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NEC FUTURE Webinars 2/13 and 2/16 7 p.m.
The FRA will hold informal public meetings via on the NEC FUTURE Preferred Alternative and Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Members of the public are welcome to view informational displays and talk with the NEC FUTURE team. Please note this is not a public hearing; rather it is a chance for the FRA to share information and answer questions in an informal setting. The open house will not include a formal presentation or an opportunity for public testimony. Read More

Quinnipiac University Invites You to Participate in Connecticut's 1st Statewide Virtual Career Fair
Please join us for a ground breaking virtual career fair February 13-17 where you will have the opportunity to meet, via live video, students representing all majors from Quinnipiac and 25 of Connecticut's other top colleges and universities. Interviews are conducted from the convenience of your offices or anywhere with Internet access. The attached flyer tells you how to register and learn more.
We are committed to providing employers every opportunity to meet and stay connected with our talented students and see this as yet another opportunity to accomplish this mission. We look forward to your participation and continued support in helping to find the best opportunities for our students and retaining our best and brightest here in Connecticut. Read More

Building International Bridges in Life Sciences: Hungary, Poland and the Bioforum of Central Europe
Business and science leaders from Central Europe and Connecticut will converge in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center on Friday, Jan. 27, for the day-long forum, "Building International Bridges in Life Sciences: Hungary, Poland and the Bioforum of Central Europe." The program, which runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free and open the public.
The forum, which is being sponsored by the Central European Institute and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Quinnipiac, CURE, the Consul General of Hungary in New York and the BioForum, is free and open to the public. Read More

Connecticut Office of the Arts Announces Grant Opportunities
The Connecticut Office of the Arts has announced the following grant programs:

The Economic Development Eco-System: Exploring Synergies and Tensions Among Stakeholders
February 17 at the Yale School of Management

The Economic Development Symposium (EDS) is a platform bringing together eminent scholars, action agents, and key opinion leaders to debate, and provide actionable recommendations on pressing economic development issues. Our day-long program includes interactive panels, and networking opportunities that invite guests to actively contribute to the discussion. Read More

New Business Openings

Block Advisors Grand Opening in West Haven Read More	Ben & Jerry's Opens in New Haven Read More

In the News

Albertus Magnus Annual Career & Internship Fair, April 4 Read More

Gov. Malloy Joins UI, Amity and Woodbridge Officials To Cut Ribbon on Fuel Cell at Amity Regional High School Read More

Amity Ranked Among Top 15 School Districts in Connecticut in 2017 Read More

Trampoline Park to Open in East Haven, Hire 100 People Read More

Extended Stay Hotel Chain Announces Plans to Build in West Haven Read More

SUBWAY® World Headquarters Hiring for 150 Open Positions Read More

United Illuminating Completes Infrastructure Projects, Wins Industry Award for Outstanding Reliability Read More

Work Advances on New Chipotle Restaurant in Branford Read More

Quinnipiac Student Wins State Entrepreneur Competition, Advances to Nationals Read More

Meriden Manufacturers Recognized by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Read More