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Monday 08/19/2019
Murphy's Monday Manufacturer is Danbury's Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Posted: 19 August 2019 [08:02 PM] WASHINGTON - Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury was named this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer” on Aug. 12 by U.S. Senator…
Sunday 08/18/2019
Orchard on Bristol-Burlington line is growing more than produce -- a new business Posted: 18 August 2019 [09:28 PM] BURLINGTON - The owners of Tonn’s Orchard, accustomed to growing tomatoes, peaches, apples and more, are now trying to grow a…
Thursday 08/15/2019
Ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremonies announce the formal arrival of New Britain's Clam Box Posted: 15 August 2019 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An official ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening was heldThursday te celebrate the opening of the Clam Box…
Monday 08/12/2019
New Haven drugmaker is Sen. Murphy's monthly innovator Posted: 12 August 2019 [09:17 PM] Kleo Pharmaceuticals, a New Haven-based immune-oncology company, was named Murphy’s Innovator of the Month on Aug. 7 by U.S. Sen. Chris…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
Authentic cuisine is a top priority at a new Korean-Japanese restaurant in Southington Posted: 06 August 2019 [07:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Koshi Sushi and Grill, a family-owned restaurant offering traditional-style Korean and Japanese food, has opened. Taeho Lee, who runs…
Thursday 08/01/2019
Planet Fitness, Fun City Trampoline Park and East Main Liquors to move into New Britain's New Brite Plaza Posted: 01 August 2019 [08:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Paramount Realty Services, Inc., the owners of the New Brite Plaza, have confirmed that Planet Fitness, Fun City…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
Here's who made the Dean's List for Tunxis Community College in Spring 2019 Posted: 31 July 2019 [07:08 PM] FARMINGTON -- Tunxis Community College has announced the names of those students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019…
Monday 07/29/2019
Pfizer creating a new hybrid company with generics giant Mylan Posted: 29 July 2019 [04:28 PM] The Associated Press (AP) - Pfizer, the country’s largest drugmaker, is creating a hybrid new drug company by combining its…
Friday 07/26/2019
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal praises manufacturer PEPCO Posted: 26 July 2019 [07:04 PM] BRISTOL – U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal paid a visit to PEPCO (Plainville Electrical Products Company) on Lake Ave. Friday, praising the…
Wednesday 07/24/2019
A Newington auto body shop rolls out an enthusiastic welcome for area chambers of commerce Posted: 24 July 2019 [06:22 PM] NEWINGTON - More businesspeople than ever before met at a Berlin Turnpike landmark this week to share in summertime fun.…
Monday 07/22/2019
New Britain manufacturer Acme Monaco made parts for Apollo 11 mission Posted: 22 July 2019 [04:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Acme Monaco drew excitement to the New Britain community back in 1969, as their parts were used in…
Friday 07/19/2019
Report shows Connecticut lost 1,400 jobs in June Posted: 19 July 2019 [12:49 PM] WETHERSFIELD - A new report shows Connecticut lost 1,400 jobs in June, nearly all coming from local government. The Department of Labor's…
For the health of it: Study shows raising the legal smoking age can curb teen tobacco use by 12% Posted: 19 July 2019 [10:51 AM] This is the second of a two-part series on an increase in the smoking age. [READ PART 1 HERE: Clearing the…
Thursday 07/18/2019
Clearing the air: Connecticut to hike smoking age for tobacco, vapes from 18 to 21 October 1 Posted: 18 July 2019 [11:12 AM] This is the first of a two-part series on the decision to increase the smoking age. [READ PART 2 HERE: For…
Sunday 07/14/2019
New brews aren't all that's keeping business hopping at New Britain's Alvarium Beer Company Posted: 14 July 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - What does a summer day taste like at Alvarium Beer Co.? It tastes like a Bomb Pop, the…
Thursday 07/04/2019
Former chef at Formaggio is now the big cheese at his own Southington pizzeria Posted: 04 July 2019 [07:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Nonna Artemisia’s Pizzeria is under new management, run by first-time business owner Ace Memeti, the former chef at Formaggio…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
Developers hope to break ground on project next to Berlin train station in October Posted: 02 July 2019 [08:49 PM] BERLIN - The vision of a bigger and better Berlin town center is beginning to take shape. On May 23,…
Blumenthal tells workers at Plainville aerospace plant of his 'relentless' support of the industry Posted: 02 July 2019 [07:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he is optimistic about the nation becoming a global aerospace manufacturer during his visit…
Healthtrax: Keeping Newington fit for 40 years Posted: 02 July 2019 [05:41 PM] NEWINGTON - A lifetime of wellness and something for everyone is what Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness offers - and more - at…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
Drink it in! Lamont signs bill that hikes amount of beer local breweries can sell direct to customers Posted: 25 June 2019 [08:45 PM] HARTFORD - Brewmasters across the state tipped a glass in salute to Gov. Ned Lamont after he signed a bill into…
Spring Brook Ice and Fuel: Over a century of afforable heating Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:20 PM] Patrice Fisher NEW BRITAIN- For 101 years, Spring Brook Ice and Fuel has been supplying New Britain, Berlin, Plainville, Newington, Southington, Bristol,…
Martin Rosol's: 91 years of small batch, high quality meats Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:13 PM] Patrice Fisher NEW BRITAIN- Martin Rosol’s has been serving gourmet meat products to families in Connecticut for more than 91 years. The…
Thursday 06/20/2019
McCabe & Associates asks, 'What is your dream?' Posted: 20 June 2019 [08:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “You are not just another face in the crowd” to the people at James McCabe & Associates, Ameriprise Financial,…
New Kensington DQ owners say they feel 'blessed' Posted: 20 June 2019 [07:55 PM] BERLIN - Gary and Linda Somerset, along with their daughter, Amanda, owned the Kensington Dairy Queen for 38 years. Twelve…
Wednesday 06/19/2019
Bristol's Theis Precision Steel to lay off 30 workers Posted: 19 June 2019 [05:05 PM] BRISTOL - Theis Precision Steel USA will be laying off 30 of its 35 employees. “It is our understanding that the…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Januszewski, McQuillan & DeNigris: New Britain's super lawyers Posted: 18 June 2019 [08:24 PM] Story Courtesy of Maeve McQuillan NEW BRITAIN – For more than six decades, the general practice Law Firm of Januszewski, McQuillan…
Monday 06/17/2019
Murphy recognizes Farmington-based maker of animal vaccines Posted: 17 June 2019 [08:41 PM] FARMINGTON - Torigen Pharmaceuticals, which creates vaccines for the veterinary industry, was recently selected U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy as “Murphy’s Innovator…
Monday 06/10/2019
Lamont: UTC workers to stay in CT Posted: 10 June 2019 [08:25 PM] FARMINGTON - Gov. Ned Lamont said that United Technologies Corp. and its subsidiaries will continue to be a significant piece of…
Posted: 10 June 2019 [07:05 PM] The Associated Press WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) - Raytheon and United Technologies will join to create a massive aerospace and defense company in a sector that is already rapidly consolidating. The combined company, which will count among its portfolio…
Tuesday 06/04/2019
Newington Chamber of Commerce helps businesses flourish Posted: 04 June 2019 [07:55 PM] NEWINGTON – The Chamber of Commerce is an organization that brings together local business people, entrepreneurs and community groups to promote the…
Monday 06/03/2019
Murphy selects Roto Frank of America as Monday Manufacturer Posted: 03 June 2019 [08:22 PM] CHESTER – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy recently announced that it selected Roto Frank of America Inc., as his “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.…
Poland Spring to use 100% recycled plastic for bottles Posted: 03 June 2019 [12:57 PM] PORTLAND, Maine- Poland Spring announced Monday a plan to use 100% recycled plastic for all its noncarbonated water containers, a move that…
Monday 05/27/2019
Robots are everywhere at Manufactory 4.0 Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:51 PM] HARTFORD - Stanley Black & Decker’s new Manufactory 4.0 center is incorporating the latest technologies while modeling simulation to make its…
Thursday 05/23/2019
July 7 is confirmed closing date for Ocean State Job Lot in New Britain Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:02 PM] @CPaullinNBH NEW BRITAIN - Ocean State Job Lot has confirmed that its New Britain location will close on July 7, as…
Trifecta Ecosystems looks to take root in New Britain Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Trifecta Ecosystems, preparing to open to the public in the fall, will be hosting a “pre-seedling sale” on…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Ocean State Job Lot to leave New Britain Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:27 PM] @CPaullinNBH NEW BRITAIN - One of the city’s largest retailers, Ocean State Job Lot, in the New Brite Plaza, is closing.…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
YMCA: Helping hands for healthier communities Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - While the Village People’s popular tune ignites dancing, the acronym “YMCA” represents much more than just a song.…
Monday 05/20/2019
Murphy features Tolland manufacturer Posted: 20 May 2019 [07:55 PM] TOLLAND – U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently selected Environics, a gas flow management systems manufacturer, as his “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” According…
Friday 05/17/2019
Stanley to make Craftsman tools at new Texas plant Posted: 17 May 2019 [02:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Five hundred full-time jobs will be created in Texas after Stanley Black & Decker opens a new Craftsman…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Big weekend in store at New Britain classic car restoration shop Posted: 16 May 2019 [08:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN -The Paddock, Classic Car Restorations, LLC, is located in a building that had been vacant for more than seven…
Frank D. Marrocco, CPA: Achieving clients' financial needs Posted: 16 May 2019 [08:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- Doing the right thing, standing behind their work, skillfulness and fairness are just a few of the attributes of…
Monday 05/13/2019
Conference highlights Connecticut manufacturers Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:06 PM] WINDSOR LOCKS - The state of United States manufacturing was the focus topic of the fourth annual Connecticut Export Week’s conference…
OKAY Industries Inc. names new director of manufacturing Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - OKAY Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of a new director of manufacturing to oversee the daily manufacturing…
Thursday 05/09/2019
Connecticut House passes $15 minimum wage bill after overnight vote Posted: 09 May 2019 [01:17 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to incrementally increase the state's minimum hourly wage to $15 by 2023, following an overnight…
Monday 05/06/2019
Manufactory 4.0 hopes to advance state as tech hub Posted: 06 May 2019 [07:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker’s new Manufactory 4.0 is looking to advance Hartford’s presence as a technology hub and…
Tuesday 04/30/2019
Customer comes first at ERA Sargis-Breen Posted: 30 April 2019 [09:25 PM] ERA Sargis-Breen Real Estate Co. at 66 Cedar St., Suite 202, Newington, and 898 Farmington Ave., Berlin, is a recent recipient of…
Quality detailing is Skibo Services' specialty Posted: 30 April 2019 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - If you take pride in your ride, then a visit to Skibo Services at 63 Stoddard Ave. is a must.…
Monday 04/29/2019
Combining forces: EverCare, H.E.A.L. open in same building Posted: 29 April 2019 [08:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Two women with similar goals joined to open their individual businesses - a private home care agency and…
Newington manufacturer celebrates Earth Day with cleanup Posted: 29 April 2019 [07:46 PM] NEWINGTON - Sporting T-shirts specially designed for the occasion, Keeney Manufacturing employees cleaned up the town the last two weeks.…