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Member News
Friday, December 19, 2025MACROS Healthy Restaurant is OPEN!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMacros Healthy Restaurant Announces Grand Opening in Glastonbury, CT. Bringing a First-of-Its-Kind Healthy Fast-Casual Experience to Connecticut Glastonbury, CT — December 2025 — Macros Healthy Restaurant, Connecticut’s first fast-casual concept built entirely around health, nutrition transparency, and purpose filled eating, has officially opened its doors in Glastonbury. Founded by husband-and-wife team Michael and Chelsea Osgood, Macros was created to make healthy eating
Monday, December 15, 20255-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Invests in the Success of People and Communities
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank has once again earned recognition from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating firm, for maintaining its prestigious 5-Star rating for strength in capital, loan quality, stability, and more. December 2025 marks the 127th consecutive quarter, an accumulated 31 years, that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this distinction, which gives it the added prestige of being a “Best of Bauer Bank”. “Because community banks put their focus on local people and small
Wednesday, December 10, 2025Jenny Bergeron awarded 2025 5 Star Wealth Manager Award for 2025
Jenny DeRosa Bergeron of Allegra Wealth Management, LLC (formerly Athene Wealth Management) in Glastonbury received the 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award for the seventh consecutive year. For 2025, she was chosen out of 3,641 Connecticut-area wealth managers considered for the award; 236 (6% of candidates) were received the honor. The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria, including but not limited
Monday, December 08, 2025Chelsea Groton Bank now offers financing for Mobile Manufactured Homes
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank has been approved as a participating lender in the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Mobile Manufactured Home Loan Program. Chelsea Groton joins a select group of lenders authorized to offer this innovative program, designed to expand affordable housing opportunities across Connecticut. CHFA’s program allows the financing for mobile manufactured homes located on leased sites in licensed parks without requiring the dwelling to be permanently attached to a
Tuesday, November 11, 2025Goodwin University Opens State's Largest Collegiate Nursing Simulation Center
EAST HARTFORD, CT (11/07/2025) — Goodwin University has officially opened its 7,000-square-foot collegiate nursing simulation lab - the largest in Connecticut - marking a major step forward in addressing the region's nursing shortage and expanding access to hands-on, career-focused education. Occupying an entire floor of Goodwin's main academic building on Riverside Drive, the Nursing Simulation Center was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 29, 2025. The event brought together state and
Thursday, September 04, 2025CCSU - Chamber Member Discount
Central partners with Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce to offer member education discounts CONTACT: 860-929-1177 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 2, 2025 New Britain, Conn. – Central Connecticut State University signed a partnership agreement with the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce on May 15 that will offer a tuition discount and scholarship to the employees of the chamber members who want to pursue their education at
Tuesday, December 10, 2024What Do the CTA, BOI and FinCEN Mean to Glastonbury, CT Business Owners?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
Thursday, November 14, 2024Unseen Business Costs Every Entrepreneur Should Understand
The entrepreneurial journey merges the excitement of creating something new with the complexities of managing finances. Entrepreneurs quickly learn that success involves much more than just innovative ideas; it also demands a keen awareness of often-overlooked costs. As tempting as the prospect of success is, there are hidden expenses that can disrupt momentum if they’re not addressed early on. This insight reveals those overlooked financial pitfalls, helping entrepreneurs stay grounded as they build.
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Friday, May 12, 2023ADNET Technologies Accelerates Regional Growth Through Acquisition of Tech II
ROCKY HILL, Conn. May 11, 2023 — ADNET Technologies (ADNET), a managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider with offices in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Albany, New York, announced it has acquired Tech II Business Services (Tech II), a Saratoga Springs-based managed IT firm. This strategic partnership brings together two exceptional teams of IT professionals to create a premier regional technology services company that combines national capabilities with a human-centered approach. By joining
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