Always Home is excited to announce the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors: Rev. Christa Swenson, Pantea Umrysz and Natalie Webb. Elected at the October Annual Board meeting, each woman brings unique experience and a deep understanding of the community, along with genuine commitment for Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness.
Rev. Christa Swenson is Senior Pastor of Mystic Congregational Church, an open and affirming congregation she has led since 2016. In Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today announced the release of $28 million in grants awarded under the first round of the state’s ConneCTed Communities Grant Program.
Administered by DEEP, these grants will support the buildout of broadband infrastructure in more than half of Connecticut’s communities. A total of 88 cities and towns in the state, including 26 on the state’s Distressed Municipalities list, will benefit
Guests are invited to Mohegan Sun’s novelle to step back in time and relive one of the most iconic moments in baseball history at Reverse The Curse: 20 Year Anniversary! From 8:00pm – 9:00pm on November 9th, those in attendance will be able to listen in on a Q&A with Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, Alan Embree, and Keith Foulke as they relive the historic and career defining 2004 post-season.
Twenty years ago on October 27, 2004, Ramirez, Damon and the rest of their team won the most prominent Multi-platinum, 5X AMA award-winning entertainer Kane Brown today announced details for his highly anticipated new tour, The High Road Tour. Named after his upcoming new album--The High Road--coming January 24, 2025, the 23-city tour includes back to back 7:00pm shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 2nd and May 3rd. Brown will be joined by special guests Scotty McCreery & Ashley Cooke.
Register now at kanebrownmusic.com for Kane Brown’s artist pre-sale that begins Tuesday, October 15th. Tickets to see Brown’s The Shed Restaurant officially opened on Wednesday, October 9th in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth, across from Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. This new offering is the brainchild of co-founders John Tunney & John Rieger from BALLO Italian Restaurant.
“Over the last few years, we’ve been working really hard to grow our non-gaming business throughout our property with new restaurants and creating immersive dining experiences,” said Jeff Hamilton, president and general manager of Mohegan Sun. “I believe
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, acknowledged Chelsea Groton Bank for its continued 5-Star status. September 2024 marks the 122nd consecutive quarter that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this distinction, which gives it the added prestige of being a “Best of Bauer Bank”. Only banks that have earned and maintained this highest 5-Star rating for 25 years (100 consecutive quarters), or longer, may claim this distinction. This latest rating is based on June 30, 2024 financial data Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut residents who love holiday movies now have an opportunity to enter an exciting new contest offering them a chance to attend the exclusive unveiling of the Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail, where they will meet several actors from popular holiday films and also have an opportunity to become an extra in an upcoming holiday movie being shot in Connecticut.
In recent years, Connecticut has become a much sought-after location to film holiday movies, Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a sensational sold-out tour, Dancing with the Stars is back on tour to heat up the winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, brand-new live production! Launching January 7th at Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, This year's all-new stage show will feature your favorite professional dancers from the blockbuster television series when the stars visit Mohegan Sun Arena on January 10th and 11th for back-to-back 8:00pm performances.
Tickets go on sale Friday, The Arc Eastern Connecticut is proud to announce that CEO Kathleen Stauffer will be a featured speaker at The Arc National Convention and Leadership Institute, to be held in Columbus, Ohio Oct. 29-Nov. 3.
For the Leadership Institute, Stauffer will ask, “Is Your Nonprofit Ready for the Future?” In her presentation, she reveals her secrets for building an agile, successful nonprofit by assembling a committed team, introducing innovative strategic planning, and by developing successful microenterprises. For WHAT:
Mohegan Sun is hosting a free event for Huskies fans of all ages, complete with activities, meet & greets and more.WHEN/WHERE:
Sunday, October 13th | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Earth BallroomIN DETAIL:
Mohegan Sun is ready to kick off college basketball season in style with UConn Fan-Fest, presented by Basketball Hall of Fame. From 3:00pm – 5:00pm, guests can visit the Earth Ballroom to play fun games and take part in hands-on activities, while snacking on free popcorn and listening to high-energy music Mystic Accounting Group, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of Shannon Spera from Senior Tax Accountant to Manager Tax Accountant. Shannon is currently enrolled in the Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut's Leadership Program. Garde Arts Center is proud to announce the Champions of Magic will perform on the Garde Stage at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $25-$95 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/champions-of-magic/.
Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions.
Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, Annual Fall Food Stroll
Downtown New London
Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
New London, CT - Experience a vibrant night in downtown as you stroll through a variety of tasty eateries, unique stores, and inspiring arts and cultural institutions. Live music and talent will also be part of the evening. Be sure to secure your wristband and preview menu items here.
Chamber member Thames River Gallery "is proud to support New London and the culinary arts scene at this year's Food Stroll as host to Rico WHAT: Mohegan Sun is hosting a special casting call for renowned CBS game show, The Price is Right!
WHEN/WHERE:
Tuesday, October 22nd
2:00pm – 6:00pm
The Shops Concourse
IN DETAIL: On Tuesday, October 22nd, guests who love The Price is Right are invited to The Shops Concourse at Mohegan Sun for a casting call, where they could be selected to play iconic games, spin the big wheel and compete for fantastic prizes. From ultimate fans to those who are just ready to have some fun, everyone is welcome to
SCADD, Inc has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced that the SBA has issued 49 grants up to $200,000 each to organizations supporting startups through specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program.
“FAST funding, which fuels innovation to keep America competitive globally, has Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane Set To Join The Superstar Vocal Group On The Nationwide Tour In 2025
Emerging from hiatus with renewed passion, Country music icons and multi-platinum selling act Rascal Flatts will embark on their Life Is A Highway Tour in 2025, celebrating 25 years of hits and the impact of one of the most influential groups in Country music. Taking care of unfinished business, the trio have plotted a 21-stop tour across the US, including a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 14th.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut National Guard is preparing to send additional resources to North Carolina in response to a request from that state for further assistance with Hurricane Helene disaster response.
The Connecticut National Guard’s Bravo Company, 2-104th Aviation, 1-169th Aviation Regiment will be sending one additional CH-47 Chinook helicopter, one UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, and an aircrew of 16 soldiers to Salisbury, North Carolina, where they will assist with Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced the expansion of the SBA’s Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) network with 14 new awards. These awards aim to enhance the reach and impact of the SBA’s support for innovative small businesses and entrepreneurial support organizations across the country.
“As the Biden-Harris Administration continues to The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2025 National Music Theater Conference. The submission window will remain open until Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 11:59pm PST.
Selected pieces will receive a two-week-long, writer-driven workshop featuring a team of industry professionals, which will take place on the O’Neill’s campus during summer 2025. Each workshop will include three public readings, and writers will have time to rewrite and experiment with their work between The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art at the Airport program's Fall exhibit, ‘Alchemical Equations’ presented by Ben Parker. The exhibit is free and on view from October 4th to December 31st at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton.
Parkers’ exhibit, ‘Alchemical Equations,’ explores the transformational nature of paper brought by a distinct combination of math and origami.
‘Origami is a fascinating discipline. To its Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Connecticut in recognition of all Connecticut residents with disabilities in the workplace and in honor of their many accomplishments.“Disability Employment Awareness Month is a significant time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities,” Governor Lamont said. “It is a period that highlights the importance of inclusive employment The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Bradley International Airport (BDL) has received the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Award – naming BDL as a “Top 10 Best Airport in the U.S.” This is the eighth consecutive year that BDL has received this recognition.
The Readers' Choice Awards are regarded as the travel industry's longest-running and most prestigious accolades – remaining the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. BDL ranks The best-selling R&B group of all time, Boyz II Men, are returning to Mohegan Sun Arena for the first time since 2017 with their full catalog of timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations for an 8:00pm show on Saturday, January 18th.
Tickets to see the trio go on sale Friday, October 4th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, October 5th.
ABOUT BOYZ II MEN
Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B Chelsea Groton Bank has been named a 2024 Top Workplaces winner and has been recognized with Cultural Excellence Awards in the categories of Innovation, Leadership, and Purpose & Values. 2024 marks the ninth consecutive year Chelsea Groton has been honored as a Top Workplace in CT. This recognition is based solely on feedback gathered through a confidential third-party employee engagement survey administered by Energage LLC.
“As a mutual, community bank, our focus has always been people-first. This Governor Ned Lamont today announced that beginning on January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $15.69 per hour to $16.35 per hour.The change is required under a state law Governor Lamont signed in 2019 (Public Act 19-4) that connects the state’s minimum wage to economic indicators, specifically the percentage change in the federal employment cost index. Under that law, the minimum wage is required to be adjusted each year based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a request for Connecticut to deploy an urban search and rescue team to assist the State of North Carolina in its response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Helene.Coordinated by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, a team of eight people consisting of state and local volunteers who are specially trained in search and rescue, including swiftwater rescue, have been organized for this mission. The team, which recently Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs, while also lowering the associated costs to their parents.
“Access to child care and early education programs is massively important to the success of our state, not only because these programs provide valuable tools for children that will lead them to success in the future, but also Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for its ongoing digital government efforts, awarding the state with its second-consecutive grade of “A-” and ranking it first in the nation in digital services related to transportation and motor vehicles. The recognition was included as part of the organization’s 2024 Digital States Survey, which was released this morning.
Governor Lamont has made it a priority during his administration to The opening program of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 season, its 15th under Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada, spans two centuries and two continents. After standing for The Star-Spangled Banner—as arranged by none other than Igor Stravinsky—the audience will thrill to the theme from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (and, more recently, Barbie) from German composer Richard Strauss’s 1896 tone poem Also Sprach Zarathustra. A trip to the Midwest of the 1930s follows: two This award-winning digital series returns with fresh episodes and a chance
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Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s top entertainment destinations, has announced the launch of Season 8 of its original digital series, Back of House (BOH). Starting Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7:30pm, weekly episodes will reveal the magic behind making Mohegan Sun an ideal weekday or weekend getaway suitable for all kinds of guests.
“Back of House continues to demonstrate Mohegan SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Awards to 44 Innovation Accelerator Partnerships
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) Stage Two winners. Forty-four accelerator partnerships received between $50,000 and $150,000 each to advance their work supporting small businesses and startups in 43 State Trade Expansion Program Awardees to Provide Financial Support for Trade Missions and Training
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s more than 34 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants have been awarded to 43 state and territory international trade agencies to provide financial support to small businesses in growing the volume New Alliance Foundation Assists TVCCA’s Senior Nutrition Program
The New Alliance Foundation has awarded Thames Valley Council for Community Action’s Senior Nutrition Program $3,500 to assist with the costs of providing meals to homebound seniors in Columbia, Coventry, Danielson, Dayville Putnam, Willington, Willimantic, and Woodstock through its Meals on Wheels program. “We’re so grateful that the New Alliance Foundation is partnering with us to assist our program in these towns especially,” noted Eugene Chelsea Groton Bank has been named #1 Bank in Connecticut on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed on the Forbes website.
“It’s an incredible honor to be named to the Forbes Best-In-State Banks list once again,” shared Anthony A. Joyce, III, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “The Chelsea Groton team works tirelessly to 10th Annual benefit to take place in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, November 16th
On Saturday, November 16th, all are welcome to head to Mohegan Sun to celebrate active-duty military and veterans at the 10th Annual Vets Rock. This event features valuable programs that focus on enhancing the lives of veterans and active-duty military members through a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses, and other resources. This event is free and open to all ages.Opening Ceremony
The Opening GRAMMY®-winning international superstar Pitbull is set to heat up Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, December 29, 2024, for a highly anticipated, year-end show. Known for its world-class entertainment, Mohegan Sun Arena has hosted some of the biggest names in music, and Pitbull's dynamic performance will add to that legacy. Fans can expect an unforgettable night as Mr. Worldwide brings his signature high-energy hits like "Give Me Everything" and "Time of Our Lives" to the iconic venue.
Mohegan Sun Arena, Veteran entertainers Gladys Knight and The O'Jays will take Mohegan Sun Arena on a trip down memory lane with all their greatest hits during a 7:30pm show Saturday, November 16th.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 27th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Knight & The O’Jays can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, September 28th.ABOUT GLADYS KNIGHT
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers Lawrence + Memorial (L+M) Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
L+M is the second Yale New Haven Health hospital to receive this designation. Along with Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael Campus, they are among only 25 The Lenard Chamber Music Series of Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will present a special program, “With Ukraine in Our Hearts,” led by Solomiya Ivakhiv, head of strings in UConn’s Department of Music in the School of Fine Arts, on Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 pm.
Professor Ivakhiv, who Fanfare Magazine has described as “one of the major artists of our time,” will perform with long-time collaborators cellist Darrett Adkins, who serves on the faculty of the Juilliard School, and pianist Melvin Chen, WHAT: Calling all Sun fans! Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is celebrating Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Playoffs with a special Tailgate Party before Game 2 vs. Indiana at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, September 25th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
Wednesday, September 25th
4:00pm – 7:00pm (Tipoff: 7:30pm)IN DETAIL: Connecticut Sun is hoping to lock in their semi-final WNBA Playoff spot, and Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is wishing them good luck with a Tailgate Party to remember. From Agency Highlights Key Resources and Support
to Help Communities Prepare for and Recover from Disasters
This month, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, is encouraging small businesses to take proactive steps to safeguard their operations from potential natural disasters. This year’s theme is “Prepare Now, Recover Faster.”
“As the frequency and intensity The power of women in business prevails at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut announces the appointment of two new staff members.
Denise Desrochers, originally hailing from Biddeford, Maine, serves as the new Program and Event Manager. Desrochers holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Voice Performance from the University of Southern Maine and a Master of Arts in Translation Studies from the University of Portsmouth. She brings extensive knowledge of CSI, a preeminent provider of background screening and due diligence services is proud to continue to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 4th year in a row. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at CSI. This year, 94% of our employees said it’s a great place to work standing higher than the average U.S. company. This esteemed designation runs from July 2024 through July 2025.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace
Thames Valley Council for Community Action has welcomed Max Logan of Quaker Hill as its new Senior Director of Budgeting and Accounting. Mr. Logan comes to the agency with extensive experience as both Controller and Director of Financial Systems in the nonprofit and healthcare fields. He will be working closely with all TVCCA’s programs and directors, helping to streamline financial processes and automate tasks, as well as working with TVCCA’s state funding sources regarding respective contracts. “We’re This past Wednesday, the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) SEA AmeriCorps members began their year of service by participating in the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, a nationwide initiative supported by AmeriCorps, 9/11day.org, and partners across the country. The day, dedicated to honoring the lives lost on 9/11 through acts of unity and service, was a meaningful opportunity for the team to contribute to the community.
This year, NESS SEA AmeriCorps launched a unique The Human Resource Consortium, LLC. (“TheHRC”) announced it has finalized its agreement with human resource executive, Kawel LauBach, to become a partner in its Connecticut-based consultancy. Founder and Managing Partner, Regan MacBain Traub states, “It is my distinct honor and pleasure to announce that Kawel LauBach, M.S.O.D. has become a partner in TheHRC. He ‘gets’ the impact of creating outstanding employee experiences and integrated systems in HR & OD. Kawel is an exceptionally accomplished, Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a 1,800-square-foot pre-engineered metal building addition for National Floral Supply at their facility located at 497 Bic Drive in Milford, CT. The project was led by Joe Egersheim as Project Manager, Kyle Kruglik as Project Supervisor, and Domenic Maturo as Project Estimator, who worked closely to ensure the project met the client’s specifications.
“We are proud to have collaborated with Andrew Hamer and the team at
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut, through a collaboration between several state agencies, UConn, and other partners, will host a series of in-person, online, and hybrid events from September 22 to 29, 2024, in recognition of its first ever Sustainability and Resiliency Week.
The initiative is designed to promote engagement, foster collaboration, and celebrate the progress and innovation being done in the state as the world faces increasingly complex On Wednesday, December 18th Mohegan Sun Arena will host nine-time GRAMMY® Award winning icons and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind, & Fire, for an unforgettable night of music as they perform hours of hits spanning more than 50 years.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 20th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Soul can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, September 21st.
Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Lucinda Williams will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $45-$95 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/lucinda-williams/.
Lucinda Williams’ music has gotten her through her darkest days. It’s been that way since growing up amid family chaos in the Deep South, as she recounts in her candid new memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You. Over the past two On Friday, October 18th, guests can enjoy the revamped Sun Patio in a brand-new way! As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mohegan Sun is inviting guests to cozy up under the stars for a FREE night of fall fun. The night kicks off at 6:00pm with a classic family-friendly movie, Hocus Pocus (rated PG), followed by Jordan Peele’s Us (rated R), starting at 8:30pm. Throughout the night, delicious plates from food trucks, autumn-themed cocktail specials and cozy fire pits will be available for purchase. Regulatory Fairness Board Members Provide Regional Perspectives to Federal Agencies
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, joined Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to discuss ways the SBA and FTC are helping small businesses compete on a level playing field with large businesses.
“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA, the FTC, and The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant from The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving®. This funding will enable NESS to integrate cutting-edge technology into its classrooms, further expanding its commitment to experiential, hands-on learning opportunities for students.
With this support, NESS can elevate its educational programming by incorporating innovative tools and resources that foster student engagement and deepen their Applications open for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2025 National Playwrights Conference
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2025 National Playwrights Conference. The submission window will remain open through September 26, 2024, at 11:59pm PST.
Selected playwrights will receive a week-long workshop with a team of professional directors, dramaturgs, actors, and designers to aid in the exploration of the piece. Each workshop includes two script-in-hand public Meet the Legends: A Q&A with Baseball’s Finest to take place on Friday, October 25th
On Friday, October 25th, guests will have a chance to participate in a Q&A with 1986 championship baseball greats, Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry, at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook from 8:00pm – 9:30pm. Throughout the night, guests will be able to meet the legends who have made baseball history and hear their incredible stories. Admission to the event includes entry and one complimentary drink. Guests Country music’s “emo cowgirl” Megan Moroney is set to make her Mohegan Sun Arena debut when Moroney’s “Am I Okay? Tour” hits the stage on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see the can’t-miss Country music superstar go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available via the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 14th, subject to availability.
A Country phenomenon with major star power and massive talent to match, Megan Moroney is
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival will return to the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22-$37 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/banff/.
Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival.
Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes, and be a part of the gripping adventures SBA Administrator Guzman Opens Application Window for Lenders Filling Gaps in Credit Markets Nonbank Licenses Will Enable SBA Loan Guarantees to Spur Lending in Underserved Communities and for Green InvestmentsToday, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, opened applications for non-traditional lenders to secure an SBA Small Business Lending Company (SBLC)
Windsor Locks, CONN – August 26, 2024 –Bradley International Airport (BDL) is helping to spread joy by celebrating National Dog Day. Several four-legged members of the Bradley Buddies therapy dog program, along with their human counterparts, were at BDL today, walking through the terminal and interacting with travelers.
The larger-than-normal grouping of fury friends gave passengers the opportunity to stop and pet the dogs and even take photos for National Dog Day. Some of the breeds that were part of Delegation from Victoria, Australia meets with area business, education leaders at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut/Regional Innovation Center Group tour region under AUKUS maritime security partnership
(NEW LONDON, CT, July 18, 2024) – A delegation from the Australian state of Victoria toured the region on Wednesday as part of their visit through the tri-nation security partnership between the U.S., United Kingdom, and Australia known as AUKUS.
AUKUS is intended to build business and Throughout Eastern Connecticut, people are working together to create a more thriving and equitable region. Our teachers, nonprofit leaders, municipal and health workers, philanthropists and community members are reaching out to one another to learn, act and advocate with one voice.
In these pages, you’ll meet some of our region’s change agents — the advocates, igniters, builders, organizers, activists, transformers and catalysts in our midst.
We are deeply grateful to our collaborators, and we are proud Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced a new funding solicitation for the SBA’s Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Initiative that will make awards for the first time at two funding levels: emerging and mature clusters. The RIC solicitation will open on July 1, 2024, and will close on July 26 at 1:00 PM ET.
“President Biden is delivering historic Nation’s Largest Internet Provider Brings Gigabit-Speed Services to More Residents and Businesses Across Eastern Connecticut
Comcast announces expansion of its smart, fast and reliable fiber-based Xfinity network to thousands of additional homes and businesses in New London and Windham Counties in Connecticut. This includes bringing its advanced products and services to nearly 2,200 additional homes and businesses in Griswold. Additionally, for the first time, the Xfinity network will be brought to 500 The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55-$129 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/yes-epics-classics/.
“The first time I heard the BAND GEEKS I truly freaked out – they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies, the YES that I know and love… AND THAT’S WHAT I’M WANTING TO BRING TO YOU ON THIS TOUR….YES MUSIC IS Mohegan Sun Opens Late-Night Hotspot: “The Crafty Slice”
Dining space offering pizza, salads, grinders, grab-and-go snacks and more is now open across from the Sun Patio in Casino of the Earth
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce The Crafty Slice is officially open! The Crafty Slice offers freshly made pizza that is perfect for guests who are on the go and those who are looking for some late-night eats. The Crafty Slice is conveniently located at the Summer Entrance, right across from Mohegan Sun’s newly Available to new Business Internet customers with Comcast Business SecurityEdge™ from June 24 – August 21
Comcast Business today announced the kickoff of its “5-Year Price Lock Guarantee” event for qualifying, new Business Internet and cybersecurity customers. The 5-Year Price Lock Guarantee is available to Comcast Business Internet Advanced (800 Mbps), Gigabit Extra (1.25 Gbps), and 2 Gigabit speed tier customers with Comcast Business SecurityEdge™ and a 1-year term agreement. The guarantee lets Muddy Waters Cafe is thrilled to invite patrons to its exclusive Happy Hour, running Monday through Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM. This limited-time event features deals on a variety of cocktails and delectable food items.
Guests can look forward to discounted prices on their favorite drinks and special menu items, making it the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy quality time with friends. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or simply indulge in some delicious treats, Muddy Waters Cafe has Gala Fundraiser| Ocean Beach Park| 98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320
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Fond Memories From the Forgettable Decade: A Sports Fan's Attempt to Rehabilitate the 1970s Paperback – May 14, 2024
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Step back in time to an underappreciated, but extraordinary era, the 1970s; an age that impacted the hearts and souls of sports fans across the nation. In Fond Memories From the Forgettable Decade, Jim Bellano, a passionate sports enthusiast, invites you on an exhilarating See all the direct flights from Connecticut as airlines add more nonstop destinationsCT Insider / June 13, 2024
In the post-pandemic era, Connecticut residents can again fly directly to dozens of destinations across the U.S. And they can get double-digit fares for many of those flights.
The abundance of low prices for flights out of Bradley International Airport and Tweed New Haven Airport is due in large part to the arrival in the state of two carriers that launched in 2021: Houston-headquartered Avelo High Hopes Therapeutic Riding is pleased to announce Missy Lamont as our organization's new executive director, effective July 1, 2024. Missy joined the High Hopes team in December 2023 as director of operations. Having worked closely with Interim Executive Director Alison Zack Darrell since January 2024, a seamless transition and continuity in leadership is assured.
A dedicated search committee, chaired by John Catlett, current trustee and former board chair, invested significant time in interviewing A recent trip to view the first-ever utility-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, not far off the coast of Connecticut, recalled a boyhood dream to one day emigrate to America. I was about 12 or 13 years old, and I remember succinctly the excitement of hearing about the great things that happened in America. The skyscrapers, the great bridges the big cars, and movies, to name a few. This was in the late 50’s and early 60’s. There was one black and white television in the local pub that a limited CBIA News as of June 13, 2024Find Your Legislator The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation granted $1,250 scholarships to eight 2024 high school graduates in the region, the largest sum distributed to date through the Foundation’s scholarship program. The program focuses on students who plan to contribute to Eastern CT’s economy and quality of life through their future career, and who have a demonstrated record of community engagement, academic achievement, and financial need.
“The Chamber Foundation is proud to award $10,000 in scholarship
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Don McLean will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London as part of his Starry, Starry Night Tour on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $39-$99 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/don-mclean/.
Don McLean‘s debut album, “Tapestry,” marked his emergence as an underground sensation, earning praise and commercial success. His magnum opus, “American Pie,” catapulted McLean to international stardom making history The Cultural Coalition is pleased to present the regional schedule of music-making for the seventh annual Make Music Day Southeastern CT, part of a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year. www.MakeMusicDay.org/southeasternCT has the listing of participating musicians, towns and venues, confirmed performance times and other details.
Local retail shops, libraries, parks, museums, and outdoor spaces are hosting activities - all free and open to the public. Nearly 30 Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) has partnered with Dispensary of Hope to provide access to free prescriptions for patients with limited incomes.
Yale New Haven Health Pharmacy North Haven Medical Center, and Yale New Haven Health Pharmacy at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital are Dispensary of Hope partners. The retail pharmacy at Bridgeport Hospital will also become a partner when its on-site pharmacy opens later this year.
Dispensary of Hope partner pharmacies provide free medication to low income, uninsured College Campus Gambling Prevention Initiative
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Date: 6/27/2024Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)Registration Deadline: 6/27/2024 11:00 AM (EDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Laura Blake (203) 353-1750Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Marketing/SalesDescription:
Course Description: Struggling to manage your business while also marketing it? In this course, you will learn how to apply the key aspects of marketing known as the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), ensuring a holistic approach to your marketing planning &
You are cordially invited to UConn Avery Point on Tuesday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m. to visit with UConn Board of Trustees members, senior leadership, and campus leaders. We will be highlighting some of the exciting things happening at Avery Point and beginning a conversation with community leaders as UConn imagines the potential of the campus for the years ahead.
The event is held at UConn Avery Point, Branford House, 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340, schedule is as follows:8:30 a.m. Coffee and
The summer is right around the corner and so is our Concerts in the Park music series for 2024. We have an exciting schedule of bands this year, packed with all-time favorites along with a couple of bands new to the park. We hope you will join us and enjoy them all.
Show schedule, band descriptions and food truck schedule are below.
The Friday Night summer concert series is held at Washington Park, Meridian Street in Groton. All concerts start at 6:30 pm and are co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The Machine will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $35-$65 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/the-machine/.
The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as Hyatt Place Mystic Grand UnveilingJune 20, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)Click here to register R&W Heating Energy Solutions LLC is proud to announce 2024 brings our twentieth year in business! A week-long Customer Appreciation Open House was held in January, Staff Pick customers were delivered winter floral arrangements and even joined us in the studio to record testimonial radio ads. A Business Appreciation Evening for contacts, suppliers, distributors, and partners was held in May, and employees each received a spotlight of recognition for their commitments and their part in reaching this R&W Heating Energy Solutions LLC's very own Kyle Hatch was recognized at HVAC's biggest event - the AHR Expo.
Held in Chicago in January, Kyle was among three nation-wide nominees for HVAC Tacticals' "Blue Collar Goes Black Tie Event: 2024 Influencer of the Year Award".
Kyle holds an S-1 Unlimited Contractors License, and has been in the residential HVAC trade for 18 years. In 2023 he founded a Training Center - Tech to Tech Training Center of New England - with business partner and sister Samantha Join us for an information session on how to access disaster assistance from the SBA as it relates to small businesses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island that were impacted by the severe storms and flash flooding that occurred in September 2023. FACT SHEET BELOWThursday, June 13 · 9 - 10am EDTReserve a Spot Here
Subject matter experts from the SBA Disaster Field Operations Center will discuss what business owners are eligible for and how to apply!
Applications for disaster Charter Oak Federal Credit Union hosted a reception on Thursday, May 30th, to formally award $100,000 in scholarships to 50 deserving high school and college students from the New London and Windham counties.
These students were chosen by a committee that reviewed over 170 applications to their 2024 Community Giving Scholarship Program. Students were required to submit a detailed essay to demonstrate their commitment to their scholarly efforts, as well as to showcase how they plan to give back to their Madonna Place is proud to announce the 2024 recertification of the Fatherhood Initiative Program from the Department of Social Services. “We are thrilled and so proud of our dedicated Fatherhood team. Currently, we are the only state certified fatherhood program east of the Connecticut River. We see an increasing need for services in our community, and we are committed to helping families succeed.” says Claire Silva, Executive Director.
The purpose of the Fatherhood Initiative program is to increase
Make the most out of this Father’s Day by treating Dad to a special day at Mohegan Sun. On Sunday, June 16th, popular Mohegan Sun restaurants like Hash House A Go Go and Jasper White’s Summer Shack are offering mouthwatering specials to celebrate Dad. Guests looking for the perfect gift can check out Chocolux, Le Creuset, Lux Bond & Green or the Mohegan Sun Online Shop where various options will be available. Additionally, guests can capitalize on a free promo card with the purchase of a Mohegan Sun Coffee & Conversation (New London)Date: 6/5/2024Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)Registration Deadline: 6/5/2024 8:00 AM (EDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Megan Wormser (203) 909-6441Location: 61 Bank St, New London CT 06320-6001Training Topics: Other EventsDescription:
We hope you'll join us for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the WBDC team and members of our community of CT-based small business owners! We'll provide coffee and ample opportunity for you to connect in person and share ideas with The Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) was awarded $5,000 from the James P. & Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, to support meal services addressing the unique nutritional and social needs of New London’s seniors. The program delivers Meals on Wheels, along with wellness checks, to homebound seniors. For active elders the program serves congregate lunches daily at the Broad Street Senior Center, and monthly to residents at four senior housing sites.
“This support Join us on June 15th 10am-2pm at the Submarine Force Library Museum for a free Family Day, open to the public and great for all ages.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly this session strengthening the state’s laws regarding paid sick days protections by expanding them to ensure that more workers are covered and have access to them.
Connecticut’s existing paid sick days laws require employers with more than 50 employees that are mostly in specific retail and service occupations (such as food service workers, health care workers, and others) to provide their From May through September, artists and arts organizations will use an arts-based approach to bring awareness to problem gambling by engaging with specific cultural populations such as Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islanders cultural communities, or with the LGBTQIA+ or Veteran communities. (See calendar of upcoming events as of May 2024 below.)
The five participants in a new regional project “Problem Gambling Awareness Through the Arts Initiative,” funded by the Connecticut The Community Foundation is deeply committed to funding systems change initiatives that will work toward ending child poverty in Eastern Connecticut. The Foundation led in establishing the “End Child Poverty Now” campaign. This collaborative of 50+ organizations envisions a thriving and economically robust Connecticut, where no child experiences the debilitating effects of poverty. The collaborative believes that every child deserves access to basic necessities, quality education, and a nurturing The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Namoli Brennet will perform at the Garde Theater to kick off the Music on the Mezzanine series at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/namoli-brennet/.
Celebrate Pride Month with the first of a new and exciting music series Music on the Mezzanine featuring LGBTQ+ artists brought to you by Mezza Concerts. Having hosted house concerts for over 15 years, queer The Connecticut Airport Authority, along with its business partner and award-winning concessionaire Paradies Lagardère, is pleased to announce the opening of a brand-new dining location at Bradley International Airport (BDL). Beercode Kitchen & Bar is now open in the Gates 21-30 concourse. This unique, gastropub-style concept is the first sit-down restaurant in this specific concourse, which will open daily at 4am with breakfast and then serve lunch and dinner for travelers throughout the day. Beercode will TVCCA Receives $1million in Support from Ørsted’s Starboard Wind Project NORWICH, CT May 22, 2024
Offshore wind energy development group Ørsted announced that Thames Valley Council for Community Action will be receiving $1million as part of Ørsted’s commitment to provide ratepayer assistance, weatherization upgrades, and additional support for underserved communities, should its offshore wind project be elected to move forward.
“Partnering with TVCCA allows us to deepen the impact we’re making in Governor Ned Lamont today visited Silver Sands State Park in Milford – one of Connecticut’s 110 state parks and 32 state forests – where he held an event to kick off the summer tourism season and encourage the state’s residents and visitors to consider the many outdoor recreation opportunities Connecticut has to offer. Many of these opportunities can be explored by visiting Connecticut’s official state parks website at CTparks.com and by visiting Connecticut official tourism website at Shopping Fundraiser at Five Below in Lisbon (160 River Road)
May 26-June 1 – anytime you shop at Five Below in Lisbon during these dates, 10% of your purchase will be donated back to YLU to purchase more mac & cheese meals for the Food Center. You must bring the flyer (attached) when you shop! Please share the flyer at your workplaces. Also, all Young Leaders and friends are welcome to meet on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 to shop at Five Below, then have dinner together at Chili’s afterwards – let us know if 4th Annual United Way Cornhole Tournament
Sunday, June 23 at the Groton Elks Lodge #2163 – All are welcome to join us for a fun cornhole tournament that benefits United Way of SECT. There will be food, drinks, raffles and cash prizes. There will be a competitive and social bracket- so find a partner and sign up! Flyer is attached. Project O still has availability left for students in 4th - 9th grades as outlined below. FYI: Camps for 10th grade and up are sold out.
summer camp program
We currently have openings for campers in:Ocean Explorer Academy Day Camp - $510
June 24th - June 28th (4-6 grade) - 13 available
July 1st - July 5th (4-6th grade) - 1 available
July 8th - July 12th (4-6th grade) - 6 available
July July 29th - August 2nd (4-6 grade) - 10 available
August 5th - August 9th Verizon Authorized Retailer, Wireless Zone, recently awarded $20,000 in grants to local pet rescue organizations during the annual Rescues Rock Pet Adoption Event on May 11th. The recipients, All Paws on Deck (Griswold) and Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue (Groton), each received $10,000 to support their rescue efforts.
In addition to the grants, Wireless Zone is hosting a Pet Supply Drive from May 1 to May 31, 2024. Local stores are collecting gently used towels, blankets, cat and dog toys, treats, collars,
Gourmet Galley Catering is interested in catering your corporate events! Whether your business is big or small, your business matters to us.
With 25 years of experience under our belt, we have consistently exceeded client's expectations while creating unforgettable events and providing outstanding food and service from start to finish.
From company outings to client happy hours, black tie dinners to foundation fundraisers and galas, there is nothing we won’t do to make your business better…and Jon Stewart has announced a series of stand-up Comedy performances that include an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, September 13th.
Tickets to this phone-free experience go on sale Friday, May 17th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Stewart's fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, May 18th.
Considered one of America’s leading social and comedic voices, Stewart has an unparalleled ability to connect with audiences from many walks of Your next career is at Electric Boat! Explore our Ships Testing Organization, Inspection & Supervision
Scan the QR Code to register! The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is pleased to announce its 2024 summer season and the artists selected for its prestigious programs. This season marks the O’Neill’s 60th Anniversary since the new work development center was founded in 1964.
The season will once again begin with the National Puppetry Conference. Artists from around the world will gather to develop their skills and create new work, which will be showcased at the performances that conclude their time on campus. Audiences are also invited
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Expo for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking on Wednesday, June 5th from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s new Headquarters building, 904 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT.
The Career Expo is designed to facilitate conversation between interested candidates and Bank team members from all departments, offer perspective on open positions and career pathways available at Chelsea Groton, and demonstrate what it means to be a Chelsea Groton team member and Rolls Out Full Duplex Multi-Gigabit Symmetrical Speeds in Select MarketsComcast Business today increased Internet speeds for customers, nationwide, at no additional cost. Comcast Business announced the introduction of its fastest Internet plans yet – Ultimate Speed for Business – with up to triple the speeds. Additionally, Comcast Business announced the roll-out of next-generation multi-gigabit symmetrical business Internet speeds, powered by Full Duplex technology, in select markets.
Ultimate Speed for Network Monthly Luncheon - May 15, 202405/15/202411:30 AM - 1:15 PMLangley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, CT 06385Member Registration – $25.00 Non-member Registration – $25.00 REGISTER HERE
Transformative Art at the Garde Arts Center – Jeanne Sigel
Be sure to join us Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:30 am Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, for our Monthly Luncheon, $25 for all registered by midnight Sunday,$30 cash or Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the return of Pride Weekend! On Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with various fun-filled Pride activities including the Connecticut Sun Pride Game, Pride on the Sun Patio, Cocktails & Queens in The Cabaret Theatre, Pride @ Night and Drag Bingo Brunch Presented by Troupe429!
Connecticut Sun Pride Game| Mohegan Sun Arena | Saturday, June 8th | 1:00pm
The Connecticut Sun will host its Pride Game, presented by Jordan's Furniture, Stop by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s downtown Regional Innovation Center every Friday to visit with a Miranda Creative team member in the Chamber’s new collaborative space. One of their professionals will be working from the Center from 9 am – 2 pm to help you gain new insights on how you can improve your company’s marketing. The advertising and PR firm’s principal Maria Miranda was recently recognized as SBA’s 2024 Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year.
‘FriYay!’ is open CBIA Latest News and Employer Updates as of 5.03.2024 Tickets will go on sale April 19 at 10:00 am at https://gardearts.org/events/the-price-is-right/.
Get ready to “Come on Down” and join the excitement as we bring the legendary television game show, The Price Is Right™, to life in an unforgettable live event! Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the show, this is your chance to be a part of the action and win incredible prizes.
Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly-selected contestants play everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers, The
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Connecticut Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Dillon said he’s confident Bradley International Airport will regain an important international flight as the airport recovers from pandemic-related groundings. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Print Article Add PDF to Cart Write a CommentBy Skyler Frazer
Outgoing Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) Executive Director Kevin Dillon said there’s potential to grow the state’s commercial airport system The mutual bank underwent major renovations, continued to build relationships, and offered additional secure technology solutions to better support customers and community members
Chelsea Groton Bank reported impressive financial, educational, technical, and community-based accomplishments at its 169th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. President and CEO Anthony A. Joyce, III presented the Bank’s 2023 results to Bank officers, Board members and Corporators.
As of December 31, 2023, the Bank’s End Child Poverty Now
What: A forum to discuss Ending Child Poverty in Connecticut sponsored by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (This event is FREE)
Where: Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT
Contact: Pam Mola, Communications Officer | pamela@cfect.org | 860.442.3572
Join us on May 15th to hear from legislators and advocates Credit Union Is Home To Three of The Top Loan Originators In Connecticut
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2023 Top Lenders in The Commercial Record’s annual ranking of the top mortgage lenders among Connecticut’s credit unions, banks and mortgage companies. In addition to being ranked one of the top credit union lenders, Charter Oak is also home to three of the 2023 Top Credit Union Loan Originators in Connecticut for volume of loans and number of loans.
Ann Gauthier was ranked The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce a change that will soon go into effect at the TSA security checkpoints at Bradley International Airport.
Currently, Bradley International Airport has two TSA security checkpoints inside its main terminal, Terminal A. One is centrally located in the lobby of the departures level and the second checkpoint is located between the United Airlines ticket counter and the hallway to the Sheraton Hotel.
Beginning May 1, 2024, all TSA PreCheck lanes will be
The 43rd Annual Backus Golf Tournament will be held on June 10th at Lake of IslesRegister Here!
Registration:
10 - 11 a.m
Shotgun Start:
11 a.m.
Post Golf Reception:
Approximately 4 p.m.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded the Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) $15,000 to implement its Homelessness Prevention/Diversion Financial Assistance Program, which offers families at risk of eviction monetary help for security deposits, rent payments, overdue utility bills, and related expenses. This innovative program acts as a vital safety net to keep individuals and families securely housed while supporting their ability to regain their economic Mexican global sensation, singer-songwriter Carin León, announced his much-anticipated Boca Chueca Tour 2024 this fall that includes a Saturday, September 28th Mohegan Sun Arena show at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of León can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, May 4th.
Tonight, Carin León will unveil the first single from his upcoming new album, “Cuando La Vida es un Trago,” live at the REGISTER HERE! Scient Federal Credit Union has been approved to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s homeownership assistance programs, Equity Builder Program and Housing Our Workforce. Both programs provide assistance to income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one- to four-family homes that will serve as their primary residence.
Equity Builder Program (EBP) provides grants to financial institutions to help local first-time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs as well as homebuyer The guiding motif of the ECSO’s April 27 concert, the last of its 2023-24 season at the Garde, is a magical bird consumed and reborn in fire: the phoenix of Greek mythology. With the rise of Christianity, the phoenix became a symbol of the resurrection. In this connection, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus, led by Music Director Dr. Daniel McDavitt, will perform Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass. Written in 1798, the piece was originally called Missa in angustiis (Mass for Troubled Times), as Napoleon
Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) with a $62.5 million grant under its Solar for All initiative.
This competitive grant program through the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is aimed at expanding solar energy investment in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC). The grant competition is funded by SPECIAL SAILING TRIPS:
Join the captain and crew of ARGIA for these unique sailing adventures!
(Check back regularly as we add to this list. To book: visit www.ArgiaMystic.com, click “Buy Tickets Now,” and select the date/time of the trip you would like.)
May 5th, 2024, Sunday 3:00pm (2 hours) Tickets: $75
SEA MUSIC WITH GEOFF KAUFMAN
Geoff Kaufman, for decades the Mystic Seaport Museum’s Foreman of Interpretive Music Programs and Director of the Museum’s annual Sea Music Festival, will delight us with RSVP to mhempstead@elmbrookvillage.com Friends & Family Sale! April 24-28th. More details can be found on our website. Always Home’s HEART TO HEART gala on Friday, April 19, 2024 drew 350 attendees who came together to Prevent Family Homelessness and to recognize community leaders Karen Stone, David Schulz, Amanda Arling and The Whalers Inn. Also present was State Senator Heather Somers who acknowledged this year’s gala honorees with Certificates of Special Recognition.
In her remarks, Always Home’s Executive Director Tricia Cunningham commended long-time Mystic residents and couple Karen Stone and David Schulz, Amanda
Let's dance! Noank Community Support Service's annual fundraiser is back with a groovy disco theme. Get your sequins, platform shoes, and gold lamé on and boogie with us for a great cause on Saturday, June 1st from 6 to 9 PM at the Red Barn at Mitchell College in New London!
Tickets are $100 per person, and the event features:open barheavy hors d'oeuvresdancing with music by DJ BENZsilent auction powered by mobile bidding platform, GiveSmartpaddle raiseprize for best outfitlive dance demo by The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that voting is now underway for Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Bradley International Airport (BDL) is once again in the running to be named one of the “Best Airports in the Country” for 2024. For the last seven consecutive years, BDL has made Condé Nast Traveler’s list of top ten airports.
This year’s voting comes as BDL grows its list of nonstop flights to more than 40 destinations among 11 different airlines and makes new The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Rhode Island affected by the severe storms and flooding on Dec. 17-19, 2023 and Jan. 9-13, to apply for physical damage disaster loans by May 20 deadline.
The disaster declarations cover Kent, Providence, and Washington counties in Rhode Island, which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most
Hope in Focus, a nonprofit 501(c)3 rare disease advocacy organization based in Ledyard, Connecticut, is partnering for the first time with the Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation Walk to Fight Rare Diseases taking place on Saturday, April 27 at 10:00am at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. To contribute to, or walk with Hope in Focus, visit https://runsignup.com/hopeinfocus.
The 2-mile walk kicks off at 10:00 a.m. The registration fee to join the walk is $30. Participants can register the day of the Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Announce Fall Tour Dates
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena September 20th
Today Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette announced they will be playing 12 shows during their Fall run that includes a Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, September 20th at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Rock fans can purchase tickets at the The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art at the Airport program's Spring exhibit, ‘The Color of Sound’ presented by Artreach, Inc. The exhibit is free and on view from April 18th to June 30th at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton.
Artreach’s exhibit, ‘The Color of Sound,’ features original artwork of different media created by its program members. The artists, adults living with psychiatric diagnoses, are led by master teaching
From the sprinkled mind of celebrity Pastry Chef Zac Young comes his newest concept: Zac Young’s Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream. With customizable donuts and signature ice cream sundaes with a “choose your own adventure” menu , it's a sweet playground for both kids and adults alike.
With fresh, hot, mini donuts rolling out of the donut robot, guests can choose their unique glazes and toppings or flavored sugars to built their own sweet creation. The soft serve menu is equally as playful with guests
The mission of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is to create and maintain a positive business climate that meets the needs of our members by supporting economic development and growth in the region. This may mean advocating for legislation that enhances workforce development and education opportunities, streamlines government operations, and promotes tourism, or opposing legislation that would increase the cost of doing business or create systemic inefficiencies.
We envision a vibrant Mitchell College marks its 80th Commencement Exercises on Sat., May 11, with 9/11 survivor Dan Holdridge delivering the keynote address to the Class of 2024. The ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. on the Mitchell College Green.
On September 11, 2001, Holdridge was at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building, killing 184 people. Suffering from serious injuries, he was just 10 feet away from others who did not survive. Since 2002 he has used his experience The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced that they will begin their 60th Anniversary celebrations with a benefit reading of the play Ship of Fools by National Playwrights Conference alumni Ron Cowen (NPC ‘67, ‘68, ‘72) and Daniel Lipman (NPC ’72).
The reading, which will take place on Saturday, April 20 at 7pm on the O’Neill’s seaside campus, is directed by Mark Brokaw (How I Learned to Drive, Lobby Hero, This Is Our Youth), with casting by David Caparelliotis.
The play, an adaptation of Pulitzer Tickets on sale April 19th
Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Pardi with special guests Dylan Marlowe & Wyatt McCubbin will be preforming at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, June 20th at 7:30pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Pardi can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, April 20th.
Since first hitting the Country landscape, Pardi has separated himself from the pack, carving a
Virtual summitMeet fellow business owners and entrepreneurs and get expert advice at this FREE 2-day summit.ContentAbout the eventTuesday, April 30Wednesday, May 1Networking roomsAbout the event
The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summi is happening Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms, and expert business advice from SCORE mentors.
The Alewife Cove Conservancy's
First Annual Arts Festival
Ocean Beach Pavilion
May 11, 2024 10:00a - 5:00p
Internationally known artist Mark Shasha will offer a Master Class in painting to the first 50 individuals (high school age and older) who buy tickets.
Mark's suggested materials to bring to the workshop
Anyone is welcome to come and paint the cove after the class.
Parking at Ocean Beach is no cost that day but there is also a flea market that day which will attract many people.GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Join us on the first Thursday of most months to learn about our energy efficiency programs and offerings in Connecticut. These lunchtime webinars are an opportunity to learn directly from your desk.
For our premiere First Thursday webinar of 2024, we will provide an overview of our Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program and the incentives available for our Connecticut small business owners. We will be joined by the supervisor of the small business team, Hannah Savage. Hannah and her Scient Federal Credit Union, a full-service credit union, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut in 2024 by the Hartford Business Journal. The annual list recognizes companies that have created exceptional work environments.
The Best Places to Work in Connecticut program was created by the Hartford Business Journal and Workforce Research Group to identify and recognize the best places to work in the state of Connecticut. Best Places to Work honorees have gone above and beyond to find
In honor of Community Banking Month in April, Chelsea Groton Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for Americans nationwide.
“As a financial provider deeply rooted in the local community, we leverage our local insights and financial acumen to help residents reach their financial goals,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience and Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “At Chelsea The Garde Arts Center is proud to announce FOUR new shows that will be performed at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London in our upcoming '24-'25 season. A full calendar of upcoming events can be found at https://gardearts.org/events/.
Our House - Thursday, August 15, 2024
Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as "OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY" assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of FAMILY & FRIENDS. Audiences can Today, Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., announced that he intends to retire as Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) effective January 2025.
“Out of my nearly 50 years in the aviation industry, I have spent the last 12 years leading the Connecticut Airport Authority,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the CAA. “Together, we have achieved significant milestones for Bradley International Airport and our general aviation airports. As my tenure with the CAA winds down, I want Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency
What: A Conversation on Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency hosted by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
When: Monday, April 22, 2024 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (This event is FREE)
Where: Mystic Aquarium/Milne Center, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Contact: Pam Mola, Communications Officer | pamela@cfect.org | 860.442.3572
The Community Foundation of Eastern CT is inviting you to join us on Earth Day to learn about the Fraud Prevention NetworkingFilomena's Restaurant262 Boston Post RoadWaterford, CT 06385 April 23, 20245:30 PM-7:30 PM
Join us for an engaging evening of conversation and networking. We’ll discuss fraud prevention and the latest tools in the banking industry for combatting check and ACH fraud. This event will provide an exclusive opportunity for professionals to connect with Chelsea Groton’s Cash Management and Security teams, to learn insights and deepen their understanding of fraud schemes that are out
The pandemic-era SNAP benefits (food stamps) that have helped so many vulnerable families cope with the challenges of COVID-19 have been cut, on average, $90 per month. For seniors and the underemployed, these cuts are even more drastic, resulting in a new groundswell of food insecurity. Soaring rents and higher food and energy costs are overwhelming for many people in our community. At St. Vincent de Paul Place, we are bracing for a 10% increase in requests for food, hygiene, and other services.
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Daren Dental proudly unveils its transformation into Flanders Dental Studio, effective April 8, 2024. This rebrand marks a significant milestone in the dental practice’s journey, signifying its evolution and renewed commitment to delivering unparalleled dental care to the community.
The decision to rebrand to Flanders Dental Studio underscores the practice's dedication to providing top-tier service and prioritizing patient comfort and well-being. Dr. Stephanie Mastrota, alongside Dr. Debra Daren and Always Home’s HEART TO HEART Gala, honoring Karen Stone, David Schulz, Amanda Arling and The Whaler’s Inn, is Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. The Gala is the nonprofit social service agency’s primary fundraiser for the year and benefits Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness.
“Always Home started in 1998 as a small, community-driven initiative to address the local issue of homelessness,” said Tricia Cunningham, Always Home’s Executive Director. “Since then, we’ve CBIA HR News as of 04.02.2024 Newly Enacted Rate Change in the Earned Income Tax Credit Comes in Addition to the Recent Cut in Income Tax Rates for Middle-Income Workers
Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding Connecticut residents that thousands of low-to-moderate income individuals and families in the state are eligible to receive a significant boost in tax credits when they file their personal income tax returns this year due to a newly enacted rate change in the Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which has increased from BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, announced that Chelsea Groton Bank has again earned its highest, 5-Star rating, now for 120 consecutive quarters. Chelsea Groton also continues to hold the designation of a “Best of Bauer Bank”, an honor only awarded to banks who maintain the highest 5-Star rating for 25 years or longer. The latest rating was assigned in March 2024 based on December 31, 2023 financial data and signifies that Chelsea Groton Bank continues to be one of the strongest Following three successful tours across the world, the Counting Crows return to the road for an unforgettable show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 13th. The show filled with their timeless hits starts at 8:00pm.
Tickets are available on Friday, April 5th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Rock fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, April 6th.
For more than two decades, the GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated Rock band Counting
WATCH: Connecticut Spring/Summer 2024 Tourism Campaign, “Make It Here”
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Connecticut’s latest tourism campaign for the spring and summer 2024 travel season. The campaign leans into the state’s new brand theme “Make It Here,” aligning the branding and tourism campaigns with this singular tagline and bringing synergy to efforts encouraging consumers to live, work, and play in Connecticut.
Replacing the “Find Your Vibe” tourism campaign that
Fired Up: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to film next two seasons in new studio at Foxwoods
PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED Foxwoods Resort Casinooxwoods Resort Casino has brokered a deal with the underworld: the 23nd and 24th seasons of Gordon Ramsay’s hit culinary competition series, “Hell’s Kitchen,” will be filmed at a new custom-built set on the property.
It’s the first TV series to be filmed at Foxwoods, a spokesperson said.
Ironically, the show is moving to Connecticut at the same time as the legislature is considering
Secor Subaru of New London presented the Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) with a check for $20,000 for its Meals on Wheels program on March 22 as part of Subaru’s yearly Share the Love fundraising event to benefit local charities. The reception and ceremony, hosted at the Garde Arts Center in New London in conjunction with the Breezeline Winter Cinema Series’ final movie event, drew a crowd of over 200 who attended the on-stage check presentation prior to the film.
“Secor Subaru has
Be sure to the SECT Women's Network on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:30 am Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, for our Spring into Community Action Luncheon, $25 for all registered by midnight Sunday, $30 at the door (walk-ins welcome), includes gratuity and tax.
The April 17th luncheon will feature tabletop displays from many of our own Network member non-profit organizations, as well as community agencies that our members are affiliated with who may be
On January 18, 2017, Kim “Kenny” Weeks of New London, CT, was struck and killed on Route 85 in Waterford by a minivan operated by Shirley Langford, a nurse formerly of East Lyme, Connecticut. The minivan was owned by Ms. Langford’s business, Interim Healthcare of Eastern Connecticut. Immediately prior to the collision, law enforcement received numerous emergency calls of erratic operation of Ms. Langford’s minivan in the vicinity of Route 85. Ms. Langford was ultimately pulled over by Connecticut State Local NewsTuesday, March 26, 2024
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As a recovery coach for more than 60 clients at United Community and Family Services, Kerry Bilda might start his day in Voluntown, trek up to Danielson, head down to New London and then over to Colchester to check in with clients.
For now, Bilda, a professional social worker for nearly 30 years in eastern Connecticut, is the solo recovery coach for
DEEP has just launched a major new initiative called 20BY26 in which DEEP is committing to 20 performance improvement goals to achieve by the end of 2026 that will enhance the transparency, predictability, and efficiency DEEP’s regulatory processes. By making our processes more effective, we aim to improve environmental outcomes across the state. You can find details about 20BY26 in this kickoff report, and in this overview webinar (20 mins) recorded last week. We are committing to 16 goals, and we are CBIA Employee & HR Updates as of March 22, 2024
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 25, 2024) –– The legendary Mötley Crüe is bringing their electrifying live show to Mohegan Sun Arena for a night filled with their greatest hits on Saturday, August 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see the Grammy-nominated quartet go on sale Friday, March 29th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Mötley Crüe fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 30th.
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THURSDAY, APR 4 | 10–11AMREGISTER HERE! HB 5446 Preserve Community Access TV 2024
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I write on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut to express our strong support for Raised H.B. No. 5446; An act concerning funding for community access television.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is very concerned with the steady decline of the traditional media outlets available to distribute important community business news. To this end, in 2024, the Chamber worked with our
Join IRS Stakeholder Liaison for filing season information and resources. During this presentation, we will review the eligibility rules for certain tax credits and maximizing refundable tax credits you may be entitled to claim, even if you are not normally required to file a tax return.
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There will be four dates for this presentation to accommodate participant’s schedules. Exhibit highlights new research on marine mammals and sea turtles that will further inform a responsible
expansion of offshore wind in New England
Mystic Aquarium, in collaboration with partner research agencies and Ørsted and Eversource, developers of Connecticut and Rhode Island’s first large-scale offshore wind farm, Revolution Wind, today announced the expansion of its Renewable Ocean Energy exhibit to give its 800,000-plus visitors a closer look at offshore wind and the Aquarium’s research related to
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is pleased to announce the dates for its 60th summer season programming, including conference schedules and public performances.
The pieces that will be developed during the 2024 season are currently being selected from the more than 1,500 new plays and more than 450 new musicals that were submitted for consideration. Additionally, participants for the O’Neill’s other programs are being chosen from robust application pools, including a record-breaking 150 applicants Celebrate children’s songs and learn about children’s music at the “Artists & Educators Children’s Songs Conference & Festival,” Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., in the Clarke Center at Mitchell College. The event features a morning conference geared toward musicians and educators and an afternoon Children’s Songs Festival that is open to the public.
Register for the conference or festival at https://mitchell.edu/2024/03/13/childrens-songs/
Email Chris Clouet at clouet_c@mitchell.edu with questions Jeff Dunham will be returning to Mohegan Sun Arena this Summer for a night full of laughter on Saturday, September 14th at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, on Saturday, March 23rd, Comedy fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is a comedy superstar and one of the world’s most inventive entertainers. After graduating from Baylor University, he moved to Los Angeles to base his global touring The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m with Special Guest: Vance Gilbert. Tickets are $39-$95 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/the-robert-cray-band/
Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll.
The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Students from eight high schools – Academy of the Holy Family, Bacon Academy, Lyman Memorial High School, Norwich Free Academy, Montville High School, RHAM High School, Waterford High School, and Wheeler High School – convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 for the 18th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank.
The half-day seminar opened with keynote speaker, Rachel Lenda, Director of Tourism for the State of CT. Prior to
In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate floor on Tuesday in support of the Veteran Families Health Services Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to ensure that veterans and servicemembers, especially wounded warriors, have access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
“This measure essentially provides, guarantees, for active duty servicemembers and veterans, access to IVF. It expands adoption assistance at the V.A. and counseling services
March came in like a lion for Miranda Creative. In one exciting week, we were honored with not just one but two prestigious awards celebrating our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact.
First, we are delighted to share that Miranda Creative has been recognized as the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Small Business of the Year. This honor is particularly meaningful to us because it highlights the collective effort of our entire team and the impact we’ve had on our local
The SECT Women's Network is moving our monthly luncheons to Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford. Be sure to attend Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:30 am for our Monthly Luncheon at our new location, $25 registered by midnight Sunday, $30 for walk-ins, includes gratuity and tax. *
Join us for a great networking opportunity, to grow your business. Meet new friends and contacts, as well as catch up with long time friends. Spring forward to advance The Public Library of New London will be hosting a fundraising gala on Saturday, April 6 at the Consolidated Club at the Coast Guard Academy. The evening will feature music by the New London Big Band, as well as a presentation of the first ever Josie Esposito Award for a Friend of the Library.
Information about the gala and the link to purchase tickets are available at https://plnl.org/gala/.
Following is the Mission Statement of the Library: The Public Library of New London serves the needs of the Artreach, Inc. will present live musical performance with its popular Music Heals Coffeehouse on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm. The performance, along with "The Color of Sound" art show and sale, will take place at Chestnut Street Playhouse located at 24 Chestnut Street, Norwich, CT. Artwork created by Artreach members can be purchased at the event. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at https://our.show/musicheals. Discounts available for groups of 6 or more. For more The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for its 2024 Cabaret Fellows program. Applications will remain open until Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:59pm PST.
The Cabaret Fellows program is a part of the annual Cabaret & Performance Conference, which brings some of the biggest names in cabaret theater to perform on the O’Neill’s seaside campus and provides development opportunities for students and up-and-coming performers. The 2024 program will be held July 31-August 10 with arrival
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To celebrate the new service to Tampa on Frontier Airlines, passengers were treated to destination-themed goodies by Bradley International Airport.
“Thanks to Frontier Airlines for introducing more low-cost flights at Grammy-winning Rock band Greta Van Fleet announced today that they are coming to Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest The Beaches for a 7:30pm show on Friday, August 2nd.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 8th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Progressive Rock fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 9th.
The band is best known for their renowned live performances, selling over one million tickets worldwide. They sold out their entire Festivities include live entertainment throughout the day at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Mohegan Sun is set to roll out the green carpet for St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17th and provide guests with can’t-miss food and drink specials at various restaurants throughout the property. Guests can also stop by The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House to enjoy free, live entertainment by Danny Fleet and Run For Covers.
In addition to live entertainment by Danny Fleet at 1:00pm and Run For Covers at
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Sywak and Brunelle Promoted To Meet The Increasing Growth in Credit Union’s Business Lending Operations
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has promoted Evan Sywak to Assistant Vice President Business Lender and Courtney Brunelle to Commercial Credit Analyst to meet the increasing growth in the credit union’s business lending operations.
Sywak joined Charter Oak in 2019 and has been an integral member of the credit union’s business lending operations. He is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire Chelsea Groton Bank, named a Top Workplace in CT since 2016, is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Thursday, April 4th from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s North Stonington Branch, 391 Norwich Westerly Road, North Stonington, 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. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are available.
“We love engaging with all kinds of
It is often said that life is a journey. A piece of music, too, is a journey, one that holds up a mirror to life. The ECSO’s March 30 program explores this theme in works by Johannes Brahms, Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, and the neoclassical Italian composer Salvatore Di Vittorio, whose 2015 Sea Fanfare, based on a theme by Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi, who bridged the Renaissance and the Baroque eras, will open the concert.
Mezzo-soprano Ivy Walz, associate dean of Ithaca College’s School of
Attorney Michael A. Hespeler has joined Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law as a Director, practicing primarily in the area of workers’ compensation law. Prior to joining Suisman Shapiro, Attorney Hespeler was a Partner with Solimene & Secondo, LLP in Meriden, CT.
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Friday, March 15th, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Raymour & Flanigan Waterford Showroom, at 917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford CT. Tickets are $30.00 per person and will be for good for 10 Games! Additional Game Cards can be purchased for $10.00 each!! Prizes given out with each Game played! Soft Drinks and food also provided.
Tickets can be purchased at the Waterford Police Department at 41 Avery Lane in The Mystic Film Festival is pleased to announce a series of workshops in the cinema and media arts brought to you by the Mystic Film Institute! Our screenwriting workshops are led by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Janet Roach and our podcasting workshops with award-winning documentary producer/director and podcast producer/host Jason Connell of Just Curious Media. The weekend workshops kick off on March 9-10, 2024 and will continue through the spring of 2024! Courses will be held at Connecticut College in Thank you to Congressman Joe Courtney for visiting the Chamber’s Regional Innovation Center on February 22. Courtney met with small businesses currently operating out of the Center.
A Center tour was led by Chamber President and CEO, Tony Sheridan, who welcomed the Congressman, Mayor Michael Passero, and Elizabeth Nocera of the City of New London Economic Development Department. The purpose of the meet and greet was to highlight the wide range of organizations currently housed at the Regional
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NESS APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR TO BOARD
STONINGTON, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to announce the election of Yvette Ramos, Ed.D., MBA, to its Board of Directors.
Yvette Ramos, Ed.D., MBA, is a credentialed bilingual high school Math and Science educator, test preparation expert, and administrator with 28 years of experience in public and The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, in partnership with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun, Sportech, and Wondr Nation is pleased to announce that March has been officially recognized by Governor Lamont as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).
“Problem Gambling Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to shine a much-needed light on the resources that are available for those individuals and families impacted by gambling related harm” said Diana Goode, Mitchell College recently welcomed Dr. Kelly L. Hart as chief of staff. A key member of President Tracy Y. Espy’s senior team, Hart will support the president on a wide range of strategic issues and provide leadership and operational oversight to the college.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Hart on our team at this time in our college’s history. With 35 years of experience in higher education, including over two decades of executive leadership, she has honed skills as a results-oriented leader, strategic
On Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday) at 7:30pm, the ECSO will perform a free concert at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT.
The evening will begin with a composition written by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus Director, Dr. Daniel McDavitt, titled Lux Aeterna. The composer was quoted as saying “for many years, I’ve written numerous sketches in a composition book I keep on my piano for a short companion piece to Mozart’s Requiem. After conducting the Mozart in Baltimore in 2022, I promised Join us at our "Picture Perfect & Purposeful Entrepreneur Women's Retreat," an exclusive event designed for women entrepreneurs 3+ years in business who want to elevate their business and infuse their journey with purpose and passion.
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The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified small businesses located in New London, Connecticut
The New London/WBDC Small Business Grant Program is designed to help businesses in the City of New London, Connecticut 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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The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that $5.4 million of federal funding has been secured for a major improvement project at Bradley International Airport (BDL).
The funding will be used for the ongoing construction of an 80,000 square foot checked baggage inspection system that’s currently under construction behind the Sheraton Hotel. Once complete, baggage will be sent from the airline ticket counters along a mile-long conveyor belt to the new facility to be screened.
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Contact: Jeanne Sigel for interviewsjsigel@gardearts.org; 860-961-4106The Robert Cray BandGroovin' 50 Years!
New London (February 20, 2024) – The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $39-$95 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/the-robert-cray-band/
Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and The Original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli Announces
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2024) –– Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons have announced The Last Encores tour today. The acclaimed band has decided to perform a limited number of shows including an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, June 7th.
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The Knickerbocker All-Stars is a 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area. The band celebrates the 50s, 60s and 70s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, Swing, Blues and Soul, all of which Chelsea Groton Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its reinvented headquarters and branch at 904 Poquonnock Road, Groton. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Tony Sheridan of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and Bruce Flax of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, who each spoke about the Bank’s partnership with local organizations and many contributions to the shared community. Anthony A. Joyce, III, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank acknowledged the many hands that went into CTM Media Group
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The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody will speak at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $48-$138 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/patinkin-grody/.
He’s a star of TV, stage, and film. She’s an award-winning actress and writer.
Together on social media, MANDY PATINKIN & KATHRYN GRODY shared hilarious nuggets of their “uninterrupted togetherness,” thoughts on marriage, and 100s of WHAT: Sun Whiskey Union is back for another year, and guests are invited to experience a night filled with top-notch whiskey, delicious bites and exhilarating live music.
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domiciled in the state with (1) constitution and bylaws; (2) not less than 500 Special guests at this year’s dinner & auction include Roger Clemens, Bernie Williams, Darryl Strawberry and Ron Darling; A Live Broadcast of Mad Dog Sports Radio will also take place in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
The 36th Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner & Auction will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at 5:30pm on February 16th. Beginning at 3:00pm on the afternoon of this star-studded fundraising affair, the one-and-only Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo CBIA Updates as of 2.01.2024
The Cultural Coalition’s Outreach and Community Impact Coordinator, Kia Baird, along with Sarbani Hazra, the Coalition’s Norwich Arts and Culture Coordinator recently facilitated a dynamic and informative discussion at The Arts Administrators of Color Network’s two-day Annual Convening on November 11 and 12, 2023 in Chicago, IL. The conversation brought together participants from around the country to discuss challenges and to offer best practices in engaging with Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 employees following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“While much has changed throughout the Bank’s nearly 170 years serving the communities of southeastern Connecticut, the team members of Chelsea Groton Bank continue to go above and beyond for their customers and community,” said Anthony A. Joyce, III, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Day after day, each team member puts their best foot forward, tackling challenges with a smile, and The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Connecticut affected by severe storms, flooding and a potential dam breach that began on Jan. 10.
These taxpayers now haveuntil June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Currently, this includes New London County, including the Mohegan Tribal Nation
Scotland’s rugged, island-bound geography and the romantic history of its tartan-wearing clans have captivated audiences for centuries, right up to today’s streamers of Outlander. Setting the tone for the ECSO’s February 24 concert will be the overture to Giuseppe Verdi’s 1847 opera Macbeth, based on William Shakespeare’s tragedy about the murderous 11th-century Scottish general. Hamish MacCunn’s The Land of the Mountain and the Flood, first performed in London’s Crystal Palace in 1887, evokes the Join us in Celebrating Black History Month with special guest, James M. Mosley, Author of “Life Under the Microscope as an African American.”
Book talk/signing
Saturday, February 17, 2024
from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Submarine Force Library & Museum Association
Home of the USS NAUTILUS
1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 06340 | USSNAUTILUS.org Join us to hear about the Baby Bonds program and how it will bring greater equity to children and families in Eastern Connecticut and help end child poverty.
Feb 12, 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm | The Red Barn at Mitchell College, 629-A Montauk Ave, New London
Guest Speakers:
Economist Darrick Hamilton of The New School
and
Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell
Conversation Facilitator: Attorney Nilda Rodriguez Havrilla, Connecticut Legal Services
This event is IN PERSON and FREE. Registration is The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra became the national orchestra of Bulgaria in 1945 and has long established itself as one of the leading cultural institutions, representative of the overall contemporary musical culture of the country. Under the baton of Principal Conductor Christo Pavlov, the Orchestra takes the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, February 12 (7:30 pm) as part of their 2023-2024 U.S. Tour.
The repertoire of the Sofia Philharmonic comprises works ranging
Attorney Laura A. Raymond of Suisman Shapiro recently represented the Code Director for the Town of Windham, Mr. Matthew Vertefeuille, in a foreclosure action against the Good Foundation, Inc. (GFI), a property located at 85 Bridge Street in Willimantic. The GFI claims to conduct scientific research and its sole owner/principal is Dr. Phillip Jay Mann. The property was run down and had been historically blighted. Neighbors complained continually to the Town about the condition of the property, including The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Connecticut affected by severe storms, flooding and a potential dam breach that began on Jan. 10.
These taxpayers now haveuntil June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Currently, this includes New London County, including the Mohegan Tribal Nation The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will be launching nonstop seasonal service from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Details for these new routes are as follows:
Myrtle Beach: Beginning May 2, will operate on Thursdays and Sundays
Greenville-Spartanburg: Beginning May 24, will operate on Mondays and Fridays
“The list of nonstop destinations
Be sure to attend Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11:30 am for our Monthly Luncheon at Filomena's, $20 registered by 9am Tues., $25 for walk-ins, includes gratuity and tax. *
Join Suzi Schell and Kristy Tupper at our February luncheon to learn more about how your business strategy serves as the foundation for your company's branding. Does your branding support your business strategy or is your message disjointed? Do your branding and business strategy speak to your target audience? Bring your Hartford Healthcare East Region Updates - January 2024 Siam Therapeutic Thai Massage & Spa is celebrating their grand opening this Thursday, January 24th at 9am at 147 Bank St, New London, CT. The event will begin with a blessing performed by traditional Buddhist Monks, followed by an open house beginning at 10:15am.
Siam Therapeutic Thai Massage & Spa offers treatments in majestic settings, giving you the opportunity to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Their goal is to attend to your wellness needs in a personal and attentive way. Your relaxation is in United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is excited to announce our first Women United event in 2024 will take place on January 31. We invite you to join us for a networking breakfast featuring guest speaker, Jennifer Rizzotti, President of the Connecticut Sun and UCONN Legend.
The event will feature the opportunity to network with other women leaders with breakfast at the lovely Haley Mansion. Tickets are $40 each. To purchase tickets, please visit our website at Total Gold Rewards Payout To Members Is Over $7.4 Million Since Unique Program Began in 2010
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $848,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses in December to its Gold Rewards members, which is the largest annual amount since Charter Oak created the unique member-appreciation program in 2010.
“This is our 14th year of recognizing our Gold Rewards members for their support and loyalty to Charter Oak. It is our way of saying thank you and letting them know how much we UCFS Healthcare has received 2023 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHOR) badges for Advancing Health Information Technology and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the U.S. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). CHQR badges recognize health center program awardees that have made notable quality improvement achievements in the areas of access, quality, health equity, health information technology and COVID-19 public health emergency response.
Recognition of the Advancing Health Established in 2004, owners Rick and Wanda Hatch are celebrating twenty years in business in 2024! Their team has grown to include family members, and employees who have become like family - including eight licensed technicians, two apprentices, and four customer support specialists.
Ever-pursuing the latest technologies, products, services, and information to keep their customers up to date, efficient, and warm (or cool!), Rick, Wanda and their staff consistently look to the future; The future of their It's All Relative
Coming Soon to The Garde!
The Garde Arts Center is pleased to present a group exhibition of new oil and watercolor paintings by three local artists with a reception on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 1:30-3:00 pm. What makes this group exhibit unique is the artists are related. Sisters and oil painters Jacqueline Tedeschi and Katherine Diaz-Saavedra and their cousin, watercolorist Angela DeLaura will show original paintings and mixed-media pieces in the Garde’s main floor exhibit space
South Fork Wind has completed installation of more than six of its 12 turbines, reaching the significant halfway milestone for construction of America’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters. As you know, turbines for the project are being staged and assembled at New London State Pier in Connecticut.
The milestone comes roughly a month after South Fork Wind made history as the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters to begin powering up. The six turbines are The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 National Puppetry Conference. Applications may be submitted until Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 11:59pm PT.
Each year, the National Puppetry Conference welcomes puppeteers to the O’Neill’s seaside campus to study with renowned puppet artists, directors, writers, musicians, and more, during its Pre Conference and Main Conference programs. The 2024 Pre Conference will be held June 3–7, and the 2024 Main Conference will be held June Chelsea Groton Bank, named a Top Workplace in CT since 2016, is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Tuesday, February 6th from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Waterford Branch, 157 Boston Post Road, Waterford, 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. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are available.
“We look forward to meeting all kinds of candidates. Credit Union’s Emergency Grants Strengthened Food Inventories During The Holiday Season
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union donated $100,000 in emergency food assistance to eastern Connecticut’s food pantries and food centers to help boost food supplies to those in need during the holiday season.
For the second year in a row 20 food pantries received $5,000 this past December for much-needed food supplies at food centers and food pantries serving New London and Windham counties.
“We believe in the CorePlus Credit Union launched a new website on January 11, 2024, offering members an enhanced digital banking experience. Please consider sharing this announcement with your membership.
The design of the new website recognizes the growing trend of mobile banking and the understanding that more and more consumers are accessing their finances on tablets and smartphones. Knowing this, CPCU made sure this new website is perfectly responsive and easy to use on any mobile device.
More information on the new With tax season rapidly approaching, the IRS reminds employers that Jan. 31 is the deadline for submitting wage statements and forms for independent contractors with the government.
Employers must file their copies of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration by Jan. 31.
The Jan. 31 deadline also applies to Forms 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, and Forms 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, that are filed with the IRS On September 14th, 2023, the IRS announced a moratorium until at least the end of the year on the acceptance of new ERC claims. This moratorium was implemented due to the number of fraudulent claims being filed across the nation. In total, the IRS has received 3 million ERC claims, and nearly a fifth of all applications received were submitted in the 90 days before the declaration of the moratorium, indicating a large spike in fraudulent filings. Many businesses have been encouraged to apply by
“Tax In between the Mozart and the Beethoven on the program, the ECSO will be joined by harpists Colleen Potter Thorburn (former ECSO principal harp), a Virginia Commonweath University faculty member, and Jaclyn Wappel to present the Double Harp Concerto of Bill Marx. Marx is the adopted son of Harpo Marx and Susan Fleming, and became his father’s music arranger and conductor at age 16. Though Harpo, the non-speaking Marx Brother, did not read music, he eventually learned proper harp technique from celebrated
Hartford Business Journal's Women in Business awards are an annual opportunity to recognize those at the forefront.
Chosen by a panel of independent judges, 25 women are honored each year.
We are excited to be accepting nominations for our 2024 Top 25 Women in Business Awards!
If there is any way you can share this message with colleagues/members or if you know anyone who you would like to nominate for this award please feel free to share.
Here is the link where you can nominate The employees and members of CorePlus Credit Union have brightened the holidays of more than 70 children in eastern Connecticut by participants purchasing new toys and clothing through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Tag program.
This is the third consecutive year that CorePlus has participated in the program. The credit union set a goal of fulfilling the requested donations on 75 tags, an increase from the 55 children supported in 2022.
“We’ve been overjoyed to see the community’s response every As part of an ongoing initiative aimed at combating dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses who want to pay back the money they received after filing ERC claims in error. The new disclosure program, which has been in the works for several months, is part of a larger effort at the IRS to stop aggressive marketing around ERC that misled some employers into filing claims. The special disclosure program CBIA HR & Employee Updates as of 1.3.2024 The Eugene Atwood Fund continues to honor their mission to aid deserving and industrious young people who are making an honest effort to accomplish the best results in life as they embark on their 107th year of supporting New London County area students.
Applications for their Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Interest Free Loan Program are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. The application process will close to new applicants when the allotted funding has been disbursed and/or on
Revenue from offshore wind projects ensures ‘secure flow’ of funds for decade
The Port Authority’s external auditors, CohnReznick LLP of Hartford, today filed a clean audit report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, with no findings or recommendations. December monthly financial reports project a surplus of $1.1 million for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
The anticipated surplus, reported today during the Port Authority’s Finance Committee and Board of Directors meetings in New BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, announced that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned its highest, 5-Star rating for 119 consecutive quarters. Chelsea Groton Bank has also earned a “Best of Bauer Bank” designation, which is reserved solely for those banks that have earned and maintained Bauer’s 5-Star Rating for financial strength and stability for 25 years (100 consecutive quarters), or longer. This latest rating was assigned in December 2023 based on September 30, 2023 financial data Whose Live Anyway? The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that the current cast members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? will perform Whose Live Anyway? at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39-$69 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/whose-live-anyway/. The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes
“Henny: A Legacy of Hope”, a new documentary film created by Jerry Fischer and Todd Gipstein, will have its gala premiere on the giant screen of the Garde Arts Center in downtown New London on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm. The evening will begin with live musical tributes by internationally acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO) and Chorus, and participating choirs from Colchester and New London.
“Henny: A Legacy of Hope” celebrates the life of
More than 110,000 passengers expected to travel out of the airport during tail end of the holiday season
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is looking ahead to a busy period of holiday travel at Bradley International Airport.
Between Dec. 20 and 31, the CAA is anticipating that more than 110,000 passengers will travel out of the airport. The busiest travel times will be between 4 am – 7 am.
“The month of December is really capping off what’s been a busy year of travel for us,” said Kevin A.
The Breezeline Winter Cinema Series, celebrating twenty or more of the finest nominated and acclaimed films of 2023, will open at the Garde Arts Center’s historic movie palace at 325 State Street in downtown New London on Friday, January 19 at 7:30 pm with Maestro, the love story of America’s most famous conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan and directed by Cooper.
The Maestro screening will include opening remarks by a student of Bernstein, Eastern
Mohegan Sun’s annual Restaurant Week is back, and guests can enjoy mouthwatering dining specials for a five-day stretch from Sunday, January 21st through Thursday, January 25th. Restaurants including, but not limited to, BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Todd English’s Tuscany and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will be getting in on the Restaurant Week action by offering can’t-miss dining specials.
Guests can enjoy Restaurant Week at BALLO Italian Restaurant with a three-course meal Mohegan Sun has officially been named “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice awards. Nominees for this contest are editorially driven with contributions from a panel of travel experts. The final list is determined by Newsweek editors, and then a public vote occurred during the month of December.
“We are honored to be named ‘Best Casino with Live Entertainment’ by Newsweek,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “This is another The City of Groton and Groton Utilities are happy to announce the concert schedule for the 2024 City Cabaret concert series.
City Cabaret is a series of indoor concerts which start in January each year. These concerts are held in an intimate setting that gives spectators an opportunity to see smaller musical groups, allowing for a more-up close and personal experience.
All concerts are held on Sundays and are performed at the City of Groton Municipal Building Auditorium. Concerts begin at 3:00 p.m. and Rodney A. Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, was recently elected to Chelsea Groton Bank’s Board of Trustees. He became a Corporator of the Bank in April 2022.
“We are pleased to welcome Rodney Butler to our Board of Trustees,” said Anthony Joyce, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “He is a well-respected tribal and community leader, in part for how he balances business decisions with a community focus. I look forward to working more closely with Rodney in the years to Mitchell College is now enrolling for the Professional Studies degree completion program to help adult learners meet their educational and career goals. Designed for students who have started—but not completed—a degree, this accelerated program offers both a 2-year (A.A.) and a 4-year (B.A.) degree. Two options are available for focused study in high-demand career tracks: (1) Business and (2) Health and Human Services.
Competitively priced and flexible, the program is 100% online and allows students to The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces over $314,000 in 2023 grant awards from its four Women & Girls Funds. The goal of the grants is to invest in women and girls across the 42-town region by supporting programs that focus on economic security, education and workforce development, health and wellbeing, leadership and advocacy.Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $25,464 to nine nonprofitsNorwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $23,000 to three nonprofitsSoutheast Area Women & Girls CBIA HR & News Updates as of 12.18.2023 The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will be launching nonstop service between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). Flights will begin on March 7, 2024, and operate four times a week.
“Thanks to Frontier Airlines for introducing more low-cost flights at Bradley International Airport,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA). “We greatly appreciate Critical investments in helicopters, submarines, & joint strike fighters secured by Blumenthal will support national security & thousands of Connecticut jobs & families
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Senate’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 conference report, which includes a number of significant provisions he championed to invest in Connecticut’s defense
Multi-Grammy Award-winning and diamond-selling Rap superstar, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Nelly, will take over the Mohegan Sun Arena stage on Wednesday, March 20th for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see the Midwest Hip-Hop legend go on sale Friday, December 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be bought at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 16th, subject to availability.
Nelly embarked on his music career with Midwest hip hop group St. Lunatics, in Celebrating 45 Years as the #1 Male Revue with First World Tour Since 2019Global warming alert! Winter may be coming but the men of Chippendales are about to heat up stages (and audiences) around the globe with their heart-thumping choreography including Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre on Sunday, April 14th at 9:00pm during the “Welcome to the Chippendales Tour.”
Tickets for this 21+ event go on sale Friday, December 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun CBIA Business & HR News as of 12.11.2023 The terminal at Bradley International Airport is turning into a winter wonderland and one display of decorations is designed to get people into the holiday spirit, with a competitive twist.
Our airline partners, shops, restaurants and other business partners are taking part in the Second Annual Tree Decorating Challenge – putting their creativity to the test. The trees are adorned with ornaments and décor that matches each company’s theme and branding. Photos of the trees are posted on the Bradley
ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY ARTREACH MEMBERS
Artreach, Inc. will host a pop up art show and sale on Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. The art show and sale, will take place at Chestnut Street Playhouse located at 24 Chestnut Street, Norwich, CT. Admission is free. Artwork created by Artreach members can be purchased at the event. For more information, visit www.ArtreachHeals.org.
The show and sale will feature Artreach members’ work created in weekly visual arts Foxwoods Resort Casino, the premier resort casino in the Northeast, announces that Executive Pastry Chef, Franck Iglesias, earned the prestigious Pastry Chef of the Year title at the 2023 CRAzies. This annual awards ceremony, presented by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, recognizes outstanding achievements in the region's culinary industry.
Franck Iglesias, Executive Pastry Chef at Foxwoods Resort Casino since 2009, has consistently delighted valued guests, including visiting celebrities, with his Join the SECT Women's Network for two festive networking opportunities.
Noel Networking- We'll be having fun...Thursday, December 14, 5:30-7:30 pm at our Network@Night Noel Networking at the home of Sheri Giancarlo and Withinteriors, 343 Babcock Hill Road, Lebanon, CT 06249. Located just 10 minutes north of Rt 2/32 Norwich/Franklin connector. Please reserve online, $5 for all, cash only at the door and an unwrapped toy or book. This event will benefit the "Toys for Tots" program.
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Famous Comedian and actor Jo Koy is adding Mohegan Sun Arena to his list of stops during his global tour. Koy hits the Arena stage on Sunday, March 24th for a 7:30pm show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 8th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, December 9th.
In 2022, Koy kicked off his Funny Is Funny World Tour by selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of All are welcome to attend the Climate, Coffee, and Conversation on December 7 from 8:30 am-9:30 am at The Ditty Bag Market and Cafe. The event will be hosted by State Representative Aundré Bumgardner and featuring special guest, Vice chair of the Environment Committee Representative, State Representative Christine Palm.
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is seeking arts writers and critics for its annual National Critics Institute program, an intensive professional development opportunity offered each summer. Applications will be accepted until Monday, December 18, 2023, at 11:59pm PST.
One of the O'Neill's oldest programs, the National Critics Institute helps participants strengthen their skills in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced industry. Led by Director Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune and Associate Chelsea Groton Bank is facilitating a free First Generation Home Buyer class on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Goodwin University in East Hartford. An option to join on Zoom is also available. Anyone interested in attending must register at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "cvent.me" claiming to be www.ChelseaGroton.com/Events to receive more in-person event details and online log-in information.
This program is specifically designed to empower and educate first
Reynolds Subaru pledges to support the Brian Dagle Foundation through its annual Share the Love Event
The Brian Dagle Foundation is thrilled to announce that Reynolds Subaru has signed on as the official Race Sponsor for the 2023 Niantic Jingle Bell 5k.
For each new vehicle purchased or leased from Reynolds through January 2, 2024, the dealership will donate $250 to The Brian Dagle Foundation. Customers have the option of donating $250 to the charity of their choice, making it possible for the Brian Wireless Zone proudly announces Patrick Lynch, Managing Partner at the Westerly Store, as the champion of the prestigious Elevate All-Star Sales Contest. The contest was nationwide encompassing 1300 stores, designed to recognize excellence in mastering Verizon's Elevate sales process, concluded with Patrick standing out as the undisputed winner.
The Elevate All-Star Sales Contest was a highly competitive event, challenging participants to showcase their proficiency in all three stages of the Elevate National Tax Security Awareness Flyer
The Internal Revenue Service has designated the week of November 27th as National Tax Security Awareness Week.
IRS Stakeholder Liaison and the Better Business Bureau will be highlighting important safety tips everyone should take to protect personal and business sensitive tax and financial data.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Feel free to share as appropriate.
See attached flyer for additional information and link to join the Revolution Wind Receives Final Approval from U.S. Department of the Interior Offshore Construction on the First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut Slated to Begin in 2024
Revolution Wind has received approval of the project’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP) from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final decision needed from the agency to move the project toward the start of offshore construction.
The New York’s First Offshore Wind Project Marks Historic Milestone in Offshore Construction
130-Megawatt Project Will Generate Enough Renewable Energy to Power Approximately 70,000 Long Island Homes
Supports Progress Toward State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Develop Nine Gigawatts of Offshore Wind By 2035
Turbine Photos Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completed installation of the first offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind, a This fall, the Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $244,000 to 37 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island. In addition, the Foundation made its second $50,000 installment of its $250,000 Founding Partner commitment to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Innovation Center. Inclusive of these donations, a United Way employee giving campaign match, Acts of Kindness program, and scholarships, the Foundation has provided over $590,000 to the community this year, and over $6.2 million in total End 2023 on a high note with four days of exhilarating nightlife, live entertainment and more beginning Thursday, December 28th
To celebrate the end of 2023 and what’s to come in 2024, Mohegan Sun welcomes the return of Endless Midnight, featuring round-the-clock excitement on property from Thursday, December 28, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024. Over the course of four days, guests can experience live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den and Comix Roadhouse, plus exhilarating nightlife Military Spouse Wins Court Fight on License Portability in First Court Decision on New Federal Provision
by ADC | Nov 21, 2023 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base
A federal judge sided with a military spouse in Texas Monday, saying that by federal law, Texas education officials must accept her school counseling licensures from Ohio and Missouri, Military Times reported.
“This is a victory for all military spouses,” Hannah Magee Portée said. “I hope it makes other spouses’ lives easier, and I
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters will host its third annual Night for the Environment on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 6-10 p.m. at the Kingdom of The Hawk Vineyard, 113 Pendleton Hill Road, North Stonington.
This event is designed to support the League’s mission as the voice of the environment in the CT General Assembly.
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AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization that represents individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. The organization’s 10,000 members represent more than 850 airports, as well as hundreds of companies and entities that support the The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that they will be sponsoring a tree at A Magical Evening of Giving Holiday Tree Auction, at the New London Elks Club, 81 Washington Street, New London, CT 06320. The event is from 6-9 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Those interested in sponsoring the event, or a decorated tree, should contact Suzanne at Suzanne@careathomenow.com
The highlight of the evening will be a captivating live auction, featuring a collection of fully decorated themed holiday trees. There United Community and Family Services, Inc. (UCFS Healthcare) is proud to announce that our Norwich, Plainfield, and Griswold Health Centers have been recertified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), earning Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition. NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition is the most widely adopted PCMH evaluation program in the country.
The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces 18 grants made through the Connecticut Social Equity Council’s (SEC) Community Reinvestment Pilot Program, an initiative to reinvest revenues from the State’s new adult-cannabis industry in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the “war on drugs.” In Eastern Connecticut, the SEC’s Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs) of focus are New London, Norwich, and Willimantic/Windham.
“We are thrilled to have been selected and The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) is now accepting applications from organizations for marketing initiatives that support eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy.
Called the Regional Marketing Partnership Program, it is a one-to-one match for deserving organizations in the 41-town region that have satisfied all grant requirements, including the ability to match their grant funding request.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 15, 2024.
“This program that several of us started three years ago has been Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will be nominating Daniel O’Keefe to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). O’Keefe will succeed Alexandra Daum, who will be leaving state service in early 2024 to begin a position at Yale University. O’Keefe currently serves at DECD as Connecticut’s first chief innovation officer, a position he will retain until a successor is found. Prior to entering public service, Dan was a successful technology Today, one of the biggest touring comedians, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together. Segura is bringing his highly anticipated new hour of comedy to over 40 cities with the first leg of the Come Together tour, including a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 2nd at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see Segura go on sale Friday, November 17th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun CBIA News & HR Updates as of 11.13.2023
November 11th 5 PM - 9 PM
22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT
*Open ToThe Public
Who's ready to celebrate 11 YEARS with us?!
We'll have live music feat. WICKED PEACH, a photo booth, crushable beers, wines, non-alcoholic beverages, delicious food from local food vendors and restaurants.
This event will be open to the public and although we love visits from your fur babies, we do encourage to keep them home for the evening due to the noise level.
Bringing your own chair (s) for seating is Bridging differences and inspiring young adults to create sustainable change in societal dialogue
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut launched a youth program in 2022, Your Voice Counts (YVC), to promote trust and civility in our community. The initiative aims to improve communication, critical thinking, and understanding among high school students. Youth gain skills needed to navigate conversations that often result in divisiveness to help make the world a kinder place, one which will contribute to
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To Whom It May Concern:
Will you to help make a difference? On December 6, 2023, the Community Outreach Committee of Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS® Charitable & Education Fund is sponsoring its 29th annual Community Benefit Raffle & Auction from 11:30am –3pm at Lake of Isles in North Stonington.
The proceeds from our event are donated back to non-profit community service organizations in New London & Windham Counties that provide a New Committee Member Brings Enthusiasm and Great Insight
The Board of Directors of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has appointed Joseph E. Romeo to serve on its Supervisory Committee, which has oversight and audit responsibilities for Charter Oak’s seven-member Board of Directors.
“Joe’s enthusiasm, passion and technical expertise will be strong attributes for our Supervisory Committee,” said Guy Henry, Chairman of Charter Oak’s Board of Directors. “Joe brings a unique perspective to our committee ThayerMahan, a world leader in providing autonomous maritime surveillance solutions for the defense, research, and offshore wind energy sectors, has been awarded a $19.3 million contract by the federal Department of Defense to continue its work developing specialized autonomous maritime sensing technology to sustain the U.S. Navy’s and U.S. Marine Corps’ undersea and maritime advantage.
The contract allows ThayerMahan, which holds several maritime technology patents, to support its cutting-edge work in ThayerMahan, a world leader in providing autonomous maritime surveillance solutions for the defense and offshore wind energy sectors, has announced the promotion of two leaders in recognition of the company’s growth and need for specialization within its two overarching missions of government and commercial contracts.
Richard Hine, a co-founder of ThayerMahan and formerly Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of the Offshore Energy Group with primary responsibility for all The video, accompanying the annual Impact Report, follows one family’s experiences with the community health center’s many services.
UCFS Healthcare has debuted a unique story-telling video to highlight the many services provided by the community health center and the way they support residents in Eastern Connecticut.
The video was produced in conjunction with UCFS’s annual Impact Report, which provides patient statistics and information on the organization’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year. CBIA News and HR Updates as of 11.6.2023 Governor Hails Announcement that First Offshore Wind Turbine Has Shipped Out of New London for Installation Off the Coast of New York
Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the announcement made by joint venture partners Ørsted and Eversource on their final investment decision regarding Revolution Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm under development in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The decision means that the joint venture partners are committing to commencing the full scope of construction The video, accompanying the annual Impact Report, follows one family’s experiences with the community health center’s many services
UCFS Healthcare has debuted a unique story-telling video to highlight the many services provided by the community health center and the way they support residents in Eastern Connecticut.
The video was produced in conjunction with UCFS’s annual Impact Report, which provides patient statistics and information on the organization’s accomplishments over the past fiscal Every winter the New London Homeless Hospitality Center provides a no-freeze shelter option to be sure no one experiencing homelessness is left outside when it is cold.
The winter site is located at 325 Huntington Street in New London. Our regular year-round shelter is also at this same location. We are hiring extra staff for the winter The work is temporary (November-March) but can lead to other opportunities.
Come will make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. You will be CBIA News Highlights as of 10/30/2023 Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut Homeownership Application Round OpensApplications are available starting November 1st for a home located in Willimantic, CT
Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut accepts applications for the Homeownership Program twice a year, typically in March and September. This special application round will be open from November 1st through November 15th, only. Our program provides an opportunity for local families to move from substandard housing into homeownership
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office and CT Small Business Development Center are hosting the first Connecticut Capital Matchmaker Event, Wednesday November 1st at the Southern Connecticut State University School of Business, New Haven, CT.
The Capital Matchmaker event is a unique opportunity for small business owners to engage directly with SBA lenders, fostering relationships and acquiring valuable insights into the loan programs available to support their growth Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 11th at Ocean Beach Park
Dvorák & Bartók - Saturday, November 18, 2023, 7:30 pmGarde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London, CT 06320
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The guest artist at the ECSO’s November 18 concert will be Hyung Joon Won, a South Korean-born, Juilliard School-trained violinist, who will perform Antonín Dvorák’s impassioned Violin Concerto in A Minor, composed in 1879. In 2009, Won, who hopes to form an inter-Korean orchestra with North Korean members, founded the Lindenbaum Festival Orchestra, an annual
Martha Stewart, Aarón Sánchez, Michael Symon & More Headline the 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun
Four-day festival celebrates 20th anniversary with 20 events from Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Sunday, January 28, 2024; Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul also slated to host Dos Hombres Mezcal
Celebrate the art of winemaking and 20 years of Sun Wine & Food Fest with 20 events across four days! Mohegan Sun’s 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) takes place from Thursday, January 25, 2024 Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled new branding and announced the launch of a new marketing campaign for the State of Connecticut, including a new logo and website with the theme, “Make It Here.” The campaign’s objective is to foster continued economic growth and instill greater pride in state residents.
“There is no better place to live and work in the U.S. than in Connecticut, and it’s about time that everyone knows it too,” Governor Lamont said. “We make the most complex machines in the world –
Connecticut has a new brand identity, with officials rolling out a new look Oct. 17 to replace the “Still Revolutionary” campaign launched in 2012.
The “Make It Here” identity features a new logo—a circular C with an embedded T—and a slogan designed to promote “economic growth and instill greater pride in state residents.”
“By shining a light on the state’s underlying identity, we’re telling a more authentic story about Connecticut today, and better showing where we’re headed tomorrow,” said Anthony
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Join us for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to hear about the latest threats and trends from local cyber security experts including:• Michael Manning, Resident Agent in Charge at Homeland Security Investigations, New Haven• Matthew Lidestri, AVP, Information Security at COCC • Detective Richard Savino, Digital Forensic Examiner for the Town of Groton• Chrissy Caplet, VP, Operations and Security Manager at Chelsea Groton BankThey will share what business owners and centers of influence can do Come and Join Author Miosotys Santiago at the New London Public Library for a one-hour book chat & sign. She will be reading a chapter out of her Memoir 'Gods Diamond. This eight-chapter book describes her experiences as a young 13-year-old assaulted, and raped. Her surviving domestic abuse, the incarceration of her mother at the tender age of 19, and the most transformational escaping Tower One during the attacks on the World Trade Center. She talks of her survival, resiliency, and her perseverance to not Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 5p-6pm for a book talk with Author, Miosotys Santiago at the Hygenic Art Gallery. She will read sections from her published, "God's DIamond". Combined Giving Benefits Over 280 Organizations; Nearly $3 Million Donated Since 2016
Thousands of area families helped by more than 250 charitable organizations will benefit this holiday season from $400,000 raised through Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s 2023 Matching Gifts Program.
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and its members have raised nearly $3 million since 2016
through this annual initiative to give back to the community.
Based on the volume of generous donations from Charter Oak members The 32nd season of Dancing with the Stars is set to return for a sizzling hot new season! This year’s all-new stage show will feature your favorite professional dancers from the hit television series performing glittering new numbers as the live production returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, January 13th at 8:00pm. Tickets to go on sale Friday, October 20th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer, locations owned locally by Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan, is proud to announce its generous donations totaling $55,000 to local charities during the third quarter of 2023 bringing the total for the year over $135,000. These contributions aim to support organizations that make a significant impact on our community.
Always Home, a non-profit organization committed to preventing family homelessness in Eastern Connecticut, will receive $10,000 in support from
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced a developmental residency of Pulitzer, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winner Tom Kitt (CAB ‘08, NMTC ‘17) and Academy Award® and Grammy Award® winner Cameron Crowe’s musical Almost Famous, based on the 2000 film for which Crowe won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The Tony-nominated musical features a book and lyrics written by Crowe with original music and lyrics by Kitt. Public readings of the workshop will take place on Saturday, November 11; BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to announce that Chelsea Groton Bank has once again earned its top (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Having earned Bauer’s (5-Star) rating continuously for 118 quarters, Chelsea Groton Bank has also earned Bauer’s highest designation as a “Best of Bauer Bank”. This designation is reserved solely for banks that have earned this top rating for a minimum of 25 years consecutively.
Bauer rates every federally insured United Way of Southeastern Connecticut held its first-ever gala benefit event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. United for Gemma honored the evolution of the Food Center from 1988 to present-day, as well as founder Gemma Moran, who passed away earlier this year.
The annual Gemma E. Moran Award for Inspiration was presented to James Newman, a member of United Way’s Board of Directors and the MDA-UAW Local 571.
Rodney Butler, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal The SBA Connecticut District Office along with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are hosting a Capital Matchmaker: Funding for Small Businesses on November 1st from 8:30 am to12:00 pm at Southern CT State University’s School of Business. Small businesses and entrepreneurs are encouraged to register and schedule one-on-one meetings with Connecticut SBA Authorized lenders. Interactive workshops geared toward borrowers, a lender panel discussion on ‘How to Get to Yes’, and a business resource expo The CT District Office of the Small Business Administration is hosting an online informational session on how to apply for a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant to help you start exporting internationally and enter new markets. The webinar will take place on October 23rd at 11:00 AM. Presenters include the SBA Connecticut District Office, the Connecticut District Export Council, the International Trade Administration, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Small National Small Business Week 2024 Award nominations are open with numerous award categories and the SBA Connecticut District is hosting 2 webinars on How to Submit an Award Winning Nomination Package. The webinars will take place on, October 19th at 12:00 and November 7th at 2:00. To register visit sba.gov/ct and for more information contact Sheri Cote at sheri.cote@sba.gov or 202-445-6709. The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Swan Lake will be performed at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. as a part of the World Ballet Series. Tickets are $35-$85 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/swan-lake/.
See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky’s music.
The production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets as well as over The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Condé Nast Traveler today released the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Bradley International Airport recognized as a top-ten airport for the seventh consecutive year.
More than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy SP+A welcomed Tanya Cutolo, AIA, LEED AP as New London Studio Leader and Sr. Project Architect earlier this summer. Tanya brings over 30 years of experience in the design and construction fields working on a variety of projects including commercial, private and municipal facilities. Since opening the New London office in 2018 we are working on some exciting projects at the Garde Arts Center, the Chamber’s new Innovation Center and corporate offices, the New London Community/Rec Center, the TVCCA Early Updates & News courtesy of CBIA CBIA HR Updates as of 9/28/2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 National Music Theater Conference. The submission window will remain open until Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:59pm PST.
The National Music Theater Conference supports all styles and genres of music theater, including song-cycles, operas, theater for young audiences, and experimental work. Musicals are eligible for the Conference if they have not yet received a professional production. Submissions must include 30 pages of the
Come celebrate STEPS' 16th Birthday
November 2, 2023 @ 5:30PM — 8:30PM
Port 'N Starboard Banquet Center at Ocean Beach Park: 98 Neptune Avenue New London, CT 06320
This 16th year celebration is to honor the life of STEPS and to recognize the impact that STEPS has had on the young women, families, schools and communities in eastern Connecticut.
Enjoy a fun night celebrating with STEPS!
Keynote Speaker
Success Stories
Dinner Including Prime Rib Carving Station
DJ and Music
Chelsea Groton Bank has been recognized as a Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, New London, and Windham County Top Workplaces winner for eight consecutive years by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces. In addition, Anthony A. Joyce, III, the Bank’s President and CEO, was presented with this year’s Leadership award in the midsize employer category (150-499 employees). Both awards are based solely on employee engagement feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC. The confidential
Economic development is a priority for chambers of commerce – and few things spur more economic development than broadband. As states prepare to spend billions of federal dollars on broadband, chambers can ensure this funding is strategically targeted to spark the greatest growth.
Chamber leaders know how essential broadband is. That was true before the pandemic, but the past three years drove it home. Your members suddenly had to grapple with unprecedented demand for e-commerce, learn search engine SP+A has received a 2023 IIDA New England design award for our High Watch Recovery Center project. The design awards honor the incredible spaces completed by firms across New England. SP+A was recognized in the Health and Wellness category. Selection was based on the project’s design, story and photography. High Watch Recovery Center became the world's first 12-step treatment center, and continues to serve those suffering from the chronic illness of drug and alcohol addiction. We are excited to share John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin in:Cassette RouletteThe Garde Arts Center is proud to share that John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin will perform Cassette Roulette at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $44-$79 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/cassette-roulette/. Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen John Cameron Mitchell (Joe vs. Carole, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), one of alt-culture’s boldest creators, joins Wireless Zone, a leading Verizon Authorized Retailer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Edgerton to the position of Location Manager at the North Frontage Road store in New London. With an impressive track record of over 10 years in the retail sales industry, Chris brings a wealth of experience and passion for team development to this key leadership role.
During his seven-year tenure as a store manager at Sleep Number, Chris consistently achieved remarkable results, propelling the store to the
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website! Beginning September 25th at 11am when you visit grotonutilities.com you will be directed to the new website.
Our team has been working hard to create an enhanced user experience and provide you with more valuable content. The new website features a fresh, modern design and improved navigation to make it easier for you to find the information you need.
Here are some highlights of what you can expect from our new website:User-Friendly Interface: We Governor Ned Lamont today announced that beginning on January 1, 2024, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $15.00 per hour to $15.69 per hour as a result of the state’s first-ever economic indicator adjustment.
This newly enacted adjustment is required under a state law Governor Lamont signed in 2019 (Public Act 19-4), which implemented five incremental increases in the minimum wage between 2019 and 2023, followed by future adjustments that are tied to the percentage change in CONNECTICUT– The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that $20 million in grant funding has been awarded to state international trade agencies throughout the country via a competitive application process to SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program grant program. Locally, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) was awarded $200,000 of that pool to help provide small businesses with the information and tools they need to succeed in export-related activities.
Exporting activities New ALICE Report shows pandemic aids temporarily blunted the financial crisis, yet even those supports were not enough.
The ranks of New London County households unable to afford the basics grew by 21% during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a total of 41,172 or 37% of households struggling to afford the basics by 2021, according to a new report from United Way of Southeastern Connecticut and its research partner United For ALICE.
These families, defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Award-winning journalist Julio Ricardo Varela will produce a “Latino Rebels Radio” podcast focused on neuro-inclusivity, belonging and radical hospitality as a social justice movement in conversation with Mitchell College students on Fri., Sept. 22, 1–2:30 p.m. in the Weller Center at Mitchell College. The public is invited to attend.
Six Mitchell student guests will share personal stories of the joys and challenges they experience attending a college committed to embracing and celebrating difference. To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims, concerns from tax pros and aggressive marketing to ineligible applicants, posing unacceptable risk to businesses and the tax system.
The news releases describe the status of ERC claims processing and the warning signs of ERC scams, and the checklist contains if/then circumstances for determining ERC eligibility.To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop
Please join us for a Night of "Firehouse Bingo" Friday, September 29 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Raymour & Flanigan Waterford Showroom. Tickets are $30.00 per person which inclues 10 Games! Prizes given out with each Game played! Soft Drinks and light food also provided.
Donations are also being accepted on behalf of the Waterford Professional Fire Fighters. Tickets can be purchased at the door or call ahead to hold your seat at (860)437-3684. Connecticut – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year Award. Individuals or organizations dedicated to the support of the small business community are encouraged to nominate small businesses with exceptional innovation, growth, community engagement or resilience. Additionally, individuals may self-nominate.
“Small A special grand opening extravaganza of a new event space, bar, and live music venue at Rocks 21 restaurant will be held this weekend.
Called Room 245, the newly renovated space with beautiful outdoor views of the Mystic Harbor, will open with a three-day weekend celebration, Friday, Sept. 22; Saturday, Sept. 23; and Sunday, Sept. 24. The new venue is on the ground level of popular Rocks 21 restaurant, located at 3 Williams Ave. in Mystic. Besides food, drink, live music and DJ’s, Room 245 will offer an
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September 27, 2023
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Join Chelsea Groton Bank and Kathleen Stauffer, author of 11 Secrets of Nonprofit Excellence, as she discusses two chapters of her new book: The Art of "Good" Change and Tech is your Nonprofit SUPERPOWER.From the jacket: "Do you have what it takes to build agile, successful teams? Pursue mergers that transform? Are you solving the right problems for efficiency and growth? Do you want to leverage your All Connecticut Residents Can Sign Up for the Free Discount Card To Receive Savings on Medication
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon today announced that a prescription drug discount card program will launch in Connecticut on October 2, 2023, enabling all residents of the state to receive savings on certain prescription drugs.
The program was established by a provision of Governor Lamont’s health care affordability bill (Public Act 23-171), which was approved by the General
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 National Playwrights Conference. The submission window will remain open through Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:59pm PST.
The O’Neill will once again employ an open script submission process for its founding program and invites all playwrights to share their work. Plays that have not yet received a professional production are eligible for the Conference, and the O'Neill welcomes submissions of all styles and genres. Scripts
Film lovers in New London will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world during the week of Sept 28 - Oct 8 when the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at The Garde Arts Center on October 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
The Final Ten screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce that two large-scale portraits by Barkley L. Hendricks, recently on view in the Museum’s exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks in New London, have been reinstalled in the Museum’s American Perspectives gallery where they will remain on exhibition until May 2024.
Brenda P., 1974, and North Philly Niggah (William Corbett), 1975, both oil on canvas, were featured in the Museum’s exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks in New London, which celebrated Hendricks’ artistic
Annual mammograms and any recommended biopsies are crucial to identifying breast cancer early, and early detection can lead to better outcomes.
Middlesex Health uses a special breast biopsy system to perform stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI-guided biopsies at its Radiology locations. These image-guided biopsies allow the radiologist to obtain a small tissue sample for laboratory testing and are less invasive than a surgical biopsy.
Using computer guidance, these biopsies can pinpoint the exact We're delighted to announce the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association, a new initiative that will support Special Olympics Connecticutand provide exclusive offers and promotions to its members from our generous partner businesses.
Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association members are dedicated law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and first responders who are committed to supporting Special Olympics Connecticut. Through participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special
STEPS is seeking members to join their Board. STEPS’ mission is to empower girls and uplift communities by providing young women the tools necessary to build lives of integrity and self-sufficiency through positive choice. Please contact Beatrice Jennette at 860.941.7949 if you are interested in becoming a member. Many thanks. Grants support programs that benefit children and families in Eastern CT
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation recently awarded numerous grants to support 35 programs that address education, economic development, food insecurity, and essential needs 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, especially for children and families, in
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
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, 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
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)
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 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 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 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.
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
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.
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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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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.
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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, 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., 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 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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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 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 The Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) is now open for applications from eligible arts organizations.
Program OverviewEligibilityHow to ApplyRequired FormsProgram Timeline 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
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 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, 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 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
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
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 –
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!
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
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 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 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, 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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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. 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
Eversource’s battalion of line and tree crews continue working non-stop to restore power and, in some cases, rebuild the electric system after the widespread, historic damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. While adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols, crews have restored power to more than 80,000 since yesterday and expect restoration to the nearly 75,000 customers still without power to be substantially complete by Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Due to high heat expected today and over the next several
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
Chelsea Groton Bank team members recently earned bachelor degrees, financial diplomas and certifications in various banking specialties.
Two team members earned degrees from Southern New Hampshire University: Rebecca Dambach, Customer Solutions Specialist in Sprague, earned a Bachelor of Accounting and Marielle Winkelman, AS, Customer Solutions Manager in Waterford, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
The Center For Financial Training (CFT), dedicated to
Gourmet Galley is open for catering. With over 20 years experience, they are ready to take care of you and your guests safely. Contact Gourmet Galley to plan the curated party you've been dreaming about for the past few months.
This week, enjoy the final week of Gourmet Galley at Home meals for pick up or delivery. Place your order by Wednesday at 4pm for Friday. The menu this week includes lobster and corn salad, coriander lime grilled shrimp, miso glazed sea bass, veal sirloin strip steak, buttermilk Thames River Innovation Places (TRIP) has released a Request for Proposals soliciting new ideas that leverage and enhance the local Blue Economy to benefit the region. Non-profits, for-profits, individuals, and municipalities are all encouraged to apply by August 21st.
TRIP defines the BlueTech space as a convergence of traditional maritime industries with the advanced technology sector, covering a broad spectrum of activities, for the mutual economic benefit of the greater Thames River region. The Energy company responding to nearly 700,000 power outages across its service territory BERLIN, Conn.
Hundreds of Eversource line, tree and service crews worked through the night after Tropical Storm Isaias and associated tornadoes tore through Connecticut causing widespread and historic damage to the company’s electric system. Operating under its COVID-19 pandemic plan and adhering to strict social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation measures to safeguard the health and well-being of workers and Hard Rock Cafe at Foxwoods says thank you to our frontline healthcare workers, in a Legendary way. Visit Hard Rock Cafe for a free Legendary Burger. Sign in with your valid health or emergency service ID. Valid until August 21, 2020.
Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce the addition of a new certificate program, Data Analytics Certificate. Analytics is one of the most in-demand skills needed to drive strategic decision-making, and data analytic jobs are among the fastest growing and highest paid.
Students in this certificate program will learn to gather and analyze data, as well as explore tools and techniques to make better recommendations. Employers will also find this certificate program the perfect way for their
With the effects of Tropical Storm Isaias expected to begin impacting New England Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, Eversource is closely monitoring the track of the strong storm. While continuing to operate under its COVID-19 pandemic plan and adhering to its strict social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation measures to safeguard the health and well-being of workers and customers, the energy company’s line and tree crews are ready to respond to any damage or outages caused by this
Citizens Bank announced today that it will award grants to minority-owned small businesses in recognition of the value that they bring as a vital part of our communities. With this program, Citizens will award 100 grants of $15,000 each ($1.5 million total) to 100 minority-owned businesses (customers and non-customers) across the Citizens 11 state footprint, extending its ongoing small business grant program.
“These grants, part of our ongoing $10 million commitment to promote social equity and New program to provide matching funds to support tourism opportunities and venues in eastern ConnecticutThe Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) today announced the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program, a program that will provide funding to support eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy. Eastern Connecticut businesses non-profits and municipalities are encouraged to develop marketing plans, which could then be funded by the program if approved. Plans should focus on marketing eastern BERLIN, Conn. (July 16, 2020) – As part of its efforts to support customers facing financial hardship and other challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is encouraging customers to closely manage their energy supply options so that they do not overpay an alternative supplier. According to the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel, in April 2020, residential Eversource customers who chose suppliers paid in aggregate approximately $1.5 million more than the Standard Offer for their electric Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded more than $183,000 in community giving during the first six months of 2020, including $75,000 in emergency funding to lessen food shortages across the region caused by the COVID-19 health crisis and $90,000 in scholarships to high school and college students throughout eastern Connecticut.
“The Coronavirus has impacted every agency in eastern Connecticut serving those in need, so we made sure that we increased our community giving during the first six months The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut Artists and Creatives to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers.
Three (3) grant designations awarded:Artistic Excellence - $5,000Artist Fellowship - $3,000Emerging Recognition - $1,000
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Be sure to review the program guidelines to learn more about eligibility and program requirements.
Application Deadline:
11:59 PM, September 22, 2020
Contact: Contact: Anthony Cronin, AVP-Director of Marketing
860.446.3254
acronin@cofcu.com
Waterford, CT – July 15, 2020 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named a “Best-In-State” credit union for the third consecutive year in the annual Forbes Media survey of the nation’s best financial institutions.
“This is an honor to be chosen for the third straight year as one of the best credit unions in Connecticut by such a respected organization as Forbes,” said Brian A. We’ve resumed our popular “This Weekend” page on CTvisit.com, which promotes events and drives traffic to our tourism attractions.
To let these highly motivated consumers know about your business’ happenings, please create new event listings or update your events on CTvisit.com, whether they are virtual or in-person.
If you want to create a new event listing, please start here. To create new events associated with your existing listing, please log into your account by starting here. If you have any
The IRS issued Notice 2020-54 to help employers properly report 2020 emergency paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.Learn More Here Advanced Group has opened a brand new woodworking workshop in New London to provide locally crafted custom cabinetry and woodworking opportunities to all of our clients and contracts. Equipped with state-of-the-art woodworking and cabinetry tools, our new woodworking workshop is equipped to bring any custom design our clients can imagine to life. Our master carpenters and woodworkers have been hard at work to create custom pieces to our clients living room walls, beautiful bathroom shower benches, stunning
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, proudly announced that Chelsea Groton Bank, New London County, CT, has again been awarded its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates Chelsea Groton Bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 105 consecutive quarters, especially in this environment, makes its accomplishment even more impressive. The “Best Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, president, Mitchell CollegeRick D’Avino, chair, Mitchell College Board of Trustees
Two changes in executive level leadership at Mitchell College took place on July 1. Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, who recently moved to New London, began her tenure as the college’s eighth president, and Rick D’Avino started his first term as the elected chair of the college’s Board of Trustees.
Espy, an accomplished college administrator, expert in human development and family therapy and the first The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) has announced plans to reopen after closing due to COVID-19 concerns on March 13.
The natural history museum at the Nature Center will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. In order to protect staff, summer campers, and visitors, DPNC’s buildings will remain closed to the public on weekdays.
“Now and always, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, summer campers, and guests are our top priority,” said Davnet Conway The Electric Boat Employees’ Community Services Association has generously awarded $1,995 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut for a “SmartBoard” white board for use at both its Norwich and Danielson locations. This interactive training tool will allow Board Members, managers and new employees to participate fully in strategic planning exercises, intensive pre-employment training, and information sharing as the agency continues to address the challenges presented by the pandemic that affect critical supports for In an ongoing U.S. Phase 1/2 placebo-controlled, observer-blinded clinical trial, nucleoside-modified messenger RNA vaccine candidate (BNT162b1) expressing the SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) is being evaluated in 45 subjectsAt day 28 (7 days after dose 2), all subjects who received 10 or 30 µg of BNT162b1 had significantly elevated RBD-binding IgG antibodies with geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) of 4,813 and 27,872 units/ml which are 8- and 46.3-times, respectively, the GMC of 602 units/ml in
After a long and successful career in health care, Bill Stanley, vice president for government and community relations at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, will retire in mid-October, L+M Healthcare President and CEO Patrick L. Green announced today.
“Bill has devoted more than two decades to L+M in one of its most challenging areas - fundraising. Bill’s talent and skills have resulted in his having played an important role in the growth and development of this hospital. My sincerest thanks and best Governor Lamont announced today a comprehensive plan to put more than $33 million in state and federal resources to work providing emergency assistance to renters, homeowners, and residential landlords impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Elements of this plan include:$10 million rental assistance program for Connecticut residents impacted by COVID-19, administered through the Department of Housing, which will provide payments to landlords on behalf of approved tenant applicants, with a
Mystic Seaport Museum will open a new exhibition, A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft, on July 3, 2020.The show will introduce visitors to the many ways people transform one of nature’s most malleable materials to objects of utility, art, and beauty. It will be on display in the Thompson Exhibition Building’s Collins Gallery.
At the core of the exhibition will be a boat-restoration and boat-building demonstration staffed by shipwrights from the Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. For this Tri-State Advisory Will Use Uniform Parameters and Messaging Across the Three StatesGovernor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state.
This self-quarantine – effective 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – applies New England Arts Resilience Fund launched as part of United States Regional Arts Resilience Funds
The New England Arts Resilience Fund was created in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s arts infrastructure and will support New England nonprofit arts and cultural organizations with recovery and planning capital for a post-pandemic future. Eligible arts organizations should apply by June 30.Learn MoreThe fund is part of the nationwide United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative
For the summer months, Foxwoods has decided to host drive in movies here. There’s an opportunity to get your business/brand in front of all of the moviegoers. There’s premium ad space available under the screen and ad slots available to be shown before the movie starts. These movies will be advertised throughout the property, social media, and on our digital screens, if you have an interest to get your brand in front of this clientele please contact Roy Ingram-Colebut for more information.
Please see Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors and fresh sea breezes as you set sail with plenty of space around you. Very limited numbers of tickets are available for each sailing trip, due to COVID-19 restrictions, so BOOK NOW. Seating will be in zones to allow social distancing for you and your party.
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Two-hour sailing trips offered daily at 9:30am, Noon, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm.
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Buy tickets or find info about how ARGIA's crew is protecting your health and Energy company offers safe, convenient ways for customers to make energy-saving improvements at home or workBERLIN, Conn. (June 10, 2020) – In an effort to help residential customers and small business owners reduce their energy costs during this difficult time, Eversource has modified its popular Home Energy Solutions energy assessments and is now offering no-cost virtual pre-assessments. While all in-home visits are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, customers can connect with an Eversource
As the novel coronavirus spread across Connecticut from west to east, myriad nonprofits were being called upon to assist residents as illness struck, job losses mounted, and safety nets were strained.
Nonprofits both large and small have seen an increase in requests for help and an uptick in users, whether it’s food pantries, homeless shelters, or nature preserves. While managing the healthcare aspects of the virus, Hartford HealthCare is witnessing the important impact of these NPOs.
“These small
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as the state prepares to enter phase 2 of its reopening efforts resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, he is launching a new resource – the CT Back to Work Initiative – that will provide workers and businesses in Connecticut with high-quality, user-friendly career tools to assist those who have been impacted by the economic fallout from the public health emergency. To start, the state is partnering with several private-sector employment services, including Our staff is ready for you The COVID-19 challenges were difficult to weather for everyone. Now that we are in Phase 2 and businesses have started to resume, we will do all we can to support your efforts to regain equilibrium. Never has there been a greater need to offer workforce development programs and workforce training to help rebuild our economy. Whether you are looking to take a course for yourself, or want to retrain employees, or offer a new course please let us know. We are eager to help.Classrooms
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is now open. Hours are currently 11 am- 7pm. Check in for updated hours and a list of the stores open. New stores reopen each week. Be sure bring your mask and be ready to meet all the protocols in place to help keep shoppers and employees safe. Visit Tanger Outlets website for more information. Following a health care career spanning more than five decades, Mary Lenzini, president of the Southeastern Connecticut VNA, will retire at the end of 2020.
Lenzini leads the VNA's home health care, school health and community services divisions, which serve thousands of eastern Connecticut residents, including new mothers, the elderly and the homeless. She oversees a staff of more than 240. The VNA, an affiliate of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, provides more than 100,000 home care visits annually to
Golam Ahmed, who has spent more than 30 years in the financial services industry, has joined Charter Oak Retirement and Investment Services* as its newest Financial Advisor.
Ahmed has extensive experience in a broad range of banking and financial services, including branch management, mortgage and commercial lending, and financial wealth management. Charter Oak Retirement and Investment Services has experienced strong growth over the past several years and its growing staff now includes two
Mystic Seaport Museum is one of four museums in the country to be recognized with a 2020 Sustainability Excellence Award, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
First presented in 2014, the awards recognize sustainability efforts in facilities, programming, and exhibits in both large and small institutions. In the last five years, the award program has recognized 20 different museums for their efforts.
Mystic Seaport Museum received a Special Award of Merit for its accomplishments in
The National Virtual Small Business Expo is America’s biggest and most anticipated virtual business-to-business networking and educational event, trade show and conference for business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers or anyone who works for a small business or is interested in starting a Small Business.
Normally hosted throughout Major US Cities across the country in LIVE VENUES, the Virtual Small Business Expo has all elements of our popular Live Shows available to our attendees.
The
As businesses across the country rally to remain productive, the lines between work and home continue to blur and remote workers face increasing reliability, security and connectivity challenges as their work and personal lives compete for bandwidth. To help businesses and their employees be more productive and to protect them from cybersecurity threats while working remotely, we are introducing Comcast Business At Home – a dedicated, enterprise-grade and business-paid, set of connectivity solutions for
Attorney General William Tong and the Connecticut State Police today released a Public Service Announcement encouraging residents to fact check the information they receive about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public has questions about COVID-19, and what happens next – and they deserve accurate answers about how to stay healthy, when we’ll reopen, and more. Unfortunately, during times like this, scam artists are spreading false information, and trusted sources may even be sharing false information
More than 37,000 Connecticut residents enrolled during COVID-19 CrisisPeople who lose health insurance due to job loss, generally have 60 days before or after their coverage ends to apply for coverage through Access Health CT.Losing health insurance coverage either from a furlough or a layoff is considered a ‘Qualifying Life Event,’ triggering a Special Enrollment Period.Access Health CT recommends comparing options with COBRA coverage. Access Health CT may offer a better, less expensive choice, and is Bradley was named the 5th Best Airport in the Country by CondéNast Traveler for 2019, keeping us in the top 5 for the last 3 years! Voting is currently open for 2020 and we are hoping our Chamber members can help by going online and vote for the “home team.” Voting takes only a few minutes and each vote makes a difference in ensuring that Bradley Airport remains on this prestigious list.
Voting is now open for the prestigious 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Support your home airport Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will re-open all of its branches that are open to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020 with extensive protective measures in place to ensure the safety of its members and employees.
“We’re excited to re-open our lobbies again and welcome back our members, and we’ve made sure that all of the safety measures we’ve put in place will create a safe and comfortable banking experience for everyone involved,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive
Did you lose your health insurance? You may qualify for coverage through Access Health CT at any time, if you have a Qualifying Life Event through a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Special Enrollment Period is a time outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15) when you can sign up for health insurance coverage through Access Health CT. If you experience a Qualifying Life Event like losing coverage due to job change/loss, aging off your parents’ plan, moving to Connecticut, getting
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has greatly impacted the U.S. economy. The Small Business Administration is working alongside sister agencies like the Department of Treasury, congress and the lending community to support our country's small business community.
The Paycheck Protection Program was brought to life with the passing of the CARES Act. This small business loan provides much needed capital to keep employees on payroll and small businesses operating. One of the most appealing As The Garde Arts Center anticipates the not too distant future, when its giant screen glows on a full house of movie lovers, they now offer the next best thing: the Movie Palace Experience, at home!
Starting May 29, the Garde Virtual Cinema will offer a specially curated selection of new independent films that you can view on several digital platforms. Tickets to these fascinating films will help sustain the Garde during this shutdown and support new and independent filmmakers.
Settle down with a bowl Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Outreach Committee has donated more than $3,100 for food assistance to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center as well as health-care workers and “meals on wheels” recipients in eastern Connecticut.
The Community Outreach Committee is an employee-led assistance program that receives its funding from Charter Oak employees who pay $3 weekly to dress down on Friday “Casual Days.” These funds are used to assist Charter Oak members in need.
“I’m very proud of our Charter
The Thames River Heritage Park and Connecticut Sea Grant are inviting people to solve a word puzzle while exploring historic sites in New London and Groton by completing one or more of the four Thames River Quests any time this summer.
Those who complete the quests can enter a prize drawing for heritage park T-shirts and water taxi tickets.
The quests have been offered as part of Connecticut Trails Day events on the first weekend in June in 2018 and 2019. This year, instead of group gatherings, Trails The IRS released the inflation adjustments for health savings accounts (HSAs) and their accompanying high deductible health plans (HDHPs) effective for calendar year 2021. Most limits increased from 2020 amounts.Annual Contribution Limits
For calendar year 2021, the limitation on deductions for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,600. For calendar year 2021, the limitation on deductions for an individual with family coverage under a high deductible health plan is
The 2020 Nightingale Nurse award recipients will be honored quietly and remotely this year as Connecticut continues to practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the lack of external fanfare, L+M Healthcare is pleased to announce the dedicated and compassionate nurses who have been selected by their peers as Nightingale Nurses for 2020.
Each of the nurses representing L+M Healthcare, a member of Yale New Haven Health which includes Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly
ConnectiCare members can continue to use telehealth for covered medical and mental health services without paying a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance through June 30, 2020.
No-cost telehealth visits apply to any illness or injury – not just coronavirus (COVID-19). Members must use in-network primary care doctors, specialists, or mental health clinicians.
Visit our webpage for more information on how ConnectiCare is helping members and the community navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman shared a letter on COVID-19 enforcement and information on phase 2 of the reopening:
Congratulations to all the businesses that reopened yesterday. We hope you enjoyed being back together with co-workers and customers, and everyone felt safe and prepared for this important step. We look forward to other segments of the economy opening up over the coming weeks.
By now, most companies planning to open during Phase 1 have read Scholarship supports National Theater Institute studentsThe Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces a $600,000 gift from John Gore to the National Theater Institute (NTI) scholarship endowment. With a singular schedule and an unmatched breadth of training, NTI’s six semester-long programs offer students a springboard to the professional world. The John Gore Scholarship supports students from underrepresented backgrounds.
This endowment gift will pay dividends for decades and Arrow Paper Party Rental offers a number of products and services local businesses can use to accommodate outdoor dining, sales, or COVID testing sites.
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Mystic Seaport Museum announces it will reopen to the public Saturday, May 23. To celebrate the occasion and to thank the community for its support of the Museum during its closure, admission will be free May 23-29.
Visitors will be welcome to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for
To ensure the health and safety of their guests and staff alike on opening days, Mystic Aquarium is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, to help manage the new temperature screening process required as part of phase one in Governor Ned Lamont’s Reopen Connecticut Plan.
From Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22, a nurse from the VNA , a member of Yale New Haven Health, which also includes L+M Hospital, Westerly Hospital and other ambulatory services in the
Working with community and business leaders from around the state, we developed a guide to help small businesses manage the reopening process while complying with the new COVID-19 safety rules.
The Small Business Reopening Resource Guide is available online and includes valuable information about the following topics:Financial Needs – Comprehensive list of state and federal financing resources and advisory partnersEmployee Training & Support – General and industry-specific guidance about who should be
Mystic Aquarium is excited to announce they will be reopening on Wednesday, May 20, in accordance with Governor Ned Lamont’s Reopen Connecticut Plan. Access to the Aquarium will be limited to outdoor spaces at 50% occupancy. New protocols will be implemented to ensure the health and safety of guests, employees and the animals.
Mystic Aquarium will reopen with two special events in recognition of the support of the local community and the efforts of health care workers, emergency responders and other Robinson+Cole and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will lead the Connecticut COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic as part of the nationwide program organized by Lawyers for Good Government to assist small businesses in weathering the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mission of the clinic is to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs and small businesses that have suffered adversely from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing free, limited-scope legal advice. Qualifying small Firm to lead oversight of Connecticut-wide virtual clinic as part of national program
Robinson+Cole and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will lead the Connecticut COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic as part of the nationwide program organized by Lawyers for Good Government to assist small businesses in weathering the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mission of the clinic is to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs and small businesses that have suffered adversely from the impact of
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Looking to change careers? Three Rivers Community College is offering two brand new courses this summer that will give you the training you need. Basic CAD – Autocad and Introduction to Software Applications are the perfect first steps for those interested in a new career whether it is drafting or beginning a new role in an office environment. Employers can also use these programs for Three Rivers to train their staff.
Basic CAD – Autocad – Get the training you need to start a career in drafting. Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has promoted Holly DePerry to Assistant Vice President-Business Lender and also promoted Lauren Vincent to Commercial Credit Manager to accommodate the credit union’s expanding business lending business.
DePerry has extensive business lending experience in eastern Connecticut as well as southern Rhode Island and has been with Charter Oak’s Business Lending Department since 2017. Vincent joined Charter Oak
in 2015 and has served in numerous banking positions as well as Is your business safe to reopen?
Businesses are beginning to reopen, but it is not “back to business” as usual. Our world has changed. The need to protect our staff and our customers from threats like the Coronavirus is top priority. Is your business ready to safely open its doors?
Before, we didn’t have to think about social distancing and protective gear for our employees. Today, customers expect careful measures to be taken to ensure their safety. Standards and recommendations change often and The UConn Family Business Program is offering families an opportunity to hire a student intern through our Family Business Internship Program. This is just one way we support Connecticut's family-owned businesses. If you are interested, or know a family business that could use some help, let us know.
Past summer interns assisted family businesses with projects covering the areas listed below. But, don't let that stop you from suggesting other ideas you may have for an intern to help you solve a particular During COVID-19 Emergency, SkillUp CT Allows Jobseekers to Upgrade Skills From Their Own Homes
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the statewide expansion of a program that will make free online learning licenses available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The SkillUp CT program will significantly expand access to comprehensive online course work from a leading global provider for First participants dosed at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and University of Maryland School of Medicine
Pfizer and BioNTech ramping up manufacturing capabilities to further increase production capacity in 2020/2021NEW YORK, USA, and MAINZ, Germany, May 5, 2020 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced today that the first participants have been dosed in the U.S. in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the BNT162 vaccine program to prevent COVID-19. The trial is part of a global
During this challenging time, Eversource is committed to providing programs and resources to lessen the financial hardship on small businesses – the backbone of our communities.
If you need support, Eversource can help:We’re offering a special, extended payment arrangement for any past-due amount, with $0 down payment, 12 months to pay and the first payment not due until June 1, 2020.We can also connect you with state and federal assistance programs for which your business may be eligible. With new The Florence Griswold Museum may be closed to visitors for its indoor exhibits--the gardens, ground and Artists' Trail are open to explore--but Education staff is reaching out to families to continue the creative art-based teaching that happens in the Education Center with the FloGris ArtReach with Julie.
Watch for a new FloGris ArtReach project each week. These hands-on/minds-on activities are designed for all skill levels and to inspire your creative individuality. Most projects can be made with
As a result of the current health crisis, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra has transformed its educational program, Music in the Schools, into an online resource for all to access, titled Music in the Homes. In the coming weeks, the ECSO will be posting videos to its YouTube channel at youtube.com/ectsymphony of educational videos provided by ECSO musicians. These videos will walk through the personal background of our musicians, musical concepts demonstrated by performed and recorded excerpts, April 29, 2020 WETHERSFIELD – Today, the Connecticut Department of Labor launched a website that further breaks down unemployment claims by age, industry, gender and town that will offer valuable insight for planning and budgeting purposes, and for developing responsible strategies for re-opening the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The site, (https://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/claimsdata.asp) was developed by the agency’s Office of Research in an effort to track unemployment data from January 2015
The Connecticut Humane Society is proud to introduce Pawffice Pals, a guaranteed way to make you and your colleagues smile.
There’s about to be a new face in your company’s video meeting. Probably one that’s dozing off, chewing with their mouth open, or randomly meowing at your new idea. That’s right—CHS pets are your new Pawffice Pals joining your video conference calls. They Zoom. They Skype. They do it all. They’re making bark meetings the new board meetings.
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The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces that the “Request for Proposal” (RFP) for the Neighbors for Neighbors Fund will be open on Monday, April 27, 2020. Grants from this fund are available to organizations serving the basic needs of residents of the Foundation’s 42-town region.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut created the Neighbors for Neighbors Fund (The Fund) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Fund is jointly administered with the United Ways of Lathrop Insurance, Inc. has been recognized by Ohio Mutual Insurance Group President and CEO Mark C. Russell as one of the company’s top 10 agencies for Outstanding Profitable Growth in 2019. Lathrop Insurance, Inc. has represented Ohio Mutual since February, 1987. They have symbolized excellence by achieving the most outstanding growth and profitability in 2019.“We are honored to recognize Lathrop Insurance, Inc. as a key business partner that focuses on a strong commitment to growing their business in a It’s ESSENTIAL that you fill out the CENSUS for your household!!It’s EASY: You can do it by mail, you can do it online, or you can do it by telephone!It’s FAST: Takes less than 10 minutes!It’s IMPORTANT: A complete count determines the amount of federal money we get back from paying our taxes in the form of services, support, programs, and business development. A complete count also determines our level of political representation and the size and shape of our legislative districts.It’s SECURE: Your
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is providing an additional $37,500 in emergency grants to 15 food pantries and meal programs in eastern Connecticut, bringing the credit union’s total food-assistance donations in April to $75,000, the largest one-month donation in the credit union’s 81-year history.
“The need is still great to provide food assistance to the many individuals and families who’ve been directly impacted by the Coronavirus,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Panel of Local Health, Business, Workforce, and Education Experts Will Provide Recommendations to the Lamont Administration and Legislative Leaders on COVID-19 Strategy
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the members who will serve on the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group – the panel of local health, business, workforce, and education experts organized by AdvanceCT that will consult with his administration and legislative leadership on the reopening of Connecticut’s economy and education system as the Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, is making health care providers aware of a new initiative that is designed to help eligible health care providers deliver telehealth services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) passed by the U.S. Congress, the Federal Communications Commission’s “COVID-19 Telehealth Program” will provide $200 million in funding to eligible health care providers to enable “the delivery of Calling all entrepreneurs and game show enthusiasts! SOLD OUT is a competition show for entrepreneurs to pitch and sell their amazing products to all of America...And it's happening live from your living room! Howie Mandel is helping entrepreneurs across America sell their products on his TALK SHOP LIVE channel.
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Comcast Business has unveiled a collection of resources and offers, providing customers with free or discounted access to leading third-party business applications and software to support them as they adjust to working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comcast Business teamed with technology industry leaders to compile a list of resources to help businesses of all sizes connect and collaborate. Comcast Business has also secured deals for its customers, providing them with free or discounted access to leading Hygienic Art has always been a labor of love. In order to sustain our program and support what we do, we do everything we can to thrive and survive in normal times. We maintain overhead costs, we install, present and produce almost everything with our artists, staff and volunteers, and we balance our ephemeral and unsellable projects with more commercially viable exhibitions and events. Whether you see it or not, year over year we continue to produce the fruits of love for the art, the artists and our The IRS issued guidance on the tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This guidance covers a variety of topics including how to calculate and claim the tax credit, how to determine the amount of the tax credit and documentation requirements to verify eligibility for the tax credits. Click here for a PDF of the information.
For more insurance news or to learn more about Morin Associates, visit MorinAssociates.com. The City of New London, in partnership with the City of Norwich, is proud to offer Spanish speaking business owners a 'Help Line' to navigate available relief programs. Please call 860-437-6309 or email sbinfo@newlondonct.org to make an appointment. Now is the time where partnerships are vital in getting information to all of our small business/ non-profit owners. We are all in this together.
La Cuidad de New London, se complace en anunciar una colaboración con la ciudad de Norwich que les permitirá a
TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action) will be taking part in #GiveFromHomeDay on April 21, 2020. This national fundraising drive puts the power of giving into the hands of Americans who are anxious to help neighbors and strangers alike who struggle with the economic and health impacts of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
With people out of work, small businesses closed, schools shut down, and seniors more isolated than ever, the concept of helping our neighbors and communities has been
The Three Rivers Community College campus may be closed temporarily due to COVIOD-19, but staff is still virtually available to answer questions from prospective students. In addition to email and phone calls, Three Rivers staff members are now hosting group video chats and one-on-one meetings, keeping everyone safely distanced in their own homes while providing crucial information about enrolling, classes, financial aid, as well as how to take advantage of Connecticut’s new debt-free college plan. Nurses play a critical role. They sacrifice themselves everyday, especially right now as they are putting themselves on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our teachers are there for our children even when the classroom doors are closed. They are continuously investing in our children's future through their extraordinary measures.
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To recognize all their hard work and commitment, Verizon is offering a discount off Mix and Match As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO must regrettably cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season, including our rescheduled Spring Strings concert that was to take place on May 23rd (originally March 25th), our April 25th season finale – Feast & Fireworks, and the Young People’s Concerts that were rescheduled to May 19th.
We know these are difficult times for many and the current situation also poses financial challenges for the ECSO. Ticketholders who are in a position to help may do so in Travelers Championship Statement – Nathan Grube, Tournament Director
The PGA TOUR today announced that the 2020 Travelers Championship is currently scheduled as a TV-only event, broadcast by CBS and the Golf Channel, June 25–28. Conducting the tournament without crowds on-site is in the best interest of protecting everyone, including the Connecticut community at large.
Those who purchased tournament tickets through Ticketmaster will automatically receive a full refund within 30 days.
We are Mystified has created a special CAR EDITION scavenger hunt for families with elementary and middle school aged kids. It’s a mobile scavenger hunt for the kids that can be done while driving around Mystic. It will offer opportunities to visit trails and open spaces, but could be completed from the safety of your car.
Here is the storyline:
Corvus the Raven is up to his tricks again! Corvus loves to collect things and this time he has stolen Clarabell's favorite river rocks! Clarabell loves to paint her IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date and provide direct deposit information
To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return.
The non-filer tool, developed in partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, provides a free and
Always Home Welcomes New Board Members
Governor Lamont Announces $28 Million To Increase Broadband Access in 88 Towns and Cities
Mohegan Sun to Host Reverse The Curse: 20 Year Anniversary at novelle this November
Kane Brown Announces The High Road Tour
The Shed Restaurant Officially Opens at Mohegan Sun
Chelsea Groton Bank Receives 5-Star Ranking from BauerFinancial
Governor Lamont Announces Exclusive Contest to Experience Holiday Film Magic in Celebration of the Upcoming Launch of the Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail
Dancing with the Stars Live Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena
CEO of Arc ECT to Speak at National Convention
Mohegan Sun Celebrates the Start of College Basketball Season with a UConn Fan-Fest Event, presented by Basketball Hall of Fame
News Release: 10/9/2024
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Champions of Magic Coming to Garde Arts Center
Annual New London Fall Food Stroll to Take Place Tomorrow
The Price is Right Casting Call Comes to Mohegan Sun
Hartford Courant Names SCADD, Inc. A Winner of the Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, New London, & Windham County Top Workplaces 2024 Award
SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to Help Underserved Communities Access Development Funding and Innovative Research
Rascal Flatts’ “Life Is A Highway Tour” Set to Make Mohegan Sun Arena Stop
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut National Guard Sending Additional Soldiers and Aircraft to North Carolina for Further Hurricane Helene Disaster Assistance
SBA Announces 14 New Awards for Regional Innovation Cluster Network to Drive Nationwide Small Business Growth, Job Creation and Innovation
Applications open for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2025 National Music Theater Conference
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Art Exhibit Takes Flight at the Groton-New London Airport
Governor Lamont Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Bradley International Airport named “Top 10 Best Airport in U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler for eighth consecutive year
Boyz II Men Announce Silky Smooth Mohegan Sun Arena Show
Chelsea Groton Bank Named a TOP WORKPLACE for Ninth Year
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16.35 on January 1, 2025
Governor Lamont Announces Deployment of Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue Team to Assist North Carolina in Hurricane Helene Response
Governor Lamont Announces Changes to Connecticut's Early Child Care and Education Programs That Will Enable More Children To Enroll and at Less Cost to Parents
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives National Recognition in Digital Government Excellence
ECSO concert- Opening Night Extravaganza- Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:30 pm Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London, CT 06320
Mohegan Sun Unveils a New Chapter of Behind-the-Scenes Entertainment with “Back of House” Season 8
SBA Announces Over $3 Million in Awards to Advance Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for STEM, R&D-Focused Small Businesses and Startups
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $20M in Grants for States to Boost Small Business Exports
New Alliance Foundation Assists TVCCA’s Senior Nutrition Program
Chelsea Groton Bank Named to Forbes America’s Best-In-State Banks 2024
Celebrate Active-Duty Military and Veterans at Mohegan Sun’s Vets Rock 2024
Pitbull Announces December Mohegan Sun Arena Show
Gladys Knight & The O'Jays Bringing The Sounds Of The '70s To Mohegan Sun Arena
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital awarded Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery from The Joint Commission
Lenard Chamber Music Series at UConn’s Jorgensen Center presents “With Ukraine in Our Hearts” Oct 8, featuring works by Ukrainian Composers
Celebrate Connecticut Sun at a Special Tailgate Party Hosted by Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
SBA Urges Small Businesses to Strengthen Resilience During National Disaster Preparedness Month
Regional Chamber Welcomes Two New Hires This Quarter
Creative Services, Inc. (CSI) Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™
TVCCA Announces New Senior Director of Budgeting and Accounting
NESS Sea Americorps Members Kick Off Service Year with Storm Drain Art Project on 9/11
The Human Resource Consortium Announces Partnership, Expansion
Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. Completes Expansion for National Floral Supply
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Hosting Events September 22 to 29 in Recognition of Sustainability and Resiliency Week
Legendary Band Earth, Wind & Fire Bringing Funk and Nostalgia to Mohegan Sun Arena December 18th
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Lucinda Williams and Her Band
Fall Flicks and Family Fun at Mohegan Sun
SBA Administrator Guzman and FTC Chair Khan Discuss How to Enhance Small Business Competitiveness
NESS Awarded Grant from Wireless Zone Foundation to Enhance Ocean Ed Programming
Applications Open: National Playwrights Conference
1986 Champions Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry Coming to Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sport
Academy of Country Music’s New Female Artist of The Year Megan Moroney to Perform at Mohegan Sun
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is Back!
SBA Administrator Guzman Opens Application Window for Lenders Filling Gaps in Credit Markets
Bradley International Airport celebrates National Dog Day, marks anniversary of Bradley Buddies therapy dog program
Delegation from Victoria, Australia meets with area leaders at Regional Innovation Center
Community Foundation of Eastern CT releases 2023 Report to Our Community
SBA Announces New Solicitation to Expand Funding for Regional Innovation Cluster Network
Comcast Expands Network to Thousands of Additional Homes and Businesses in Eastern Connecticut
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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks will perform at the Garde Arts Center on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Mohegan Sun Opens Late-Night Hotspot: “The Crafty Slice” Dining space offering pizza, salads, grinders, grab-and-go snacks and more is now open across from the Sun Patio in Casino of the Earth
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Comcast Business Offers New Customers 5-Year Price Lock Guarantee on Gig-Speed Internet + Advanced Cybersecurity
Muddy Waters Cafe Announces Exciting Happy Hour Specials
60 years of Drum Corps in New London
Dave Bryant Attends Boston Regionals for Dream Vacations
Fond Memories From the Forgettable Decade: A Sports Fan's Attempt to Rehabilitate the 1970s Paperback – May 14, 2024 by Jim Bellano (Author)
CAA Media Report from 6.13.2024
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding is pleased to announce Missy Lamont as our organization's new executive director, effective July 1, 2024.
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Collaboration An Important Component of a Successful Enterprise: Tony Sheridan, President & CEO Chamber of Commerce ECT 6/2024
CBIA News as of June 13, 2024
Chamber Foundation Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Eight Local Students
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Don McLean will perform at the Garde Theater on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:00pm
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Full Schedule of Music-Making Offered on June 21 Celebrate Music. Celebrate Community.
Yale New Haven Health pharmacies provide access to free prescriptions
College Campus Gambling Prevention Initiative Information Session: June 26, 2024 12:00 - 12:30 PM
The New London Cultural District is pleased to announce the launch of the new Explore New London App
Marketing Made Simple - The Power of the 4P's; Mastering your marketing mix
UCONN hosts leadership conversation & campus tour
City of Groton Concerts in the Park
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The Machine will perform at the Garde Theater on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Hyatt Place Mystic Grand Unveiling June 20, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
R&W Celebrating 20 Years in Business
R&W Technician Recognized at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago
Information Session Hosted by SBA Disaster Recovery for Businesses Affected by Storms in September 2023: June 13th 9am-10am
Charter Oak Awards $100,000 in Scholarships: 50 Local Students Each Receive $2,000 For the Academic Year
Madonna Place is proud to announce the 2024 recertification of the Fatherhood Initiative Program from the Department of Social Services
Celebrate Father’s Day With Mohegan Sun Spoil Dad on Sunday, June 16th
Coffee & Conversation (New London) Hosted by WBDC on June 5th 1030am-12pm
TVCCA’s Nutrition Program Receives Grant for New London Seniors
Save the Date! June 15th is Family Day Hosted by the Submarine Force Museum Association, Home of the USS Nautilus
Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding Connecticut’s Paid Sick Days Laws To Include More Workers
Bringing Awareness to Problem Gambling through the Arts
Community Foundation of Eastern CT Awards Inaugural Systems Change Grants to Address Child Poverty in Eastern CT
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Namoli Brennet will perform at the Garde Theater to kick off the Music on the Mezzanine series on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Bradley International Airport opens new sit-down restaurant, making upgrades to additional concessions to enhance travel experience
TVCCA Receives $1million in Support from Ørsted’s Starboard Wind Project NORWICH, CT May 22, 2024
Governor Lamont Announces Summer Tourism Season Kicks off at State Parks, Beaches, and Cultural Attractions
United Way of SECT Young Leaders to Host Five Below Fundraiser May 26-June 1
United Way of SECT to Host 4th Annual Corn Hole Tournament on june 23rd
Project Oceanology has Summer Camp Availability for 4th-9th Grade Students. Register Today!
Wireless Zone Awards $20,000 in Grants to Local Pet Rescue Organizations
Elevate Your Corporate Gathering with Gourmet Galley Catering
“An Evening with Jon Stewart” Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, May 17th
Electric Boat to Host Free Upcoming Career Sessions for Vets at the Westerly Education Center: June 18, 19, and 20th
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces selections for 60th Anniversary Summer Season
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Expo for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking on Wednesday, June 5th from 4 – 6 PM
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Comcast Business Boosts Internet Speeds for Customers Nationwide: Now Offering Up to 3x Speed at No Additional Cost
SECT Women's Network to host Monthly Luncheon on May 15th Featuring Jeanne Seigel of the Garde Arts Center
Pride Weekend Returns To Mohegan Sun June 8th & 9th Festivities to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sun Patio, The Cabaret Theatre and Avalon Nightclub
Miranda Creative Partners with Regional Innovation Center to Host Complimentary Marketing Sessions, ‘Friyays!’ Through September
CBIA News and Employer Updates as of 05.03.2024
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Garde Arts Center will play host to The Price is Right Live™ interactive stage show on September 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM.
International Travel, Cargo Expansions Could Be Points of Emphasis In A Post-Kevin Dillon Airport Authority
Chelsea Groton Celebrates 2023: A Year of Building
A Forum to Discuss Ending Child Poverty in Connecticut May 15th at Waterford Public Library
Charter Oak Named the Commercial Record's Top Credit Union Lenders of 2023
Bradley International Airport Making Changes to TSA Security Lanes, Adding More Convenience for Passengers
The 43rd Annual Backus Golf Tournament will be held on June 10th at Lake of Isles
TVCCA Receives Grant for Homelessness Prevention
Carin León Announces September Mohegan Sun Arena Show - Tickets on Sale May 3rd
7th Annual Military Appreciation Day and 3rd Annual 5k Scheduled for Saturday August 17th at Ocean Beach Park
Scient Federal Credit Union Offers Assistance to Homebuyers Through FHLBank Boston Programs
Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Concert - Haydn & Stravinsky Finale
Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Selected To Receive $62.5 Million for Solar Projects Benefitting Low-Income Residents
Join the Captain and Crew of ARGIA for Unique Sailing Adventures the May!
Elmbrook Village is hosting a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Party on May 2nd. RSVP By April 29th
Raymour & Flanigan host Friends & Family Sale April 24-28th
Always Home's Heart to Heart Gala Honoring Community Leaders a Success
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Join us for our Disco Gala
Vote for Bradley International Airport as one of the best airports in the U.S.
SBA Deadline Approaching for Physical Disaster Loans in New London and Windham Counties
Hope in Focus Joins the Denise D’Ascenzo Walk to Fight Rare Diseases
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Announce Fall Tour Dates Live at Mohegan Sun Arena September 20th
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Art Exhibit Created to Music Takes Flight at the Groton-New London Airport ‘The Color of Sound’ begins April 18th and features original artwork by adults living with psychiatric diagnoses.
Zac Young's Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream Now Open
Legislative Affairs Council Actively Tracking Bills During Session
9/11 Survivor Named Mitchell College 2024 Commencement Speaker
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center to hold benefit reading of Ship of Fools by alumni Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman
Award-winning Country Star Jon Pardi Announces June Mohegan Sun Arena Show
The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Alewife Cove Conservancy's First Annual Arts Festival Ocean Beach Pavilion May 11, 2024 10:00a - 5:00p
Eversource Presents: First Thursdays Communities Webinar Series on Energy Efficiency Solutions for Small Businesses May 2
Scient Federal Credit Union named a Best Place to Work in Connecticut
ICBA and Chelsea Groton Bank: Community Banks Power Local Communities
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Coming Next Season to the Garde Arts Center!
Executive Director Kevin A. Dillon Announces Retirement
A Conversation on Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency hosted by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Chelsea Groton Bank Presents Fraud Prevention Networking
St. Vincent De Paul Place May Fundraising Raffle: A winner will be chosen at 2pm each day in May 2024 for a prize!
Flanders Dental Studio: A New Era in Exceptional Dental Care
Always Home's HEART TO HEART GALA in support of Preventing Family Homelessness is April 19th
CBIA HR News Highlights as of 04.02.2024
Governor Lamont Reminds Connecticut Residents: Low-To-Moderate Income Individuals and Families Are Eligible for Significant Boost in Income Tax Credits This Year
Five-Star Chelsea Groton Bank A Source of Security
Mohegan Sun Arena Hosts Counting Crows in July: Tickets on sale Friday, April 5th
Governor Lamont Announces New Tourism Campaign Aligning With Connecticut's Brand Theme, 'Make It Here'
Fired Up: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to film next two seasons in new studio at Foxwoods
TVCCA’s Meals on Wheels Receives $20,000 Donation from Secor Subraru
Spring Into Community Action at Langley's with the SECT Women's Network
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Secure Settlement of More Than One Million Dollars for Beloved New London Local, Kenny Weeks
UCFS To Expand Services for Opioid Addiction Recovery
DEEP has just launched a major new initiative called 20BY26
CBIA Employee & HR Updates as of March 22, 2024
Mötley Crüe Announces August Mohegan Sun Arena Date Tickets On Sale Friday, March 29th
Eversource Power Your Business with Solar Webinar on April 4th at 10am
Chamber Letter of Support for Bill: HB 5446 Preserve Community Access TV 2024
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IRS: 2024 Filing Season Information and Resources
Mystic Aquarium Expands Renewable Ocean Energy Exhibit with Research Partners, and Ørsted, Eversource
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces programming dates for 60th summer season
Artists & Educators Children’s Songs Conference & Festival: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., in the Clarke Center at Mitchell College
Comedy Icon Jeff Dunham Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, March 22nd
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The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Garde on Sunday, March 24, 2024, with Special Guest: Vance Gilbert
18 Years of Teaching Teens Financial Wellness Skills at Money Madness
Blumenthal Calls for Protections to IVF Access For Veterans and Servicemembers on the Senate Floor
Celebrated Locally, Recognized Nationally — Miranda Creative Honored with Pair of Awards
The SECT Women's Network is MOVING!
1st Annual Public Library of New London Gala will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024
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ARTREACH'S MUSIC HEALS COFFEEHOUSE RETURNS ON APRIL 5th and 6th THE COLOR OF SOUND ART EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center seeking vocalists for 2024 Cabaret Fellows program
Riverview Realty Lists Commercial Space for Lease on Flanders Road in Niantic
Frontier Airlines takes flight from Bradley International Airport with new nonstop service to Tampa Flights will operate four times a week
Greta Van Fleet to visit Mohegan Sun Arena in August. Tickets On Sale Friday, March 8th
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Style With Irish-Inspired Food and Drink Specials at Mohegan Sun
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Comcast Boosts Speeds for Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers
Kin D Thai and Sushi Under New Ownership. Special Promo 10% off $30 or More When You Dine in or Take Out
Charter Oak Announces Promotion of Two Employees in Business Lending
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at North Stonington Branch
ECSO concert- Mahler & Brahms - Saturday, March 30, 2024, 7:30 pm Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London, CT 06320
Suisman Shapiro Welcomes Attorney Michael A. Hespeler to its Workers' Compensation Department
Skips Wastewater Services $50 off Pumping for New Customers through June 30, 2024
Please join us for a Great Night of ''Bingo'' to benefit the Waterford Police Department
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Announcing Mystic Film Institute Cinema and Media Arts Workshops!
Congressman Joe Courtney Meet and Greet at the Chamber’s Regional Innovation Center
New England Science & Sailing (NESS) Appoints New Director to Board
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Mitchell College Welcomes Chief of Staff
Thames Club Presents Woolite Duo on Friday, March 8th
ECSO Concert Palm Sunday, March 24th at 7:30pm Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT
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Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Dream in Color Marketing Launches 'Picture Perfect & Purposeful Entrepreneur' Retreat for Women
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SCORE Eastern CT Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a NEW free live webinar, “How Do They Do It? A Small Business Panel”
The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified small businesses located in New London, Connecticut
Connecticut Storytelling Festival and Conference, April 26 & 27, 2024
Funraising Never Tasted So Good! - Dine and Donate Event to Support UCFS Healthcare
Bradley International Airport receives more than $5 million in federal funds to use for major airport improvement
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SCORE Eastern CT to Host New Free Webinar On ''ChatGPT, AI, and How They Can Help Your Small Business”
CAA Media Report February 8-15
STEPS Young Women's Leaderhip Day 2024 on Satrurday, March 16th from 10am -3pm
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The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
The Original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli Announces The Last Encores Tour Tickets On Sale Friday, February 23rd
Knickerbocker All-Stars BLUES / JAZZ / JUMP / SOUL Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 PM at The Kate
Chelsea Groton Bank Introduced Reinvented Headquarters to Community with Ribbon Cutting and Donation to Groton Food Locker
Don’t Miss the Start of Summer Tourism Season: Be in CTM Display Stands by Memorial Day
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The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody will speak at the Garde Theater on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m
8th Annual Sun Whiskey Union Returns to Mohegan Sun A whiskey event that’s aged perfectly takes place on Saturday, April 13th
Banker in Residence Program Hosted by Chelsea Groton Bank at Regional Innovation Center in New London
CBIA Provides Update - AHP Coalition
Pisco Sour Hour at CJ's Peruvian Restaurant: February 22nd at 530pm. Network, Shop, Connect
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo to Host the 36th CT Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 16th
CBIA HR & Employee Updates as of 2.01.2024
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Engaging BIPOC Artists in Partnerships Inspiring Change Through Authentic Collaborations
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes 13
IRS: Connecticut taxpayers impacted by storms qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to June 17
ECSO Concert: Sounds of Scotland - Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7:30pm Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London, CT 06320
The Submarine Force Library & Museum is Celebrating Black History Month with special guest, James M. Mosley, Author of “Life Under the Microscope as an African American.”
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to Host Free Event About the Baby Bonds Program on February 12th at the Red Barn at Mitchell College
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, The National Orchestra of Bulgaria, Comes to UConn's Jorgensen Center on Monday, February 12
Attorney Laura A. Raymond Wins Foreclosure Appeal for Blighted Property in Favor of the Town of Windham
IRS: Connecticut taxpayers impacted by storms qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to June 17
Breeze Airways Launching Service from Bradley International Airport to Two South Carolina Destinations Introducing nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach and Greenville-Spartanburg
Learn How to Brand Your Business with the SECT Women's Network
Read the Latest East Region Updates from Hartford Healthcare
Siam Therapeutic Thai Massage & Spa Open House on January 24th at 10:15am on 147 Bank St, New London, CT
Women United Networking Breakfast with Jennifer Rizzotti
Charter Oak Awards $848,000 to Members in Annual Bonuses
UCFS Healthcare Recognized by Federal Authorities for Health Care Quality
R&W Heating Energy Solutions Celebrates 20 Years
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The Garde Arts Center is pleased to present a group exhibition of new oil and watercolor paintings by three local artists with a reception on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 1:30-3:00 pm
South Fork Wind has completed installation of more than six of its 12 turbines
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2024 National Puppetry Conference
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Waterford Branch
Charter Oak Donates $100,000 in December to Region's Food Pantries
CorePlus Credit Union Launches New Website as of January 11, 2024
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IRS reminder: Jan. 31 filing deadline for employers to file wage statements, independent contractor forms
Employee Retention Credit Update
ECSO Concert Mozart, Marx, Beethoven- Saturday, January 27, 2024, 7:30 pm Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London, CT 06320
Submit your nomination to Hartford Business Journal's Women in Business Awards: 25 Women to be honored this year
CorePlus Credit Union Supports More Than 70 Children Through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Tag Program
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IRS: New Voluntary Disclosure Program lets employers who received questionable Employee Retention Credits pay them back at discounted rate; interested taxpayers must apply by March 22
CBIA HR & Employee Updates as of 1.04.2023
Eugene Atwood Fund Interest Free Loan Program Accepting New Applications
CCT Port Authority projects $1.1 million surplus; annual third-party clean audit shows full compliance with all accounting standards
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Serving the Community with 5-Star Strength
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The current cast members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? will perform Whose Live Anyway? at the Garde on Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Movie Premiere of ''Henny: A Legacy of Hope'' with Piano Virtuoso Emanuel Ax and Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra on Sale Now at Garde Arts Center, New London, CT
Bradley International Airport Ending the Year on a High Travel Note
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Popular Breezeline Winter Movie Series to Open at Garde Arts Center January 19, 2024
Restaurant Week Returns to Mohegan Sun Enjoy delectable dining specials between January 21st – 25th at select restaurants across property
Mohegan Sun Named “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards
City of Groton Cabaret 2024 Schedule Announcement
?Rodney A. Butler Elected to Chelsea Groton Bank’s Board of Trustees
Mitchell College is now enrolling for the Professional Studies degree completion program to help adult learners meet their educational and career goals
Women & Girls Funds Award Over $314,000 In 2023 Grants
CBIA HR & News Updates as of 12.18.2023
Frontier Airlines to Debut Nonstop Service to Tampa from Bradley International Airport Service will begin in March 2024
Blumenthal Applauds Wins for Connecticut In Senate-Passed National Defense Authorization Bill - Bringing the Bill One Step Closer to Being Signed Into Law
Multi Grammy-winning icon Nelly to play at Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, December 15th
The Chippendales Set to Spice Up Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre
News Release: 12/11/2023
Holiday Season Arrives at Bradley Airport with Friendly Tree Decorating Competition
Artreach Art Show and Sale on December 20th and 21st
Foxwoods Resort Casino's Executive Pastry Chef Awarded Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2023 CRAzies
SECT Women's Network Hosts Two Holiday Networking Events
Jo Koy And Friends Take Over Mohegan Sun Arena Recipient of the 2018 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival “Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year” Award
Climate, Coffee, and Conversation, hosted by State Representative Aundré Bumgardner at The Ditty Bag Market & Cafe December 7th 830-930am
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for 2024 National Critics Institute
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host First Generation Home Buyer Class in East Hartford
?Brian Dagle Foundation Announces Reynolds Subaru as official Race Sponsor of the 2023 Niantic Jingle Bell 5k
Patrick Lynch Emerges Victorious as Elevate All-Star Sales Contest Champion
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Tax Security Awareness Webinar Wednesday, November 29, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
Revolution Wind Receives Final Approval from U.S. Department of the Interior Offshore Construction
Governer Hochul Announces Installation of First Offshore Wind Turbine for South Fork Wind
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $244K to Area Non-Profits this Fall; Surpasses $6M in Giving Since Founding
Countdown to 2024 With Mohegan Sun’s Endless Midnight Celebration
Military Spouse Wins Court Fight on License Portability in First Court Decision on New Federal Provision
CTLCV Set to Host 3rd Annual Night for the Environment
The Spa at Norwich Inn will host Big Little Holiday Party on December 8th from 6-10pm
$20 off ARGIA gift cards for Small Business Saturday
CAA Executive Director Kevin Dillon Honored with Distinguished Service Award from American Association of Airport Executives Recognizing his Nearly 50-Year Career in the Aviation Industry
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A Magical Evening of Giving: Holiday Tree Auction
UCFS Healthcare receives NCQA Recognition
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut makes inaugural grants through $1 million from the Connecticut Social Equity Council
WINTER at Ye Olde Gift Shoppe Open at Heavitree B&B in Griswold, CT
Eastern Regional Tourism District Accepting Marketing Grant Applications. Funding up to $10,000 is available for businesses, non-profits, municipalities
Governor Lamont Announces Plans To Nominate Daniel O'Keefe as Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development
Tom Segura Announces New Global Stand-Up Comedy Tour “Come Together” Tickets on sale Friday, November 17th
CBIA News and HR Updates as of 11.13.2023
Beer'd Brewing - 11 Years Party (open to the public)
United Way announces partners for second year of Your Voice Counts
Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS to host 29th Annual Community Benefit on December 6th
Charter Oak Appoints Joseph Romeo to Supervisory Committee
ThayerMahan wins $19M federal contract; funding to support continued work on autonomous maritime sensing technology
Surge in defense, offshore energy contracts leads ThayerMahan to promote Hine, Russ
Unique Story-Telling Video From UCFS Healthcare Showcases Community Impact
CBIA News and HR Updates as of 11.6.2023
Governor Lamont Applauds Ørsted and Eversource's Final Investment Decision To Develop Connecticut's First Off-Shore Wind Farm
Unique Story-Telling Video From UCFS Healthcare Showcases Community Impact
New London Homeless Hospitality Center Hiring Extra Staff this Winter
CBIA News and HR Updates as of 10/30/2023
Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut Homeownership Application Round Opens
SBA Connecticut District Office and CT Small Business Development Center Announce First Capital Matchmaker event in Connecticut
Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 11th at Ocean Beach Park
ECSO Concert - Dvorák & Bartók - Saturday, November 18, 2023, 7:30 pm Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London, CT 06320
Martha Stewart, Aarón Sánchez, Michael Symon & More Headline the 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun
Governor Lamont Unveils New Connecticut Branding and Marketing Campaign ''Make It Here'' Focuses on State Identity as Creators, Makers, Innovators, Entrepreneurs State of Connecticut brand logo
‘Make It Here:’ Connecticut’s Brand Refresh
Learn About Travel Steps to Success: Wednesday, November 1st from 8 am - 12 pm
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosts Cyber Security Panel Event on October 27th at Mystic Marriott
Miosotys Santiago Author Talk 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Author Miosotys Santiago will be showing her short documentary ''Your Pain Becomes Purpose,'' hosting a book talk on her memoir God's Diamond, and runni
An Evening with Author Miosotys Santiago 9/11 Survivor, Advocate, and so much more: At the Hygenic December 9th
Charter Oak's Matching Gifts' Program Donates $400,000 to Charities
Dancing with the Stars Live Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena In January 2024.Tickets on sale Friday, October 20th.
Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer, Donates $55,000 to Local Charities in 3rd Quarter
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces workshop residency for Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe’s Tony-nominated musical Almost Famous
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Building a Better Future Together
United for Gemma Gala celebrates Food Center’s 35th anniversary and the legacy of the pioneer who founded it
Capital Matchmaker: Funding for Small Businesses
Webinar: How to Apply for a STEP Grant
How to Submit an Award Winning Nomination Webinar
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Swan Lake will be performed at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, February 11, 2024
Bradley International Airport Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Award “Top 10 Best Airport in the U.S.”
Tanya Cutolo, AIA, LEED AP leads SP+A's New London Office
HR Updates Courtesy of CBIA
CBIA HR Updates as of 9/28/2023
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2024 National Music Theater Conference
Come Celebrate STEPS 16th Birthday! November 2nd 530 pm - 830 pm at Ocean Beach Park
Hartford Courant Names Chelsea Groton Bank a Winner of the Top Workplaces Award for Eight Consecutive Years; CEO Anthony Joyce III Recognized with Leadership Award
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Economic Development Depends on Smart Broadband Investments: Comcast's Op-Ed in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Magazine
SP+A Wins IIDA NE Design Award for High Watch Recovery Center
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The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin will perform Cassette Roulette at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:0
Wireless Zone Verizon Authorized Retailer Announces New Location Manager for North Frontage Road location in New London Connecticut
New Groton Utilities Website Debuts September 25th
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase to $15.69 in January Under Its First-Ever Economic Indicator Adjustment Beginning on January 1, 2024, Connecticut's Minimum Wage Beco
SBA Awards $200K to Expand Connecticut Small Business Exporting
Pandemic Impact: 37% of New London County Households Financially Insecure
Award-winning Journalist to Record Podcast with Mitchell College Students
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IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing
Raymour and Flanigan to host 'Firehouse Bingo' on Friday, Sept 29th at their Waterford location. Funds raised benefit the Waterford Fire 4629
SBA Connecticut District Office Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 National Small Business Week Awards
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New Live Music Venue and Event Space Opens at Rocks 21
Join Chelsea Groton Bank and Kathleen Stauffer, author of 11 Secrets of Nonprofit Excellence, as she discusses two chapters of her new book: The Art of ''Good''
Governor Lamont and Comptroller Scanlon Announce Connecticut Prescription Drug Discount Card Program Launches on October 2
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for the 2024 National Playwrights Conference
Manhattan Short: Global Audiences Vote For Best Short Film! You Be the Judge!
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Installs Temporary Additions to American Perspectives Gallery
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News Release: 8/5/2023 Sails Up 4 Cancer Grants Middlesex Hospital $20,000 for Sate of the Art Breast Cancer Biopsys.
Introducing the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association: A Unique Opportunity to Support Special Olympics Connecticut and Connecticut’s Law Enforcement Community
STEPS Seeks Board Members
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation Awards $92,190 to 36 Local Organizations
Sofia Sees Hope Rebrands with New Name, Same Mission: Hope in Focus Reflects NPO’s Global Impact
Pfizer CT Announces Beginning of 2021 Community Grants Campaign *NEW* Website and Application Process
Charter Oak Awards Over $674,000 in Gold Reward Bonuses
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
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Continues to Thrive
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
United Way Video Series Spotlights Local Career Paths with Sustainable Wages for Graduating High School Seniors
How to get ready for the next round of PPP funding
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
CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards (EIA) February 2021 Online Pitch Competition Call for Applications
Explore New International Trade Opportunities in 2021 with a STEP Grant
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
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
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
Spa at Norwich Inn: Dinner to Go Makes the Week Fantastic
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
Mystic Aquarium & ARSOME Announce 'Animal Heroes' Subscription Box' in Honor of #GivingTuesday
S.T.E.P.S. Annual Report
Support CT Small Businesses This Holiday Season
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154 non-profit arts organizations to receive $9 million
CT Office of Tourism: Share Your Winter Offerings
Three Rivers College Foundation receives $5,000 from Pfizer Inc. to support Environmental Engineer
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
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
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
Work From H(otel) Options at Hilton Mystic
Governor Lamont announces strategic workforce development plan
Governor Lamont Allocates $15 Million From Coronavirus Relief Fund Toward Innovative Workforce Programs
Charter Oak Unveils New Website to Meet Growing Online Use
Chelsea Groton Bank Accepting Applications for New Rotational Internship Program
Governor Lamont Creates Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Lamont Announces Grant Program To Support Connecticut’s Arts Community Amid COVID-19
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Comcast Offers Thousands of Grants, Equipment, Marketing and Technology Resources to Small Businesses
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
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
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Job Fair October 8
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Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) - now accepting applications
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
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
Connecticut Convention & sports Bureau's New Website Encourages Meeting Planners & Sports Promoters to Bring Business to the State
Advanced Group Moves Up in Qualified Remodeler Top 500
''Mask It Up'' Strikes a Chord
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening on October 8
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
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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
Tiffani Gavin Welcomed as The O'Neill's New Executive Director
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces First Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership
Eversource Extends Deadline for Enhanced Small Business Energy Efficiency Offerings
The Day Launching The Norwich Times October 1
Fall Late-Start Classes Now Open for Registration at Three Rivers Community College
Liberty Bank Accepting Nominations through September 4 for its 20th Annual Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award
Two Suisman Shapiro attorneys named to 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Charter Oak Reports Strong Performance During 2019
Five Suisman Shapiro attorneys named to 2021 Best Lawyers® list
Outdoor Workout with Advantage Personal Training
EWIB Announces Wage Reimbursement Program
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Two Upcoming Office of the Arts Grant Deadlines!
John Henshaw Named Connecticut Port Authority Executive Director
NCDC Issues Second COVID Business Survey
Beer'd Brewing Opens Beer'd Garden in Stonington
Thousands of Utility Crews Working Relentlessly to Restore Power to Customers Impacted by Isaias
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement
Chelsea Groton Bank Team Members Earn Degrees, Diplomas and Certifications
Gourmet Galley at Home Final Week, Catering Services Resume
Thames River Innovation Place Opens RFP to Stimulate Regional Innovation Ecosystem and Blue Economy
Eversource Working Around-the-Clock Restoration Effort after Devastating Tropical Storm Isaias Pounds New England
Hard Rock Cafe Offers Thank You to Frontline Healthcare Workers
New Data Analytics Certificate at Three Rivers Community College
Eversource is Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Isaias During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Citizens Bank Announces Grant Program for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Eastern Regional Tourism District Launches Regional Marketing Partnership Program
Eversource Encourages Customers to Evaluate Lowest-Cost Energy Supply Options
Charter Oak Community Giving Tops $183,000 in First Half of 2020
The Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program is accepting applications!
Charter Oak Named ‘Best In State’ Credit Union in Forbes Survey
''This Weekend'' Page is Back!
IRS Issues FFCRA W-2 Reporting Guidance
Advanced Group Opens New Custom Cabinetry and Woodworking Shop
Best of Bauer Chelsea Groton Bank Doing Well While Doing Good
Mitchell College Welcomes New President, Elects New Chair of Board of Trustees
Nature Center Announces Plans to Reopen Following COVID-19 Closure
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The Arc Eastern Connecticut Receives Donation from EB Employees’ Association
Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Early Positive Data from an Ongoing Phase 1/2 Study of mRNA-Base Vaccine Candidate Against SARS-CoV-2
Bill Stanley, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, Announces Retirement
Governor Lamont Announces Assistance for Renters, Homeowners, and Residential Landlords Impacted by COVID-19 Emergency
Mystic Seaport Museum Presents A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft
Governor Lamont, Governor Cuomo, and Governor Murphy Announce Joint Incoming Travel Advisory That All Individuals Traveling From States With Significant Community Spread of COVID-19 Self-Quarantine
Arts Grants Available
Drive-In Movies at Foxwoods Offer Advertising Opportunity
Argia's Sailing Season Starts June 26
Eversource Provides Virtual Energy Efficiency Pre-Assessments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Hartford HealthCare Makes Mystic Donations
Governor Lamont Launches Initiative Providing Connecticut Residents With Career Resources and Workforce Upskilling Following COVID-19 Pandemic
Westerly Education Center Ready to Reopen
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is Open
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut President to Retire
Advisor Golam Ahmed Joins Charter Oak Retirement and Investment Services
Mystic Seaport Museum Honored with Sustainability Award
Virtual Small Business Expo June 10-11
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Comcast Business Helps Businesses of All Sizes Better Support Remote Workers with New Connectivity Solutions
AG Tong and State Police Release PSA Encouraging Residents to Fact Check COVID19 Information
Time Is Running Out – Deadlines Approaching For Residents That Lost Health Insurance Due To Job Loss
Vote for Bradley Airport in Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards
Charter Oak to Reopen Branch Lobbies on Monday, June 8
Access Health CT: Need Coverage Now?
The Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Application and Guidelines are now available
Garde Arts Center Launches Garde Virtual Cinema
Charter Oak Community Outreach Donates Over $3,100 in Food Assistance
Thames River Quests Are Family Fun for Anytime this Summer
Morin Associates: 2021 Inflation Adjusted Amounts for HSAs
L+M Healthcare Announces 2020 Nightingale Nurses
ConnectiCare extends no-cost telehealth benefits through June
DECD Shares COVID -19 Enforcement Efforts and Information on Phase 2
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces $600,000 Gift from John Gore
Arrow Paper Party Rental Offers Tents, Tables, Chairs and Cleaners
Mystic Seaport Museum to Reopen to the Public May 23
Mystic Aquarium to Screen Visitors on Opening Days with Assistance from VNA
DECD Releases Small Business Reopening Resource Guide
Mystic Aquarium Set for Phased Reopening to Public on May 22 - Special Event Dates Schedule for May 20 & 21
Robinson+Cole Facilitates Launch of Statewide COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic
Robinson+Cole Facilitates Launch of Statewide COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic
Whaling City Mazda - Buy From Home Program
Get the Training You Need to Change Careers with Two New Workforce Education Classes at Three Rivers Community College
Charter Oak Promotes Two to Meet Growing Business Lending Needs
Fast Signs Ready to Help Businesses with Reopening Signage
UCONN: Family Business Internship Program Summer 2020
Governor Lamont Announces Statewide Launch of Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants
Pfizer and BioNTech Dose First Participants in the U.S. as Part of Global COVID - 19 mRNA Vaccine
Eversource Offers Financial Resources for Businesses
Florence Griswold Offers Art Projects Online
ECSO Launches Music in the Homes Program
Labor Department Launches Data Site Tracking Unemployment Offers Planning Tool for Cities and Towns
CHS Launches Pawffice Pals; Invite a Pet to Your Meeting
Community Foundation Accepting ''RFP'' for Neighbors for Neighbors Fund Grants
Lathrop Insurance, Inc. Honored by Ohio Mutual Insurance Group as Top Performing Agency
2020 Census: Groton Complete Count Committee AnswersFAQs
Charter Oak Donates Additional $37,500 to 15 Food Pantries
Governor Lamont Announces Members of the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group
Atlantic Broadband Promotes Availability of FCC Fund to Aid Telehealth Initiatives
New Show Hosted by Howie Mandel Seeking Entrepreneurs
Comcast Business Provides Customers Free and Discounted Access to Leading Third-Party Business Apps
Hygienic Art Launches Hygienicards Fundraiser Featuring One-of-a-Kind Artworks
Morin Associates Shares IRS Guidance on Tax Credits Under FFCRA
Help Line Now Available for Spanish Speaking Businesses
#GiveFromHomeDay taking place on April 21, 2020
Three Rivers Community College Offers Virtual Information Sessions for Prospective Students
Wireless Zone Supports Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Local Restaurants
Wireless Zone Offers Nurse and Teacher Discounts
ECSO COVID-19 Update - 2019-2020 Season
PGA Tour Announces Travelers Championship as TV Only Event
Special Car Edition Scavenger Hunt from Mystified
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
SBA Clarifies Eligibility of Fait
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