STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank awarded Mr. and Mrs. Saumell of Stamford, CT $1,000, as they are the latest winners of the FirstPrize $avings account drawing. “I was so pleased to hear that customers from my branch finally won,” said Camilo Duque, Branch Manager of the First County Bank Summer Street branch, in Stamford.…
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Governor Lamont announces Connecticut receives first credit rating upgrade in more than 20 years
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday announced that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Connecticut’s General Obligation bonds credit rating from “A1” to “Aa3,” making it the first credit rating upgrade the state has received since February 2001. “This upgrade from Moody’s is the first for our state in more than 20 years and…
Payroll jobs post slight January 2021 decline (-100): unemployment rate at 8.1% on newly benchmarked data
WETHERSFIELD, CT – Connecticut payroll employment was essentially unchanged in January 2021, dropping just 100 jobs (‑0.01%) after a revised 4,600 (‑0.3%) decrease in December 2020. This is the third monthly job loss after six consecutive seasonally adjusted monthly jobs gains. Statewide employment is now 127,300 (-7.5%) positions lower than a year ago at 1,570,700…
13,500 Square Foot Office Space Sublease Available in Darien is Represented by Choyce Peterson
Norwalk, CT – Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced they are exclusively representing a 13,500 square foot office suite available for sublease at 1 Thorndal Circle in Darien, CT. Choyce Peterson Principal John Hannigan, Vice President Adam Cognetta, and Vice President Charlene O’Connell comprise the brokerage team.…
Department of Consumer Protection, Attorney General William Tong, Better Business Bureau celebrate National Consumer Protection Week
Consumers are invited to participate in virtual events during National Consumer Protection Week February 28 – March 6 Everyone can fall victim to fraud and scams, and even legitimate businesses can provide incomplete contractual information, omit important details or present misleading advertising. Being a smart consumer is your best defense against scams, fraud, and identity…
American Drone Manufacturing Plant Takes Root in Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT – Aquiline Drones (AD) meets the increasing demand for “Made in America” drones by opening the first drone manufacturing and assembly plant in Connecticut. The Hartford-based aviation cloud solutions provider and commercial drone manufacturer now produces Drone Volt’s Altura Zenith and Hercules 2 drones – re-branded by AD as the Spartacus line of…
As complaints spike and more shopping is done online, Consumers are reminded to make holiday returns or exchanges as soon as possible
The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding consumers to be aware of return and exchange policies as they continue their holiday shopping this year. Buyers should read the terms and conditions prior to submitting their order to understand their return and exchange rights, as well as the remedies available if a package is seriously delayed.…
Connecticut BBB Announces Winners of 2020 Marketplace Excellence Awards
CROMWELL, CT – On December 10th, during their virtual Annual Meeting, Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut (BBB) announced the winners of the 2020 Marketplace Excellence Awards. This year’s awards were revamped to reflect the current business arena were designed to highlight businesses that hold ethics as a core value in their day to day operations.…
Gov. Lamont announces USDA approves request for disaster designation due to TS Isaias
Farmers in All Eight Counties Are Now Eligible to Apply for Emergency Loans Due to Production Losses HARTFORD CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved his request for an agricultural disaster designation as a result of damage sustained from the impact of Tropical Storm Isaias…
Webster Banker Named to American Bankers Association Foundation Board
WATERBURY, CT – Webster Bank is pleased to announce Kathy Luria, senior vice president, Community Affairs, director of philanthropy, has been named to the American Bankers Association Foundation Board of Directors. The ABA Community Engagement Foundation, known as the ABA Foundation, is a 501(c)3 corporation. Through its leadership, partnerships and national programs, the foundation supports…