Growth, opportunity and the importance of planning for the future. Governor Ned Lamont and speakers at the Business Breakfast on December 3 conveyed a decidedly optimistic view of our economic future, particularly in eastern Connecticut. That optimism rests squarely on…
Making the most of opportunities was the theme described by David Kooris, deputy commissioner of the State Department of Economic and Community Development, at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Business Breakfast on October 2, sponsored by Gateway New…
Albeit a cheeky title, the Chamber’s By Land, By Sea, By Air: Transportation Update at our July Business Breakfast described the multi-faceted approach being applied to pressing transportation issues in Connecticut. Churchill’s marshalling the troops in a coordinated effort to…
In a year of a flat budget for ACT—the new acronym for a new state-level committee: arts, culture and tourism—DECD Deputy Commissioner David Kooris called the budget a win as compared to the trend of cuts under the previous administration….
Speaking to a full room at the Groton Inn & Suites on Friday, June 14, U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney began his review of his legislative agenda with an explanation of his need for a cup of coffee after a long…
Speaking to a full room at the Groton Inn & Suites on Friday, June 14, U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney began his review of his legislative agenda with an explanation of his need for a cup of coffee after a long…
The regular session of the General Assembly ended last week and here is a rundown of some of the legislation likely to affect businesses and organizations in the region. We take a top-level look at paid family and medical leave,…