🚨📢 Governor Ned Lamont has announced a $5 million state-funded micro-grant program to support small businesses in western Connecticut as they rebuild and recover from last week’s devastating floods. Grants of up to $25,000 will be available to help cover expenses like cleanup, inventory replenishment, and equipment replacement. Small businesses in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties are encouraged to apply starting September 3rd. Full press release: 👇
AdvanceCT
International Trade and Development
New Haven, CT 6,337 followers
We're a private nonprofit economic development organization that focuses on business attraction, retention and expansion
About us
AdvanceCT is a private nonprofit economic development corporation that drives job creation and new capital investment in Connecticut through business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts, in close cooperation with state, regional and local partners. #connecticut #businessdevelopment #economicdevelopment
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http://www.advancect.org
External link for AdvanceCT
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- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New Haven, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Business Resources, Consulting, Municipal Capacity Building, Business Formation and Growth, and Investment Promotion
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470 James Street
Suite 9
New Haven, CT 06513, US
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Last week, Yale University announced a $150 million commitment to AI over the next five years.💡 This investment will boost computing power, secure generative AI tools, and bring new faculty on board, all while fostering innovation and collaboration across campus. This move strengthens Connecticut's position as a hub for AI-driven progress and sets the stage for a future where our state thrives in innovation. Uncover Connecticut's tech industry: https://lnkd.in/e9wKx_UE
Yale announces $150 million to support leadership in AI
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With 83 state and local beaches along 322 miles of scenic coastline, Connecticut is the perfect place to celebrate National Beach Day 🏖. Our unique sea-to-ski lifestyle lets you enjoy the best of both worlds. 🏄♂️⛷ Discover why life is better in Connecticut: https://lnkd.in/ed73N6BJ
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The Governor declared today, August 28th, as Ali Truwit Day across Connecticut. Today Ali walks in Paris representing the United States in the Paralympics, only a year after her first steps as she recovered from a devastating shark attack. Her request is that we all find a Paralympian to follow and cheer on for the next 10 days!
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✅ Connecticut's Certified Sites Program is designed to provide corporate investors with fast-tracked real estate solutions for rapid entry into the Connecticut market. Metro Park North in Enfield is a master-planned business park, ideal for industrial development or Class A office space. This 130-acre location is approved for 600,000 SF and is just two minutes from I-91 and nine minutes from Bradley International Airport. To learn about more of Connecticut's available Certified Sites, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTH95QMS Take a look at our brochure on Metro Park: https://lnkd.in/dRhce-6s Winstanley Enterprises
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Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is introducing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence this fall, blending mathematics and computer science to prepare students with the advanced AI skills needed to lead in this rapidly evolving field. 🎓 Interim President Dr. Manohar Singh stated, "The program will provide the tools to accelerate careers and help graduates move the industry forward during this time of great advancements in the field." 👉 Discover why WCSU and many other Connecticut colleges and universities are at the forefront of developing future ready tech talent: https://lnkd.in/e9wKx_UE 👈
WestConn to Launch Graduate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence — Connecticut by the Numbers
ctbythenumbers.news
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🚁 The brand new VH-92A helicopter made its inaugural flight this week with the president on board, officially making it Marine One. Connecticut’s Sikorsky delivered this upgrade to the White House with improved technology and features. This is yet another shining example that you can’t fly without Connecticut. #makeithere #Connecticut #AdvancedManufacturing #Aviation #Aerospace #Manufacturing
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🚀🌕 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently visited Connecticut-based Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) to commend their incredible contributions to the Artemis-1 mission. As Artemis-2 prepares for its monumental journey to the moon in late 2025, EBAD, along with 43 other Connecticut aerospace companies continue to supply NASA with essential components that make the mission possible. Learn why Connecticut's aerospace ecosystem is trusted by NASA: https://lnkd.in/e46W_vGx Article: https://lnkd.in/geWcfKgQ
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Last Wednesday, Birdon America Inc announced 5-year, $211 million contract extension with the U.S. Coast Guard. This extension will enable Birdon to continue their vital work, upgrading rescue boats at their Portland, Connecticut facility through 2029. 🛥 Find out why our state is one of the major shipbuilding and repairing centers of the United States: https://lnkd.in/e46W_vGx https://lnkd.in/ehXY5wRz
Birdon gets 5-year, $211M contract extension to refurbish Coast Guard rescue boats at Portland facility
hartfordbusiness.com
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✈️ Earlier this week Breeze Airways™ announced they will be expanding to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), offering nonstop flights to destinations like Orlando, Fort Myers, and Charleston starting this December. Avelo Airlines is also doubling down by adding new nonstop routes and increasing its fleet size. Beginning in November, Avelo will launch a new route from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to New Orleans and double its flight service to Puerto Rico. Whether for business or leisure, these new routes make it easier to connect and grow. Discover how Connecticut’s growing connectivity can benefit your business: https://lnkd.in/eJhxvxnv
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