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Wednesday, September 20, 2023Hartford Courant Names Chelsea Groton Bank a Winner of the Top Workplaces Award for Eight Years; CEO Anthony A. Joyce III Recognized with Leadership Award
Chelsea Groton Bank has been recognized as a Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, New London, and Windham County Top Workplaces award winner (in a new tab)for eight consecutive years by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces. In addition, Anthony A. Joyce, III, the Bank’s President and CEO, was presented with this year’s Leadership award in the midsize employer category (150-499 employees). Both awards are based solely on employee engagement feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC.
Monday, September 11, 2023Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
Monday, September 11, 2023Chef Ani Robaina of Ani’s Table Distinctive Food & Catering Introduces Ani’s Table & Marketplace
Chef Ani Robaina of Ani’s Table Distinctive Food & CateringIntroduces Ani’s Table & MarketplacePrepared Foods – Espresso Bar – Pantry - Home Goods - Catering September 11, 2023, Rocky Hill, CT: An exciting culinary experience opened on September 6, 2023, at 397 Cromwell Avenue in Rocky Hill, CT. Ani’s Table & Marketplace, a new retail food destination, is presented by Chef/Caterer Ani Robaina. Located in the former DiFiore Ravioli Shop, a beloved family-owned and operated Italian market for over 40
Wednesday, September 06, 2023Minuteman Press Wethersfield NEW Location!
We are excited to announce the news of our Minuteman Press Wethersfield store location moving to our new home. We will make our move a smooth transition with the intention of having no disruption in our services to our customers design, marketing, print, promotion, sign, and apparel needs. As soon as we have a firm move date we will be advising through our multiple channels to make sure our customers both current and future are informed.
Tuesday, September 05, 2023ADNET Technologies General Manager Erin Peterson Named to Hartford Business Journal's 40 Under 40 List
Regional leader Erin Peterson named to annual list of top professionals in Connecticut ROCKY HILL, Conn.: August 29, 2023 - ADNET Technologies, a managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider with offices in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Albany, New York, announced that Rocky Hill General Manager, Erin Peterson, has been named to the 40 Under 40 list for 2023 by the Hartford Business Journal.In Peterson’s eight years with ADNET, she has helped transform ADNET’s Engagement Team through continued
Tuesday, September 05, 2023Lucid Productions Rolls Out Powerful and Affordable Social Media Marketing Tools For Small Business Owners
Lucid Productions, a full service production and strategic marketing company has rolled out its new division; Lucid Digital Marketing. Lucid Digital Marketing has worked hard to reinvent the model for small business marketing. The company offers social media ads that are customized for each specific social media platform. Small businesses pay a small monthly fee to not only have their ads created, but to receive assistance with ad creative. This means that they will get assistance, with conceptualization,
Friday, September 01, 2023Stephanie Gelinas Joins Chelsea Groton Financial Services
Stephanie Gelinas joined Chelsea Groton Financial Services as an Associate Financial Advisor and Infinex Investments Advisor. In this role, Stephanie will aid clients in an array of categories including wealth management, investments, insurance, and retirement planning. “Stephanie is an exemplary addition to our team,” praised John Uyeki, SVP, Director of Chelsea Groton Financial Services, Financial Advisor, Infinex Investments, Inc. “She is highly motivated and communication-forward. She tackles each
Thursday, August 31, 2023Deanna Jelley promoted to General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Ace Handyman Services
Ace Handyman Services Hartford-New London,, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation, announces the promotion of Business Manager Deanna R. Jelley to General Manager and Chief Operating officer, effective August 28, 2023. Deanna has worked at AHS since 2021, beginning with attending the Ace Handyman University for franchise owners in Denver, Colorado. She then served as Office Manager, and was soon elevated to Business Manager in May of 2022. Deanna assumed more responsibilities during her tenure,
Tuesday, August 29, 2023HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMES HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP’S SARA SCRIBNER ONE OF 2023’S 40-UNDER-40
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – August 21, 2023 – Hoffman Auto Group in East Hartford, New London, Waterbury, and West Simsbury announced today that its marketing manager Sara Scribner is a recipient of this year’s “40 Under 40” award. The Hartford Business Journal presents the “40 Under 40” award each year to outstanding young professionals in the greater Hartford area who are excelling in their industries. Sara and the other recipients will be honored on September 28 at The Aqua Turf Club. Sara’s
Thursday, August 10, 2023Violinist Melissa White Named Hartford Symphony Orchestra's Joyce C. Willis Fellow Through the 2023-2024 Season
Hartford Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce violinist Melissa White as the Joyce C. Willis Fellow through the 2023-2024 season, made possible through a generous grant from The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation. In late 2020, The Roberts Foundation announced the Joyce C. Willis Fund for Excellence and Equity in the Arts, a visionary initiative to support Black artists. In addition to the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Stage and the Amistad Center were also granted gifts from the Roberts
Friday, July 28, 2023Melissa Bierowka Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
GROTON, Conn. – Melissa Bierowka recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, based out of the Bank’s Loan Production Office in Glastonbury, CT. In this role, Melissa will develop new commercial loan relationships and maintain a portfolio of loan customers in Hartford, Middlesex, and New Haven Counties, while assisting with client needs related to treasury management, financial analysis, and facilitating credit opportunities. “Throughout her career, Melissa has proven
Monday, July 24, 2023Karen Bilodeau Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Residential Lender
GROTON, Conn. – Karen Bilodeau, NMLS# 111122, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Residential Lender. In this role, Karen will aid homebuyers and homeowners in the Greater Hartford area to help find the optimal lending solution based on their specific needs. Karen will be based out of the Bank’s Loan Production Office in Glastonbury, CT. “With over 25 years in the mortgage business, Karen has extensive experience in all facets of the mortgage loan process,” said Matt Morell, First Vice President,
Wednesday, July 12, 2023Samantha Bazydlo and Deborah O’Brien Join Chelsea Groton Bank as Customer Solutions Managers
GROTON, Conn.- Chelsea Groton Bank recently welcomed two new Customer Solutions Managers, Samantha Bazydlo, who will oversee the North Stonington branch, and Deborah O’Brien, who will manage the Bank’s Pawcatuck branch. “We are thrilled to welcome Samantha and Deborah to Chelsea Groton Bank. Both are incredibly passionate and dedicated to helping their customers and promoting a positive environment for everyone to succeed and reach their goals,” shared Jean McGran, Member Experience Market Manager at
Thursday, June 29, 2023ADNET Technologies Names Lynette Maffei President
ADNET Technologies Names Lynette Maffei President Longtime executive with the firm will oversee operations and provide strategic support for all ADNET locationsROCKY HILL, Conn.: June 29, 2023 - ADNET Technologies, a managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider with offices in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Albany, New York, announced it has appointed Lynette Maffei to become its new President, taking on an expanded role in which she will continue to drive the firm’s work to deliver client
Tuesday, June 27, 2023BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating for Strength and Stability Again Awarded to Chelsea Groton Bank
GROTON, Conn. – BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, announced Chelsea Groton Bank has earned its highest, 5-Star rating for 117 consecutive quarters. Having maintained its financial strength and stability through three recessions, a housing bubble, and a pandemic, Chelsea Groton has also earned a “Best of Bauer Bank” designation, an honor reserved solely for those banks that have earned and maintained a 5-Star Rating for 100 consecutive quarters or longer. This latest rating was
Friday, June 23, 2023Patty Startz Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Commercial Loan Officer
Patty Startz Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Commercial Loan Officer GROTON, Conn. – Patty Startz recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer for the Commercial Lending Department. In this role, Patty will develop new commercial loan relationships while maintaining a portfolio of loan customers in the Bank’s market areas. “With over 25 years of experience in retail banking and commercial lending, Patty is an exemplary problem solver and highly adaptable,” shared
Wednesday, June 21, 2023Over $200K Awarded to Area Non-Profits through the Chelsea Groton Foundation this Spring
GROTON, Conn. – This spring, the Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $202,950 to 73 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has proudly provided over $5.7 million in total grants to the community since 1998. Almost half (43%) of funds went to organizations in the health and human services category. Educational projects accounted for 22% of giving, arts and culture organizations received 18% of funding, housing-specific causes received 4%,
Wednesday, June 21, 2023ADNET Technologies Earns Fifth Consecutive Recognition on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501 List
ADNET Technologies Earns Fifth Consecutive Recognition onChannel Futures 2023 MSP 501 List Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide, the Annual MSP 501, Identifies the IT Industry’s Best-in-Class Businesses JUNE 21, 2023: ADNET Technologies has once again been named one of the world’s top managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. This is ADNET’s fifth consecutive year on the global list of top managed IT service
Tuesday, June 20, 2023Brenton Grom Appointed as Executive Director of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum
The Webb Deane Stevens Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenton Grom as Executive Director beginning July 17, 2023. "We look forward to welcoming Brenton Grom as the next Executive Director of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum," said Alice Hyland, President of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut (NSCDA-CT). "His tenure at the George Read II House & Gardens in New Castle, Delaware, has prepared him to lead us in an innovative manner. He believes in
Sunday, May 14, 2023New Partnership
Interior Designer Judi Alvino of Judi Alvino Designs and Professional Organizer Maria Grove of Bliss This House have teamed up to offer services to clients. Judi has over 30 years of experience as a professional designer and she is an expert in knowing the "rules of home design" - and when to break them. She uses luxury furnishings, custom accessories, and delectable lighting to create the perfect custom interior design for your home and your life. The newest member of the JADesigns team is Maria
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
Wednesday, May 10, 2023Bliss This House Podcast
Bliss This House, your professional home organizer, has launched a podcast. The podcast dives deep into home organization, starting good habits, and home design. Professional Home Organizer Maria Grove is the host and she makes the podcast fun with her inquisitive mind and excited attitude about organization. Topics include playroom organization, what expert to hire, paper clutter - and many guest on topics such as emergency preparedness and entertaining. Visit Spotify to to list to all of the great
Tuesday, May 09, 2023Hartford Symphony Orchestra announces 2023-2024 POPS! Series
Hartford Symphony Orchestra President & CEO Steve Collins and HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan are thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 POPS! Series, to take place in Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT. The 2023-2024 POPS! Series offers thrills, chills, adventure, magic, and awe-inspiring talent! Under the outstanding leadership of HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan, audiences will be dazzled by concerts featuring a spooktacular celebration, celebrated movie score,
Sunday, April 02, 2023RICHARD VOGLER CFP EARNS ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY® DESIGNATION FROM Fi360
Richard J. Vogler CFP CRPC AIF of Ameriprise Financial has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies®, the standards-setting body for Fi360, a Broadridge company. The AIF® Designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination of a rigorous training program, which includes a comprehensive, closed-book
Tuesday, March 21, 2023Interval House Welcomes New Board Members
Interval House Welcomes New Board MembersFresh Faces Bring Finance, DEI FocusHARTFORD - Interval House—Connecticut’s largest domestic violence agency—announced today four new members of its Board of Directors: Yvonne Alston, Ritu Goel, Richard Marciano and Shell Sawyer. All attended their first meeting of the Board on Thursday, March 16. “Interval House is pleased to welcome these dynamic members of the community to our family,” said Mary-Jane Foster, President and CEO. “We are committed to maintaining a
Tuesday, March 14, 2023InterCommunity Health Care Secured $1.8 Million to Expand Primary and Behavioral Health Care Facilities in the North End of Hartford
InterCommunity Health Care Secured $1.8 Million to Expand Primary and Behavioral Health Care Facilities in the North End of HartfordHartford, Connecticut — InterCommunity Health Care secured $1.8 million to expand primary and behavioral health care facilities located at 16/40 Coventry Street in the North End of Hartford. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Senator Chris Murphy both advocated at the federal level for the expansion of services that address health disparities in the community.“InterCommunity
Thursday, March 09, 2023How to Succeed Without a College Degree: Essential Tips for Business Success
It is possible to run a successful business without the traditional qualifications of a college degree. With the right tools and connections, you can begin your own journey and have the potential to reap great rewards. Here are some tips from the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce on how to succeed without a college degree in business.Start Small With a Home-Based Business One option for launching your business without a college degree is to start with a home-based business. You can get started
Friday, March 03, 2023ADNET Technologies Named to ‘Best Places to Work in Connecticut’ for 10th Consecutive Year
ROCKY HILL, Conn., March 3, 2023 - ADNET Technologies, a managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider with offices in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Albany, New York, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut for the 10th consecutive year. This award is presented annually by the Hartford Business Journal to organizations creating inclusive, forward-thinking and lively workplaces. ADNET Technologies has built a people-first culture that empowers employees with collaborative
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023Boss Consulting HR, LLC | What We're Watching
Federal Updates Classifying your highly compensated employees. You don’t want to make this mistake. First things first, Connecticut doesn’t have a “highly compensated employee” exemption. That means if you’re an employer with employees located solely in CT then this one doesn’t apply to you. But if you’re an employer with employees outside of CT, let’s talk. About highly compensated employees, that is. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has certain overtime “exemptions.” One of those exemptions
Thursday, February 23, 2023Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, Founder of 4 Elements Direct Primary Care & Wellness Space, publishes his first children's book titled ''To See the World: A Rose-Colored Perspective.''
Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, Founder of 4 Elements Direct Primary Care & Wellness Space, publishes his first children's book titled ''To See the World: A Rose-Colored Perspective.'' Hartford, CT - February 20, 2023 - Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, a triple board certified physician and the founder of 4 Elements Direct Primary Care & Wellness Space, has published his first children's book titled ''To See the World: A Rose-Colored Perspective.'' ''To See the World: A Rose-Colored Perspective'' follows the story of a
Wednesday, February 15, 2023ADNET Technologies Named to 2023 MSP 500 List by Leading Technology Industry Publication CRN
ADNET Technologies, a managed IT services, cloud and cybersecurity provider with offices in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region and New York’s Capital Region, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named ADNET Technologies to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2023. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies industry-leading service providers in North America who are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the channel through
Friday, December 09, 2022How to Start a Small Business as a Freelancer in the Connecticut River Valley
Grow your business by building relationships with other local entrepreneurs and accessing unique resources offered by the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Join us today! Are you a freelancer ready to turn your work into a small business? Congratulations! Taking the plunge into entrepreneurship is an exciting time. But where do you start? If you're based in the Connecticut River Valley, there are a few key steps you'll need to take to get your business off the ground. The Connecticut River
Sunday, December 04, 2022Tips On How To Make The Most Of Your Holiday Shop Local Campaign
The holiday season is a crucial time for businesses, especially small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday retail sales in 2020 reached nearly $800 billion. That’s a lot of potential customers out there looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones (or themselves)! But with all of that potential comes competition. Big box stores and online retailers are vying for attention and dollars, so how can small businesses make sure they are getting their fair share? By
Thursday, October 06, 2022Simple, Significant Ways to Build a Customer Base for Your Connecticut River Valley Business
Attracting new customers to your business is challenging enough. But keeping them around for the long haul can be even more difficult. Consumers have more options and expect more from brands than ever before. So, how can you make your company stand out from the crowd? How can you acquire new customers while building loyalty along the way? Here is some practical advice from the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce to get you started! Use Services and Tools If you are
Thursday, September 01, 2022Beware Unhappy Freelancers: Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing with Independent Contractors
A happy, productive team of freelancers is beneficial to any business. Freelancers who often take part in remote work include IT support, content writers, graphic designers, web designers and more. Avoiding common mistakes helps your company maintain a positive relationship with independent contractors. To help you navigate working with contractors, avoid these errors when working with freelancers. Prioritizing Pay Over Positive Associations with Your Company While fair, competitive pay matters to
Tuesday, February 01, 2022Defining Your Boundaries in a Negotiation
Negotiations are an integral part of professional development and growth. If your professional life revolves around business, you're especially likely to encounter many opportunities to negotiate. Preparing beforehand to define your personal limits, alongside areas you're willing to negotiate on, is paramount to coming out successful. Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail Before entering into a negotiation, it's necessary to prepare extensively beforehand. If you simply enter the discussion with the intention
