REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSComprehensive Economic Development Strategyfor the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region
Submit Proposals to:Executive Director,Southeastern CT Enterprise RegionPO Box 86719-B Thames StreetGroton, CT 06340secter@secter.org
RFP Submittal Deadline: 4:00 PM Chelsea Groton Bank kicks off their 8-week “CU Grow: Online Small Business Bootcamp” on April 1, 2021. The FREE small business series, designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, is offered through the Bank’s financial education program, Chelsea University, in partnership with the Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC). Participants will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and a strong foundation for starting or growing a
B. Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, was one of six bankers across the nation to be recently elected to a three-year term on the American Bankers Association (ABA) Board of Directors. He has been appointed to the ABA’s Mutual Institutions Council Administrative Committee for a one-year term, and after serving two years on the ABA Communications Council, was named vice-chair. He also serves as Connecticut’s representative to the Community Bankers Council.
The ABA’s Board of
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 New London Mayor Michael Passero and other dignitaries will be recognizing the incredible efforts of Rotary Clubs across Connecticut. Connecticut’s 92 Rotary Clubs and their 4,000 members have raised and spent more than $500,000 to help our communities during the Covid-19 crisis. This massive effort to provide PPE, food, and financial support is an unprecedented effort for Rotary, and it is far from over. Rotarians will continue to work hard, in their cities and towns, to help those who need it as we battle The Main Street program was founded 40 years ago during a time of crisis, when our traditional downtowns were left for dead. We know how to come back!
Join CT Main Street and this ensemble of dedicated and talented downtown professionals for a conversation about what they've learned during the pandemic - and how they're helping small businesses and their communities.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
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Tripp Muldrow, FAICP, Partner, Arnett Muldrow & 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.
Last December, federal lawmakers created the federal Opportunity Zones program for investors to re-invest their unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds – private investment vehicles dedicated to community, business, real estate, and economic development activities in America’s lowest-income communities.
On November 27, Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) sponsored a workshop in cooperation with the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC), Pullman & Comley, and the Southeastern Are you a small business owner? Economic development professional? Real estate developer? Or a potential investor? Register for our Opportunity Zones Workshop!
Last December, federal lawmakers created the federal Opportunity Zones program for investors to re-invest their unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds - private investment vehicles dedicated to community, business, real estate, and economic development activities in America's lowest-income communities. This month, the Connecticut Norwich, CT – The Lofts at Ponemah Mills is set to hold an official ribbon cutting ceremony on September 21, 2018 at 1 PM, celebrating the completion of the first phase of apartment homes at the historic mill, located at 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT. The ceremony commemorates the opening of 116 residential rental units, including 60% affordable and 40% market rate. When complete, the entire 7.4-acre project—consisting of 5 buildings for a total of 450,000sf—will include 314 apartment homes, a museum, a Groton, CT – Miria Toth joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Secretary, Community Education Officer. In this role, Miria will be responsible for overseeing and continuing to expand the Bank’s Community Education program, which was founded 11 years ago. She will be focused on further developing the curriculum available to individuals, families and businesses, and reaching more members of our communities through the frequency and variety of classes being offered.
For the last six years, Miria was the Regional partnership will promote this key sector of Connecticut’s economy
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced the formation of the Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee (GMTMC), a 12-member group that will facilitate and streamline the region’s efforts to grow eastern CT’s position as the state’s premier tourism destination.
The new committee, a unit of the Chamber, will be chaired by Andy Wood, Senior Vice President of External Relations at Mystic Aquarium. The Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $94,550 in grants to 59 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island this spring. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $2.1 million in total grants to the community since 1999. The Foundation reviews applications and awards grants two times per year.
“As a community bank, one of our most important responsibilities is to help improve the overall quality of life in the region,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Recipients of Regional Chamber AwardsAwards to be Bestowed at Chamber’s March 3, 2015 Annual Meeting Featuring CT Governor Dannel Malloy
Waterford, CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is pleased to announce the winners of the Regional Chamber Awards, which will be given at the Chamber’s March 3, 2015 Annual Meeting featuring CT Governor Dannel Malloy.
Winners are Joshua’s Limousine Service for Small Business of the Year, FoxGlove of East Lyme for
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Consultant
Chelsea Groton Bank Offers Free Online Business Seminars for Local Entrepreneurs
Chelsea Groton CEO Michael Rauh Appointed to ABA Board of Directors, ABA Committees
Chelsea Groton Bank and Foundation Together Gave Record $1,000,000 this Year
CT Rotarians Million Mask Challenge Tour Comes to New London
Moving from Crisis to Recovery: CT Main Street Event Sept 30
NCDC Issues Second COVID Business Survey
Norwich Community Development Corp Explores Federal ''Opportunity Zones'' Program
Small Business Owners, Econ Dev Professionals, Investors: Register for Opportunity Zones Workshop
Lofts at Ponemah Mills Celebrates Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking
Miria Toth Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Secretary, Community Education Officer
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Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Formation of Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards Over $90k to Area Organizations
Chamber Announces Regional Chamber Awards Winners
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