Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s announcement that she has committed to extending commuter rail service to New London via Shore Line East by December was welcomed with open arms by the citizens of eastern Connecticut, as well as the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. The announcement was made by Rell in late July and addresses [...]
Aetna and Pets Best Insurance will now provide 50,000 local businesses and 79 chambers statewide access to discounted rates on pet insurance plans.
The plans reimburse 80 percent of veterinary bills after payment of the deductible. Monthly premium rates are based on breed, the pet’s age, and the typical veterinary costs within a policyholder’s area. [...]
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino have joined advertising forces in a campaign designed to attract people to the eastern Connecticut region who might be thinking about heading to Atlantic City.
The campaign will consist of billboards in New Jersey and metro New York, as well as a web presence.
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Congratulations are in order to the Captain Daniel Packer Inne, the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, and the Connecticut Defenders, who were all named in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England edition.
The Chamber membership is full of successful, creative and ground-breaking businesses. If you know of any that deserve to be recognized, please leave a comment [...]