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Monday 02/18/2019
Abbott Ball Company Inc. going strong in West Hartford Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:58 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Abbott Ball Company Inc., which has been providing services for 110 years, has started to work in the…
Pizza chain opens first state location in Newington Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:43 PM] NEWINGTON - Valentine’s Day marked history in Newington with the opening of the first Connecticut location of Artichoke Basille’s Pizza. The…
Murphy highlights Technical Manufacturing Corp. Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:21 PM] DURHAM - Technical Manufacturing Corp. has been selected as U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer. Located at 645 New Haven Road,…
Wednesday 02/13/2019
Two Hartford tattooists hope to make mark in New Britain Posted: 13 February 2019 [08:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The space at 844 Main St. is undergoing renovations and in March it will be the home of…
Tuesday 02/12/2019
Stanley Black & Decker announces 1st quarter dividend Posted: 12 February 2019 [04:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors approved a regular first quarter cash dividend of…
Monday 02/11/2019
Little Poland's flower shop to bloom under new owner Posted: 11 February 2019 [07:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Middletown man who made the flower arrangements and bouquets for a 200-person wedding from his garage at…
United Tool and Die is rapidly expanding Posted: 11 February 2019 [07:43 PM] WEST HARTFORD - The United Tool and Die Company has been in business since 1923 manufacturing tubes, ducts and sheet metal.…
Thursday 02/07/2019
Family's New Britain uniform business looking sharp at 100 Posted: 07 February 2019 [08:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Security Uniforms Inc. is a third-generation family business that started 100 years ago as a dry goods store…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
MedCare Express offers compassionate urgent care Posted: 05 February 2019 [08:09 PM] NEWINGTON – MedCare Express, an urgent care clinic on the Berlin Turnpike, touts itself as the only walk-in facility in the area…
Tax season is here. Fulco, DiTommaso, McMahon & Co., P.C. is ready to help. Posted: 05 February 2019 [07:59 PM] NEWINGTON – Fulco, DiTommaso, McMahon & Co., P.C. is ready to help Connecticut individuals and businesses during tax season and year…
Monday 02/04/2019
Trump issues Buy American executive order Posted: 04 February 2019 [08:37 PM] WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s administration recently announced a Buy American executive order in support of American manufacturers. The order directs…
Space summit to blast off in May in Hartford Posted: 04 February 2019 [08:35 PM] HARTFORD - The state capital will be the host of an International Trade Space Summit in May with the purpose of…
Monday 01/28/2019
P2 Science converts renewable feed stocks into fragrance, flavors Posted: 28 January 2019 [07:28 PM] WOODBRIDGE - P2 Science, Inc. was recently selected as U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s Innovator of the Month. P2 Science opened its…
Meriden chocolatier recognized by U.S. Sen. Murphy Posted: 28 January 2019 [07:05 PM] MERIDEN - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently announced Thompson Chocolate as his “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” The Meriden chocolate manufacturer was announced…
Friday 01/25/2019
Some local shoppers support proposed plastic bag ban Posted: 25 January 2019 [06:02 PM] The New Britain Common Council wants the city to join other communities across the country that have banned single-use plastic bags.…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Southington hair salon offers free cuts to federal workers Posted: 24 January 2019 [08:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Salon Margo is offering free haircuts to federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown. Salon Margo was established…
Wednesday 01/23/2019
Stanley at head of class on environmental issues Posted: 23 January 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker announced on Tuesday that it has been recognized by CDP for scoring an “A”…
Tuesday 01/22/2019
Stanley Black & Decker loses $66.7M in 4th quarter Posted: 22 January 2019 [07:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker Inc. on Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $66.7 million, after reporting a profit in…
Monday 01/21/2019
LDM Manufacturing going strong for 30 years Posted: 21 January 2019 [07:27 PM] PLAINVILLE – LDM Manufacturing, Inc. is a family owned company with a focus on milling and lade machines.…
Friday 01/18/2019
Some area restaurants struggle to survive Posted: 18 January 2019 [06:57 PM] Restaurants with decades of service and others that have operated for just a few months have gone out of business recently.…
Thursday 01/17/2019
Polumbo's Jewelers still has the personal touch Posted: 17 January 2019 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For 74 years, Polumbo’s Jewelers has offered customers quality jewelry and the type of personalized service at its…
Monday 01/14/2019
State business owners targeted by scam Posted: 14 January 2019 [08:42 PM] HARTFORD - The State of Connecticut’s office of the attorney general is investigating a scam mail that is being sent to…
Bristol manufacturer Novo Precision expanding Posted: 14 January 2019 [08:15 PM] BRISTOL - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy highlighted Novo Precision, a wire and machine maker as “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” According to Murphy’s…
Friday 01/11/2019
Expert: Job growth slowly improving in state Posted: 11 January 2019 [06:47 PM] BRISTOL – Representatives from business organizations and the state gave an optimistic but cautious projection for the state’s business climate at…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
Big Y to put single-use plastic bags in its past Posted: 08 January 2019 [08:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - Big Y is looking to phase out its single-use plastic bags in favor of reusable bags by the end…
Monday 01/07/2019
Posted: 07 January 2019 [04:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has selected New Britain’s 71-year-old manufacturer Acme Monaco as this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” “I want to highlight Acme Monaco for their over 70 years of manufacturing in Connecticut, and…
OKAY Industries names John Kollar director of application development Posted: 07 January 2019 [04:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - OKAY Industries, Inc. has hired a new director of application development to actively support product engineering and development…
Tuesday 01/01/2019
Healthtrax helps Newington families stay fit Posted: 01 January 2019 [08:25 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington’s Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness provides fitness opportunities for the whole family. Located at 375 E. Cedar St.,…
Geico's Newington office offers 2 decades of experience Posted: 01 January 2019 [08:24 PM] NEWINGTON - More than 20 years of experience in the auto insurance industry, bilingual services and quality products can be found…
Thursday 12/27/2018
Chamber is a longtime voice of business in New Britain Posted: 27 December 2018 [05:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When it comes to owning and running a business in the New Britain area, it helps to be…
Wednesday 12/26/2018
Dattco recognizes its top drivers Posted: 26 December 2018 [08:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Dattco recently handed out its 2018 awards to its best and safest drivers. The city-based bus company announced…
Monday 12/17/2018
Visit to Sirois Tool of Berlin gives students career insights Posted: 17 December 2018 [08:03 PM] BERLIN - Sirois Tool Co., Inc. recently hosted a facility tour for students from Vinal Technical High School of Middletown to…
Monday 12/10/2018
Gammons Hoaglund celebrates 100 years on the cutting edge Posted: 10 December 2018 [04:24 PM] MANCHESTER - November marked the 100th anniversary of the Gammons Hoaglund Company, a cutting tools manufacturer. Paul Stefanik, president of…
Wednesday 12/05/2018
East Side Restaurant's Clam Box sets sail for West Main Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - While The Clam Box at East Side Restaurant was a success, owner Nick Augustino says seafood and German…
Tuesday 12/04/2018
ERA Sargis-Breen is piling up the accolades Posted: 04 December 2018 [09:11 PM] NEWINGTON - ERA Sargis-Breen Real Estate Co. has been named first in service among all ERA offices nationwide. It also has…
Newington Chamber has a lot to offer area businesses Posted: 04 December 2018 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington Chamber of Commerce has much to offer businesses in town and throughout the Greater Hartford area.…
Monday 12/03/2018
New Britain's Admill Machine is Murphy's Monday Manufacturer Posted: 03 December 2018 [07:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy selected manufacturer since 1988, Admill Machine as his “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Admill…
Thursday 11/29/2018
Quality is key at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:22 PM] Special to the Herald, @krisdvp NEW BRITAIN - Revitalizing and stabilizing neighborhoods for 40 years, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain Inc.…
Tuesday 11/27/2018
Peter Paul: Manufacturing in New Britain for 71 years Posted: 27 November 2018 [08:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc. has been in business for 71 years, providing design, research and development at…
Monday 11/26/2018
Shoppers hit area stores despite Cyber Monday Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:55 PM] Black Friday is just a memory, Small Business Saturday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday was in full swing Monday.…
Peter Paul Electronics aims to exceed customer expectations Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc. has been in business for 71 years, providing design, research and development at…
Precision Metalforming Assn. creates scholarship Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:31 PM] FARMINGTON - Connecticut’s community colleges, their foundations and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) recently announced the establishment of the Precision Metalforming Association…
Sunday 11/25/2018
Shoppers show small stores their support on Shop Small Saturday Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:22 PM] Last year, Good Cause Gifts at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain sold $35 worth of merchandise on Shop…
Thursday 11/22/2018
Area doctor's growing urgent care chain comes to Berlin Posted: 22 November 2018 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - Dr. Thomas Brown says he simply grew up liking science. After graduating from Wesleyan University in Middletown with a…
Farrell Funeral Home: A long tradition of service Posted: 22 November 2018 [08:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Father Bill and son Michael Farrell were pleasantly surprised when Farrell Funeral Home was honored last week with…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Paychex: Payroll and HR services for businesses of all sizes Posted: 20 November 2018 [08:34 PM] ROCKY HILL - Paychex is a company that has more than 45 years of experience providing human resources and payroll services…
Monday 11/19/2018
Longstanding Plainville vacancy filled with salon and spa Posted: 19 November 2018 [08:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - A long-vacant building at 63 East Main St. has been filled, says Mark Devoe, town director of planning and…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Retailers look to toys, tech to lure Black Friday week shoppers Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Thanksgiving is around the corner and retailers as well as consumers are preparing for what follows - Black Friday…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
Chamber membership carries many benefits Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When it comes to owning and running a business in the New Britain area, it helps to be…