HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont held a press conference on Tuesday morning to tout his administration’s transportation improvement plan. During…
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Monday 10/21/2019
Plainville Chamber welcomes Award Kitchen & Bath Posted: 21 October 2019 [08:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Award Kitchen & Bath, which offers comprehensive remodeling services from ceiling to floor, was welcomed to town Friday by…
Torrington manufacturer recognized by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Posted: 21 October 2019 [07:30 PM] WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy announced Franklin Products Inc. as “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” “Connecticut is home to the best manufacturers…
Thursday 10/17/2019
Trash to Treasure returns to Farmers Market this Saturday Posted: 17 October 2019 [08:22 PM] BRISTOL - The free Trash to Treasure program returns to the Bristol Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
Booming businesses: 2 Bristol manufacturers are expanding Posted: 16 October 2019 [07:07 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Development Authority has announced that two local manufacturers, AMKO Precision Aerospace Machining and LAB Securities Systems Corporation,…
Monday 10/14/2019
Budney Aerospace plans to expand in Berlin Posted: 14 October 2019 [08:15 PM] Budney Aerospace Expansion Backed by Berlin By Adam Hushin @AHushin BERLIN-Budney Aerospace Inc. has elected to remain in Berlin, and has…
Monday 10/07/2019
BioXcel Therapeutics is Murphy's Innovator of the Month Posted: 07 October 2019 [08:10 PM] NEW HAVEN - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has named BioXcel Therapeutics as “Murphy’s Innovator of the Month” for October. “BioXcel…
Sunday 10/06/2019
NAPA Auto Parts prepares to celebrate their 50th year with renovations Posted: 06 October 2019 [04:00 PM] BRISTOL - Angelo Volpicella, owner of NAPA Auto Parts on Memorial Boulevard, is starting renovations for the store as they approach…
Wednesday 10/02/2019
Construction on fuel cell facility has officially begun; center to bring 3,000 jobs to area Posted: 02 October 2019 [07:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Construction at the former Stanley Black & Decker site of the Energy and Innovation Park, which promises to…
Monday 09/30/2019
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recognizes Kitchen Brains Posted: 30 September 2019 [05:03 PM] STRATFORD - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy announced Kitchen Brains in Stratford as this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Their…
Tuesday 09/24/2019
Computer Development Systems Inc. tailors solutions to each customer Posted: 24 September 2019 [04:37 PM] BRISTOL - Family-owned and operated, Computer Development Systems Inc. was started in 1981 by Rick and Rose Parenti at a location on…
Country Manor Realty has been in Bristol for 45 years Posted: 24 September 2019 [04:19 PM] BRISTOL - Any nerves one could have about first-time buying and selling need not after one step into the office of…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Funk Funeral Home is oldest running in Bristol Posted: 17 September 2019 [03:12 PM] BRISTOL - Funk Funeral Home has been serving the city of Bristol for 154 years. “We’re experts at preplanning and helping…
Monday 09/09/2019
Governor sees plenty of hopeful signs at Southington's Sign Pro Posted: 09 September 2019 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Gov. Ned Lamont paid a visit to Sign Pro on Monday to meet with management, tour the facility and…
Home Helpers feeling right at home in new Bristol location Posted: 09 September 2019 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - City and Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce officials welcomed Home Helpers to its new location at 225 N. Main…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Crowley Auto is steadily growing Posted: 27 August 2019 [01:54 PM] BRISTOL - Crowley Auto Group has continued to see steady growth, all while maintaining a dedication to customer service and supporting…
Monday 08/26/2019
Commerce Packaging highlighted by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Posted: 26 August 2019 [03:57 PM] WASHINGTON- Commerce Packaging Corp. was named ‘Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer’ by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy. Commerce Packaging was recognized for its…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
C.V. Mason has been committed to their clients for 136 years Posted: 20 August 2019 [03:23 PM] BRISTOL - C.V. Mason Insurance is a family-owned agency located in the heart of Bristol and has been providing insurance protection to…
Monday 08/19/2019
Murphy's Monday Manufacturer is Danbury's Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Posted: 19 August 2019 [08:02 PM] WASHINGTON - Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury was named this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer” on Aug. 12 by U.S. Senator…
Monday 08/12/2019
New Haven drugmaker is Sen. Murphy's monthly innovator Posted: 12 August 2019 [09:18 PM] Kleo Pharmaceuticals, a New Haven-based immune-oncology company, was named Murphy’s Innovator of the Month on Aug. 7 by U.S. Sen. Chris…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
Authentic cuisine is a top priority at a new Korean-Japanese restaurant in Southington Posted: 06 August 2019 [07:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Koshi Sushi and Grill, a family-owned restaurant offering traditional-style Korean and Japanese food, has opened. Taeho Lee, who runs…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
Here's who made the Dean's List for Tunxis Community College in Spring 2019 Posted: 31 July 2019 [07:08 PM] FARMINGTON -- Tunxis Community College has announced the names of those students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019…
Friday 07/26/2019
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal praises manufacturer PEPCO Posted: 26 July 2019 [04:10 PM] BRISTOL – U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal paid a visit to PEPCO (Plainville Electrical Products Company) on Lake Ave. Friday, praising the…
Tuesday 07/23/2019
Extensive renovations make Sparetime the place to be Posted: 23 July 2019 [04:37 PM] BRISTOL - Sparetime Entertainment in Bristol recently underwent a huge renovation, redoing its bowling lanes, laser tag arena and arcade. The…
Bring your car to Cliff's Auto for a summertime check up Posted: 23 July 2019 [03:51 PM] PLYMOUTH - Cliff’s Automotive has advice for preparing your vehicle for the upcoming heat. With the mid-summertime heat arriving, Cliff…
Monday 07/22/2019
New Britain manufacturer Acme Monaco made parts for Apollo 11 mission Posted: 22 July 2019 [04:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Acme Monaco drew excitement to the New Britain community back in 1969, as their parts were used in…
Friday 07/19/2019
Report shows Connecticut lost 1,400 jobs in June Posted: 19 July 2019 [12:49 PM] WETHERSFIELD - A new report shows Connecticut lost 1,400 jobs in June, nearly all coming from local government. The Department of Labor's…
Thursday 07/18/2019
Clearing the air: Connecticut to hike smoking age for tobacco, vapes from 18 to 21 October 1 Posted: 18 July 2019 [11:13 AM] This story is the first of a two-part series on the smoking age change. [READ PART 2 HERE: Doctors agree that…
Tuesday 07/16/2019
Make sure your AC unit survives the heat wave with a tune up from Quinoco Posted: 16 July 2019 [05:57 PM] BRISTOL - Quinoco Energy Services, founded in 1877, has been able to remain successful for so long thanks to a policy…
Monday 07/15/2019
New brews aren't all that's keeping business hopping at New Britain's Alvarium Beer Company Posted: 15 July 2019 [03:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - What does a summer day taste like at Alvarium Beer Co.? It tastes like a Bomb Pop, the…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
TLC Transportation: 'You name it, we got it.' Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:06 PM] PLYMOUTH - TLC Transportation can meet just about all of your transportation needs. “We go all over,” said Tom Wollenberg, owner…
A unique glamour from Touchstone Crystal Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:03 PM] BRISTOL - Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski provides a flexible work environment for direct sales representatives to sell unique, affordable crystal…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Century 21 Bar-Mar Realty: Real estate the smart way Posted: 18 June 2019 [08:20 PM] BRISTOL –Century 21 Bar-Mar Realty, Inc. has expanded its staff and its market, with President Scott Bayne attributing this success to…
Monday 06/17/2019
Murphy recognizes Farmington-based maker of animal vaccines Posted: 17 June 2019 [08:42 PM] FARMINGTON - Torigen Pharmaceuticals, which creates vaccines for the veterinary industry, was recently selected U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy as “Murphy’s Innovator…
Monday 06/10/2019
Lamont: UTC workers to stay in CT Posted: 10 June 2019 [08:24 PM] FARMINGTON - Gov. Ned Lamont said that United Technologies Corp. and its subsidiaries will continue to be a significant piece of…
Posted: 10 June 2019 [07:05 PM] The Associated Press WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) - Raytheon and United Technologies will join to create a massive aerospace and defense company in a sector that is already rapidly consolidating. The combined company, which will count among its portfolio…
Monday 06/03/2019
Murphy selects Roto Frank of America as Monday Manufacturer Posted: 03 June 2019 [08:22 PM] CHESTER – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy recently announced that it selected Roto Frank of America Inc., as his “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.…
Poland Spring to use 100% recycled plastic for bottles Posted: 03 June 2019 [12:57 PM] PORTLAND, Maine- Poland Spring announced Monday a plan to use 100% recycled plastic for all its noncarbonated water containers, a move that…
Monday 05/27/2019
Robots are everywhere at Manufactory 4.0 Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:52 PM] HARTFORD - Stanley Black & Decker’s new Manufactory 4.0 center is incorporating the latest technologies while modeling simulation to make its…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
Brooks Energy is all about customer service Posted: 21 May 2019 [07:48 PM] PLYMOUTH - Brooks Energy has been building relationships with customers and delivering quality service for 30 years. The family-owned company started…
TLC Limousines has a car for every occasion Posted: 21 May 2019 [07:47 PM] PLYMOUTH - TLC Limousines - serving all your transportation needs for more than 30 years. With safe and courteous…
Monday 05/20/2019
Murphy features Tolland manufacturer Posted: 20 May 2019 [07:56 PM] TOLLAND – U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently selected Environics, a gas flow management systems manufacturer, as his “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” According…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Calciano, Stern & Miller see uptick in appraisals Posted: 14 May 2019 [08:28 PM] BRISTOL - Steve Miller, managing partner at Calciano, Stern & Miller, said the long-standing appraisal company is well-versed in the Bristol…
Monday 05/13/2019
Conference highlights Connecticut manufacturers Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:05 PM] WINDSOR LOCKS - The state of United States manufacturing was the focus topic of the fourth annual Connecticut Export Week’s conference…
OKAY Industries Inc. names new director of manufacturing Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - OKAY Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of a new director of manufacturing to oversee the daily manufacturing…
Thursday 05/09/2019
Connecticut House passes $15 minimum wage bill after overnight vote Posted: 09 May 2019 [01:18 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to incrementally increase the state's minimum hourly wage to $15 by 2023, following an overnight…
Monday 05/06/2019
Manufactory 4.0 hopes to advance state as tech hub Posted: 06 May 2019 [07:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker’s new Manufactory 4.0 is looking to advance Hartford’s presence as a technology hub and…
Monday 04/29/2019
Newington manufacturer celebrates Earth Day with cleanup Posted: 29 April 2019 [07:46 PM] NEWINGTON - Sporting T-shirts specially designed for the occasion, Keeney Manufacturing employees cleaned up the town the last two weeks.…
Monday 04/22/2019
Pipeline initiative boosting flow of skilled workers Posted: 22 April 2019 [08:09 PM] HARTFORD - A visit to a community college, a roundtable at an American job center and a tour of Electric Boat…
Monday 04/08/2019
Posted: 08 April 2019 [09:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Plans are moving along to bring a Longhorn Steakhouse to West Street says property owner Joe Moruzzi, who aims to break ground next month. Longhorn Steakhouse is a casual dining restaurant, which currently has Connecticut locations…