News from 2018


MIDSTATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Join Team Red Cross at the 2018 Eversource Hartford Marathon

The American Red Cross is proud to be a charity partner of the 25th Annual Eversource Hartford Marathon.

GREATER NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Chamber Member Profile: Center For Contemporary Printmaking

If you’re an art aficionado, love the look of silkscreen, woodblock or lithography prints, are an artist yourself or just wonder what printmaking is all about, you’ll find a great resource at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking.

GREATER NEW HAVEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Munger Construction Making Headway on Third Land Rover Dealership

Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. continues progression of the Land Rover North Haven auto dealership.

GREATER DANBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ridgefield Supply Company contributes doors & windows to Housatonic Habitat

Ridgefield Supply Company recently contributed all the doors and windows to Housatonic Habitat for Humanity’s current construction on Stonewall Lane in New Milford.

Sticker shock: Which 4-year U.S. schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

State residents enrolled at Trinity College face among the steepest cost of attending four-year in-state colleges and universities in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Which Connecticut colleges receive the least state student aid?

Yale University and Stone Academy-East Hartford reported receiving the least state financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Connecticut schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Which Connecticut colleges receive the most state student aid?

University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Connecticut schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 5%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q2 net sales up 6.7%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q2 net sales down 7.5%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 7.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q2 net sales up 0.5%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 0.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q2 net sales up 5.4%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q2 net sales up 9%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q2 net sales up 6.3%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q2 net sales down 2.1%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 2.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q2 net sales up 8%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q2 net sales up 3.8%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q2 net sales up 6.5%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q2 net sales up 5.5%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q2 net sales up 1.9%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 1.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.