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Lab Rat Gifts Expands Into Three New Locations in New Hampshire
Local science-themed gift store opens three new locations throughout the Granite State. - July 30, 2016 - Lab Rat Gifts
TerrifiCon Delivers Star-Studded Comic Con to Mohegan Sun on August 19-21
Comic Con action returns to Mohegan Sun this August when TerrifiCon brings stars from today’s hottest comic book-based TV shows and movies! Plus, top artists and writers from Marvel and DC Comics for three days of family fun. - July 13, 2016 - Mitch Hallock
Connecticut Artist Rita Paradis Accepted for 10th Time in the Colored Pencil Society's International Exhibition
While it is an accomplishment to be accepted into any art exhibition, multiple acceptances into national and international shows makes a rather strong point that an artist is a master of his or her craft. “Rita Paradis is a true master of colored pencil,” says Joan Pilarczyk, Director of Artsplace. - July 11, 2016 - ArtParadise
Introducing "Trampling Out the Vintage," the New Rock and Roll Album from Former Mambo Sons Guitarist Tom Guerra
Following the success of his first solo album, 2014's "All of the Above," former Mambo Sons guitarist Tom Guerra is back with a new rock and roll album called “Trampling Out the Vintage.” - July 11, 2016 - Casa Del Soul Productions Worldwide
Art Paradise and Petals & Paws Team Up for "Paint Your Pet" Art Class Series in West Hartford, CT
Art Paradise and Petals & Paws team up for "Paint Your Pet" art class series in West Hartford, CT. Join National Award Winning Artist Rita Paradis for a special art class series and learn how to create a work of beauty honoring your very own beloved cat, dog, bird, hedge hog, or... - July 11, 2016 - ArtParadise
Morgan's Fund Issues Statement on Selection for NORD's Natural History Studies Project
A statement was issued today by Stephanie M. Vaughan, Co-founder and President of The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund), regarding the announcement of the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) selection of Natural History Studies Project participants. - April 22, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Retrospective Launches February 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant NEC experts - neonatologists, clinicians and researchers - that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - February 27, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Corrine Hanson Recently Launched
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant NEC experts - neonatologists, clinicians and researchers - that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - February 02, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Adds Lakefront Specialists to the New England Lakefront Property Market
Lakefront property buyers and sellers now have new specialty Realtors to service their waterfront needs in the Connecticut and Southern New Hampshire market. - December 08, 2015 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Empire Mayo Continues Holiday Series with a Hanukkah Tribute - "Everything Bagel Mayo"
“Everything Bagel” mayo is part two of three in the holiday collection from Empire Mayonnaise Co. and Greenpoint Trading Co. Last week the collaborators announced “Holiday Stuffing” and plan to release the third in the series early next week. - December 01, 2015 - Empire Mayonnaise Co.
Act!vate Brain & Body Named “Tech Company To Watch” for Third Consecutive Year
The Connecticut Technology Council named Act!vate Brain & Body a Tech Company To Watch at its the ninth annual Innovation Summit to recognize the company as one of the most likely to grow in subsequent years. Act!vate Brain & Body will use a technology-based breakthrough patent-pending process to reinvent fitness as upstream preventative healthcare. - November 10, 2015 - Activate Brain & Body, Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring The NEC Society Launches September 28
Episode 7 features Jennifer Canvasser, Founder of the NEC Society, and Dr. Samir Gadepalli, NEC Society scientific advisory council member. In 2014, Jennifer founded the NEC Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting fragile infants, after losing her son, Micah, to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. - September 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Microsoft RMS EMV Chip and Pin Integration
System Solutions released the Microsoft RMS EMV Chip and Pin Integration. The integration makes the fastest, lowest cost solution for Microsoft RMS users to immediately process EMV transactions. - September 22, 2015 - System Solutions LLC
Resorts West Creates Wilder-Inspired Mountain Family Vacation Package
This Laura Ingalls Wilder-inspired package includes a private home at Deer Valley Resort, fly fishing excursion, star gazing, Blue Sky Ranch activities, in-home chef prepared meal and an exclusive tour of Gold Creek Farms. - August 31, 2015 - Resorts West
Connecticut Author Featured on Local Author's Day
Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued a proclamation naming September 1st, 2015 Connecticut Authors’ Day to recognize Connecticut authors and their contribution to society, the same day of the official publication of Garrison Leykam's new book, "Postcards from the Highway of Life," which will be featured at the Hartford Public Library - August 28, 2015 - Garrison Leykam LLC
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Expert Parent Laura Martin Launches August 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts - neonatologists, clinicians and researchers - that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - August 26, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Connecticut Wearable Technology Startup Raises More Than $100k on Kickstarter
Mission to Positively Impact #10millionlives Over the Next 10 Years. - August 21, 2015 - Wearsafe
Connecticut Startup to Donate Wearable Safety Technology to American School for the Deaf Offers New Reward for Final Days of Kickstarter Campaign
Hartford's Wearsafe Labs (www.wearsafe.com) is offering a new reward for the final days of its Kickstarter campaign which allows backers to donate 3 Wearsafe Tags and a year of free service with each Tag to the American School for the Deaf. - August 17, 2015 - Wearsafe
Wearable Tech Startup Reaches $75,000 Kickstarter Goal in Less Than 4 Weeks on Mission to Save #10millionlives - People Encouraged to Help Save a Life
Wearsafe Labs (www.wearsafe.com), a Connecticut-based technology startup developing advanced wearable personal safety products is on a mission to save #10millionlives and has successfully reached its campaign goal raising its first $75,000 on Kickstarter. With 10 days left in the campaign, people are encouraged to help "save a life." - August 11, 2015 - Wearsafe
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Naveed Hussain Launches July 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - July 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Martin Lee Launches June 28
Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. The podcast being released on June 28 features Dr. Martin Lee. - June 25, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Business Relationship Experts, How To Who, Announces New Online Programs
How To Who, Inc. today announced two new online packages for building relationships now available on their web site. - June 10, 2015 - How To Who, Inc.
The Home Decorating Company Releases Bedroom Design Ideas for 2015
The online bedding retailer, The Home Decorating Company, has created and released the best “2015 Bedroom Design Ideas.” The comprehensive whitepaper simplifies the process of affordably designing bedrooms to transform the space into an oasis. The downloadable “2015 Bedroom Design... - April 29, 2015 - Home Decorating Company
Hallan Iff of Apple Automotive Wholesalers to Open Second Location in Waterbury, CT
Hallan Iff of Apple Auto Wholesalers released a statement after the City of Waterbury Planning And Zoning meeting. "We are very excited to be part of this important project to re-open the site that once held the number 1 Ford Dealership in CT." Apple Automotive wholesalers of Waterbury... - March 26, 2015 - Apple Automotive LLC.
Young Business Guru Talks "Global Competition" with High Schoolers
21-year-old multi-lingual CEO, award-winning author, international charity founder, composer, lyricist, and Whittier College senior, RJ Tolson, stressed last May to hundreds of students at Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Cicely Tyson's East... - March 16, 2015 - R.J. Tolson
Bedding Giant Home Decorating Co. Announces Big Weekend Site-Wide Sale
Bedding and home decor giant Home Decorating Co. is having a rare weekend sale. Read more for details. - February 21, 2015 - Home Decorating Company
Kelyniam Global Announces Q2 and Q3 Earnings
Kelyniam Global, Inc. (OTC Pink: KLYG), an innovative medical device design and manufacturing company, posted its 2nd & 3rd quarter sales at $436,865 and $455,401 respectively. The reduction in quarterly revenue can be directly attributed to company resources allocated to its recent acquisition... - December 06, 2014 - Kelyniam Global, LLC
SANS Inc. and Wayside Publishing Collaborate to Deliver On-Line Content
A dynamic new on-line learning platform from world language publisher Wayside Publishing is now powered by SANSSpace™ from SANS Inc. The Learning Site™ has been customized by SANS Inc., developer of networked and cloud-based language learning technologies. The Learning Site will be... - November 18, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Announces $50,000 Matching Challenge Grant in Honor of Their 50th Anniversary
In honor of their 50th Anniversary, the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School would also like to announce a $50,000 matching challenge grant for the School’s Student Opportunity Fund, a part of the overall HIOBS scholarship program that ensures no student is turned away from an Outward Bound experience due to an inability to pay tuition. - October 15, 2014 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
Point Click Switch Announces All New "Utility Bill Selfie" Service
Point Click Switch is now offering new technology to help consumers with energy savings. Connecticut residents can simply upload a picture of their utility bill and the company will respond within 48 hours with the lowest available energy rates. - October 06, 2014 - Point Click Switch
Eight Cantor Colburn Attorneys Named IP Stars
Eight Cantor Colburn attorneys were selected as IP Stars in the 2014 World IP Survey by Managing Intellectual Property. Cantor Colburn was recognized as a “highly recommended” intellectual property (IP) law firm in the state of Connecticut, where the firm is headquartered and seven of... - August 05, 2014 - Cantor Colburn LLP
Web Services CT Launches New Line of Digital Marketing Services Catered Towards Small Business Owners in Connecticut
Local Digital Marketing Service helps small business owners create a competitive edge increasing their customer’s online presence. - July 13, 2014 - Web Services CT
The Hero Games Announces The First Annual Hero Games Competition
The first annual Hero Games will take place on June 14, 2014 at the Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin, CT from 10 am to 2 pm. The Hero Games is a competition with teams from local police and fire departments and the CT Department of Corrections taking part in a challenging a bootcamp-style event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Relay for Life. - May 31, 2014 - Hero Games
System Solutions Releases Microsoft RMS Firearms Bound Book and Electronic Form 4473
System Solutions released Microsoft RMS Firearms Bound Book and Electronic Form 4473 to replace the manual Firearms Bound Book system and provide electronic processing of Form 4473 and FBI NICS. Microsoft RMS tracks serialized firearms and general inventory from receipt through sales, holds, layaways, returns and more. The integration makes the fastest, lowest cost solution to sell and trade firearms and ammunition in the store front and maintain inventory in the back. - May 07, 2014 - System Solutions LLC
Argentine Tango Dancer Appearing as Jack Sparrow at Argentine Tango Milonga in Hartford CT: Wins Prize for Best Costume
It was a cool Connecticut evening and a very cool costume Milonga put on by HartsTango. Everyone was decked out. Nate Evans, Hartford Argentine Tango teacher from Hartford Ballroom had a scary zipper on his face. Jack Sparrow swaggers in and leaves with the Grand Prize. - April 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Argentine Tango Research Suggests It's a Mental Health Boosting Activity
The suffering from stress and depression is shown to be reduced in a published study on Argentine Tango Dance and suggests that dance class can be as effective as the clinically proven UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic. - April 19, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Hartford Ballroom Argentine Tango Teacher Invited to Teach at New England Tango Academy
Hartford Ballroom Argentine Tango Dance Instructor, Nate Evans, son of Connecticut dance legend, Michelle Evans, was invited to give a special seminar at the renowned New England Tango Academy in Boston. - March 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
"Losing Plum Blossom" a Novel by Eleanor B. Morris Wu, and Published by Bookbaby, is the Story of War, Peace and Love in the Tumultuous Asian Region in the Post War Era
Clarissa, a Vietnam war widow from Kansas, travels to Taiwan to be in the same place her air force pilot husband was deployed before he was shot down over China. Distraught and lonely, Clarissa falls madly in love with the handsome, charismatic half Taiwanese, half Japanese doctor who is treating her for back ailments. - February 28, 2014 - Bookbaby.com
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Microsoft RMS POS Software Integrated to BlueTarp Financial
Microsoft's Retail Management System (RMS) point of sale software was fully integrated with BlueTarp Financial which offers financial services to the building supply industry. Single and multi-store building material dealers can purchase Microsoft retail POS technology backed by an ecosystem of Microsoft trained retail professionals all over North America. - January 08, 2014 - System Solutions LLC
Microsoft RMS POS Software Integrated to Nexpart by WHI
With Microsoft RMS point of sale installed on your computer and an Internet connection, you can enter automotive part numbers or use the on-line catalog, stock check your distributor and order parts while simultaneously selling your parts right through the Microsoft RMS Point of Sale system. - January 03, 2014 - System Solutions LLC
"Roadside America" - Photographs by John Margolies
Photographs by John Margolies, well known chronicler of roadside America, will be on view at John Harney Associates Office, 19 Main Street, Salisbury during the month of September, 2013. An opening reception will be held on Sunday September 1st from 5-7pm. - August 22, 2013 - John Harney Associates
Mt. Philo Inn Opens to Weekend Visitors
Boutique Vermont Inn Unveils New Look, Suites and Introductory Rates - August 14, 2013 - Mt Philo Inn/Knight and Day
Why Women Must Lead from a New Perspective
New Chair of Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federations of North America Plans for the Future. - July 02, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Are Community Gardens Enough to Feed America?
How religious groups are making a huge impact on fighting hunger across the nation through an unexpected resource: small community gardens. - June 11, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Connecticut Author Wins Achievement Award for Her Book About Surviving Cancer
Connecticut Author Kathy Graff won 2nd place achievement award in the “Devotional” category of the 2013 Christian Choice Book Awards, an annual contest which recognizes newly independent Christian authors, sponsored by Xulon Press. The award comes just 6 months after Ms. Graff’s... - May 02, 2013 - Kathy Graff
Weidlinger: Algonquin Power Cogeneration Plant Reconfiguration Project Receives Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors Top Award
Weidlinger Associates designed many aspects of the intricate plan to erect a massive boiler on a narrow, inaccessible site and transport it on rails into an existing building, from which an entire wall was removed. - March 12, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Dwight L. Taylor Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dwight L. Taylor of East Hartford, Connecticut has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nonprofit social services. About Dwight L. Taylor Dwight L. Taylor has over 6 years experience in the... - February 20, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Connecticut Author, Sandra Champlain, Gives Free Help on "Grief" to Those Impacted by Elementary School Shooting December 14, 2012
At least 27 shot and killed, including children, at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school. Sandra Champlain, author of "How to Survive Grief" and "We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death" gives families important tools to deal with their pain at this emotional time. - December 14, 2012 - Sandra Champlain
Ithaca Agway True Value Hardware Lawn & Garden Retail Store Replaces Epicor Eagle for Microsoft Dynamics RMS
Ithaca Agway True Value managed their business with Epicor Eagle POS Software and was struggling with the associated costs. The costs for this POS affected their ability to competitively price their products and they often had to cut other store expenses to compensate. Ithaca Agway True Value first explored Microsoft Dynamics® RMS offered by System Solutions LLC in 2010 because it was listed as a Gold Third Party POS system by True Value. - November 29, 2012 - System Solutions LLC