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Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is October 12
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame (IHHF) will be adding four iconic contributors to the fabric of life in Connecticut and America, representing vast accomplishment and varied backgrounds and religious traditions. The Induction Ceremony & Gala, by the National Immigrant Heritage Center, will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
CTData to Conduct Workshops on Data Literacy and Visualizations
Striving for informed decision-making across Connecticut, the Connecticut Data Collaborative (CTData) empowers an ecosystem of data users by democratizing access to public data and building data literacy. This month, CTData will offer two in-person workshops in Hamden, drawing interest and participants from throughout the New Haven region.
Express Strategies Opens New Office in Downtown Hartford
Express Strategies, a local public relations consultancy now in its 12th year of operation, has opened a new business location this month in the heart of Downtown Hartford. Founded by longtime communication professional Bernard Kavaler, Express Strategies provides strategic communication services including media relations, advocacy writing, content development and project management.
Michael R. Taylor Selected by National Association of Community Health Centers
Michael R. Taylor, who has been CEO of Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center in New Haven since 2012, was named as Board Chair-Elect of the National Association of Community Health Centers during the National Health Center Organization’s Annual Conference Aug. 26 in San Diego, California.
Connecticut STEM Leaders Earn Recognition as 2023 Women of Innovation® Finalists
Thirty-four exceptional Connecticut women will be recognized for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the 18th annual Women of Innovation® awards, to be presented at the Connecticut Technology Council’s first in-person ceremony since 2019.
Rate Increases Being Sought by Insurers Attract Vocal Opposition
The focus at the State Capitol on Monday, August 21 turns to prospective insurance rate increases, and the volume has already been turned up by disparate voices concerned about dramatic increase– voices ranging from consumer advocates to Connecticut’s Attorney General.
State Retailers Prepare for Sunday Start of Connecticut’s Sales Tax-Free Week
Connecticut’s annual sales-tax-free week gets underway this weekend, running August 20-26, and retailers throughout the state are ready to welcome shoppers who would like to take advantage of the savings provided by the State of Connecticut.
School Safety and Crisis Preparation is Focus of CT Conference
The Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation conducted the Second Annual Institute for School Safety, which featured daylong presentations that provided a forum for discussion among professionals highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to school safety.
Government Weighs in on Pet Dogs and Restaurant Patios
The Connecticut legislature is not currently in session, with the next regular session six months away. In the interim, however, the Office of Legislative Research (OFR) continues to respond to questions from legislators and research a wide range of topics. Among them, published this month, is the answer to this question:
Inaugural DK Movement Cares 5K Run on August 26 in Bristol
Bristol-based nonprofit DK Movement Cares is coming done the home stretch in preparing for its inaugural 5K Run/1M Fitness Walk, to be held in Bristol on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Funds raised are being devoted to two local organizations, Bristol Special Olympics and Agape House Homeless Shelter Outreach.
Connecticut State Library, 8 Municipal Libraries Share $250,000 Grant for Digital Navigator to Reach Underserved
The Connecticut State Library’s Division of Library Development has been awarded an IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) National Leadership Grant for $249,948 to design and implement a replicable, regional digital navigator sharing plan.
How to Retire Blueprint Maps Customized Plan for Financial Security in Retirement
“Try building a house without a blueprint,” says Ben Fuchs, a local Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional. “The results will be shaky at best, and may collapse altogether. Retirement is where you’ll be living for a long time – that’s particularly true for people in Connecticut, the state with the nation’s 7th oldest population. That’s why having an effective financial retirement blueprint is so important.”
Ballet Hartford's Awakening Festival Returns to Bushnell Park for Free Performance on September 1
Awakening, Ballet Hartford's annual summer festival, is an opportunity for the community to gather and be refreshed by the works of artists of various disciplines. The festival returns to Bushnell Park for its third year with the mission of revitalizing the hearts and spirits of the participants and audience through created works that are life-giving, transformative, and hopeful.
CT School Districts Seek to Comply with New State Law Requiring Financial Literacy Course for High School Graduation
With a new state law requiring Connecticut high schools to provide students - for the first time - with a course on personal financial management and financial literacy, a nonprofit organization with vast experience in providing students with education and experience in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness is looking forward to assisting Connecticut school districts.
Five German Companies Land & Expand in Connecticut As Corporate Growth Continues Here
Several German companies recently expanded their business or started expansion projects in Connecticut, including TRUMPF, BioMed X, Roehm, BYK North America and Eppendorf North America, according to AdvanceCT, a business-driven nonprofit that works to engage, retain, and recruit businesses to Connecticut.
Western Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport Lead in 2022 New Business Applications
Just over 5 million new business applications were filed nationwide in 2022, or 15.1 for every 1,000 residents, according to a new Axios analysis of U.S. Census Bureau and IRS data. One of nine regions in Connecticut – the Western Connecticut Planning Region – exceeded the national average, with 17.8 applications per 1,000 residents, for a total of 11,118 total applications during the year, according to the analysis.
Start-up Renaissance in Connecticut Post-Pandemic; 12 Businesses to Watch in 2024
Here’s the good news: “Connecticut has experienced a bit of a startup renaissance in the past few years.” That’s the opening sentence of a feature published by Inc. highlighting “Start-Ups to Watch in 2024” in the Land of Steady Habits, which goes on to explain that “Connecticut has historically had a tough time keeping companies and talent from heading to nearby New York and Boston. But the pandemic changed that.”
Arizona Nursing School Aims to Open East Hartford Campus, As Eastern CT Collaborates with Hartford Healthcare
The Connecticut Department of Public Health website lists the Arizona College of Nursing atop its list of Baccalaureate Nursing Education (4 Years) higher education institutions in Connecticut.
Connecticut Students to Receive College Scholarships from Fund Established by former Sen. Joe Lieberman
The Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Fund has announced that five Connecticut students who are headed to college in the fall will be the 11th class of Lieberman Scholars to receive scholarships from the Fund. In addition, 14 current college students who received scholarships beginning in their freshman year will have the scholarship renewed for their upcoming sophomore, junior or senior year.
New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to Award 750 Grants to Small Businesss, Entrepreneurs
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (CFGNH) has launched a $8.7 million grant program and website, e3connector.com, for local entrepreneurs and small businesses. The New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (NHE3) plans to award 750 grants, averaging $6,000 per grant, over the next five years. Black, brown, and women-owned business owners are strongly encouraged to apply, according to officials.
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