range from $500 to $3,000 and can be used to support:
Program and service offerings to improve the experience for audiences of all abilities.Staff training and internal resource support to carry out accessible At its recent Annual Meeting, held at Creaser Park in Coventry, members of The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) elected new officers and board members.
Joining Board Chairman Mike Nelson of Norwich, CT are Myra Ambrogi of Plainfield, CT as Vice Chairman; Lisa Hayden of Sturbridge, MA as Secretary, and Marty Nieski of Woodstock, CT as Treasurer of the Board of Directors.
Current board member Karyn DiBonaventura of Pomfret, CT was re-elected to a three-year term. DiBonaventura is owner of Longmeadow
Tuesday, September 1, 7pm
Live Stream featuring best selling author Jeff Benedict in conversation with NBC30 Sports Anchor Michael Holley
Streaming live from Boston MA and New London, CT – in the room at the Garde Arts Center where the book was written – watch the national kick-off of the new book The Dynasty, the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots—the greatest sports dynasty of the 21st century.
Join in the live online conversation with Connecticut’s own Jeff Benedict, the #1 New Today, the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) approved the appointment of John Henshaw as its new executive director, effective September 8th, 2020. In his role, Henshaw will be responsible for fostering the economic development of Connecticut’s maritime economy and overseeing the development and growth of Connecticut’s small harbors and three deepwater ports. Henshaw comes to the CPA after serving as the executive director of the Maine Port Authority for over 10 years and after serving as commissioner for Please Join Us for Yoga Overlooking The Vines
Saturday, August 22nd and Saturday, September 26th
Yoga & Wine in Support of Hartford HealthCare at Home Center for Hospice Care at Preston Ridge Vineyard
To register or for more information, please go to www.prestonridgevineyard.com Norwich Community Development Corporation is seeking help from the local business community to build upon their awareness of what is happening during COVID. Findings from the April Survey were reported to various community leaders to help them understand the scope of the challenge the business community is facing.
“We are trying to check in on the pulse of what is happening in our community,” stated NCDC President Jason Vincent. He added, “If you own or operate a business, please take this quick survey.
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$150 MYSTERY COCKTAIL PARTIES, PRICE We are excited to announce that we are opening a Beer’d Garden in The American Velvet Mill, steps away from our Stonington taproom’s front entrance! (If you’ve been to one of our Anniversary parties, then you know the spot).
Our new Stonington hours of operation are:
Wednesday 4 - 9 pm
Thursday 4 - 9 pm
Friday 4 - 9 pm
Saturday 12 - 8 pm
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
We will continue to offer online beer sales and 4pks to go out of the taproom. For the time being, our Groton location will remain curbside pick The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is dedicated to igniting change and sparking action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, and recover.
To support the military spouse small business community, the SBA in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes, is hosting a virtual SBA Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 via the Zoom webinar platform.
Working closely with federal agencies, military and veteran service
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
L+M earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the State of Connecticut is making available an additional $160
Help Us Build A Monument: USS GROTON Sail Foundation
Appalon Musagete Quartet Joined by Pianist Garrick Ohlsson for Afternoon of Schubert & Shostakovich at Jorgensen Center
Compete in a Quarterback Challenge at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook Combine
Chelsea Groton Bank Named Top Workplace for 7th Straight Year
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: SBA Hosts Armchair Discussion on Increasing Opportunities for Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
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Artreach's Music Heals Coffeehouse Returns with All-Beatles Program on September 30th & October 1st
Higher Edge Holding Annual Golf Tournament
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Community Shred Days Bank to host four free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events this Fall
2022 Spirit of Pink Charity Mixer October 13 at Great Neck Country Club
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces Record Scholarship Awards
Student United Way accepting applications
Davis-Standard Hosts On-Site Job Fair on Pawcatuck, Ct on Saturday, September 24, 2022 9am-12pm
Registration Open for the 45th Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
SBA Presents Access to Capital, Counseling & Credit Webinar - Wednesday, September 21 6-7pm
Dime Bank receives United Way's highest honor at Celebration event
Choose Lights Instead of Frights: A Celebration of Halloween with Dinosaurs & Mythical Creatures
Equinor Beacon Wind 1- CT Informational Event Mon, Oct 3, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Whale Tail Driftwood Grand Opening September 24 in Niantic
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program With a Ribbon Cutting on September 28
Mitchell College Joins Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Mitchell College Welcomes New Trustees
Submarine Force Library and Museum Association Presents 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on October 13
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SCORE to Host Free Webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” October 11
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2023 National Playwrights Conference
S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Bradley International Airport’s Revenue Bond Rating to “A+”
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Safe Futures Hosts Private Dining Experience at Filomena's on September 15 from 5pm-9pm
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund Announces 2022 Winners
Grantmakers to discuss Arts & Culture funding at online forum hosted by the Cultural Coalition September 27th
Lids Opens Two Locations at 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
United Way Holding Second Annual Benefit Cornhole Tournament
Art Supply Expo at Lyme Art Association October 8th, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm
New Nonstop Service to Las Vegas Takes Off at Bradley International Airport Now Available from just $69 one way with Breeze Airways
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
UCFS Invites You To A Job & Career Fair Tuesday September 13th
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SCORE Southeastern CT to Host Free Webinar On ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank
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Music Matters: New England Folk Quartet 'Tracing Traditions' ~ Old Tunes & Ballads from Ireland & North America Friday, September 30 at 7pm
United Way Hosting Five Mobile Food Pantries in September
Fairview Honors C. Wallace Andrias, MD & Chelsea Groton Bank at Inspired Lives Gala on October 7, 2022
SBA Connecticut District Office Seeks Nominations for National Small Business Week 2023
News Release: Fairview Is Grateful To Chelsea Groton Foundation For $5,000 Grant
Governor Lamont and Spirit Airlines Announce New Nonstop Service to Jamaica From Bradley International Airport
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Returns Again to New London
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SCORE Presents Free 2-Webinar Series on QuickBooks Tuesday, Sept. 27 & Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce that Isabel V. Del Vecchio and Rochelle C. Duyan have recently joined the firm.
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
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
The Overdose Action Team/NLC CARES Team Will Observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. This yea
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center welcomes new musical Azul to campus for development
TVCCA Can Assist With Overdue Energy Bills
MADD About LOCASH Benefit Concert Hits Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 1st
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) Ends Blockbuster Summer with An Evening with Abigail Rockwell
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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
Thames River Heritage: Help Launch the 3rd Water Taxi
7 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® Lists
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch
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
Foxwoods Presents Robert Plant & Alison Krauss With Special Guest JD Mcpherson on September 10, 2022 at 8pm
Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receives $85.2 Million in Federal Grants for Rail Improvements on the Northeast Corridor
Small Business Resources Growing & Supporting Black Business in Connecticut Virtual Information Session
New Youth Programs, Classes, and Workshops Offered at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Governor Lamont Announces Commencement of CareerConneCT, a Holistic Approach To Help Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Through Job Training Programs
Free Yoga at the Museum at Florence Griswold Museum Sundays, through August 28 from 11am to 12:30pm
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s Second Sales Tax-Free Week of the Year Starts August 21
Curaleaf Hosts 2nd Anniversary Event with Food Trucks and Local Vendors, Saturday, August 20, 2022 12pm-5pm
UCONN's Jorgensen Center For the Performing Arts Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring Multiple Celebrations
South Eastern Connecticut Clothing Swap August 21st from 2 pm- 5pm at the Garde
Mitchell College and New London Public Schools Sign Dual-Enrollment Partnership Agreement
Morin Associates LLC Shared Further Guidance Issued on Contraceptive Coverage
Carolyn Welch and Rich Balestracci to Assume New Commercial Lending Leadership Roles at Chelsea Groton Bank
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Nature Center Hosts Green-Tie Celebration to Support Wildlife Rehab Program
Homeschooling at Spark Makerspace
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Awards Robert Pare Scholarship to Two Local Students
Waterford Announces Small Business Grant Program
Al Foreman, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Tuatara Capital to address the inaugural CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: The Business Of Cannabis
The Business of Cannabis CT Cannabis Conference & Expo: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT
Car Show for a Cause: Hosted by Groton Regency Complete Care
U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID EIDL Key Points for Borrowers
Lauren Vincent Promoted to Assistant Secretary, Small Business Loan Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank
“Cheers to 40 Years” Dinner & Fundraiser to benefit Martin House Friday ,September 16, 2022 6:00PM The Spa at Norwich Inn
Chamber Foundation Awards Scholarship to Local Recipient
United Way offering free mobile food pantry stops in August
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ConnectiCare Brings New Virtual Primary Care Program to Members
Mohegan Sun’s Annual BrewFest Returns Saturday, October 8th inside Earth Expo & Convention Center
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
Wireless Zone Hosts 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway On July 31
Governor Lamont Announces New $150 Million Loan Program for Connecticut Small Businesses and Nonprofits Public-Private Partnership Will Support Organizations in Historically Underserved Communities
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Announces 2022 Beech Party Performers: Purchase Your Ticket Today
New Mandatory Preventive Items and Services 2022 Updates
Art At The Airport's summer exhibit 'Coming Out for Art' on view now at Groton-New London Airport
Chelsea Groton Bank Breaks Ground at Groton Headquarters
Better Together CT Inc Farm & Sanctuary Will Host Annual Hempstock Music Festival in North Stonington, CT on August 6, 2022
Mudheads Partner with Always Home to Prevent Family Homelessness
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Welcomes Arts Writers for Annual National Critics Institute
United Way elects Ornet Hines of Liberty Bank to Board of Directors
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
Internal Revenue Service and Federal Trade Commission presents: Scams, Tax Related Identity Theft and Identity Protection PIN
Join us at the Fighting The Great Resignation: Community Organization Job Fair
LLHD Director of Health Announces Retirement Plans
Charter Oak Names 'Best-In-State' Credit Union In Forbes Survey
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $198,850 to 21 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut
New Ground Transportation Center Opens at Bradley International Airport
Chelsea Groton Bank To Participate in CHFA “Time To Own” Program
NESS Names New Board of Directors Members
National Music Theater Conference Begins Next Week
70 Years of Celebrating Community | COMO’s Annual Village Fair Offers Summer Fun for the Whole Family
CorePlus Names New Director
CorePlus Credit Union Appoints New Supervisory Committee Member
Go Over the Edge at Mohegan Sun for Special Olympics, September 2nd
Congratulations Chief Malerba, Recently Appointed As Treasurer of the United States of America
Elevate Organizational Value Across Eastern CT CEOs encouraged to participate in this gratis, online research survey beta test before July 31, 2022
Leadership Eastern CT Celebrates Graduation with Award Reception
CT Webinar on EV Charging for Municipal & Public Locations in CT on Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
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ConnectiCare Centers Recognized with International Customer Service Awards: Connecticut health plan wins two Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service
Bradley International Airport Cuts the Ribbon on New Ground Transportation Center Facility to Open to the Public in July
Children Visit Mystic Museum of Art for Free this Summer Funding Provided by a Grant from CT Humanities
Chelsea Groton Bank Awarded on the Forbes Best-In-State Banks 2022 List
United Way Announces Funding to Local Nonprofits
Mohegan Sun Launches new Campaign “All in for Mohegan”
Mitchell College Names Business Operations Manager
Alexis Kahn Named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders List
Michael Hawes Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As AVP, Commercial Loan Officer
NESS Recognizes Young Artists From Across CT
TVCCA Seeking 30 Volunteers by August 1st in Partnership With Americorps
Mitchell College Welcomes Interim Vice President of Enrollment
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Building Trust Since 1854
Three Rivers Community College Holds Enroll in a Day with a Preview Session July 9, 2022, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Three Rivers College Foundation Honors Board Member Christopher Jewell
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Make Music Day Southeastern CT Announces Schedule of Free, Live Performances on June 21
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $289K in Grants to Area Non-Profits
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Launches 8 Week Entrepreneur Academy Starting July 14th
Community Foundation Announces Over $200,00 In Inaugural Grants From The Fund For Racial Justice
Connecticut Sun Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX Uncasville, CT
Join Us for Our Upcoming North Shore Community Meeting, to be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 – 8PM.
Four Million Hard-Hit Businesses Approved for Nearly $390 Billion in COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans
NESS Kicks Off Summer With Free Community Event
Celebrating Pride Month: SBA Hosts Live Webinar Panel on Increasing Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Small Business Owners
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 16th Annual Money Madness Seminar
Stonington COMO Awards $62,950 in 2022 College Scholarships
Charter Oak Awards $94,000 In Scholarships
Bradley International Airport Kicks Off Summer Travel with New Nonstop and Travel Tips
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Yoga In Our City Launches 10th Season in Parks Across Connecticut
Tickets on sale for Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 58th Summer Season
Three Rivers College Foundation Receives $28,000 in Grants from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Breeze Airways Marks First Anniversary, Launches 7 New Routes at Bradley International Airport
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Southeastern CT's fifth Make Music Day has 60+ music performances in the works for June 21
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Westside Branch
United Way Offers Five Mobile Food Pantries in June
Degrees and Certificates Awarded at Three Rivers Community College Commencement
The Arc ECT’s Fundraising Golf Tournament to be Held June 17
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Receives Responsible Gambling Grants
Chelsea Groton Bank Announces New Peak Time Career Opportunities
Centreville Bank’s Harold Horvat Reelected to Massachusetts Bankers Association Board of Directors
U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Praises Progress on State Pier as Future Offshore Wind Turbine Staging and Assembly Facility
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New England Science & Sailing Foundation names Loraine Snead as Managing Director of Education
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Comcast increases internet speeds for most customers from Maine through Virginia
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Eastern Regional Tourism District selects six recipients for marketing grant
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Norwich Community Development Corporation Open Application for Norwich Revitalization Program
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Thames River Heritage Park to sponsor inaugural Docent Academy
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Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates Black History Month
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Nancy D. Butler presented the 2021 'Woman of The Year' by The Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network
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Yvette Small of Norwich was elected to join the Norwich Arts Center’s Board of Directors
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The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation announces the Cancelation of their Holiday Gala
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Hartford Healthcare to host Hiring Event
Always Home Selected to Benefit from Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Program
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Lyme Academy of Fine Arts' First Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting
Niantic Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Brian Dagle Foundation
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Norwich Community Development Corporation presents Cannabis Conversations: Starting Your Business
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Major Exhibition Explores the Lives and Art of Pioneering Sisters from New London at Lyman Allyn Art
Dayne Rugh named new director of Slater Memorial Museum
RSVP Norwich Veterans Coffeehouse Moves to Rally Point
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Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College Earns National Accreditation
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ConnectiCare Hosts 4th Annual Gran Fondo
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Single tickets and subscriptions on sale for the ECSO’s 2021-22 75th Anniversary Season
Britain's Acapella Ensemble VOCES8 Sprinkles Stardust on Jorgensen
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Chelsea Groton Bank Named Top Workplace for 6th Straight Year; CEO Michael Rauh Recognized with Leadership Award
Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Extending the Duration and Making Revisions To Several Previously Issued COVID-19 Orders
Safe Futures: Annual 4K Safe Walk October 17
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at New London Branch
CT Tourism: First Winter Tourism Campaign
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SBA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Todd Parcinski named Program Coordinator at Three Rivers Community College Manufacturing Apprentice Center
Mitchell College Welcomes Three New Faculty
ECSO / Lyman Allyn Art Museum Garden concert featuring the Trombones of the ECSO (TECSO)
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Governor Lamont Announces Plans to Close Radgowski Correctional Center
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Norwich-Westside Branch
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DPNC presents the ''Ready or Not!'' Green-Tie Celebration
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National Small Business Week: Virtual Summit
ECSO/ Lyman Allyn Art Museum Garden Concert
WBDC Announces Launch of Applications for Equity Match Grant Program
Governor Lamont Launches New Ad Campaign for Connecticut’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program
DoorDash Connecticut Overview and Services
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council Announces Fall 2021 Speaker Series
SB127: An Act Concerning the Sale of Electric Vehicles in the State
SB 884: An Act Reducing Transportation Related Carbon Emissions
SB 430: An Act Concerning Regional Tourism District Boards of Directors
HB 6447 An Act Creating the Covered Connecticut Program to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare
HB 6451 An Act Concerning Gaming Agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe
HB 6407 An Act Concerning the Occupational and Professional Licenses of Military Members’ Spouses
HB 6468 An Act Concerning Incentives for Qualified Data Centers to Locate in the State
HB 6119 An Act Concerning Arts, Culture and Tourism Funding
SB 625 An Act Concerning a Database of State Businesses, Supply Chains and Workforce Tools
Letter of Support for State Pier DEEP Application
Eversource Offers Incentives for Commercial Customers that Store and Refrigerate COVID-19 Vaccines
SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19
Pfizer CT Announces Beginning of 2021 Community Grants Campaign *NEW* Website and Application Process
Charter Oak Awards Over $674,000 in Gold Reward Bonuses
SBA Extends Crucial Lifeline to Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 with Debt Relief
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Has Been Activated on More Than One Million Mobile Devices
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Awards Grant to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Deadline is February 15
Music Matters on YouTube: Schumann Chamber Duos from La Grua Center
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Connecticut Arts Council Welcomes New Chair and Council Member
New Exhibit: Artists Respond to Crisis (ARCLove)
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Continues to Thrive
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Eversource works with UConn to reduce energy use and advance overall sustainability
Kristi D. Kelly and Roger T. Scully, III, Elected Directors at Suisman Shapiro
SBA: Announcing Ascent Program for Women-owned Businesses
United Way Video Series Spotlights Local Career Paths with Sustainable Wages for Graduating High School Seniors
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NESS Welcomes Dr. Cinda P. Scott, Ph.D., Caitlyn Slivinski, & Harrison “Cal” Buxton to the Board of Directors
The Day Launching New True Crime Podcast
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Additional $250,000 in Scholarships for Spring Term to help with Pandemic difficulties
Governor Lamont: CARES Act II Will Provide Relief for Unemployed and Help Connecticut Businesses in Economic Recovery
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Scholarship in Honor of William A. Stanley
CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards (EIA) February 2021 Online Pitch Competition Call for Applications
Connecticut's Lender Awards Highlights
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Virtual Super Saturday Registration
Explore New International Trade Opportunities in 2021 with a STEP Grant
Last chance to buy e-Gift Cards for Argia summer cruises
Chelsea Groton Bank and Foundation Together Gave Record $1,000,000 this Year
Dominion Foundation Grant Allows The Arc ECT to Help People with IDD Stay Connected
Governor Lamont Implements New Guidelines for Connecticut’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Holiday Concert from The Side Door and Old Lyme Inn
Mohegan Sun Named “Industry Innovator” by Eastern Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce Annual ECTy Awards
Introducing a New Small Business Relief Loan
Eversource Named #1 Energy & Utility Company in Newsweek Magazine’s List of Most Responsible Companies
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Community Carol Sing as a Drive-In
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces Final Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program
Mitchell College Awards Inaugural George Floyd Scholarships
SBA Provides Historic Level of Lending to CT Small Businesses
Ron Bates joins NAC Board of Directors
Spa at Norwich Inn: Dinner to Go Makes the Week Fantastic
Harbor Village Winter Holiday Drive
Learn more about Upcoming Career Training Programs at the Non-Credit Virtual Open House at Three Rivers Community College
Michele Scott Receives “Native American 40 Under 40” Award
Bill Martin receives Eckenrode Award from Cornell University
City of New London Updates 2020 Holiday Celebration Schedule
Lashes by Lee and Bravado Academy Launch Eyelash Technician program
Charter Oak's Matching Gifts’ Donates $400,000 to Charities
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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
Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun and Yale New Haven Health launch new testing site at the Casino
Hall Communications Announces Phil LoPiccolo as Sales Manager for Eastern CT Radio Stations
ThayerMahan Applies its Acoustic Expertise to Detecting and Reporting Offshore Illegal Fishing Activity
DPH Celebrates GU’s Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 Completion
Advanced Group recognized by NAHB
A Garde Arts Giving Tuesday
Mystic Aquarium & ARSOME Announce 'Animal Heroes' Subscription Box' in Honor of #GivingTuesday
Small Treasures Holiday Show Dec. 5
S.T.E.P.S. Annual Report
Support CT Small Businesses This Holiday Season
Free Virtual Youth Holiday Greens Workshop from La Grua Center
Peter Beinart presents, “America and the World in the Biden Era”
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154 non-profit arts organizations to receive $9 million
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
CT Office of Tourism: Share Your Winter Offerings
CultureSECT Announces Grant Recipients
Three Rivers College Foundation receives $5,000 from Pfizer Inc. to support Environmental Engineer
Generations Offers Curbside COVID-19 Tests
Florence Griswold Museum: The Magic of Christmas Celebration & Christmas Time Teas
The NESS Online Holiday Art Show Features Works by Local Artists, Artisans, and Vendors
Antonino Auto Group Gives Back to Communities across the Region
ThayerMahan Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor
Eastern CT and Southern Rhode Island Wireless Zone hosting Annual Holiday Food Drive
Connecticut Port Authority Launches Website for State Pier Improvement Project
Sound Community Services Takes Thanksgiving to Its Clients During A Pandemic
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of COVID Alert CT, the Exposure Notification App in Connecticut
Touring Smithsonian Exhibit Opens at the Lyman Allyn
Marissa Turnbull presents, ''Indigenous Rights in the 21st Century''
Mystic Seaport Museum to Celebrate the Holidays with a Lantern Light Village
Waterford Country School's Bill Martin receives Cornell University Eckenrode Award
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversation with Roxane Gay and Okey Ndibe
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Author Miosotys Santiago Releases Memoir ''God's Diamond'' with Launch Event Nov 18
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market November 15-28
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings Dec. 2 and 3
Virtual Panel Discussion Dec 2: Race Relations & Religion: The Faith Community Responds
Healthy PlanEat Offers Thanksgiving from the Farm
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!
General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $9.5 billion by U.S. Navy for Columbia-class submarines
Mystic Seaport Museum Names Peter Armstrong President and CEO
Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19 Achieved Success in First Interim Analysis from Phase 3 Study
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Week-Long Virtual Open House Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20
Chelsea Groton Foundation Assists The Arc Emporium
Lyman Allen Art Museum Announces the Appointment of Ellen Anderson as Director of Development
Gowrie Group Sponsors Carleton Mitchell Lecture Series
Celebrating 30 years of puppetry
Work From H(otel) Options at Hilton Mystic
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Self-care practice for artists & Connecting your artistic practice with the business sector
Governor Lamont announces strategic workforce development plan
SBA Seeks Nominations for its Advisory Committee On Veterans Business Affairs
Three New Members Join Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Board of Trustees
Annual Winter Boot Drive Seeks Donations
Thomas A. Whidden Receives America and the Sea Award
Mohegan Sun Hosts Vets Rock 2020 on November 6
Governor Lamont Allocates $15 Million From Coronavirus Relief Fund Toward Innovative Workforce Programs
Virtual chat with A Call to Arts filmmakers from La Grua Center November 11
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available for Agriculture in CT
LJ Shoreline Looking to Help Our Furry Friends
Sugar Skull! A Virtual Dia De Muertos Adventure Comes To Jorgensen Digital Stage
Elmbrook Village's 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Charter Oak Unveils New Website to Meet Growing Online Use
Registration Open October 26 for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26 at Three Rivers Community College
2020 Travelers Championship Generates more than $1.6 Million for Charity
Chelsea Groton Bank Accepting Applications for New Rotational Internship Program
Governor Lamont Creates Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Goes Digital for Fall 2020
Governor Lamont Announces Grant Program To Support Connecticut’s Arts Community Amid COVID-19
American Job Center: Virtual Hiring Event October 21
SBA: Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
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Comcast Offers Thousands of Grants, Equipment, Marketing and Technology Resources to Small Businesses
Music Matters on YouTube: Classical-era Chamber Music by Haydn & Mozart October 24
Mystic Aquarium Spotlights Untapped Potentional of Renewable Ocean Energy
How Alzheimer's Impacts the Workplace: A Panel Discussion
Chelsea Groton Executive Vice President Jennifer Pensa Named New England Women in Banking Honoree
Artists, Partners, Patrons: Sign Up to Participate in Artist Sunday Promotion
Charter Oak Earns Top 5-Star Ranking for 1st Half of 2020
The 12th Annual O'tis a (Virtual) Festival
2020 LUNAFEST benefiting Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut & Girl Power
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Fox Hopyard Fall Fest
New in Mystic: Quick Help for Acute Spine Patients
The Cove at Gateway Commons Offers Newly Constructed Townhomes and Manor Homes in East Lyme
Attorney John A. Collins III honored by Connecticut Law Tribune with Lifetime Achievement Award
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Halloween Happenings Oct. 24-31
Chelsea Groton Bank Team Members Complete Leadership and Management Training Programs
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Job Fair October 8
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital implements visitor restrictions in wake of COVID-19 community spread
Smilow Cancer Hospital Offers Workshop on Emotional Intelligence October 8
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Holds Raffle for a Cause
Westbrook Outlets: Local Artisan/Farmers Market
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''
The Ledges Hosts Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ October 17
CT Rotarians Million Mask Challenge Tour Comes to New London
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market: Call for Vendors
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Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) - now accepting applications
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) 40th Anniversary Conference
Summer 2020 Campaign Results Are In
L+M Healthcare and L+M Hospital appoint new Chair of the Board of Directors
Mystic Seaport Museum Awarded Grant for Digital Programming
Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14
Connecticut Department of Public Health announces new COVID-19 guidelines for visitation at long-term care facilities
The Arc ECT’s Annual 43rd Strides Road Race Continues the Tradition!
La Grua Center Presents Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism October 7
Chelsea Groton Bank Recognized as Top Workplace for 5th Straight Year
ConnectiCare Expands Member Support and Resources with New Shelton Center
Mitchell College Receives Grants for Science Research From Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation
Pest Control Company Lends a Helping Hand in Shelton
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening on October 8
Connecticut Convention & sports Bureau's New Website Encourages Meeting Planners & Sports Promoters to Bring Business to the State
Feed the Family 4 Free Project
Advanced Group Moves Up in Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Woodstock Emporium Scheduled to Reopen October 5
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In Conversation with Writer & Journalist Connie Shultz from La Grua Center
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Alzheimer's Association Invites People to Join the 2020 Eastern CT Walk to End Alzheimer's This Weekend
NESS Hosts Kids & Family Fishing Tournament at New London City Pier
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Moving from Crisis to Recovery: CT Main Street Event Sept 30
Bradley International Airport to launch expanded service on Jet Blue with the addition of four new nonstop routes
American Job Center: Virtual Hiring Event Sept 30
SECWAC: Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Shred Days
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The 3rd annual ConnectiCare Gran Fondo goes virtual
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National Financial Network launches new website
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced the recipients of the FY21 Supporting Arts grants program
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Thriving in the Face of Adversity
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
How to vote by absentee ballot in the November 3 election
CVS Health Can Come to your Business to Offer a Free Flu Clinic to your Employees
Journey Found's Gala for Giving
ECSO Musicians to Perform at Opening of Catherine Fosnot Gallery Exhibition
Tiffani Gavin Welcomed as The O'Neill's New Executive Director
Florence Griswold: Raise a Glass to our Benefit Auction- Reimagined
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces First Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership
Enjoy the Big E — without the fairgrounds!
The O'Neill Hosts 20th Annual Monte Cristo Award
Robinson+Cole presents Employment Considerations for the Return of COVID-19 Shut Downs
Eversource Extends Deadline for Enhanced Small Business Energy Efficiency Offerings
Catch-a-Curl Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup September 19
The Day Launching The Norwich Times October 1
Everbrook Senior Living Presents Virtual Workshop on Memory Care Communities and Infection Control
Help Erase Domestic Violence: Safe Futures’ Annual Safe Walk Let’s You Complete a 4K Your Way
Elmbrook Village at Bozrah Celebrates 1st Birthday
ECSO Launches Soundscape Program
Sesame Street Puppeteer Pam Arciero at La Grua Center
Community Foundation of Eastern CT Announces a Record $787,507 in Scholarship Awards
Fall Late-Start Classes Now Open for Registration at Three Rivers Community College
ECSO Launches Soundscape Program
Liberty Bank Accepting Nominations through September 4 for its 20th Annual Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award
Generations Family Health Center Introduces Norm the COVID-19 Community Dog Education Program
Westbrook Outlet: Labor Day Sidewalk Sales
Two Suisman Shapiro attorneys named to 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Onward Leaders Virtual Art Auction
Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition: Create the Vote
Art at the Airport Program: Seeking 3-month Exhibition Proposals for 2021
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Showcases Works by Michael Harvey
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Voyages to Mystic Seaport Museum
Charter Oak Reports Strong Performance During 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum Exhibition to Focus on the Art of the Sailor
Always Home Completes Window Replacement Project Thanks to Two Major Gifts
Five Suisman Shapiro attorneys named to 2021 Best Lawyers® list
Outdoor Workout with Advantage Personal Training
EWIB Announces Wage Reimbursement Program
Mystic Aquarium's Annual Fun Run for Penguins goes Virtual
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Woodcraft Weekend August 29-30
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Two Upcoming Office of the Arts Grant Deadlines!
TLGV Announces New Board Officers and Members
Garde Arts: Jeff Benedict's The Dynasty Virtual Book Launch with Michael Holley September 1
John Henshaw Named Connecticut Port Authority Executive Director
Yoga Overlooking The Vines
NCDC Issues Second COVID Business Survey
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La Grua Center presents: Support the Arts WIN WIN Online Auction
Beer'd Brewing Opens Beer'd Garden in Stonington
Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit on August 19
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement
Governor Lamont Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding to Assist Connecticut School Districts
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