From the Commissioner's Desk The American author Charles Bowden once said, “Summertime is always the best of what might be.” This summer started off just that way. On the heels of Amazon's big news in June, Indeed, the world's largest jobs website, announced plans to invest $26.5 million to expand its Stamford offices. Indeed will create as many as 500 new jobs in the next … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s summer is off to a great start
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The Last Green Valley is Hiring!
The Last Green Valley is Hiring! The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking to hire a Development Coordinator as well as a Program and Media Coordinator. Both positions are posted on TLGV’s website, www.thelastgreenvalley.org, and will remain open until filled. Development Coordinator – TLGV is seeking a fundraising and development professional with 3-5 … [Read more...] about The Last Green Valley is Hiring!
7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business
Grow your small business with LinkedIn by using these seven proven tactics. There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States, but only half of them will make it past five years. To ensure your small business is in the successful half, we encourage you to capitalize on the various ways LinkedIn can evolve your business. With … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business
House Appropriations Committee Approves NEA Funding
Late tonight, the full House Appropriations Committee met and approved funding for the National Endowment for the Arts at $145 million for FY 2018. While we're still gathering details of the meeting, this completes the U.S. House committee consideration and advances the proposal to a possible action on the U.S. House floor in the coming weeks. Although we are disappointed by … [Read more...] about House Appropriations Committee Approves NEA Funding
Community Preservation Grants Honoring organizations in every New England state
Historic New England provides grants of $1,000 each to a small to mid-sized heritage organization in each of the six New England states, consistent with our strategic agenda goals for regional focus, visibility, and heritage preservation. Apply for a 2017 Community Preservation Grant. Applications are due by Monday, August 7, at 5:00 p.m. Preservation pioneer William Sumner … [Read more...] about Community Preservation Grants Honoring organizations in every New England state