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Monday, April 29, 2024Fitness Together - 2024 Spring Fitness Guide
We've put together a guide full of great info and some fantastic recipes to help get (and keep) your health and fitness moving in the right direction this Spring.Click Here for recipes, fitness tips and more..
Wednesday, April 24, 2024Mayor's Community Clean Up Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE04.23.2024 Contact: Marissa BaumTown of East HartfordPhone: (860) 291-7201Cell: (860) 993-8875mediainquiries@easthartfordct.gov MAYOR CONNOR MARTIN INVITES ALLFOR COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford invites residents, businesses, and community members to join Mayor Martin’s team for a Community Cleanup Day. This annual cleanup day celebrates pride in East Hartford and brings together members of the community to roll up their sleeves and help invest
Monday, April 22, 2024Al Dabiri Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President, Osaic Institutions Financial Advisor
GROTON, Conn. – Al Dabiri joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President and Osaic Institutions Financial Advisor. In this role, Al will aid clients in an array of categories including wealth management, investments, insurance, and retirement planning. “We are so excited to bring Al on board,” praised John Uyeki, SVP, Chelsea Groton Bank, Director of Chelsea Groton Financial Services, Financial Advisor, Osaic Institutions, Inc. “Al has 25 years of experience working on the broker-dealer side of things, so
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
Wednesday, April 10, 2024ICBA and Chelsea Groton Bank: Community Banks Power Local Communities
Groton, CT. – In honor of Community Banking Month in April, Chelsea Groton Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for Americans nationwide.“As a financial provider deeply rooted in the local community, we leverage our local insights and financial acumen to help residents reach their financial goals,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience and Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “At
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
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
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, 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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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