BRISTOL - Discussion of incentive programs to draw business to the city’s downtown started in the Bristol Development Authority Downtown Committee meeting…
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Tuesday 07/25/2017
Cliff's Auto a place for personalized service Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:29 PM] PLYMOUTH - Cliff Jones, owner of Cliff’s Automotive, says he is fair, honest and upfront with customers and that he provides professional,…
Bob's Sports Chalet expanding, selling online Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - To survive as a local business, it’s necessary to find a balance between online and in-store sales, explained Bill Gonsalves,…
Bristol Adult Ed a vibrant mix of programs Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - Every community in Connecticut is mandated by state law to have an adult education program, said Lawrence Covino, Adult Education…
Monday 07/24/2017
Connecticut construction jobs up slightly over past year Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:20 PM] Twenty-five states, including Connecticut, saw construction jobs increase between May and June, according to data released recently by the Associated General Contractors…
New guide from Dept. of Labor offers info for 'middle-skills' workers Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:18 PM] The state Department of Labor is trying to make finding a job a little easier for people looking for work in “middle-skills”…
Saturday 07/22/2017
Trio of companies win grants from StartUP Bristol Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The StartUP Bristol Task Force chose three grant awardees for the business incentive program aimed at drawing businesses in to…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Barnes Group marks 160 years, rings bell at stock exchange Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - The Barnes Group hit an all-time market high Wednesday, the same day senior management rang the closing bell at the…
Monday 07/17/2017
Come to Bristol: Task force hears 5 grant proposals for new city businesses Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:58 PM] BRISTOL - Five businesses gave live presentations to the Bristol Development Authority and StartUP Bristol Task Force yesterday morning at Biker’s Edge…
Community college opens manufacturing technology center Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:48 PM] ENFIELD - The grand opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Asnuntuck Community College was held in late June. Gov.…
Engine company receives $3 million from U.S. Army Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:46 PM] BLOOMFIELD-A developer of advanced multi-fuel-capable rotary combustion engine technology, LiquidPiston, Inc, received $3 million from the U.S. Army. The money is part…
Comcast launches Xfinity Mobile service across the state Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:41 PM] BERLIN-Xfinity Mobile, a new wireless service provider, is available in Xfinity Stores in Connecticut today. Comcast is introducing the service in its…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Food truck festival on Muzzy Field fills appetites Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - Truffle macaroni and cheese, fried brownies, smoked bacon candy and steamed cheeseburgers were just the beginning of the Acker family’s…
Main Street Community Foundation dishes $125,060 in grants Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - Bringing history to life, expanding early literacy and meeting basic needs; those are a few ways that the recent grants…
Friday 07/14/2017
City issues emergency demolition order after factory fire Posted: 14 July 2017 [11:01 AM] BRIDGEPORT - Officials have filed for an emergency demolition after a fire engulfed the site of a former rubber factory in Connecticut.…
Wednesday 07/12/2017
Bristol Hospital constructs new unit for elderly patients Posted: 12 July 2017 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital announced the construction of a new 15-bed, inpatient unit aimed at elderly patients with behavioral health issues Wednesday.…
Internet job site Indeed announces $26.5 million expansion Posted: 12 July 2017 [04:42 PM] STAMFORD - The largest internet job site in the world says it plans to spend $26.5 million to expand its offices in…
Monday 07/10/2017
Construction company awards scholarships to Goodwin Tech pair Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Two E.C. Goodwin Technical High School students have received scholarships from KBE Building Corp., a construction company with offices…
Malloy releases new cybersecurity strategy Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:05 PM] HARTFORD-To help protect the state’s cybersecruity defenses, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy released the Connecticut Cybersecurity Strategy Monday. The document outlines seven principles…
Friday 07/07/2017
Join Chambers of Commerce for networking picnic at Lake Compounce Posted: 07 July 2017 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is hosting a picnic at Lake Compounce next month for businesses in the area…
Court upholds $28M verdict in Connecticut smoker case Posted: 07 July 2017 [05:10 PM] HARTFORD - A federal appeals court has upheld a $28 million judgment against cigarette maker R.J. Reynolds in a lawsuit filed by…
Court: Profanity-laced tirade was protected free speech Posted: 07 July 2017 [01:31 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut woman who hurled a variety of insults at a grocery store manager was protected by constitutional free speech…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Central CT Chambers of Commerce, United Way move buildings Posted: 06 July 2017 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and United Way of West Central Connecticut are preparing a joint move to a…
Wednesday 07/05/2017
Chambers of Commerce golf tournament proceeds will support community projects Posted: 05 July 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is preparing to host its 26th Annual Golf Tournament, from which some of the…
Tuesday 07/04/2017
Journey small business consultancy travels to Bristol Posted: 04 July 2017 [08:42 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The marketing consultancy Journey Communications opened a location in Bristol and aims to provide effective and…
Thursday 06/29/2017
Bristol mayor gives state of the city Posted: 29 June 2017 [09:54 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will move to a new location on North Main Street, probably in mid-July.…
Plymouth mayor issues state of the town Posted: 29 June 2017 [08:33 PM] PLYMOUTH - In an effort to increase efficiency, the town worked out an agreement recently with Thomaston Saving Bank to allow residents…
Tuesday 06/27/2017
Final facade lift: Old Bristol Press building gets a makeover through city program Posted: 27 June 2017 [09:46 PM] BRISTOL - The last project of the Downtown and West End Facade Improvement Program was completed this weekend at the old Bristol…
Candles for a Cause made to help the blind Posted: 27 June 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - Handmade candles that support blind individuals and charities in the community can be found at various stores throughout the area.…
Thomaston Bank reports strong year, growth Posted: 27 June 2017 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - Thomaston Savings Bank is having another strong year, says President Stephen Lewis, and the bank has added new products to…
Monday 06/26/2017
Milldale brewery off to promising start Posted: 26 June 2017 [10:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Kinsmen Brewing Co. has opened in the former Clark Brothers Bolt Co. building in Milldale, offering a variety of unique…
Wheeler Clinic receives gold seal for ambulatory health Posted: 26 June 2017 [09:53 PM] The Wheeler Clinic PLAINVILLE - Wheeler Clinic has received Ambulatory Health Care accreditation and Primary Care Medical Home…
State more innovative, worker-focused, report card says Posted: 26 June 2017 [09:49 PM] The quality of Connecticut’s manufacturing has made some improvements, according to the 2017 Manufacturing & Logistics Report Card. The report ranks each…
Murphy's weekly manufacturer: United Steel is state's top manufacturer Posted: 26 June 2017 [09:39 PM] HARTFORD - United Steel of East Hartford was chosen as “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer” by Sen. Chris Murphy on June 19. Each Monday,…
Sunday 06/25/2017
PRIME TIME: Git along, little doggie, and other tales of the Elton Dairy Posted: 25 June 2017 [09:47 PM] Al Goodwin spent some time with Jim Cleveland recently recalling the days the latter worked for the former Elton Dairy in Bristol.…
Monday 06/19/2017
State posts small increase in construction jobs Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:29 PM] Connecticut gained 2,000 construction jobs in the year starting in May 2016, according to data released recently by the Associated General Contractors…
State well-represented at Paris Air Show Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:26 PM] Several small Connecticut manufacturing companies are in Paris this week for the 52nd Paris Air Show. They include Aero Gear of Windsor,…
Area McDonald's teaming with UberEATS Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN -McDonald’s is now available for delivery in New Britain, Berlin and Newington through UberEATS. “We are excited to…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Leathery creatures on display for Father's Day at nature center Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - As his sparkling eyes caught a black and white tegu on the far end of the room a toddler darted…
Farmer's market returning to 'The Patch' June 24 Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Farmer’s Market will return to “The Patch” June 24 through Oct. 28, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase…
PRIME TIME: Locals reminisce about milkmen, mailmen of days past Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:22 PM] Bristol resident JoAnn Bacon read a recent column on local milkmen from decades ago and sent me a picture of Edmund Tassinari…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Dads get free admission to carousel museum on Father's Day Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:05 PM] BRISTOL - Looking for a special experience this Father’s Day? The New England Carousel Museum is honoring dads this Father’s Day by offering…
Cars converge for Bill Englert show Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - Rain held off Saturday evening for the 8th annual Bill Englert Memorial Car Show, making it an afternoon to remember…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
List of 2017 Main St. Community Foundation scholars Posted: 14 June 2017 [09:55 PM] The Main Street Community Foundation BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation Awarded 118 area students with scholarships from 62 funds established…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Chambers seeking members for Ambassador Program Posted: 11 June 2017 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is launching an Ambassador Program to encourage members of its affiliates to get involved…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Terenzi Team helps hundreds of families find homes Posted: 06 June 2017 [09:21 PM] FARMINGTON – The Terenzi Team/Herg Realty Group can help clients downsize or find that perfect luxury home or first home with over…
Monday 06/05/2017
State carousels, Coney Island beauty to be themes of museum programs Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:52 PM] BRISTOL - The New England Carousel Museum will present an exciting new series, called Museum After Hours, held on the first…
Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:20 PM] (Tempe, Arizona) - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May, and the overall economy grew for the 96th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued by…
Dream It. Do it. awareness, promotional video released Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:20 PM] EAST HARTFORD - The Manufacturing Institute released a new Dream It. Do It. promotional video last week to support their manufacturing…
Wednesday 05/31/2017
Chamber welcomes 2 additions Posted: 31 May 2017 [08:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce recently hired two new employees, Mecheal Hamilton and Katie D’Agostino. Mecheal Hamilton, who also…