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Member News
Monday, July 22, 2024Kathleen Stauffer Elected to Chelsea Groton Bank’s Board of Trustees
GROTON, Conn. – Kathleen Stauffer, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Eastern Connecticut, was recently elected to Chelsea Groton Bank’s Board of Trustees. She became a Corporator of the Bank in April 2022. “Kathleen has had much success leading both for-profit and non-profit organizations throughout her career,” said Anthony Joyce, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “She leads with a ‘community first’ mindset, a perspective that Chelsea Groton values and endeavors to share in the business
Wednesday, July 17, 2024Edwin Lobo Named Retail Lending Originator at Chelsea Groton Bank
GROTON, Conn. – Edwin Lobo of Mystic, CT, has been named a Retail Lending Originator at Chelsea Groton Bank. In this position, Edwin will work with customers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island who are in need of a variety of lending solutions, from traditional mortgages to first-time homebuyer and affordable lending programs, to specialty financing and home equity loans. He iscertified by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS# 2614824) and is fluent in both English and
Wednesday, July 10, 2024A Legacy of Community Giving: Chelsea Groton Celebrates 170 Years with Acts of Kindness Initiative
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank celebrated 170 years of serving the communities of southeastern Connecticut on July 3. In honor of this milestone, all Bank team members were invited to select a non-profit organization to be the recipient of a $100 donation from the Chelsea Groton Foundation, through the Acts of Kindness program. Through this year’s initiative, $21,800 was donated to organizations in the community whose causes are meaningful to Chelsea Groton team members. “The Chelsea Groton team is
Tuesday, July 02, 2024Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Niantic Branch
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank, named a Top Workplace in CT since 2016, is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Thursday, August 1st from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Niantic Branch, 21 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT.Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are available.“Chelsea Groton prides ourselves on the
Friday, May 31, 2024Town Launches Farm Assistance Program Effective May 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASETown of Glastonbury Launches Grant Program for Local Farms The Town of Glastonbury is now accepting applications for the 2024 Farm Assistance Program, a one-time grant program that will provide financial assistance to eligible farmers who were negatively impacted by the significant weather events of 2023. Effective May 31, 2024, eligible farmers can apply for reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 to help sustain or grow their business. “Over the past year, our state has endured some extreme
Monday, May 13, 2024ADNET Technologies President Lynette Maffei Recognized on CRN's 2024 Women of the Channel List
ADNET Technologies President Lynette Maffei Recognized on CRN's 2024 Women of the Channel ListAnnual industry list honors exceptional IT channel leadershipROCKY HILL, Conn.: May 13, 2024 - ADNET Technologies, a managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider with offices in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Albany, New York, is proud to announce that that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named President Lynette Maffei, to the Women of the Channel list for 2024.Every year, CRN highlights women
Friday, March 08, 2024ADNET Technologies Named to ‘Best Places to Work in Connecticut’ for 11th Consecutive Year
ADNET Technologies Named to ‘Best Places to Work in Connecticut’ for 11th Consecutive YearManaged IT services provider celebrates 11 years as a premier workplace in Connecticut ROCKY HILL, Conn., March 8, 2024 - ADNET Technologies, a leading 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 11th consecutive year. This award is presented annually by the Hartford Business
Thursday, February 15, 2024ADNET Technologies Named to 2024 MSP 500 List by Leading Technology Industry Publication CRN
ADNET Technologies Named to 2024 MSP 500 List by Leading Technology Industry Publication CRNADNET has been named to the list in the Pioneer 250 Category for the Third Consecutive YearROCKY HILL, Conn., February 15, 2024 — 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 2024 Managed Service Provider
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
Monday, October 02, 2023Judi Alvino Designs Named #1 in Best of New Haven
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Judi AlvinoOwner, Judi Alvino Designs, 203- 494-2688 Judi@JudiAlvinoDesigns.comwww.JudiAlvinoDesigns.comDate: October 3, 2023JUDI ALVINO DESIGNS Named #1 Best of New Haven in Interior DesignNew Haven, October 3, 2023 – Judi Alvino Designs, a leading interior design firm, is proud to announce its recognition as the "Best Interior Designer in New Haven" in 2023 by The New Haven Register.This prestigious award recognizes Judi Alvino Designs unwavering commitment to excellence,
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, 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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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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