| "Finch Honored by U.S. Conference of Mayors"– Connecticut Post
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Jeffrey Bean from the U.S. Conference of Mayors presents Mayor Bill Finch with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Partner America 2014 “Small Business Advocate Award” for his efforts and support of small business in the city. Mayor Finch is joined by Deborah Caviness from the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business.
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The conference rooms of Margaret E. Morton Government Center were filled with small business owners and entrepreneurs on Tuesday, as the U.S. Conference of Mayors and PartnerAmerica presented Mayor Bill Finch with the “Small Business Advocate” award for his efforts and support of small business in the city.
“Mayors across the country are investing in the future by helping small businesses to grow and create jobs,” said Tom Cochran, director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. “Mayor Finch is a leader in this arena, and his tireless work to expand job opportunities and revitalize the Park City through small business development are to be applauded.”
This recognition ceremony was a part of a Small Business Day event hosted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the City of Bridgeport.
“In Bridgeport, we know that small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” said Mayor Finch. “That’s why we’re working hard to develop a business environment where small businesses can grow and thrive. And, we’re succeeding. In Eco-Technology Park we’ve helped small businesses create hundreds of green jobs and millions of dollars in annual income. We also have a growing amount of young entrepreneurs who are creating small businesses across our city, including in our revitalized downtown area. Because of this small business boon, we’re attracting large companies, too. This will help create even more jobs as Bridgeport continues getting better every single day. So thank you for this award, but it’s really the small businesses across our city who deserve your applause.”
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| "Klee heralds Bridgeport’s ‘green’ efforts" – Bridgeport News
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| Mayor Bill Finch, DEEP Commissioner Robert Klee, State Representative Terry Backer (Stratford), Governor Dannel P. Malloy, DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith, and State Senator Andres Ayala pose for a photo following a press conference held at Seaside Park last month.
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In addressing the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) on Sept. 24, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Robert Klee heralded efforts in Bridgeport to create green jobs, produce clean energy and revitalize run-down properties. He also promoted moves in the city to further develop and use cleaner modes of transportation.
“Bridgeport is setting the pace and demonstrating how a focus on energy and environmental issues can create jobs, produce clean energy, and revitalize run-down properties,” Klee said.
Klee also praised Green Energy Park, an effort in Bridgeport, championed by Finch, to put 9,000 solar panels and a 2.8Mw fuel cell on an old and unused landfill.
“A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a solar array on a closed landfill in Hartford,” Klee said. “I’m hoping that I’ll have the pleasure of witnessing another landfill conversion in Connecticut soon. Green Energy Park in Bridgeport can create nearly one-hundred jobs. It can power up to 5,000 homes with virtually pollutant free energy, which will help our kids breathe easier. And, it will bring millions of dollars in tax revenue to the city.”
“Mayor Finch, you are clearly focused on building a better future for your city and its residents,” Klee said.
Bridgeport has also received support from Malloy at the state level, according to Klee, specifically in revitalizing run down properties, developing cleaner energy, and helping the city move toward greener modes of transportation.
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"Barnum museum restoration gets key funding" – Connecticut Post
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Though it's only a fraction of the money needed to completely restore the tornado-ravaged Barnum Museum to its former glory, museum Executive Director Kathleen Maher cheered the approval of $183,510 in state grant funds to begin improvements to the historic building.
The money, which comes from the Department of Economic and Community Development and the State Historic Preservation Office, will go to restoring the museum's east wall. The wall was badly damaged by a June 2010 tornado that whipped through the city, devastating many downtown buildings.
"It was amazing that the wall didn't collapse," Maher said Thursday, adding that bricks were hanging out of the structure following the storm. The wall is now held up with scaffolding.
City of Bridgeport spokesman Brett Broesder called the approval of the grant "great news."
"There is still more work to be done at the site, but these state funds -- coupled with the city's investment -- will get the ball rolling on fixing structural issues with this historic building," he said.
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"Bridgeport’s Green Efforts Celebrated at Awards Ceremony" - CT Post (Blog)
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As Bridgeport continues to serve as a leader in green job creation, construction, and clean energy production, these efforts were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Green Building Council Green Building Awards. The first award – the Alexion Award of Excellence – was given for Mayor Finch’s BGreen2020 initiative, which pushes Bridgeport to be one of the greenest cities in America by 2020.
The second award – the Institutional Award of Honor – was given for the new Fairchild Wheeler High School, which the Hartford Courant and CBS News referenced as the greenest schools in the state.
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| Coming Up
in the
Park City
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St. Vincent's Health Services
2nd Annual Southern Connecticut Women’s Expo
Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Webster Bank Arena
St. Vincent’s Health Services is hosting the 2nd annual Southern Connecticut Women’s Expo Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, at Webster Bank Arena.
There will be more than 250 exhibits including free health screenings, lectures, shopping, fitness, fashion and makeovers, and more.
Some of the other attractions in the arena include beauty makeovers, live demonstrations, prize giveaways and pet adoptions. There will be plenty of food on hand with free samples, recipes and nutrition advice.
Take advantage of free health screenings by St. Vincent’s Medical Center at the Expo, including, body fat analysis and hydration level, 50 free cholesterol screenings per day, blood pressure screening, pulmonary function, and free mammography screenings in St. Vincent’s Mobile Wellness Coach.
Cost of regular admission is $10; kids under 12 are free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound. For more information or to download a free admission pass visit ctexpos.com.
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New England Ballet Company presents:
"Peter and the Wolf"
Sunday, September 28
3 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
New England Ballet Company presents: Peter and the Wolf! A musical fairy tale by Sergei Prokofiev and choreography by Victor Trevino.
The story comes to life with a cast of 10 characters – all represented by instruments: Peter by the Strings; Bird by the Flute; Duck by the Oboe; Cat by the Clarinet; Grandfather by the Bassoon; Wolf by the French Horn and the Hunters by the Timpani (Kettle Drum).
Suitable for children and families of all ages. As the only ballet with narration this is a wonderful way to introduce dance to young children!
Performance to be followed by a meet and greet with the cast of dancers. For more info to go to: thebijoutheatre.com
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