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Bridgeport City News | Bill Finch, Mayor

May 16, 2014

"Mayor Finch, City staff stress opportunities for small business" - Hearst Connecticut Newspapers

Mayor Bill Finch speaks during a small business roundtable discussion held on Thursday at the Bridgeport Innovation Center in celebration of National Small Business Week.

In celebration of National Small Business Week, Mayor Bill Finch met with small business owners and entrepreneurs for a roundtable discussion at the Bridgeport Innovation Center on Thursday. Along with more than a dozen business owners, Mayor Finch was joined by representatives from the Bridgeport business community to discuss resources and services available to help local small businesses succeed in the Park City.

Among the programs highlighted by Mayor Finch was “Get Your Business Online,” a partnership between the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Google to help small businesses have an online presence.

Mayor Finch noted: “55% of small businesses in America do not have a website. This program will help provide small business with a free website. It’s quick, it’s simple and it’s free and I encourage all Bridgeport businesses to take advantage of this program.”

Businesses interested in the “Get Your Business Online” program can find more information online at www.gybo.com.

Click here to read Hearst Connecticut Newspapers' coverage of Mayor Finch's small business roundtable discussion.

"Local contractor donates ramp to disabled boy after his was stolen" - News 12

Bridgeport resident Isaiah McLaughlin's portable aluminum ramp was stolen last week.

From Connecticut News 12:

The family of a disabled boy says that a local contractor is donating his time and supplies to replace a wheelchair ramp that was stolen from behind their house.

Isaiah McLaughlin, 10, had a portable aluminum ramp in the back of his house. It was stolen last week, and local contractor Lu Colon is now building a permanent ramp to take its spot.

Since sharing McLaughlin's story, people have raised more than $5,500 on GoFundMe.com for his new ramp, which is more than three times their goal.

City officials say that Mayor Bill Finch's wife, Sonya, heard McLaughlin's story and put him in touch with Colon.

Click here to watch News 12's segment.

Summer Jobs Initiative Earns a Thumbs Up from Connecticut Post

Mayor Bill Finch's recently announced Summer Youth Employment Initiative received a Thumbs Up from the Connecticut Post.

"Thumbs up to the Mayor Finch's Summer Youth Employment Initiation for providing jobs and internship opportunities for teens across the area. The program's goal is to inspire kids between the ages of 14-21 to have a productive, creative and educational summer by providing jobs in various fields."

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"Life-saving lighthouse keeper honored" - Associated Press

Mayor Bill Finch and City Council members Robert Halsted and Patricia Swain stand with members of the U.S. Coast Guard honoring Kathleen Moore at Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Mayor Bill Finch and Connecticut First Lady Cathy Malloy participated in a grave marker dedication ceremony for Kathleen Moore at the Mountain Grove Cemetery on Thursday, May 8.

Moore was a lighthouse keeper of the Black Rock Harbor Lighthouse on Fayerweather Island. She retired in 1878 and is credited with saving 21 lives during her 61 years of service.

After 115 years with no headstone, with the aid of the U.S. Coast Guard and Bollinger Shipyards, Moore's life and her legacy were honored with a headstone.

Click here to read the Associated Press' coverage of the event.

Coming Up
in the
Park City

Alpha Community Services YMCA
13th Annual Walk to End Homelessness
Saturday, May 17
Captain's Cove Seaport

Alpha Community Services YMCA, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, is sponsoring a “Walk to End Homelessness” at Captain’s Cove on Saturday, May 17.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk starts at 9:30 and ends at noon. Proceeds from the walk directly benefit the residents in the Alpha Community Services YMCA’s emergency shelter and supportive housing programs in Bridgeport.

To volunteer and/or participate in the walk, contact Erin Russell at 203-366-2809, ext. 114, or erussell@cccymca.org.

Click here to download a pledge form.

Aladdin
Saturday, May 17
@ 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
@ 12 and 2:30 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre

Join us on our magic carpet ride to a mystical land of genies, sorcerers, and musical comedy.This Cabaret original tells the classic story of Aladdin and the Genie of the lamp as they try to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Adrianna while hiding from the evil magician, Abanazer. Loaded with music, physical comedy, and fun characters, this production is sure to grant your Cabaret wishes.

Tickets: $27
For more info go to: dtcab.com

The Lighthouse After School Program Presents:
Showbiz Kidz Steppin' Out
The Klein Auditorium
May 22 @ 7 p.m.
Tickets: $5

For tickets and more info call (203) 576-7252.

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