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Member News
Wednesday, April 10, 2024News Release: 4/10/2024
PRESS RELEASE Distribute on 4/8/2024Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Welles Park Playground The Town of Glastonbury will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 16th, at 3:30 PM to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Welles Park Playground. Glastonbury community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this event to explore the new playground, which features equipment and amenities for children ages 2 through 12. The ceremony will include brief comments by project stakeholders and
Friday, April 05, 2024News Release: 4/5/2024
The New England Air Museum is hosting SPACE Expo 2024 on Saturday April 27th, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM and will feature NASA Astronaut Mike Mullane along with many participating exhibitors. Retired Col. Mullane completed three space missions aboard the Shuttle Discovery and Atlantis and is the author of several books including his memoir: Riding Rockets, The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut. Special guests include: 501st Legion Connecticut Garrison Aldrich Astronomical Society Astronomical
Thursday, March 21, 2024Welles Turner Memorial Library Seeking Applicants for Glastonbury's Next Poet Laureate
Applications are now being accepted for poets interested in serving as Glastonbury's Fourth Honorary Poet Laureate Duties Include: Fostering public appreciation of poetry in the communityThree public presentations in the community each yearEditing the monthly poetry column in the local paperApplication Deadline: April 20, 2024 Three-year term, begins July 1, 2024 Applicants must be at least 18 years old and resident of Glastonbury. Applicants will be judged on distinguished published works and
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Summer Youth Employment Program is Accepting Applications
Summer Youth Employment Program is Accepting ApplicationsDeadline is May 10, 2024 East Hartford, CT— East Hartford Works invites youth to participate in the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) and gain valuable experience.CLICK HERE TO APPLY! The SYELP is a youth employment program, connecting Connecticut youth living in the North Central Region between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Participants must qualify by income and
Monday, November 13, 2023News Release: 11/13/2023
CIBA Parent Advisory Councilc/o Connecticut IB Academy857 Forbes StreetEast Hartford, CT 60118November 13, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECIBA PAC Sets $4,000 Goal for Scholarship Program East Hartford, CT—The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) of the Connecticut IB Academy (CIBA) recently launched its 2023–24 scholarship fundraising drive. The PAC’s goal is to raise $4,000 for the nonprofit’s scholarship fund. PAC President Martha McKerley said the drive was off to a promising start. “As of November 12, we’ve
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
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, 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,
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, 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
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