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Supporting Local Small Business

Guest Blog: Sandy Gignac, LJ Shoreline Realty These are lean times and we’re cautious with our spending. We’re still in the midst of social distancing and shutdowns and there’s no doubt it’s had an economic impact. But as consumers we…

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New Business Owners Now – 6 Common Reactions – Which to Avoid, Which to...

Guest Blog by Gary Decker, Win Moves Coaching 2020 was a record year for new business startups.  Reports like this Business Insider article show a 12% increase trend through September in year over year new startups. Similar data from the…

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What you need to know about colon cancer

Guest Blog: ConnectiCare The key to fighting colon cancer is prevention and early detection. Learn what to look for and why you should talk to your doctor immediately if you have symptoms. Know the risk factors There are two types…

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If 70% of change projects fail, why do them?

Guest blog by The Human Resources Consortium  The client was asking a perfectly reasonable question from where he sat as a C-suite executive in a major national corporation.  He would never consider involving his company in any activity with such…

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Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

Guest blog by Attorney Kristi D. Kelly, Director, Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law In this article: How does the Paid Leave program work? Why is January 1 important? How much will employees pay? What should I tell my employees? Happy New Year! …

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12 Tips for Tourism Recovery

Gust Blog: Connecticut Office of Tourism ’Tis the season for hope in this very challenging year. The coming vaccine certainly contributes greatly to our industry’s prospects for a strong recovery. Through it all, your innovative spirit and determination have continuously inspired…

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Doing all you can? Not if you don’t get a flu shot.

Guest Blog: ConnectiCare You’re washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). That’s great — but you should still get a flu shot. COVID-19 safety precautions may also help…

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11 Tips for Tourism Recovery

Guest Blog: CT Office of Tourism Business Partners As many of you know, last month we launched the Tourism Insights: Tips for Recovery program, a research-based program that generates Northeast-specific insights to support the Connecticut tourism industry’s recovery. In case…

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Adobe ending Flash effective December 31st, 2020. Are you ready?

Guest Blog: StoryMatters, LLC You may not realize it, but you have used Flash on and off for close to 20 years to watch videos, animations and movies downloaded onto your computer.  Created in the early 2000’s Flash is a…

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A Joint Letter from the Sector Partnership Committee of the Governor’s...

Guest Blog: Sector Partnership Committee, Governor’s Workforce Council Dear Regional Stakeholders in Education, Workforce, Community and Economic Development, In 2019 our Governor signed an Executive Order making clear that if Connecticut is to be a place where all residents have…

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