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 Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS® is hosting a free energy efficiency fair on September 26th from 5pm to 7pm at Foundry 66 in Norwich, CT. Your utility company has incentives and programs that can help lower your use and energy costs. Attendees will learn from our vendors and presenters how to manage energy use in their homes or businesses. Seminars on energy efficiency, smart home technology, home energy savings and financing will take place during the event. Vendors include AdvantaClean of Project will save company nearly $110,000 on annual energy costs
Norwich, CT – On Monday morning, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) presented Bob’s Discount Furniture with a rebate check for $64,065.15 following the successful completion of a major lighting upgrade project at the company’s Norwich warehouse located on Jewett City Road in the Taftville section of Norwich.
“NPU is proud to partner with Bob’s on one of our largest energy-efficiency projects ever, helping a great company make a smart
Eastern CT – On March 27, 2019, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT was pleased to recap a year of successful 2018 activities, and share our vision for the future, at our Annual Meeting and Awards Reception. Over 230 regional representatives maxed out the meeting space at The Spa at Norwich Inn, demonstrating the breadth and importance of the Chamber’s work. Official business included Board elections, finance updates, and a report from our Foundation. The Chamber welcomed 17 new Trustees to its Groton, CT – Over 250 area high school students and teachers convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 for the 13th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. Nine area schools participated in the day: Academy of the Holy Family, Griswold Alternative School, Ledyard High School, Lyman Memorial High School, Marine Science Magnet High School, Montville High School, Norwich Free Academy, Wheeler High School and Waterford High Norwich, CT – After a multi-year process, Three Rivers has completed an LED lighting upgrade throughout the campus and was awarded $95,018 by Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) through their Lighting Retrofit Program. Chris LaRose, Operations Manager of Norwich Public Utilities, presented the check to Mary Ellen Jukoski, President of Three Rivers Community College.
The cost of the lighting upgrade was $271,480 and, with the NPU’s $95,018 rebate, 35% of the cost was covered. With the new energy efficient Norwich, CT ̶ Proud families of Three Rivers Community College students packed the room on Wednesday, May 2, when the Three Rivers College Foundation (TRCF) held the twenty-sixth annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
Generous contributions led to a record-breaking number of scholarships awarded to 212 students. The total sponsorships awarded came to just over $410,000 which includes $50,000 of summer scholarships. Many students who have exhausted their financial aid and cannot afford summer courses Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will present four Regional Chamber Awards at its Annual Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Hilton Mystic, sponsored by Atlantic Broadband and the Connecticut Airport Authority.
The Chamber presents Regional Chamber Awards annually to deserving businesses and individuals for outstanding work accomplished over the previous year. The honorees recognized for 2017 include:
Mystic Knotwork: Small Business of the YearThe Groton Public Utilities, Norwich Public Utilities and Comcast have collectively funded $43,000 worth of critical energy-saving and safety-related repairs for two of The Arc New London County’s community residences serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Groton and Norwich.
The companies’ participation in the 2017 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act’s tax credit program made it possible for The Arc NLC to upgrade an aging electric heating system at a home in Groton
After Hurricane Irma barreled into Florida, leaving more than 7.4 million people without power, local utilities companies like Eversource Energy and Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) stepped up to help get the lights backs on. They know the devastation and destruction superstorms leave behind, and put their skills to use to help communities in need.
A loss of power in Florida can be life-threatening, especially during the summer when heat stroke can pose a serious threat to those without air United Way of Southeastern Connecticut hosted its Campaign Celebration event to recognize local businesses and organizations that ran outstanding fundraising campaigns and volunteer year-round on behalf of United Way. Those in attendance were also among the first to learn how much had been raised during the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. More than 320 community leaders and volunteers gathered at Foxwoods Resort Casino to celebrate the achievement.
At the event, 2015-16 United Way Campaign Guest Speaker: Joseph Walsh, General Dynamics Electric Boat
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is set to present the Regional Chamber Awards and recap its activities in 2015, as well as review its projections for 2016, at its Annual Meeting on Tues. March 22, 2016, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Hilton Mystic.
With awards sponsored by CMEEC – the CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, the Chamber will honor individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to eastern CT in the
United for Gemma Gala celebrates Food Center’s 35th anniversary and the legacy of the pioneer who founded it
Free Energy Efficiency Fair on September 26
Norwich Public Utilities Provides Bob's Discount Furniture with $64k Rebate
Chamber Reports Successful 2018 at Recent Annual Meeting
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 13th Annual Money Madness Seminar for Over 250 Local High School Students
Three Rivers Community College Receives $95,018 Rebate for Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrade
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards $410,000 in Scholarships
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Chamber to Honor Local Businesses and Individuals at March 21 Annual Meeting
Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Benefits The Arc New London County
Business Express: CT Utilities Help Florida Recover from Irma's Devastation
United Way Honors Local Businesses, Announces Annual Campaign Results
Chamber to Present Awards, Recap 2015 at Annual Meeting March 22 in Mystic
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