News for COVID-19
Friday, January 15, 2021
Energy company makes it easier and more affordable for companies to make cold storage purchases
In order to help commercial customers save money as COVID-19 vaccines continue to be distributed and stored at locations and facilities across the state, Eversource is expanding the number of cold storage units that qualify for energy efficiency incentives. The energy company is now providing ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Monday, January 11, 2021
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that COVID Alert CT, Connecticut’s COVID-19 exposure notification app, has been activated on more than one million mobile devices – reaching roughly one-third of the state’s population, which is among the highest activation rates in the country. Apple and Google have reported that public health benefits start to be realized when 15 percent of the population ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments rather than calling the agency or their financial institutions or tax software providers. IRS phone assistors do not have additional information beyond what’s available on IRS.gov.
The IRS and the Treasury Department began issuing a second round of ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Monday, January 04, 2021
While the Small Business Administration and the Treasury are preparing the guidance for the next round of PPP funding under the new $900 billion stimulus package, the CT Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) recommends that borrowers begin compiling the following documentation:
2019 Business Tax Returns complete with all schedules and 2019 Financials by quarter2020 Business Tax Returns ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, January 04, 2021
The Three Rivers College Foundation is excited to announce that it will give out an additional $250,000 in scholarships and awards for the 2021 Spring Semester to assist current Three Rivers Community College students with the many difficulties they are facing due to the Pandemic. The monies will be used to remove financial barriers such as tuition, books, fees, online learning codes, and ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby today provided an update on the Emergency Coronavirus Recovery Act of 2020, known as the CARES Act extension. The law protects Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) programs; allocates an additional $300 per week benefit for all claimants for up to 11 weeks; ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Revised Order Applies to All Domestic and International Locations Outside of Connecticut, Except for the Neighboring States of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Monday, December 14, 2020
COVID-19 Lending, 7(a), and 504 Loans Make FY20 Largest Loan Volume in Agency History
The U.S. Small Business Administration provided historic levels of capital to small business in the past year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SBA supported over $750 billion of small business financing and economic relief. Nationally, the SBA’s regular lending programs guaranteed more than $28 billion ...read more
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Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Comcast announced today that it will extend its commitments to help people connect to the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions continue to stay home while many workplaces and schools operate virtually. Comcast will continue to provide free Internet service for the first 60 days for new Internet Essentials customers, and free access to more than 1.5 million public Xfinity WiFi ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
New Haven and Uncasville, CT (Dec. 8, 2020) – Yale New Haven Health, the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun have announced a new community COVID-19 collection site in the Mohegan Sun Thames Garage.
The drive-through site was selected to provide more community testing in the Uncasville region, but also to allow Mohegan Sun team and Tribal members access to fast, safe COVID-19 testing. The Thames ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
GivingTuesday, on December 1, is a day the world stops to give back to those non-profit organizations who contribute so much to their communities. GivingTuesday is also a day we thank you for your continuing and increased support of the Garde.
Just today we received word that the State of Connecticut will be giving the Garde a matching grant of $182,800 for the more than $350,000 that was raised ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Monday, November 23, 2020
The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the grant recipients of our CultureSECT Economic Recovery Fund!CLICK HERE TO SEE GRANT RECIPIENTS
The Cultural Coalition established an economic recovery fund at the Community Foundation of Eastern CT in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative supports the sustainability and recovery of arts & cultural institutions, including ...read more
Categories: Community & People, COVID-19
Monday, November 23, 2020
Generations has changed our COVID-19 testing protocol, changed some hours and added some Saturday testing hours.
Flyer with more details and information
Details:NO APPOINTMENT NEEDEDOpen to the publicWalk -up and drive through testing availableTo save time in line, a printable registration form is available on line in English and Spanish
· No cost to the patient for the test
· Testing ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has launched its official COVID-19 exposure notification app, COVID Alert CT. The app, available for Apple and Android mobile devices, informs users if they may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 – all without sharing any personal information.
Here’s how it works:First, users should visit ct.gov/covidalertct, where they ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Monday, November 09, 2020
Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysisAnalysis evaluated 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in trial participantsStudy enrolled 43,538 participants, with 42% having diverse backgrounds, and no serious safety concerns have been observed; Safety and additional ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is creating the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program to assist small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the economic downturn caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut that have fewer than twenty employees or a 2019 payroll of less than $1.5 million with a ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, October 19, 2020
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will livestream four performances this fall on their new virtual platform, Jorgensen Digital Stage. The platform was created over the summer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Jorgensen Digital Stage is as close as we all can get to live entertainment right now,” said Rodney Rock, Jorgensen director. “We’re dedicated to bringing back live ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Monday, October 19, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont announced today that the State of Connecticut will be providing up to $9 million in grants to certain nonprofit arts organizations in the state to help them recover more quickly from the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Utilizing federal CARES Act funding from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, October 19, 2020
While our American Job Center offices in Montville, Willimantic and Danielson are currently closed, we want to help you find a job – virtually!
Since we cannot do in-person recruitments right now, the American Job Centers of Eastern CT are hosting Virtual Hiring Events to help you find employment. We are using a Zoom Platform which will let you interview one-on-one, face-to-face with an ...read more
Categories: Community & People, COVID-19
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Over the past two weeks, New London County has seen a 267% increase in the number of people testing positive with COVID-19. As of October 2, there are 154 new cases reported across the county. Because of the rising incidence in our communities, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is restricting visitor access except under extenuating circumstances. The restrictions will become effective at 6 pm today and ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center are offering “Emotional Intelligence: Permission to Feel to Achieve Well-Being,” a Smilow Wellness Workshop webinar on Thursday, October 8 at 4 pm. The interactive online event is free via Zoom.
We have all experienced a roller coaster of emotions over the past few months. Emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, health and ...read more
Categories: Events, COVID-19
Monday, October 05, 2020
New London Mayor Michael Passero and other dignitaries will be recognizing the incredible efforts of Rotary Clubs across Connecticut. Connecticut’s 92 Rotary Clubs and their 4,000 members have raised and spent more than $500,000 to help our communities during the Covid-19 crisis. This massive effort to provide PPE, food, and financial support is an unprecedented effort for Rotary, and it is far ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Following a newly issued directive from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Connecticut Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford has signed an order rescinding previously issued orders limiting visitation at long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, that were issued to protect the health of nursing home residents in response to the ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, which is targeted to take effect on Thursday, October 8, 2020, will ease some of the restrictions that were put into place on businesses and gatherings, while ensuring that the state continues taking a safe approach to limit spread of ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Main Street program was founded 40 years ago during a time of crisis, when our traditional downtowns were left for dead. We know how to come back!
Join CT Main Street and this ensemble of dedicated and talented downtown professionals for a conversation about what they've learned during the pandemic - and how they're helping small businesses and their communities.
Wednesday, September 30, ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
While our American Job Center offices in Montville, Willimantic and Danielson are currently closed, we want to help you find a job – virtually!
Since we cannot do in-person recruitments right now, the American Job Centers of Eastern CT are hosting Virtual Hiring Events to help you find employment. We are using a Zoom Platform which will let you interview one-on-one, face-to-face with an ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events, Business
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
CVS is able to send a pharmacist to your business or organization to administer flu shots to your employees to keep them healthy this flu season. Please go to https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/flu/clinics for more information and to sign up for a date and time that works for your organization. These clinics are a great way to boost employee morale! Each employee's insurance card will be run ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Join a virtual workshop on advantages of memory care communities and important information on infection control presented by Teepa Snow on September 24, 11:45 am-1 pm.
The event is for seniors, families, caregivers, professionals and will walk through infection control amid our current COVID climate, highlighting those with memory impairment challenges.
Space is limited, registration is ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Friday, September 04, 2020
As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO announces small ensemble performances in various locations in the near future through the program titled “Soundscape”. This will encompass non-traditional offerings that give patrons access to our musicians and orchestral music in a safe environment. Upcoming events are listed below, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Friday, September 04, 2020
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded more than $758,000 in scholarships to 309 students from across the region this year, an increase of 26 individual scholarships and over $33,000 in total awards from 2019.
This year’s scholarship season was different from last year in other ways as well. “The pandemic changed both the financial circumstances and college plans of a number ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
Two long-standing health partners in eastern Connecticut have teamed up to create “Norm the COVID-19 Community Watch Dog” to help children pre-K through 5th grade develop and maintain healthy habits and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Generations Family Health Center, a non-profit Federally Qualified Community Health Center serving eastern Connecticut since 1984, and the Northeast ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Monday, August 17, 2020
Norwich Community Development Corporation is seeking help from the local business community to build upon their awareness of what is happening during COVID. Findings from the April Survey were reported to various community leaders to help them understand the scope of the challenge the business community is facing.
“We are trying to check in on the pulse of what is happening in our community,” ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the State of Connecticut is making available an additional $160 million in funding for school districts to safely reopen, assist them with costs associated with responding to COVID-19, and support local operations for the 2020-21 academic year.
The Coronavirus Relief Funds announced today will complement the $15 million already committed from the Governor’s ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Thursday, August 06, 2020
Hard Rock Cafe at Foxwoods says thank you to our frontline healthcare workers, in a Legendary way. Visit Hard Rock Cafe for a free Legendary Burger. Sign in with your valid health or emergency service ID. Valid until August 21, 2020.
Categories: COVID-19, Business, Community & People
Monday, August 03, 2020
With the effects of Tropical Storm Isaias expected to begin impacting New England Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, Eversource is closely monitoring the track of the strong storm. While continuing to operate under its COVID-19 pandemic plan and adhering to its strict social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation measures to safeguard the health and well-being of workers and ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
A message from the State of Connecticut encouraging businesses and community organizations to spread the word about testing for COVID-19. Help everyone understand that test is important, safe, free, and confidential. Follow the links at the bottom of the message to assess printable posters and other resources.
From the State of Connecticut:
Connecticut continues to advance in its fight against ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
BERLIN, Conn. (July 16, 2020) – As part of its efforts to support customers facing financial hardship and other challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is encouraging customers to closely manage their energy supply options so that they do not overpay an alternative supplier. According to the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel, in April 2020, residential Eversource customers who ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded more than $183,000 in community giving during the first six months of 2020, including $75,000 in emergency funding to lessen food shortages across the region caused by the COVID-19 health crisis and $90,000 in scholarships to high school and college students throughout eastern Connecticut.
“The Coronavirus has impacted every agency in eastern ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, July 20, 2020
The IRS issued Notice 2020-54 to help employers properly report 2020 emergency paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.Learn More Here
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, July 13, 2020
The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn, Avery Point announces its summer show: Open Air: An Exhibition of Sculpture and Installation Art (July 15—September 30, 2020)
The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn, Avery Point is proud to announce its summer art exhibition: Open Air: An Exhibition of Sculpture and Installation Art. The exhibition was developed as a response to this unusual time of ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Saturday, July 25 at 5pm
This harpsichord concert will be pre-recorded at La Grua Center and aired on our YouTube channel.
J. C. F. Fischer Harpsichord suites Euterpe & Terpsichore
G. F. Handel Harpsichord suite in g & Chaconne in g
This July, Music Matters's own Elena Zamolodchikova will record brilliant harpsichord suites of the German High Baroque in the otherwise empty La Grua Center. ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) has announced plans to reopen after closing due to COVID-19 concerns on March 13.
The natural history museum at the Nature Center will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. In order to protect staff, summer campers, and visitors, DPNC’s buildings will remain closed to the public on weekdays.
“Now and always, the ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
In an ongoing U.S. Phase 1/2 placebo-controlled, observer-blinded clinical trial, nucleoside-modified messenger RNA vaccine candidate (BNT162b1) expressing the SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) is being evaluated in 45 subjectsAt day 28 (7 days after dose 2), all subjects who received 10 or 30 µg of BNT162b1 had significantly elevated RBD-binding IgG antibodies with geometric mean ...read more
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Eric Galvin, President of ConnectiCare
On Tuesday, June 23, Operation Shower in collaboration with ConnectiCare and the Travelers Championship hosted a drive-through baby shower for 39 military moms-to-be. The special event, usually held at the TPC River Highlands during the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, was redesigned this year to adhere to the state and local health department safety ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that PACT – Connecticut’s solution to debt-free college – has been fully funded. Eligible Connecticut residents can earn a degree or certificate from a community college without debt, but they must apply, sign up for FASFA and register full-time for classes by July 15.
PACT provides free tuition and fees for first-time, full-time college ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Monday, June 29, 2020
Governor Lamont announced today a comprehensive plan to put more than $33 million in state and federal resources to work providing emergency assistance to renters, homeowners, and residential landlords impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Elements of this plan include:$10 million rental assistance program for Connecticut residents impacted by COVID-19, administered through the ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Friday, June 26, 2020
Youth Summer Art Video on La Grua's YouTube ChannelJuly /August 2020
In place of our usual in-person summer art workshops, this year we're excited to offer weekly youth art projects via our YouTube channel, starting on July 6th. We'll debut several for the first day, to give you a sampling of the variety we have in store; subsequent videos will be released on Mondays through the end of ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Friday, June 26, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona today announced details of the framework to allow all students – in all school districts statewide – the opportunity to have access to in-school, full-time instruction at the beginning of the 2020-21 academic year, as long as public health data continues to support this model. While Connecticut has determined reopening schools for ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Friday, June 26, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont, in partnership with the Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, today announced the launch of ConnectiCorps, a new community service program set to launch in August that will help address the growing demand on essential services provided by Connecticut’s nonprofits in the areas of food security, housing, and antipoverty ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Tri-State Advisory Will Use Uniform Parameters and Messaging Across the Three StatesGovernor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
New England Arts Resilience Fund launched as part of United States Regional Arts Resilience Funds
The New England Arts Resilience Fund was created in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s arts infrastructure and will support New England nonprofit arts and cultural organizations with recovery and planning capital for a post-pandemic future. Eligible arts organizations should apply by ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Three Rivers College Foundation was recently awarded $5,000 from the Chelsea Groton Foundation to support tutoring. The College has migrated to an entirely online learning model due to covid-19 which has created a shift in how students are educated. This learning change has been incredibly difficult for many of our most vulnerable students who lack the necessary technology and have trouble ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Mohegan Sun Supports the Physical and Mental Health of Guests as Casino & Resort Reopen for Business
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
As the Mohegan Tribe has reopened portions of their reservation, including the Mohegan Sun entertainment destination, new safety protocols and operating procedures have been established to protect guests and employees. Working to ensure not only the physical but also the mental health of their guests, Mohegan Sun has recommitted support for the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), ...read more
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Monday, June 15, 2020
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) presented Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc Eastern Connecticut, with a check from the AHEPA Foundation for $1,000 at the Norwich chapter’s annual meeting on June 9th.
AHEPA President George Grossomanides praised The Arc ECT and the important work it does on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Monday, June 15, 2020
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors and fresh sea breezes as you set sail with plenty of space around you. Very limited numbers of tickets are available for each sailing trip, due to COVID-19 restrictions, so BOOK NOW. Seating will be in zones to allow social distancing for you and your party.
Now Offering 4 Sailing Times Daily
Two-hour sailing trips offered daily at 9:30am, Noon, 3:00pm, and ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Thursday, June 11, 2020
As the novel coronavirus spread across Connecticut from west to east, myriad nonprofits were being called upon to assist residents as illness struck, job losses mounted, and safety nets were strained.
Nonprofits both large and small have seen an increase in requests for help and an uptick in users, whether it’s food pantries, homeless shelters, or nature preserves. While managing the healthcare ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as the state prepares to enter phase 2 of its reopening efforts resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, he is launching a new resource – the CT Back to Work Initiative – that will provide workers and businesses in Connecticut with high-quality, user-friendly career tools to assist those who have been impacted by the economic fallout from the public ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Our staff is ready for you The COVID-19 challenges were difficult to weather for everyone. Now that we are in Phase 2 and businesses have started to resume, we will do all we can to support your efforts to regain equilibrium. Never has there been a greater need to offer workforce development programs and workforce training to help rebuild our economy. Whether you are looking to take a course for ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is now open. Hours are currently 11 am- 7pm. Check in for updated hours and a list of the stores open. New stores reopen each week. Be sure bring your mask and be ready to meet all the protocols in place to help keep shoppers and employees safe. Visit Tanger Outlets website for more information.
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, June 08, 2020
The National Virtual Small Business Expo is America’s biggest and most anticipated virtual business-to-business networking and educational event, trade show and conference for business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers or anyone who works for a small business or is interested in starting a Small Business.
Normally hosted throughout Major US Cities across the country in LIVE ...read more
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Tuesday, June 02, 2020
As businesses across the country rally to remain productive, the lines between work and home continue to blur and remote workers face increasing reliability, security and connectivity challenges as their work and personal lives compete for bandwidth. To help businesses and their employees be more productive and to protect them from cybersecurity threats while working remotely, we are introducing ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Attorney General William Tong and the Connecticut State Police today released a Public Service Announcement encouraging residents to fact check the information they receive about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public has questions about COVID-19, and what happens next – and they deserve accurate answers about how to stay healthy, when we’ll reopen, and more. Unfortunately, during times like this, ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Time Is Running Out – Deadlines Approaching For Residents That Lost Health Insurance Due To Job Loss
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
More than 37,000 Connecticut residents enrolled during COVID-19 CrisisPeople who lose health insurance due to job loss, generally have 60 days before or after their coverage ends to apply for coverage through Access Health CT.Losing health insurance coverage either from a furlough or a layoff is considered a ‘Qualifying Life Event,’ triggering a Special Enrollment Period.Access Health CT ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, June 01, 2020
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will re-open all of its branches that are open to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020 with extensive protective measures in place to ensure the safety of its members and employees.
“We’re excited to re-open our lobbies again and welcome back our members, and we’ve made sure that all of the safety measures we’ve put in place will create a safe and comfortable ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, June 01, 2020
Did you lose your health insurance? You may qualify for coverage through Access Health CT at any time, if you have a Qualifying Life Event through a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Special Enrollment Period is a time outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15) when you can sign up for health insurance coverage through Access Health CT. If you experience a Qualifying Life ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Community & People
Friday, May 29, 2020
Three Rivers Community College is holding a Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. While the Three Rivers campus may be closed temporarily due to Covid-19, the staff is still virtually available to provide information and answer questions. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college ...read more
Categories: Events, COVID-19
Friday, May 29, 2020
As The Garde Arts Center anticipates the not too distant future, when its giant screen glows on a full house of movie lovers, they now offer the next best thing: the Movie Palace Experience, at home!
Starting May 29, the Garde Virtual Cinema will offer a specially curated selection of new independent films that you can view on several digital platforms. Tickets to these fascinating films will ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Outreach Committee has donated more than $3,100 for food assistance to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center as well as health-care workers and “meals on wheels” recipients in eastern Connecticut.
The Community Outreach Committee is an employee-led assistance program that receives its funding from Charter Oak employees who pay $3 weekly to dress down on ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business, Community & People
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
As much of the country continues to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic, medical centers across the United States are joining forces to start a countrywide movement of physical activity to honor and support frontline health care workers who have worked tirelessly to save lives. #FitForTheFrontLine is a national fitness challenge beginning Tuesday, May 26, and culminating on Sunday, June ...read more
Categories: Events, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
ConnectiCare members can continue to use telehealth for covered medical and mental health services without paying a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance through June 30, 2020.
No-cost telehealth visits apply to any illness or injury – not just coronavirus (COVID-19). Members must use in-network primary care doctors, specialists, or mental health clinicians.
Visit our webpage for more ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman shared a letter on COVID-19 enforcement and information on phase 2 of the reopening:
Congratulations to all the businesses that reopened yesterday. We hope you enjoyed being back together with co-workers and customers, and everyone felt safe and prepared for this important step. We look forward to other segments of ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Arrow Paper Party Rental offers a number of products and services local businesses can use to accommodate outdoor dining, sales, or COVID testing sites.
See the list below to learn more about products and services:
Tents for restaurants &social distancing:Tents we have for drive through medical testing:
12x12 Frame Tents16x16 Frame Tents20x20 up to 20x50 Frame Tents30x30 up to 30x85 ...read more
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum announces it will reopen to the public Saturday, May 23. To celebrate the occasion and to thank the community for its support of the Museum during its closure, admission will be free May 23-29.
Visitors will be welcome to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
To ensure the health and safety of their guests and staff alike on opening days, Mystic Aquarium is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, to help manage the new temperature screening process required as part of phase one in Governor Ned Lamont’s Reopen Connecticut Plan.
From Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22, a nurse from the VNA , a member of ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Working with community and business leaders from around the state, we developed a guide to help small businesses manage the reopening process while complying with the new COVID-19 safety rules.
The Small Business Reopening Resource Guide is available online and includes valuable information about the following topics:Financial Needs – Comprehensive list of state and federal financing resources ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Mystic Aquarium is excited to announce they will be reopening on Wednesday, May 20, in accordance with Governor Ned Lamont’s Reopen Connecticut Plan. Access to the Aquarium will be limited to outdoor spaces at 50% occupancy. New protocols will be implemented to ensure the health and safety of guests, employees and the animals.
Mystic Aquarium will reopen with two special events in ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Robinson+Cole and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will lead the Connecticut COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic as part of the nationwide program organized by Lawyers for Good Government to assist small businesses in weathering the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mission of the clinic is to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs and small businesses that have suffered ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Firm to lead oversight of Connecticut-wide virtual clinic as part of national program
Robinson+Cole and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will lead the Connecticut COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic as part of the nationwide program organized by Lawyers for Good Government to assist small businesses in weathering the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mission of the ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
MAKE THE ONLINE SHOPPING PROCESS SIMPLE AND CONVENIENT TRY OUR BUY FROM HOME PROGRAM!
If you're looking for your next vehicle, it can be a challenge to find the time to spend at the Dealership. At Whaling City Mazda you can Shop from Home knowing you are going to get a great deal and not some automated process for Pick-up or Delivery. Our Online Purchasing Tool helps you build the deal you ...read more
Categories: Chamber in the News, Business, COVID-19
Monday, May 11, 2020
Is your business safe to reopen?
Businesses are beginning to reopen, but it is not “back to business” as usual. Our world has changed. The need to protect our staff and our customers from threats like the Coronavirus is top priority. Is your business ready to safely open its doors?
Before, we didn’t have to think about social distancing and protective gear for our employees. Today, customers ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, May 11, 2020
The University of Connecticut Avery Point recognized 12 students during its “Week of Warriors” initiative from May 4-8. The stories of each individual student, all of whom are making a significant impact in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic, were shared on the school’s social media platforms.
The list of students includes:
Briana Barroga (Waterford, Conn.)
Maxwell ...read more
Categories: Community & People, COVID-19
Thursday, May 07, 2020
The Connecticut Department of Labor made active the filing site so those who are self-employed can complete filing applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The site, located on www.filectui.com, can be identified by a red button labeled with the PUA designation. The site will accept applications from self-employed individuals, including independent contractors and “gig” workers, ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
The UConn Family Business Program is offering families an opportunity to hire a student intern through our Family Business Internship Program. This is just one way we support Connecticut's family-owned businesses. If you are interested, or know a family business that could use some help, let us know.
Past summer interns assisted family businesses with projects covering the areas listed below. ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
During COVID-19 Emergency, SkillUp CT Allows Jobseekers to Upgrade Skills From Their Own Homes
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the statewide expansion of a program that will make free online learning licenses available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The SkillUp CT ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Community & People
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Join us for a virtual chat with Wall Street Journal reporter and Waterford native Julie Wernau, in conversation with former New York Times editorial writer Maura Casey.
Julie returned from China last month and continues to write on the coronavirus from Chicago. She will discuss her recent work reporting from Beijing, as well as her career in journalism. Both speakers are former reporters for The ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
First participants dosed at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and University of Maryland School of Medicine
Pfizer and BioNTech ramping up manufacturing capabilities to further increase production capacity in 2020/2021NEW YORK, USA, and MAINZ, Germany, May 5, 2020 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced today that the first participants have been dosed in the U.S. in the ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Friday, May 01, 2020
During this challenging time, Eversource is committed to providing programs and resources to lessen the financial hardship on small businesses – the backbone of our communities.
If you need support, Eversource can help:We’re offering a special, extended payment arrangement for any past-due amount, with $0 down payment, 12 months to pay and the first payment not due until June 1, 2020.We can ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The Florence Griswold Museum may be closed to visitors for its indoor exhibits--the gardens, ground and Artists' Trail are open to explore--but Education staff is reaching out to families to continue the creative art-based teaching that happens in the Education Center with the FloGris ArtReach with Julie.
Watch for a new FloGris ArtReach project each week. These hands-on/minds-on activities are ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Thursday, April 30, 2020
As a result of the current health crisis, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra has transformed its educational program, Music in the Schools, into an online resource for all to access, titled Music in the Homes. In the coming weeks, the ECSO will be posting videos to its YouTube channel at youtube.com/ectsymphony of educational videos provided by ECSO musicians. These videos will walk ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 WETHERSFIELD – Today, the Connecticut Department of Labor launched a website that further breaks down unemployment claims by age, industry, gender and town that will offer valuable insight for planning and budgeting purposes, and for developing responsible strategies for re-opening the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The site, ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Connecticut Humane Society is proud to introduce Pawffice Pals, a guaranteed way to make you and your colleagues smile.
There’s about to be a new face in your company’s video meeting. Probably one that’s dozing off, chewing with their mouth open, or randomly meowing at your new idea. That’s right—CHS pets are your new Pawffice Pals joining your video conference calls. They Zoom. They Skype. ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, April 27, 2020
Food Drive
Friday, May 1, 2020
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Drop off all donations at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London.
All donations will benefit our local food pantries.
We will have contact free drop off outside of the building available the day of the event in support of social distancing.
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Monday, April 27, 2020
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces that the “Request for Proposal” (RFP) for the Neighbors for Neighbors Fund will be open on Monday, April 27, 2020. Grants from this fund are available to organizations serving the basic needs of residents of the Foundation’s 42-town region.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut created the Neighbors for Neighbors Fund (The ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Community & People
Monday, April 27, 2020
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is providing an additional $37,500 in emergency grants to 15 food pantries and meal programs in eastern Connecticut, bringing the credit union’s total food-assistance donations in April to $75,000, the largest one-month donation in the credit union’s 81-year history.
“The need is still great to provide food assistance to the many individuals and families who’ve ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, April 27, 2020
Panel of Local Health, Business, Workforce, and Education Experts Will Provide Recommendations to the Lamont Administration and Legislative Leaders on COVID-19 Strategy
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the members who will serve on the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group – the panel of local health, business, workforce, and education experts organized by AdvanceCT that will consult with his ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Friday, April 24, 2020
Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, is making health care providers aware of a new initiative that is designed to help eligible health care providers deliver telehealth services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) passed by the U.S. Congress, the Federal Communications Commission’s “COVID-19 ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Friday, April 24, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 O’Neill Summer Season will take place entirely online. Our 56th season will contain no public performances or events on our Waterford, CT campus. For the safety of our staff, artists, students, and audiences we feel this is the best course of action for our community. We will miss the 380 artists, 75 staff, 38 interns, 26 students, and hundreds of audience members who ...read more
Categories: Events, COVID-19
Friday, April 24, 2020
Hygienic Art has always been a labor of love. In order to sustain our program and support what we do, we do everything we can to thrive and survive in normal times. We maintain overhead costs, we install, present and produce almost everything with our artists, staff and volunteers, and we balance our ephemeral and unsellable projects with more commercially viable exhibitions and events. Whether ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Friday, April 24, 2020
The IRS issued guidance on the tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This guidance covers a variety of topics including how to calculate and claim the tax credit, how to determine the amount of the tax credit and documentation requirements to verify eligibility for the tax credits. Click here for a PDF of the information.
For more insurance news or to learn more about ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The City of New London, in partnership with the City of Norwich, is proud to offer Spanish speaking business owners a 'Help Line' to navigate available relief programs. Please call 860-437-6309 or email sbinfo@newlondonct.org to make an appointment. Now is the time where partnerships are vital in getting information to all of our small business/ non-profit owners. We are all in this ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, April 20, 2020
TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action) will be taking part in #GiveFromHomeDay on April 21, 2020. This national fundraising drive puts the power of giving into the hands of Americans who are anxious to help neighbors and strangers alike who struggle with the economic and health impacts of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
With people out of work, small businesses closed, schools ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, April 20, 2020
The Three Rivers Community College campus may be closed temporarily due to COVIOD-19, but staff is still virtually available to answer questions from prospective students. In addition to email and phone calls, Three Rivers staff members are now hosting group video chats and one-on-one meetings, keeping everyone safely distanced in their own homes while providing crucial information about ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Governor Lamont Encourages Connecticut Residents to Use the ‘How We Feel’ App to Improve COVID-19 Re
Monday, April 20, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with the developers of the How We Feel app in an effort to anonymously provide scientists with critical health information needed to understand the spread of COVID-19. Available to download for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store, it is supported by a nonprofit organization and does not require ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Friday, April 17, 2020
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Friday, April 17, 2020
Nurses play a critical role. They sacrifice themselves everyday, especially right now as they are putting themselves on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact us NOW to get enrolled!
Our teachers are there for our children even when the classroom doors are closed. They are continuously investing in our children's future through their extraordinary measures.
Contact us NOW to get ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Friday, April 17, 2020
As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO must regrettably cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season, including our rescheduled Spring Strings concert that was to take place on May 23rd (originally March 25th), our April 25th season finale – Feast & Fireworks, and the Young People’s Concerts that were rescheduled to May 19th.
We know these are difficult times for many and the current ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Friday, April 17, 2020
Travelers Championship Statement – Nathan Grube, Tournament Director
The PGA TOUR today announced that the 2020 Travelers Championship is currently scheduled as a TV-only event, broadcast by CBS and the Golf Channel, June 25–28. Conducting the tournament without crowds on-site is in the best interest of protecting everyone, including the Connecticut community at large.
Those who purchased ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a unique landscape in which all organizations have had to adjust their operations and expectations during this unprecedented time. The Connection, a statewide non-profit organization, and its Institute for Innovative Practice is inviting non-profit leaders to come together for a virtual roundtable discussion to share best practices, solve problems and learn from ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Monday, April 13, 2020
IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date and provide direct deposit information
To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
SBA Clarifies Eligibility of Faith-Based Organizations to Participate in Paycheck Protection and Eco
Monday, April 13, 2020
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza today announced that SBA issued guidance clarifying that all faith-based organizations impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) are eligible to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, without restrictions based on their religious identity or activities, to the extent they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, April 13, 2020
One day, the next generation will learn about the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 in history class, but they will also learn about the great American recovery that followed. The only way that we in Norwich are going to help write that recovery chapter is by uniting as a community and helping all of our neighbors.
At Minuteman Press, we are doing our part to author America’s recovery story by running ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, April 09, 2020
The Dime Bank Foundation announced on April 8 that it will immediately provide a number of grants to local organizations who are facing surges in food and meal-related needs as a result of the coronavirus (COVID19).
“We have said since this situation started that we are now, more than ever, a community bank,” said Nick Caplanson, Dime’s President and CEO. “We are happy to support these worthy ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Thursday, April 09, 2020
ConnectiCare, one of the region’s leading health plans, recently launched its “Peace of Mind” initiative to provide members with additional support during the coronavirus pandemic. ConnectiCare nurse care managers are calling members who may be more vulnerable to the coronavirus due to medical conditions or their age and giving them critical information to help keep them safe. ConnectiCare’s ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announced the following three actions to address the impact of COVID-19 on residents of Eastern Connecticut:
1. Immediate relief: Disbursement of $403,500 in grants to 24 organizations addressing the basic needs of residents of southeastern Connecticut.
These grants were fast-tracked through CFECT’s regular regional competitive grants ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
"We urge people to take extra care during this period. The IRS isn't going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an economic ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
There are many questions about seeking care for coronavirus (COVID-19), your benefits as a ConnectiCare member, and more. Find many of the answers here.
Topics:Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms & testingConnectiCare coveragePharmacyAdditional questions Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms & testing
If I have recently traveled to an affected area or have flu-like symptoms and want to talk to a doctor, ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
The longer you stay inside, the harder it may be to find things to do. If you need help filling the gaps in your days, here are some fun things to try at home.
Get or stay fitLook for free online fitness classes (like these from Planet Fitness, CrossFit, and SilverSneakers®).Go for a walk, jog, or run (but maintain social distance).Hop on your bike or slip into some roller skates or ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, April 06, 2020
Help keep the people we support with disabilities and their essential caregivers safe during this crisis. We are in need of face masks. Donations are accepted on Wednesdays or can be mailed to our main office at: 60 Hilliard Street, Manchester, CT 06042. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, email mcarr@journeyfound.org or call 860-643-9844x137.
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, April 06, 2020
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, commends Chelsea Groton Bank on its achievement of another 5-Star Superior Rating. Not only has Chelsea Groton Bank earned Bauer’s highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability, it has maintained that top rating for 104 consecutive quarters, sailing through one of the most trying economic times of our lifetimes and ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Connecticut's Department of Revenue Services March 30 granted small businesses an automatic extension of filing and payment deadlines for state sales and room and occupancy taxes.
The move follows an executive order signed the same day by Gov. Ned Lamont and extends deadlines for March and April monthly and quarterly payments to May 31, 2020.
"The state needs to be taking all steps possible to ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
- Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Strong -
Whaling City Mazda's Service, Parts and Body Shop are all still open and considered essential businesses for our community.
Our Showrooms are however closed until April 22, but vehicles sales can still be conducted Remotely or Curbside, whichever works best to help keep one feeling safe.
We do have New Hours of Operation Until April 22 and are as follows ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
In this time of quarantine, Shelter-in-Place and self-isolation, a little levity is important. Over recent weeks, engaging videos from zoos and aquariums have gone viral,like our very own “The Stare Down” featuring Clara the California sea lion and Rex the black Argentinian Tegu. And while these videos provide a much-needed diversion, they also provide an opportunity for accredited zoos and ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Energy Source and its utility partners are working together to make sure your businesses are taken care of during this challenging time.We would like to help you reduce your overhead costs and get back on your feet by offering any and all incentives from Eversource to provide you with a cost saving, energy efficient project. These projects include upgrades to LED lighting and fixtures, lighting ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Three Rivers Community College has donated all of its personal protective equipment supplies to Backus Hospital (Hartford Health Care) and L+M Hospital (Yale New Haven Health) to help with the critical shortage of supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Upon receiving the full support of Three Rivers President Mary Ellen Jukoski, supplies were gathered from both the Nursing program and ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Energy company focuses on safeguarding health while delivering essential energy services
As Eversource operates under its COVID-19 pandemic plan to safeguard the health and well-being of its employees and the communities it serves, the energy company continues to prepare for emergencies and perform essential work to ensure reliability for its four million customers across Connecticut, ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Services include free internet for residential customers for 60 days
Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, is working to ensure that its customers and the public have access to the internet during the COVID-19 outbreak. New services include the following:
• Atlantic Broadband Internet Assist: Atlantic Broadband has introduced “Atlantic Broadband Internet Assist” for a ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, March 30, 2020
Mystified Escape Rooms has a special offer. Buy one, Give one! Purchase a gift certificate for a future visit and Mystified will donate a ticket to a healthcare facility staff. Purchase online at mystifiedct.com.
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020
During Mystic Aquarium’s temporary closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the animal care team is working in unconventional ways to support the animals in their care, including special "enrichment" opportunities for Rex the Tegu, Cork the harbor seal, and other species. In keeping with that trend, the Aquarium will break from the norm and invite the community to help them name the newest addition ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020
GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) will temporarily suspend the authorized access of local restaurant delivery and local food delivery services onto the installation beginning at Noon, Friday, March 27, until further notice.
The new action is being implemented as a force health protection measure to mitigate spread of COVID-19 and illness to Sailors living on the base and ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020
To help reinforce the importance of people keeping a healthy distance from each other to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Dime Bank has introduced a new logo that the bank plans to use temporarily in certain aspects of their marketing and communications.
The new logo follows similar moves by national brands such as McDonalds and Nike to help spread awareness for “social ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020
ConnectiCare, one of the region’s leading health plans, announced that members can temporarily use telehealth for covered medical and mental health services at no cost.
“We know our members are concerned about protecting themselves and their families from the COVID-19 virus while also facing other health challenges. To make it easier for our members to get the care they need, ConnectiCare ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020
New London City Officials, School District, Community Foundation Pull Together to Preserve Health and Safety of Residents The City of New London is taking a collaborative and unified approach in coordination with community partners and regional health officials to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve the health and safety of residents and public employees as the pandemic ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Three Rivers College Foundation Board, in partnership with Three Rivers Community College, convened to enact emergency measures and approved $57,000 to purchase Chromebooks and Windows laptops to assist TRCC students and faculty during the COVID-19 crisis. These laptops will be available for loan.
As the College migrates learning to an online platform, it has created significant issues for ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community & People
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Whaling City - IN RESPONSE TO "Stay Safe, Stay Home Policy" by Governor Lamont
Whaling City’s Service, Parts and Body Shop Departments have been deemed Essential Businesses and WILL REMAIN OPEN with New Department Hours. Whaling City’s Sales Departments for Used, Ford, Lincoln and Mazda will remain open for Remote Sales only, as part of our “Door-to-Door” Service. We will be offering ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, March 23, 2020
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.
Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, March 23, 2020
Gannett launches site to help local small businesses hit by coronavirusBy Brett Molina, USA TODAYClick here for complete article featured by The Bulletin
Gannett, the owner of USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local media properties, is launching a nationwide effort to help communities support local small businesses struggling during the coronavirus crisis.
The media company announced Monday ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Saturday, March 21, 2020
TVCCA remains open to provide the critical human services needed by our community, especially during difficult times like these.
In consideration of both our staff and clients’ health and well-being due to COVID-19, the decision was made to close our office buildings to the public in Norwich and New London effective March 17, 2020. The office staff are working and providing services through ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Friday, March 20, 2020
Whaling City Ford Lincoln Mazda
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. Please take the time to read the information below or FOLLOW THIS LINK to our site to see the Video from the General Manager, Ford or to Chat with us about our Door-to-Door Services. We’re keeping a close eye on the rapid developments concerning ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Friday, March 20, 2020
Mystic, Conn. (March 20, 2020): Whileanimal welfare and human health remain the top priorities for Mystic Aquarium, the iconic Connecticut attraction is keenly focused on developing fun, educational opportunities to engage families. Online resources are not only providing much-needed educational content for children learning from home but are connecting team members at Mystic to their community ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Community & People
Thursday, March 19, 2020
As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020:
Data updates on testing in Connecticut
Since yesterday’s update, an additional 28 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the total number of positive cases reported ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Treatment of expenses with Qualified High Deductible Health Plans
Since many states and health insurance carriers have implemented rules and policies to cover COVID-19 treatment and testing without cost-sharing, there has been concern that such first-dollar coverage would adversely impact individuals covered by qualified high deductible health plans (QHDHPs) with health savings accounts (HSAs). ...read more
Categories: COVID-19
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Chelsea Groton Bank takes the safety and well-being of our customer, community and team members very seriously. As we continue to monitor the events surrounding the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking the necessary precautions to keep all of our members safe.
HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING: All of our facilities have undergone a thorough cleaning and will continue to receive daily cleaning to ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, many employees are wondering whether there is coverage under their medical plan and whether they can take a leave of absence. The following provides some high-level information intended to address these inquiries. This information is up to date as of March 9, 2020, is general in nature, and subject to change.
Health Coverage
According to the ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The health of our community is our primary concern. As part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to close the Florence Griswold Museum to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 and through at least March 31, and to cancel all programs during this time.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Museum soon (and often!), but until then, we ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla Calls on Biopharma Industry to Collaborate on Combatting the Global Pandemic
Pfizer issued a five-point plan calling on the biopharmaceutical industry to join the company in committing to unprecedented collaboration to combat COVID-19. Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, made the following statement: “In this troubling time, Pfizer is committed to doing all ...read more
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The health and safety of small business owners, their employees and our network of volunteers is our top priority. Therefore, in light of the growing concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SCORE has suspended all in-person events, including mentoring sessions and workshops, until further notice. We are reviewing available technology solutions in an effort to keep SCORE SECT connected to clients ...read more
Categories: Events, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) As part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to the nation’s 30 million small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
On the heels of offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program’s service to 25/3 Mbps, Comcast today announced additional steps to help ensure people stay connected to the Internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the Coronavirus.“During this extraordinary time, it is ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Business
Monday, March 16, 2020
Due to continued concern regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is immediately restricting all visitors.
“We are implementing a visitor restriction policy in order to ensure the safety of our patients, their families, our employees and our physician colleagues,” said Patrick Green, president and CEO of L+M Hospital. “We trust that the public will understand the ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, March 16, 2020
Due to continued concern regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), Westerly Hospital is immediately restricting all visitors.
“We are implementing a visitor restriction policy in order to ensure the safety of our patients, their families, our employees and our physician colleagues,” said Patrick Green, president and CEO of Westerly Hospital. “We trust that the public will understand the importance of ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Monday, March 16, 2020
As of this update, the ECSO will cancel its upcoming events through April 30, or until Governor Lamont’s Executive Order is updated or replaced. These are currently as follows:
• Saturday, March 14th Instrumental Competition; to be rescheduled in the summer or early fall.
• Saturday, March 28th “Spring Strings” concert at the Garde Arts Center; tentatively postponed to Saturday, May 23rd. ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Events
Thursday, March 12, 2020
POSTPONED
A note from the organizer on 3/12/20:
Dear friends,
Due to the seriousness of the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation, Connecticut College has moved all their March events. Since this decision affects our on-campus Young Women’s Leadership Day, the event has been postponed until August 15, 2020. We certainly hope you will be able to join us on the new date. Please let us know ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Events
Thursday, March 12, 2020
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:“The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the ...read more
Categories: Business, COVID-19
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Mystic Seaport Museum announced today it is temporarily closing to the public beginning tomorrow, March 13, to support the State of Connecticut’s efforts to stem the outbreak of COVID-19. All programs, classes, and events during that period are also cancelled. The Museum anticipates reopening March 30, subject to further evaluation of the situation.
Steve White, president of the Museum, ...read more
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