Connecticut’s legalization of recreational marijuana in June opened a number of conversations, from the implications for employers to new business opportunities across a wide range of industries. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut hosted “Business Breakfast and Mini Expo:…
Rachel Lenda knows the ins and outs of hospitality and tourism, having served the needs of guests for 12 years in the restaurant industry. From covering the varied tasks of a general manager to sales and marketing, Rachel brings a…
Guest Blog: ConnectiCare Feeling hunched over? See how yoga can help you relieve back strain and improve posture. Admit it: Over the past year and a half, you’ve leaned over your laptop, slouched in front of the TV, and scrolled…
Changing lives since 1999, Advantage Personal Training lives up to their mission to be “The Best Part of Our Clients’ Day.” Owner Greg Drab called APT the “Cheers” of fitness gyms, “We know all of our clients’ names, their goals,…
David Mansulla wanted to build a business focused on making people’s lives better in a significant way. Solar, a clean, renewable energy, was the clear answer. Suntastic Solutions connects people to solar energy by installing systems by SunPower, a company…
With 12 years in leadership roles for local organizations including The Day and Eastern CT Savings Bank, Lisa Sanders brings a wealth of knowledge in Human Resources and a deep understanding of what local employers need. She’s also worked for…
For over 30 years, Leadership Eastern CT has prepared future community leaders to assume positions of responsibility and take on challenges in the region. With the world upended in March 2020, the adaptable, determined, and creative rising professionals in the…
Cate Hewitt and Gregory Stroud of the CT Examiner interviewed Mystic Aquarium President and CEO Stephen Coan in early August, covering topics from its scientific research to its outreach to at-risk youth. The breadth of the institution’s work and responsibilities…
Back to school or just getting ready for fall, Tax Free Week in Connecticut gives families savings and businesses a boost. Most clothing and footwear items under $100 are exempt from state sales tax. Stock up since the $100 cap…
Guest Blog: ConnectiCare As more Connecticut residents get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, people can start getting back to pre-pandemic normalcy and enjoying the things they’ve been missing out on since the pandemic began, including ballparks, time with family, birthday parties…