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WWII Wings of Freedom Tour flying in to Groton-New London Airport

Friday, August 23, 2019

Five World War II bomber and fighter aircraft will visit the Groton-New London Airport from Sept. 9 to 11, part of the Collings Foundation's 110-city nationwide Wings of Freedom Tour in honor of WWII veterans. The B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine," B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” B-25 Mitchell "Tondelayo" bombers, P-51 Mustang "Toulouse Nuts" and P-40 Warhawk "Jaws" fighters will fly into the Groton-New London Airport at noon Sept. 9 and remain on display until the aircraft departs at noon Sept. 11. Click here for the full article

Remembrance of Things Past: ‘Where’s Waldo’ turns into a historical Who’s Who of Mystic

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Earlier this summer my wife took Eleanor and Naomi, our two youngest granddaughters, on a shopping excursion in downtown Mystic during the “Where’s Waldo” promotion. They visited over 20 stores, none of which existed when I was their age. They found Waldo in most of them. Later, Naomi also found Waldo under the bridge while riding on a paddleboard! Their adventure began at Bank Square Books, which is the only bookstore in Mystic. An earlier bookseller named The Other Bookstore was in the former Friendly Shop, in the building owned at that time by Jim Allyn. Kerr’s Men’s Shop, where ...

For 70 years, she’s documented life on Groton Long Point

Monday, August 19, 2019

Jane Morrison was a pig-tailed girl when her father and his friend suggested that she pedal her bike around Groton Long Point and gather information to create a summer social directory. The year was 1949. Seventy years later, Jane Morrison Battles is still collecting information and compiling the much sought-after Groton Long Point Summer Social Directory. Click here for the full article

Mystic Outdoor Art Festival award winners announced

Monday, August 12, 2019

Mystic — The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 62nd annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, which took place Saturday and Sunday. The awards were juried and winners were honored during a breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Mystic Museum of Art, which sponsored the meal along with Sift Bake Shop, Mystic Depot Roasters, and Grass & Bone. Click here for the full article

Champagne, charcuterie and croissants? Find it all at Sift Bake Shop in Mystic

Friday, August 09, 2019

At Sift Bake Shop, you can now pair French macarons with a glass of French champagne, or housemade charcuterie with local draft beer. As part of the Mystic bakery’s recent expansion, guests are now finding a larger menu, a new beer and wine list and extended seating, including a sunny rooftop deck. Click here for the full article

New bar near sub base offers craft beer, live music, outdoor seating and more

Monday, August 05, 2019

The owners of The Hop Yard opened their new bar in the spot of the former Rotten Apple — adjacent to Wings 'n' Pies, and near the Naval Submarine Base — but the interior and the vibe are much different. Niki Walker and Mike Sarcia gutted the inside, added a kitchen, constructed a stage for live music, added two new pool tables, raised the ceiling and hung many Edison lightbulbs, painted the walls from lime green to orange, renovated the bathrooms, moved the beer taps, and moved the outdoor seating from the side to the back, adding a wooden picket fence. Click here for th...

Office of Naval Research Awards $19.4M Contract to ThayerMahan

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Office of Naval Research is tasked with providing technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy. As part of its continuing effort to promote the development and deployment of Unmanned Maritime Systems in support of US Navy missions, ONR has awarded a 4-year $19.4M contract to ThayerMahan Inc. Click here for the full article

Lieutenant governor tours ThayerMahan, Mystic retailers

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz spent several hours in Groton Monday, following up a 2020 Census kickoff with a tour of ThayerMahan, lunch at Sift Bake Shop and stops at multiple Groton-side shops and restaurants in downtown Mystic, Chapter One Food and Drink, Mystic Army Navy Store, Tidal River Clothing Co, The Mixed Bag, The Blue Horse, The Finer Line Gallery and N.L. Shaw and Company all were part of the tour. Click here for the full article

Chamber members applaud prospect of Groton-New London passenger service

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Official support for the bid to restore commercial passenger service to Groton-New London Airport went over big Wednesday morning during a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, said he was "intent" on achieving the goal, eliciting an outburst of applause from chamber members gathered at the Holiday Inn on Governor Winthrop Boulevard. Click here for the full article

Did some one say grilled-cheese bar? At Mystic Cheese, it’s always a race to keep up with demand

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

You may not expect to find a cheese mecca in an New London County industrial park next to a CrossFit gym, but don’t drive by too quickly or you’ll miss out. Mystic Cheese Company opened its first storefront in February, offering a cut-to-order cheese shop with cheese and charcuterie boards, a grilled-cheese bar, beer, wine and cider. The Groton space’s seating area also features a window into the new ripening room, where about 12,000 pounds of cheese sit aging to perfection. Click here to read the full article

LBI Corp: Making Waves in Groton!

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Groton has many unique businesses thriving in the community. LBI Corp is one of them and unique doesn’t begin to do them justice. LBI Corp is an Engineering and Manufacturing company that specializes in research and product development for marine systems. Founded in May 1971 by Peter Legnos, the company has over 48 years of experience in the development of autonomous marine systems, specifically developing marine systems that can handle harsh marine environments. With decades of experience, they have valuable knowledge about materials, composites, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to emerging technologies. They provide these valuable services to the United States Department of Defense, th...

Your Turn: Memories of crossing the Thames

Friday, July 19, 2019

This year is the 100th anniversary of the first automobile crossing between Groton and New London (in November 1919). And before that? Before that, the lower Thames could be crossed by boat only: first canoes, then rowboats, scows, sailboats and a variety of ferries. Settled in the mid-1600s, New London and Groton were originally considered a single town, a pair of Siamese twins, if you will, conjoined by the Thames River, and sharing the best deep water harbor on Long Island Sound. Click here for the full article

Downtown Groton in line to become TIF district

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The downtown area is slated to become Groton's first Tax Increment Financing district, a move the town said is intended to spur economic development along the Route 1 corridor between Buddington Road and Sunnyside Park. Tax Increment Financing is a financing method to help catalyze development that otherwise wouldn't happen... Click here for the full article

MW Coastal Goods is a Local Groton Gem!

Friday, June 07, 2019

For Mike and Wendy Hille life has taken some interesting turns to lead them to their dream business. Currently located dockside in the Noank region of Groton, Connecticut, this business has become a local favorite. But interestingly enough, this serene dockside business started out as a simple idea between the two. According to his wife, Wendy, Mike Hille has a talent for manufacturing, making furniture, and other artisan work. Being an avid fisherman, Mike had the idea to handcraft his own fishing lures. Wendy then had the idea to turn them into bottle openers and in 2012, MW Coastal Good...

Quality of Life is Back

Thursday, June 06, 2019

In today's world, multi-family development and residential housing options across the United States are becoming as important in the corporate site selection process as workforce availability and incentives. There was a period in time when multi-family communal area amenities may have consisted of a small fitness center, a laundry room, and maybe a pool; and that would've been sufficient for prospective tenants. This is no longer the case in 2019. To attract prospective tenants (which will mostly consist of members from the millennial and baby-boomer generations) to market rate residential options, developers are having to design projects with resident communal expectations i...

The State of Tourism

Monday, June 03, 2019

If anyone has doubts as to the impact of tourism on the Connecticut economy, they may be assuaged by the impressive numbers* presented at the Connecticut Conference on Tourism: $2.2 billion in tax revenue, including $960 million in state and local taxes 84,254 jobs directly related to tourism; 123,521 total jobs when including support activities $15.5 billion in total business sales, a 5.5% increase since the last study (2015) 6.7% increase in traveler spending over 2015, up 12.2% over the past 5 years Tourism is Connecticut’s 8th largest employer and may boast 7 years of consecutive growth To an audience of professionals who work across the state i...

Study: CT beer industry generates $3.1B economic impact

Saturday, June 01, 2019

Connecticut’s beer industry continues to be a major boon to the state’s economy, according to a new study. The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute said it conducted a joint study that shows Connecticut’s beer industry contributes $3.1 billion annually to the state’s economy. That represents a major increase compared to the $745.7 million economic impact the industry generated in 2017, according to estimates provided by the Brewers Association, which represents two-thirds of breweries in Connecticut. Read full article.

The Best States for New College Graduates To Start a Life

Monday, May 13, 2019

For recent grads, some states are better than others. Graduating from college initiates a time of great change. Finding a job and starting a new life postgraduate represents a big step into adulthood. It’s also significantly more or less difficult depending on where you live. That’s because being aware of the best places to live after college can make figuring out where to find a job, affording an apartment and even where to buy your first home that much easier. That’s why GOBankingRates conducted a study to look at all the different potential factors that might impact that decision, including the cost of rent...

12 entrepreneurial projects pitched for CTNext funding

Thursday, May 02, 2019

Groton — With visions of a co-working and incubator space in New London, a resource to help high-school students find job shadows, art and events in Hodges Square, a farm to re-integrate veterans into the workforce, and a private "micro-school," 12 people are making the case for why their 12 projects should get a share of public-private funding that will likely be under $1 million. CTNext, a public-private network that supports entrepreneurs, is entering the third year of funding for its four designated Innovation Places: New Haven, Hartford/East Hartford, Stamford and Thames River. Read full article.

CT manufacturing wage growth outpaces most other industries

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Connecticut manufacturers are full of anecdotes about how they use higher-than-average starting wages to attract and retain younger talent, to replace experienced and aging workers they lose to competitors and retirement. Now, the state Department of Labor has accumulated and analyzed salary data for thousands of manufacturing workers in the state and compared it to pay for all other industries combined. Not surprisingly, the Connecticut wage data amassed by the U.S. Census Bureau and shared with DOL economists show the state's manufacturing workers in the last 10 years, from Dec. 2007 to Dec. 2017 (the latest available data), saw their average monthl...

The 20 Best Places to Go in 2019

Monday, April 01, 2019

We analyzed 43,706 data points to find vacations that provide the best value. Paying for your dream vacation doesn’t need to be a nightmare — and MONEY’s 2019 Best in Travel guide is proof. From dramatic beaches and ski-friendly mountains to lively cities and seaside towns, the 20 destinations that make up our annual list are mindful of both your wanderlust and your wallet. For the fourth year, MONEY is highlighting domestic and international locations that offer the best value for you right now. Our winners, distributed around the globe, are full of activities and amenities that make vacations memorable—at price point...

Report: Connecticut is one of the most educated states

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

People in Connecticut go to school. And not just that, they are some of the most educated people in the United States––this, according to a study by WalletHub. The site ranked all 50 states by how educated each one is. Connecticut comes in at number four on the list. The two main criteria in the study were: Educational Attainment (percentage of population with some sort of degree) and Quality of Education (quality of schools, graduation rates, test scores etc.). Read full article.

With Groton jobs growth, developers eye Gold Star Highway for apartments

Friday, August 09, 2019

Developers are proposing an approximately 300-unit apartment community on four properties on Gold Star Highway, including two parcels currently owned by the town. The Town Council this week authorized the town manager to sign an option agreement with PJ&A LLC of Uncasville, which wants to buy the two town-owned properties, comprising 11.75 acres in total, at 517 and 529 Gold Star Highway. Town Manager John Burt said Friday he expects to soon sign the option agreement. Click here for the full article

Groton school district pilots Transition Kindergarten program

Friday, August 02, 2019

The Groton Public School district is piloting a new program this year intended to build the skills and confidence of young children so they will be ready to learn in kindergarten the next year, Assistant Superintendent Susan Austin said. The Board of Education has approved a one-year pilot for a Transition Kindergarten program for the 2019-20 school year. Click here for the full article

ThayerMahan Completes Seabed Survey Operations aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

Thursday, August 01, 2019

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer completed leg one of Expedition 1904 in partnership with private industry and the Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). The mission consisted of seabed surveys of Undersea Cultural Heritage (UCH) sites located along the East Coast of the United States. Click here for the full article

Groton launches efforts for complete count in 2020 Census

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz stood alongside local officials and community members on Monday to share the message that every person should be counted in the 2020 Census and that local efforts will be vital in getting the word out that the census is important and safe. At the event at the Groton Town Hall Annex, Groton officials announced that the town and city each are forming a Complete Count Committee that will partner with local constituencies and reach out to the community about the importance of completing the census. Click here to read the full article

Groton Public Library offers space, support for those seeking work

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

As a job seeker walked into Groton Public Library’s Job Club, librarian Jessa Franco was quick to introduce herself and offer help. “You can take a seat on any computer, and then I’m here to help you as you need it,” she said during the session last month. “So is there anything specific you want help with, or do you just want to use the space?” Click here for the full article

Bill libraries in Groton, Ledyard united by family history

Monday, July 15, 2019

Why do Bill Memorial Library in Groton and Bill Library in Ledyard share a name? How are they related? That was the question voters in the latest CuriousCT round selected for The Day to answer. Bill Library and Bill Memorial Library have been around since 1893 and 1890, respectively. Often confused even by locals, the libraries trace their roots to two members of the same well-known family. Click here for the full article

Fort Griswold Celebration on the Thames

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Crowds gathered at the Fort Griswold Celebration on the Thames held on July 13. While they awaited the annual Sailfest fireworks display, attendees enjoyed live music, family-friendly outdoor activities and an assortment of food vendors.

Learning about subs in Groton

Monday, May 20, 2019

Groton — Students from Griswold Middle School were visiting the Submarine Force Library and Museum and Historic Ship Nautilus during a field trip. Read full article.

Officials Hopeful For Development Progress On Connecticut’s 72 ‘Opportunity Zone’ Sites

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Development officials in Connecticut say they are expecting to be making substantial progress by the end of 2019 in marketing the state’s 72 federally designated Opportunity Zone sites. The IRS recently released an updated set of regulations for investors in Opportunity Zone sites that clarify procedures under a tax benefit program established by the White House in 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The program is designed to encourage private investment in lower-income areas around the country. Connecticut has Opportunity Zone sites in 27 towns from the largest cities like Hartford, New Have, and Waterbury to mid-sized and small communitie...

CT Ranks 3rd Among States for Working Mothers, Analysis Finds

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

The best place to be for working mothers is the Northeast, as Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont took the top four rankings in a new analysis. Connecticut, which placed third, in the overall rankings, made the top 10 in all three categories, ranking 3rd in Child Care, 5th in Work-Life Balance, and 10th in Professional Opportunities. The state was one of only three to earn top-10 rankings in all three. The analysis, by the financial website WalletHub, compared state dynamics across 16 key metrics – grouped into the three categories - to identify the Best & Worst States for Working Moms. Rea...

Marketing Ourselves to Businesses

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Recently the Hartford Business Journal discussed tourism in Connecticut and the potential need to rebrand the state—again. This has caused many to question the sizable investment in repeated branding efforts and the return on those investments. As we think about how Connecticut brands itself in the tourism industry, we also must think about how we market ourselves to businesses. Active engagement with site selectors and active pursuit of companies is critical to growing as a state. As we have these opportunities, we are able to share Connecticut’s value proposition. My colleague Erron and I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Site Selector...

Women from Pfizer, Sonalysts honored for innovation and mentorship

Friday, April 26, 2019

Four employees of Pfizer and one of Sonalysts are among the 50 people whose mentoring of others, leadership and innovation have gotten them named as finalists for the 15th Annual Women of Innovation awards, a program of the Connecticut Technology Council. There were 190 nominations this year. A winner in each of 11 categories will be announced at a gala at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on March 27. The keynote speaker for the event is Annie Lamont, health care venture capitalist and first lady of Connecticut. Three of the 10 finalists in the large business innovation and leadership category — for thos...

The Socioeconomic Levers Available to Towns in Driving their Local Economies

Monday, April 22, 2019

Emmy Award winning David Bibbey of Connecticut Means Business interviews CERC’s President and CEO Bob Santy - providing an insightful overview of the resource that CERC is for towns and businesses. Bob’s unique experience and CERCs 25 years of data affords a powerful perspective of the socioeconomic levers available to towns in driving their local economies, “If the town is not controlling their story [about their economic development], then someone else is.” Watch here.

WorkinCT #CTConfident: ‘Skill Up for Manufacturing’ looks to quickly train people for jobs in manufacturing

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

For Elyse Maldonado, her goal is a career in manufacturing. After seeing her dad and other family members work in the business, she wanted a job that was hands-on. “I just wanted to pursue my career and find something that I really wanted to do,” said Maldonado. Dacien Jones spent several years in carpentry, but found himself in jobs that weren’t stable. “This is a fresh start. It’s nothing to do with carpentry for the most part, so it’s refreshing,” said Jones. Both Maldonado and Jones are now part of Skill Up for Manufacturing. It’s a free five-week program managed by the Workforce Alliance o...

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