tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71615833734006203162012-01-27T11:03:44.423-05:00Corporate ConnecticutNew & Noticed: The Corporate World At Eye LevelEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-67089825875721928002012-01-27T10:59:00.000-05:002012-01-27T11:03:44.434-05:00A Marina For Wethersfield CoveThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
(DEEP) announced it has been awarded a $494,650 grant from the
Department of Interior’s Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to fund
the
construction of a recreational boat marina in the Town of Wethersfield.
The marina will consist of seven transient (those staying 10 days or
less) slips and 51 moorings designated for the use ofEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-78148507015332494752012-01-26T09:02:00.001-05:002012-01-26T09:03:44.800-05:00Leadership Greater Hartford Board of DirectorsThe new officers and new members of Leadership Greater Hartford Board of Directors have been announced.
Christine Chaia, The Hartford, assistant vice president of retirement plans group marketing, is the new secretary.
Continuing in their positions are Dick Rogers, board chair, senior vice president human resources at Connecticare, Inc.; Ann Smith, vice chair, attorney Ann R. Smith, LLC; AndrewEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-77510366992099505532012-01-24T11:14:00.002-05:002012-01-26T08:14:54.063-05:00Mobility And Talent Report at WEFThe World Economic Forum and Mercer collaborated recently with global research to compile a study about how effective talent mobility can spur economic growth.
Research examined talent mobility practices among more than 500 organizations in 45 countries.
Stakeholders featured in the report include: ABB, Adecco, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), BC Hydro, The Boston Consulting Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-37028612253304738112012-01-23T09:26:00.000-05:002012-01-23T09:26:42.673-05:00'Nanomaterials And The Environment'“Nanomaterials and the Environment” will be presented on Monday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m., Gant Science Complex, P-38, UConn Storrs campus.
Vicki Grassian, professor of chemistry, chemical and biochemical engineering, director of the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute, at University of Iowa, will talk about how natural and engineered nanomaterials play important roles in environmental processes.
Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-48373270892324940052012-01-17T10:53:00.001-05:002012-01-17T11:39:55.614-05:00Venture BPlan SeriesTechnology or manufacturing entrepreneurs looking to connect to the region's angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisors, and the early stage business community should check out the Venture Bplan events.
A collaboration between the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) and Rensselaer’s
Emerging Ventures Ecosystem (EVE), dates include Jan. 25, March 28, May 30, July 25, Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-14484818093955520742012-01-10T12:46:00.003-05:002012-01-11T09:05:49.769-05:00Wearable Devices: The Next Smart Platform?"Wearable Devices: The Next Smart Platform" will be presented on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Leveraging the SmartPhone ecosystem and Moore’s Law, entrepreneurs are launching a new class of small wearable devices.
Start-ups, and giant global companies like Sony Ericsson and Motorola target the wrist as the "beachhead" to launch these new possibilities.
Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-79787874757982579332012-01-05T10:33:00.001-05:002012-01-05T10:33:58.310-05:00'Cable's Impact on the State's Economy Report'"Cable's Impact on the State's Economy Report Series" by Rebecca Loveland and Kate Wilkinson (Sepember 2011) of University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) offers a state by state study with economic insights. Commissioned by the New England Cable & Telecommunications Association, Inc., findings include that cable companies contribute "significantly to the regional economy and to local Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-71344496971095794052012-01-04T09:28:00.000-05:002012-01-04T09:28:51.201-05:00Eved Gets Series B FundingEved, an online marketplace for the meeting and event industry, has raised $9.5 million in a series B round led by New World Ventures and MK Capital.
The funding will enable the Chicago area company to scale and expand its proprietary online platform to serve an $263 million industry, with 1.8 million annual U.S. corporate meetings and events, one of the few that has yet to migrate onto the Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-79701678566430773322012-01-03T19:32:00.001-05:002012-01-03T19:33:19.955-05:00Middlesex Community College FoundationThe Middlesex Community College Foundation has elected new officers and members to its board of directors.
They are: George Eames IV, president, Lee Manufacturing, Wallingford, chairman; Mark Benigni, Meriden superintendent of schools, vice chairman; Anne Cassady, Middlesex Community College professor emerita, secretary. Middletown attorney Jule Crawford, realtor, and former Middletown school Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-73084122792381687472011-12-30T09:38:00.000-05:002011-12-30T09:38:22.122-05:00Harold Webster Smith Awards 2012The Waterbury Regional Chamber’s Small Business Council has announced the 2012 Harold Webster Smith Award recipients:
Quassy Amusement Park for small business of the year; Lori Greene, principal of Elizabeth Richards Gifts in Waterbury for entrepreneur of the year; James Behuniak, president and CEO of The Platt Brothers & Company in Waterbury, manufacturer of the year.
The award presentation Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-77227479804660066792011-12-20T19:43:00.001-05:002011-12-20T19:44:13.264-05:00STEAP Grants for Thompson and PutnamConnecticut Governor Dannel Malloy recently announced Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants for projects in Thompson and Putnam.
“STEAP grants highlight how important the partnership is between government and municipalities,” said Governor Malloy. “Working together, we can identify the best opportunities for investing in our communities, rebuilding our infrastructure and Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-51536948094770187452011-12-02T12:01:00.002-05:002011-12-02T12:04:09.524-05:00ALK Technologies Launches New Group
ALK Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of geo-logistics and navigation software, has announced the formation of a new group, Enterprise Solutions, comprised of its PC*MILER, CoPilot Truck and CoPilot Live Professional product lines plus supporting map data, software tools and professional services.
Michael Kornhauser, senior vice president, who reports directly to Barry Glick, CEO of ALK Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-46720220020399860912011-11-10T14:54:00.002-05:002011-11-14T18:04:23.036-05:00Hartford Shooting Team Task Force ReportHartford Mayor Pedro Segarra and Police Chief Daryl Roberts announced "significant progress with the Shooting Team Task Force efforts to increase public safety and the perception of public safety, reduce homicides and other gun-related violent crimes, and arrest those who violate the law and endanger others."
Since the Shooting Team Task Force was re-instated by Mayor Segarra on July 5, the Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-77603105538051690372011-10-13T10:57:00.001-04:002011-10-13T10:58:08.225-04:00Wallace Stevens: Corporate And Poet
The 16th Annual Wallace Stevens Birthday Bash happens Saturday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m., at the Hartford Public Library. Robert Pinsky, former U.S. poet laureate, and author of the recently published Selected Poems, will read from Wallace Stevens and his own works.
A reception serving wine and hors d'oeuvres; after the presentation there will be a book signing, birthday cake and champagne.
Tickets Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-36872780747656934512011-10-05T11:22:00.001-04:002011-10-05T11:23:24.494-04:00Regional Summit Series For State EconomiesThe first of four regional summits that will provide governors and their senior economic advisors an opportunity to learn from local entrepreneurs, small business owners, researchers and other experts on what works to create high-growth innovative firms happens Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Hilton Hartford Hotel, 315 Trumbull St. in Connecticut.
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, chairman of the Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-15694028933313095852011-09-12T12:03:00.002-04:002011-09-12T12:04:55.974-04:00EPA Remediates Former Merriam ManufacturingThe remediation of the former Merriam Manufacturing Company/Durham Manufacturing Company on Main Street is in progress with completion expected by the end of 2011.
The Merriam Manufacturing Company was established in 1851 and manufactured metal displays and boxes, according to the EPA historical timeline of the project. Wastewater containing dissolved organic solvents and paint wastes were Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-51341770075183033752011-09-08T17:11:00.000-04:002011-09-08T17:11:21.148-04:00Pepperidge Farm in Norwalk To ExpandCampbell Soup Company and Pepperidge Farm executives along with Connecticut state officials and Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia will meet to launch the construction of a 34,000-square-foot innovation center in Norwalk on Monday, Sept. 12.
Campbell plans to invest $30 million in the project to support continued growth and innovation in its global baking and snacking portfolio, the company's Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-26084661916872896462011-09-06T14:09:00.000-04:002011-09-06T14:09:23.857-04:00More Insurance Companies Waive Deductibles
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi announced that several more insurance companies, including Allstate, have agreed to waive the higher cost hurricane deductible for coastal property owners in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene.
For more details and other up-to-the-minute reports, access information on the Governor's Facebook page.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-51792246960708225232011-08-30T09:21:00.000-04:002011-08-30T09:21:10.120-04:00Two Appointments At Platte River VenturesMark Brown joins Denver-based Platte River Ventures (PRV) as a vice president, and Michelle Eidson as vice president of business development and marketing. PRV is a private equity investment firm for middle market operating companies in the aerospace, industrial services, energy services, agriculture, chemicals, metals, industrial minerals and transportation sectors.
Previously, Brown was a Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-34611812550816708642011-08-20T12:05:00.002-04:002011-08-20T12:07:34.995-04:00Connecticut and USCG Join Forces
Daniel Esty, DEEP commissioner (left), andCapt. Joseph Vojvodich, USCG commander, Long Island Sound.
The Coast Guard signed a cooperative agreement with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The agreement set the framework and procedures for the relationship between the 1st Coast Guard District, which covers the northeastern U.S. and Connecticut.
The Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-75208356985631112612011-08-06T14:06:00.000-04:002011-08-06T14:06:28.063-04:00Revenue Grows For Mobile Data ServicesMobile data revenue is expected to jump 23 percent due to ever-increasing usage of smartphones and tablets.
Mobile data services revenue will total $314.7 billion this year, a 22.5 per cent increase from 2010, research firm Gartner reports. In four years, mobile data sales will reach $552 billion.
Worldwide mobile connections will reach 5.6 billion in 2011, up 11 percent from 5 billion in Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-40185137978447088072011-07-30T20:07:00.003-04:002011-07-30T20:09:32.505-04:00UCAA Board of Directors, OfficersThe University of Connecticut Alumni Association (UCAA) announced today new and returning members of the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2011-2012. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Alumni Association and is elected by its members.
This year, three new members were elected and three incumbents were re-elected to the board: Liana Fresher ’85 (Manchester), Mikki Meadows-OliverEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-574187885750834122011-06-28T12:14:00.000-04:002011-06-28T12:14:17.465-04:00Hedge Funds: Capital After Dodd-Frank
Steve Shafer, chief investment officer and portfolio manager, Covenant Financial Services, is featured speaker on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8 to 11 a.m., Harvard Club of New York City, 35 West 44th St, New York.
For information, call Angela Saunders, (212) 908-3906.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-35852776722415474322011-06-21T19:42:00.000-04:002011-06-21T19:42:10.238-04:00Medley Of Musicals On The Riverfront
Selections from American musicals at the Hartford Pops, Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m., part of the Olmsted Summer Concert series held at Great River Park.
Enjoy the Hartford Pops Band, a 38-piece professional concert band featuring wind, brass & percussion instruments. Food and beverages include beer and wine will be available.
Concert made possible by the C. Henry and Mary E. G. Olmsted Fund and Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-24831635716879363092011-06-20T13:27:00.005-04:002011-06-20T18:37:13.993-04:00Most Difficult Manufacturing Jobs To Fill
Manufacturing in Connecticut? The industry is alive and doing well in the state, but filling skilled positions is getting harder.
So what are the top ten most difficult positions in manufacturing to fill? The answer to that plus a list of specific skills most in demand will be discussed at a workforce summit Tuesday, June 21. The leading educational institutions producing the most highly valuedEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-81252397328334810412011-06-20T13:17:00.000-04:002011-06-20T13:17:18.341-04:00IAE Collaboration ExtendedInternational Aero Engines AG’s (IAE) executive board of directors announced the extension of its collaboration agreement to 2045.
“We are pleased with the extension of the IAE collaboration agreement to 2045,” said Ian Aitken, IAE president and CEO. “Our employees and suppliers have worked diligently to provide best-in-class engine performance, service and support for our V2500 customers.”
“Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-7150835607713776322011-06-13T08:25:00.002-04:002011-06-19T14:15:26.273-04:00Implement Municipal Solar Strategies
Community leaders who think that only large cities could afford to implement solar energy programs, may be surprised by the information provided in an upcoming web conference, "Proven Strategies to Successfully Implement a Solar Energy Program that Benefits Your Community."
Offered online through ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, which advances professional local Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-65991856317344945202011-06-03T08:37:00.001-04:002011-06-03T09:57:46.705-04:00Connect To Venture Funding Start-Ups"Crossroads Connection: Getting Started and Funding Focus" is a Connecticut Venture Group (CVG) event on Thursday, June 16, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at UConn Stamford, 1 University Place, Stamford.
Fee for "Investing in Early Stage Companies," $25; "Funding Focus for Entrepreneurs/Start-up Companies," $25.
For details or upcoming CVG events, contact Ann Discenza, adiscenza@cvg.org; call (860) Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-14844995188696092222011-05-22T17:13:00.001-04:002011-05-22T17:16:32.669-04:00Distributed Power Generation, Connecticut
Members of Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) meet on June 8 for a presentation on distributed generation in the state. The dinner meeting starts at 5:15 p.m. at the Cromwell Marriott.
Panelists include Mark Kopera, Pratt & Whitney; David Ferro,ICETEC Energy Systems; Thomas Starr, Yale University facilities management, and a representative from Solar Turbines.
Cost is $70.
Paul Brady Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-8846949223593027622011-05-17T08:35:00.000-04:002011-05-17T08:35:14.434-04:00Financing Export Sales BusinessCitibank and University of Bridgeport’s Robert Sammis lecture series present a workshop on financing export sales, Monday, May 23, Magnus Wahlstom Library, University of Bridgeport, 126 Park Ave.
Export financing is a critical step to ensuring international sales are completed successfully. Many potential exporters are unsure of what may be required in order to support international sales. A Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-13632110101217524612011-05-02T19:59:00.005-04:002011-05-02T20:03:22.628-04:00
Zoko, the winning team of the venture category and recipient of a $5,000 grant (left to right) Andrew Hapk, Yale University School of Management; competition judge Joe DeMartino, chairman of the Angel Investor Forum; Enka Anderson of Yale, and Christopher Kieran of Yale.
During the past school year, more than 100 teams from a dozen colleges and universities developed proposals for new Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-91736954627322246222011-04-21T09:46:00.000-04:002011-04-21T09:46:18.261-04:00Albanese VP of Foxwoods Food & BeverageJoseph Albanese has been promoted to vice president of food and beverage at Foxwoods Resort Casino, part of Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises.
Albanese has a decade of food and beverage operations experience in the resort casino industry and joined the company in 2008 as director of beverage operations, responsible for overseeing all aspects of beverage operations for the property’s 30-Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-30138810713781264292011-04-20T12:01:00.000-04:002011-04-20T12:01:59.277-04:00Strategies for Clean Energy EconomyThe Yale Environmental Law Association is hosting leading energy strategists in New Haven for a discussion on clean technology legislative reform and investment strategies Wednesday, April 20.
“Unlocking Investment in the Clean Energy Economy,” will include a keynote address by Connecticut’s Commissioner of Environmental Protection Daniel Esty and Reed Hundt, Coalition for Green Capital CEO. A Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-73212865755709094332011-03-31T09:09:00.002-04:002011-03-31T09:15:24.874-04:00Talor, Ivey, Bluestone Capital Partners VPsChris Taylor and Mike Ivey have been hired as senior vice presidents for Bluestone Capital Partners, an investment bank specializing in middle-market aerospace, defense, IT, and professional services companies.
Taylor formerly was president of the $250 million technical services business unit of VT Group Inc., the North American defense and government services operations of Babcock Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-55729750922003523762011-03-29T11:03:00.001-04:002011-03-29T11:03:45.555-04:00R.R. Donnelley acquires Journalism OnlineR. R. Donnelley & Sons Co. announced it has acquired Journalism Online, the company founded and managed by Steven Brill, founder of The American Lawyer and Court TV, and L. Gordon Crovitz, former Wall Street Journal publisher, to help publishers generate subscription revenue from their websites.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-90375356079016545072011-03-18T11:17:00.000-04:002011-03-18T11:17:08.963-04:00Gladis To Serve On NSF Tech PanelThe National Science Foundation has selected Peter Gladis, director of marketing at RSL Fiber Systems in Connecticut, to serve on a select panel of technology industry and organizational leaders who will evaluate the promise of cutting-edge research and development work proposed by small, innovative companies across the country.
Panel members will perform this work on behalf of the Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-1579862767120805102011-03-12T11:18:00.001-05:002011-03-12T11:20:39.675-05:00Landau CBDO At Adams & KnightFelicia Lindau is now chief business development officer at Adams & Knight, Inc., an integrated marketing communications agency in Avon, Connecticut.
Lindau will focus on continuing growth for the business with emphasis on the financial services, healthcare and consumer services sectors.
In five years, the agency has increased its staff by 50 percent and recently expanded its creative Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-43969173868909809392011-03-03T08:41:00.001-05:002011-03-03T08:43:03.058-05:00Tivoli Best In Show, Lighthouse Security Group
Lighthouse Security Group has been awarded Best of Show in the fourth annual IBM Tivoli awards presented at the Pulse2011 conference in Las Vegas.
The IBM Tivoli Awards recognize IBM Tivoli Business Partners that have "demonstrated excellence in delivering impressive business value to IBM clients based upon their solutions with Tivoli software."
Lighthouse Gateway leverages the power of Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-44469968128367789302011-02-17T17:32:00.001-05:002011-02-17T17:33:21.144-05:00Jordan Named VP CFO At ZygoJohn Jordan has been named as vice president and chief financial officer at Zygo Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIGO), a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments and high precision optical systems in Connecticut.
Most recently, Jordan served as vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Baldwin Technology Company, Inc., a publicly-traded global manufacturer of printing press Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-52860197065986786702011-02-13T09:40:00.002-05:002011-02-17T10:18:35.731-05:00AERO Spotlights Hybrids, Fuel Cell
AERO, the Global Show for General Aviation in Germany, courtesy of AERO.
A total of 550 exhibitors from 26 countries will be represented across 11 halls at the exhibition at AERO, the Global Show for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Many new aircraft with electric, fuel cell and hybrid power trains, as well as the first ever Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize, are special featuresEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-11872393088211922992011-01-31T07:37:00.003-05:002011-02-17T11:16:10.413-05:00Tech Innovation Award To RSL Fiber Systems
RSL Fiber Systems, LLC, an East Hartford, Connecticut-based manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions and illumination systems for commercial and military applications, has earned its second major award in three months with its receipt of the 2010 North American Technology Innovation of the Year Award in Remote Source Lighting, presented by internationally-renowned research leader Frost & Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-76169257206494462632011-01-21T09:26:00.002-05:002011-01-21T09:27:29.796-05:00Revenue Bonds Issued For Bradley InternationalStandard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its rating on the State of Connecticut's airport revenue bonds outstanding, issued on behalf of Bradley International Airport, to 'A-' from 'A'. The outlook is stable.
"The downgrade reflects our assessment of financial metrics that we believe are comparable with those in the low end of 'A' rated airports" said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Adam Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-1506570753482675002011-01-18T07:49:00.003-05:002011-01-18T07:50:41.614-05:00Northeast Cyberinfrastructure ConsortiumMore than $17 million in competitive awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been awarded to the Northeast Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (NECC), to build a high-speed fiber optic network across five states, linking universities and research institutions.
The NECC is a consortium of the following states: Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-73348608475235239272011-01-11T08:57:00.002-05:002011-01-11T08:59:41.907-05:00Neighbor State Launches Comprehensive SiteThe Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, the Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island State Planning Office and GIS Planning Inc. have teamed up to launch a new site, www.RISiteLocator.com, as a comprehensive and accurate information to businesses looking to relocate to or expand in the Ocean State.
Using geographic information system software, the site Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-71502439351978974722011-01-02T09:41:00.001-05:002011-01-02T09:42:12.872-05:00CPES Legislative Update Meet Set
The Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) annual legislative update is Wednesday, Jan. 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Cromwell Marriott.
For more information, call Paul Brady, CPES executive director, (203) 265-0823. Cost is $60.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-2949097824357772522010-12-17T09:26:00.001-05:002011-01-02T09:35:56.170-05:00Pilot Project For Trucks On Interstates ExtendedRockville, MD - On Dec. 14, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee had voted to support a one-year extension of the pilot project that enables trucks in Maine and Vermont to travel those states' interstate highways at the same gross vehicle weight limits already legal on state roads. In Maine, that limit is 100,000 pounds on six-axle trucks.
Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-61104743589076684612010-12-08T13:41:00.000-05:002010-12-08T13:41:21.808-05:00IAE Inks VALC OrderInternational Aero Engines (IAE) has signed an agreement with Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Company (VALC) to provide 20 V2533-A5 engines to power 10 Airbus A321-200 aircraft, on order.
The contract, valued at more than $184 million with deliveries being made in 2012 and 2013, was previously announced during Farnborough Airshow in July 2010. The signing ceremony took place at the Hilton Hanoi Opera Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-48074679722263070602010-11-29T12:00:00.002-05:002010-11-29T12:09:04.331-05:00Marantz Promoted Assistant VPSteven Marantz has been promoted to assistant vice president, financial advisor at Rockville Bank.
Marantz joined Rockville Bank in 2008 as a financial advisor and has been in the financial services industry for 28 years, 19 years of those at brokerage houses and 9 years in banking.
Marantz lives with his wife, Michele, in Longmeadow, Mass., where he served on the Town’s Finance Committee for Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-46317145064204281092010-11-12T09:53:00.001-05:002010-11-22T08:30:18.406-05:00Index To Track Oil, Natural Gas, CommoditiesSummerHaven Index Management, LLC, announces that it has entered into an agreement through an affiliate to license the SummerHaven Copper Index (SCI) to United States Commodity Funds LLC, the operator of a family of commodity-based exchange traded investment funds that track investments in oil, natural gas, and other physical commodities.
Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., SummerHaven IndexEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-29719522468345951312010-10-27T12:48:00.003-04:002010-10-27T12:50:17.806-04:00Technology, Media and Telecom ConferenceVerisk Analytics Chief Financial Officer Mark Anquillare will speak at the Wells Fargo Securities 2010 Technology, Media and Telecom Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Verisk Analytics Inc. provides information to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage, government, and risk management. Using advanced technologies to collect and analyze billions of records, the Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-66109179871536180932010-10-15T13:00:00.000-04:002010-10-15T13:00:01.816-04:00Opportunities And Risks, Hedge Fund Strategies
Risk and opportunity.
For investors, understanding the opportunities and risks of hedge fund strategies is of paramount importance.
Panelists at the Southeast Chapter of HFA on Thursday, Oct. 28, will provide insights about where fund of hedge funds managers expect returns to be generated in the months ahead, and how high-net-worth investors should approach due diligence and selection.
Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-64230934394770326642010-09-30T12:27:00.000-04:002010-09-30T12:27:34.489-04:00A Special Event At Arlington HouseArlington House, Robert E. Lee’s pre-war home (now in Arlington National Cemetery), hosts a special evening program Oct. 16 focused on the presidential election of 1860. The event, which includes living history, music and a mock election, is by reservation only.
Tours of the house are scheduled 7 to 9 p.m. Call (703) 235-1530 for details.
Arlington House is part of the National Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-50082044408129427082010-09-22T20:14:00.003-04:002010-09-28T13:02:48.199-04:00Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit Northeast ACA Angel Summit is sponsored and hosted by Angel Investor Forum and Connecticut Technology Council on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven, Connecticut.
The Innovation Pipeline Awards will recognize emerging or start-up technology companies with an existing or new and promising technology product or service.
The event allows Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-67519572113742522222010-09-15T12:55:00.003-04:002010-09-16T10:52:33.286-04:00World Leadership Forum 2010The Foreign Policy Association's annual World Leadership Forum offers high-level discussions of vital commercial and international issues on Wednesday, Sept. 22 and Thursday, Sept. 23 in New York, NY.Featured guests include the president of Argentina, president of Chile, prime minister of Greece, deputy prime minister of Turkey, and the foreign minister of Thailand. For more information see Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-12605072398831243882010-09-02T13:24:00.007-04:002010-09-02T13:39:02.113-04:00Thirty-one Tech Companies To WatchRodolfo Lara-Torres and Olivier Schwab, the outgoing and incumbent head of the Technology Pioneer Program at the World Economic Forum. The Technology Pioneers for 2011 have been chosen by the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, and will be recognized for the achievement during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, Sept. 13 to Sept. 15.The Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-4646007512637432702010-08-26T09:28:00.001-04:002010-08-26T09:30:57.185-04:00New Appointment at ECPRahman D'Argenio has joined Energy Capital Partners (ECP), a private equity firm, as a principal in the firm's Short Hills, New Jersey office.He will lead new investments as well as monitoring portfolio company activity across all of the firm's major areas of investment focus in fossil and renewable power generation, midstream gas and electric transmission.D'Argenio spent the past 7 years with Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-20186191611783982262010-08-19T11:04:00.002-04:002010-08-19T11:08:33.701-04:00McConnell Promoted To Vice PresidentAnne McConnell has been promoted to vice president, human resources officer, at Rockville Bank. The announcement was made at the annual meeting by William McGurk, bank president and CEO. McConnell is responsible for a broad spectrum of human resources-related policies, programs and practices for the bank, including employee relations, employee benefit administration, recruitment and payroll Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-80923442411984601022010-08-17T14:09:00.001-04:002010-08-17T14:11:59.082-04:00Becker Is New President TC Pipelines GPSteve Becker has been appointed as president of TC PipeLines GP, Inc.He succeeds Mark Zimmerman who will transition into the new role of vice president, corporate development and strategy with TransCanada Corporation, the partnership’s sponsor.TC PipeLines GP, Inc. is the general partner of TC PipeLines, LP (NASDAQ: TCLP).Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-30246673040127878312010-08-15T15:55:00.005-04:002010-08-15T16:00:19.851-04:00New Paper in FRB of NYC Economic Policy seriesThe latest paper in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Central Bank Economic Policy Review is "Dollar Swap Lines and Overseas Dollar Funding Costs."Authors Linda Goldberg, Craig Kennedy, and Jason Miu describe the events leading up to the introduction of the dollar swap lines, discuss changes to the facilities as funding conditions evolved and consider the facilities’ effects on market Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-39660280446602411442010-08-12T11:26:00.004-04:002010-08-12T11:33:30.301-04:00Mystic Outdoor Art Festival On The WeekendThe Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet some of America's finest artisans along downtown Mystic during New England's premier professionally juried outdoor art show.More than 250 fine artists will exhibit oils, watercolors, photography, pastels, sculpture and acrylics, plus more than 60 fine crafters works. Children's art Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-18835197196216289592010-08-06T14:17:00.002-04:002010-08-06T14:24:57.662-04:00Immersion For Your On-Camera Media TimeWho knew we were all going to have to be camera-ready at a moment's notice? Authors have to create book trailers, bloggers know that video drives traffic, and entrepreneurs have to represent as well as run a company. Learn how to sound smart and look great on video in On-Camera Media Training: One Day Intensive on Thursday, Aug. 12.A morning training session will be followed by afternoon Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-21571352225648153902010-08-02T13:37:00.002-04:002010-08-02T13:40:10.515-04:00Knudsen joins CBREJon Knudsen is now an associate at the CB Richard Ellis Westchester/Fairfield office in Stamford. Knudsen will work with Michael Siegel, executive vice president, along with David Block and Steven Greenbush, first vice presidents, to service commercial real estate needs throughout the northern suburbs of New York City.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-53363469208997887792010-07-12T08:19:00.005-04:002010-07-12T08:51:05.644-04:00Expanding Brownfields Development ProgramGovernor M. Jodi Rell signed a pair of bills designed to expand the state’s brownfields development program by providing more opportunities for regional projects, establishing new sources of funding and offering tax incentives if developers adhere to a state-approved remediation plan. Brownfields are former factory, mill and other contaminated sites that can be brought back into productive use Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-58302157393357561382010-06-28T13:19:00.007-04:002010-06-28T13:33:31.903-04:00ICSC Volunteer Officer AppointmentsThe management of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) announced the following volunteer officers for Connecticut: Wayne Cobleigh, GZA Geo Environmental Inc., Simsbury as state director; Dusty McMahan, Konover Development Corporation, East Hartford, government relations committee chair; Kurt Prochorena, BSC Group, Inc., Glastonbury, alliance private sector co-chair; Peggy Brennan,Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-24156032171537657322010-06-09T11:29:00.003-04:002010-06-28T13:03:26.867-04:00Green Technnology Education BoostLegislation that requires the state’s public colleges, universities, community-technical colleges and vocational-technical high schools to coordinate their development of a “green technology” curriculum has recently been signed into reality.“In recent years, we have made great strides at Connecticut’s colleges and universities – changing not only the physical look of our schools but changing whatEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-91481324953483727882010-05-26T10:42:00.006-04:002010-06-03T11:25:02.141-04:00Session On Basics Of Copyright LawLearn more about the basics of copyright law will be presented at CDIA in Waltham, Mass. on Wednesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m. by attorney Julia Harmatz McAneny.Topics include intellectual property rights, trademarks and content such as film, photos, art, animations, design, recordings.For information call (800) 808-CDIA or e-mail info@cdiabu.com.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-79206469488938630362010-05-23T14:12:00.004-04:002010-05-23T14:20:03.238-04:00Equity And Venture Bplan EventThe Venture Bplan series next event is Wednesday, May 26, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at RPI, Heffner Alumni House.Presenters include Mark Behrens, Nascent Design Inc. and Gregory Peda, Global Consulting Jobs (GCJ).The Venture Bplan series is Tech Valley's premier monthly venture forum. Center for Economic Growth and Incubator staff take presenting companies through a rigorous coaching process before the Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-1923749387805541052010-05-21T09:53:00.010-04:002010-05-21T10:26:35.957-04:00Leveraging Assets For Industry, EntrepreneursThe Connecticut Venture Group, Connecticut Technology Council and University of Connecticut’s Office of Technology Commercialization will co-host "Leveraging University Assets for Industry and Entrepreneurs" on Wednesday, June 2 at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. The conference will feature expert-led presentations on technology transfer and university-industry Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-51823225699589183692010-05-11T11:51:00.004-04:002010-05-11T12:05:26.667-04:00Norwich, The Rose City, AgendaThe Rose City Renaissance/Norwich Tourism Round Table is set for Thursday, May 20 at 4 p.m. at the Otis Library conference room.The agenda includes a report on the State Tourism Conference, held May 6; general information; the Mystic.org Web site; an update and proposal on the Norwich Tourism Web presence; previous meetings; updates from tourism colleagues.RSVP to Richard Bryan Kramer, executive Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-19838679249896887682010-05-07T12:39:00.005-04:002010-05-10T18:34:52.106-04:00Brownfields And Technical AssistanceThe next round of Groundwork USA Pilot Funding and Tehnical Assistance has been posted by the National Park Service on the federal grants site www.grants.gov. Note that a community must have received or be receiving funding from the EPA Brownfields Program to be eligible for the Groundwork USA Initiative.For the latest information on the work of the Groundwork USA Network, see Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-18512452610837310602010-05-03T13:27:00.004-04:002010-05-03T13:42:51.881-04:00Google And SBA Team Up To Build BusinessGoogle and the SBA join forces on Wednesday, May 5, 11 a.m. (Eastern Time), to unveil an array of online resources, tools, and training designed to help small business owners harness technology to grow their businesses. The public and online forum event and related discussion will also feature the release of new videos featuring the stories and successes of real small business owners describing Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-83107975604974631172010-04-27T12:11:00.006-04:002010-04-27T12:17:29.993-04:00Proposals For Urban Watershed Grants SoughtAs part of the Urban Waters Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available up to $600,000 in a targeted watershed grant for an eligible entity to establish and manage a national-scale, competitive urban watershed small grant program, and provide urban watershed technical services. EPA’s Urban Waters Initiative will help communities access, restore and benefit from Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-70384885257015894822010-04-25T17:00:00.004-04:002010-04-25T17:09:26.706-04:00Capitol Hill Ride And DriveThe Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) 2010 Capitol Hill Ride & Drive is Tuesday, April 27, 9 to 10 a.m., Peace and Garfield Circles, Capitol Hill.Test drive vehicles or see demonstrations of the latest advances in safety and fuel efficiency. Participating organizations and technologies include: Bosch prototype car with start/stop system; Ford Flex with iBolt occupant Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-34457456282925937502010-04-07T09:14:00.002-04:002010-04-07T09:17:59.159-04:00O'Dea Named Colonials Team CoordinatorHartford Colonials head coach Chris Palmer has named Kevin O’Dea as his special teams coordinator as the team prepares for the 2010 United Football League season.O'Dea spent the past two seasons as special teams coach of the New York Jets following two seasons as the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears, where he helped the Bears lead the NFL in overall special teams rankings.O’DeaEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-67689228593109961612010-04-04T21:01:00.009-04:002010-04-04T21:20:02.152-04:00Operational Risk, Due Diligence Trends MeetThe Kinetic Partners/Foley Hoag Operational Risk Breakfast Club provides an opportunity for senior investment management professionals to mix informally and gain advantages by gathering insights and information regarding key developments in the industry. Next up, Wednesday, April 7, is a discussion on operational risk and due diligence trends and the new Massachusetts information security Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-43824984000915058382010-03-11T13:12:00.006-05:002010-03-15T10:08:50.402-04:00Wagner Elected To Bankers' Bank Northeast BoardWilliam Wagner, president and CEO of Chicopee Savings Bank, Chicopee, Mass., has been elected to the Bankers’ Bank Northeast board of directors.“I remember Bill’s comment at our annual meeting several years ago, when he challenged attending shareholder banks to follow his bank’s lead by using all the pertinent services we offer,” said Peter Sposito, president and CEO of Bankers’ Bank Northeast. “Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-79065383070809859812010-02-24T17:21:00.003-05:002010-02-24T17:28:16.113-05:00Social Media World ForumTimes may change, but the constant exchange of information remains a vital human need.The Social Media World Forum will be held March 15 and March 16 in Olympia, London.Workshop partners include: Facebook developers, Viadeo, Social media Monday, DMA, Immediate Future, Real Wire, and more.Topics will include: How to run a social media campaign on Facebook; trends in moderation and support servicesEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-76400894636467418202010-02-18T10:31:00.007-05:002010-02-22T12:46:33.060-05:00Fiber Optic Sensors, Photonics TalkThe annual NEFC dinner meeting is set for Tuesday, Feb.23, with featured speaker David Krohn, managing partner, Light Wave Venture LLC.The company is focused on developing telecommunications, sensor and power delivery business opportunities in a wide range of market applications. Krohn has assisted more than 100 companies with activities in marketing, planning and management functions. In prior Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-85709179740386685822010-02-10T14:04:00.006-05:002010-02-10T14:13:39.123-05:00Book Look: Private Equity ValuationThe Definitive Guide to Private Equity Valuation is an in-depth guide written by valuation experts from Duff & Phelps LLC, a financial advisory and valuation firm.Investors and fund managers can learn more about valuation nuances and best practices in valuation, along with regulatory frameworks, historical timeline, and a prognosis for the future.An A-Z guide gives more than 70 of the most commonEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-1189217829476392092010-01-27T10:56:00.005-05:002010-01-27T11:12:32.523-05:00UBS Appointments, NewsNeal Shear is now global head of securities at UBS Investment Bank, and will be based in Stamford. Shear was most recently co-head of sales and trading at Morgan Stanley, equities and fixed income. He is an original founding member of the company's global commodities business. In addition, UBS appointed Roberto Hoornweg as global head of securities distribution, and noted he will be based in Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-49082625775109879032010-01-13T13:59:00.003-05:002010-01-13T14:10:44.927-05:00Insight At Operational Risk Breakfast, BostonKinetic Partners and Foley Hoag LLP co-host an operational risk breakfast on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Boston.The Operational Risk Breakfast Club provides the "opportunity for senior investment management professionals to mix informally and gain advantages by gathering insights and information regarding key developments in the industry" and are held on a quarterly basis.Topics Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-62345947307613915312010-01-04T11:26:00.003-05:002010-01-04T11:30:45.365-05:00Essex Savings Bank opens new Madison officeEssex Savings Bank (ESB) cut the ribbon to open a new financial service center at 99 Durham Road in Madison.Gregory Shook, president and chief executive officer, said the new financial center will include an adviser from its Essex Financial Services subsidiary as well as a senior vice president from its trust department. ESB offers a broad range of financial services, including banking, financialEditor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-34222884878598841662009-12-18T09:36:00.004-05:002009-12-18T09:55:01.831-05:00Better Information Access - Verizon Wireless NewsEric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, left, and Lowell McAdam, CEO of Verizon Wireless, held a joint conference call in New York City. VZ photoA cell phone is a portable computing device that allows access to a world of information.Verizon Wireless has invested more than $2.5 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including more than $105 million during the first six Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-21851239515425695182009-12-11T07:14:00.005-05:002009-12-11T07:18:47.568-05:00Aitken tapped for role as IAE CEO, presidentIan Aitken has been appointed president and CEO of International Aero Engines (IAE) succeeding Jon Beatty, who is returning to a senior position at United Technologies Corporation.Ian joined IAE in June 2008 as executive vice president for customer business from Rolls-Royce where he held a number of leadership positions across the civil aerospace organization. Prior to joining IAE, Ian spent Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-11560119501497793682009-12-07T10:55:00.002-05:002009-12-07T11:01:46.214-05:00UConn CSA Silent Auction BenefitLess than a week remains to bid on more than 80 gift certificates, baskets, gifts and art objects at the UConn Community School of the Arts (CSA) Silent Auction. Find unique items that make great holiday gifts for your friends and family and help benefit the CSA Scholarship Fund.New items include a personal performance by the Trading Fours Jazz Combo or a performance by the Screamin’ Eagles Big Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-60030099673020695052009-11-28T11:28:00.004-05:002009-11-28T11:31:12.540-05:0029th Annual Mark Twain Holiday House TourThe Friends of The Mark Twain House & Museum will deck the halls of five elegant homes in Hartford and West Hartford for the occasion. Tour the private homes, plus Mark Twain's magical mansion and enjoy live music in each locale on Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tickets are $30 each in advance; $35 day of the tour. For more information see www.marktwainhouse.org.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-2940312151126050592009-11-13T11:30:00.009-05:002009-11-24T19:44:49.464-05:00Holiday Event At Papa's (See Nice Wheels, Too)This month, Papa's Chrysler Dodge Jeep is collecting non-perishable food for Christmas and local food pantries through Dec. 23. The goal is to fill a 2010 Dodge Caravan for the holiday. Those who stop by and make a donation get a cup of hot chocolate at Papa’s Pit Stop Diner, the retro 1950s eatery inside the complex in New Britain, Connecticut.Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-3514930574089463162009-11-13T11:16:00.002-05:002009-11-13T11:53:12.711-05:00Silver Circle, Boston/New England ChapterNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New England Chapter (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter, will induct TV pioneers Ken Bell, Jeanne Blake, Leslie Breault, William Murphy, Mary Richardson, and Emily Rooney to the 2009 Silver Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at Granite Links Golf Club at 100 Quarry Hills Drive in Quincy, Mass. For more information contact Jill Jones at (617) Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-62821841628892901302009-11-13T10:19:00.004-05:002009-11-13T12:01:23.578-05:00A & P Debuts "Food Basics" storeThe Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) debuted the first ever Food Basics store in Connecticut, located at 1700 Park Ave. in Bridgeport.Customers can also find their national brand favorites as well as an extensive variety of private label brands, including America’s Choice and Smart Price.Food Basics also offers triple difference price guarantee on 10 most-needed items, Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-24498350806164638272009-11-12T14:54:00.005-05:002009-11-13T11:29:50.553-05:00CT ACG Private Equity ExpoACG Connecticut, the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), will hold the 6th annual ACG Connecticut Private Equity Expo in Stamford, at the Stamford Marriott on Dec. 4, 2009, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. More than 300 middle market dealmakers are expected to attend the event, including private equity professionals, investment bankers, lenders, corporate development officers, Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-46796504314305015342009-11-10T11:22:00.004-05:002009-11-13T12:02:55.693-05:00TD Bank: Housing Grants Per MarketThe TD Charitable Foundation announced the 56 winners of its annual “Housing for Everyone” grant competition. Award winners will receive a total of $2 million in grants to support affordable housing initiatives from Maine to Florida, a $500,000 increase in program awards from 2008.Now in its fifth year, the “Housing for Everyone” grant competition drew almost 500 proposals from housing Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-76690209444266012922009-11-10T11:08:00.003-05:002009-11-10T11:17:42.553-05:00Salon Highlights Art, Architecture, FilmThe third in a series of monthly Hillside Salons of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Rd., Amherst. It will feature one of the museum’s architects, Kevin Chrobak of Juster Pope Frazier, Northampton. Chrobak will discuss how an architect uses tools such as sunlight, building Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-48340676819406013192009-10-28T15:29:00.006-04:002009-10-28T15:34:58.430-04:00Bankers' Bank Northeast Gets New CFOAnthony Arsenault, CPA, has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of Bankers’ Bank Northeast, according to an announcement made by Peter Sposito, president and CEO.Arsenault reports to Allen Nielsen, executive vice president, who is current CFO and will continue with bank operations and lending responsibilities.Arsenault has more than 19 years of banking experience, which includes finance Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-55901743707760527942009-10-22T10:55:00.008-04:002009-10-22T11:12:24.745-04:00Peptides, Fuel Cell Membranes - UMass ResearchWGBY (Western Massachusetts PBS affiliate) offers a new local show, Eco-Exchange, that features interviews with academics and business people working in energy-related fields.Marla Michel (left), University of Massachusetts at Amherst research liaison and development director, talked with show host Sandy Thomas (above, second from left). Current research was talked about including biofuels being Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-11880372483574831342009-10-21T10:43:00.002-04:002009-10-21T10:48:06.790-04:00New Campus For Gateway in New Haven?The amount of $182,730,057 for a construction contract to build the new campus of Gateway Community College in downtown New Haven, Conn., is expected to gain approval when members of the state Bond Commission meet Oct. 30. Gateway Community College campus will be a four-story structure located on Church Street in the heart of downtown at the sites of the former Macy’s and Malley’s department Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-65015568614649418612009-10-20T10:50:00.005-04:002009-10-20T11:00:18.299-04:00Build Boston Convention, Trade ShowBuild Boston, the largest regional convention and tradeshow for the design and construction industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary with more than 250 exhibits and 200 workshops, tours and other professional development and networking events. To market your business or attend the AEC industry’s annual gathering in New England, Nov. 18 to 20, at the Seaport World Trade Center, call (800) 996-Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-40105907941102042162009-10-19T05:20:00.009-04:002009-10-19T12:08:32.705-04:00Yorktown. Cornwallis Surrendered, Oct. 19, 1781"On October 19, 1781, a British army under General Charles Lord Cornwallis was forced to surrender to General Washington’s combined American and French army. Upon hearing of their defeat, British Prime Minister Frederick Lord North is reputed to have said, "Oh God, it's all over." And it was. The victory secured independence for the United States and significantly changed the course of world Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-43253738841409633192009-10-16T09:47:00.008-04:002009-10-16T14:18:47.718-04:00Reveal Imaging Tech Awarded Airport ContractReveal Imaging Technologies has signed a $3.9 million contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for developing an enhanced personnel inspection system for U.S. airports.The technology will combine multiple sensors with automated detection technology.To develop the screening system, the company will use a combination of broadband acoustic sensors and broadband active millimeter wave Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-23595746819911389232009-10-15T06:54:00.005-04:002009-10-15T07:01:57.461-04:00Online New England Film Festival AwardsOnline New England Film Festival Awards ceremony and networkingat the Coolidge Corner Theater happens Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. An opportunity for networking will be followed by a screening and the announcement of awards in each category.Meet and talk with the festival founders, jurors and filmmakers include:Kevin Anderton, Boston Film Night founder, Dan Boylan, director of Clam Pie, Marc Dole,Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161583373400620316.post-2822589063154274912009-10-13T08:46:00.003-04:002009-10-15T07:11:51.227-04:00Solar Thermal Incentive ProgramSome $4 million in federal stimulus funds is earmarked to help homeowners and businesses pay for the installation of solar-powered hot water heating systems, an investment that will lower utility bills and promote the use of alternative fuels.The new Solar Thermal Incentive Program is part of the comprehensive State Energy Plan that has qualified for $38 million from the American Recovery and Editor Chris Brunsonnoreply@blogger.com