Connecticut Government News (United States)

David J. Firestein, VP of Strategic Trust Building Initiative and Track 2 Diplomacy, East West Institute, will speak at a 2/15/12 World Affairs Forum presentation at UCONN/Stamford. 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

Carl B. Weinberg, PhD, Chief Economist at High Frequency Economics, Ltd., will speak at the World Affairs Forum’s Annual Global Economic Trends Lecture on December 1st at the Pitney Bowes World Headquarters in Stamford

The World Affairs Forum presents “The Velvet Revolution and the Arab Spring” by the current Czech Ambassador to the U.S., Petr Gandalovič, at a dinner on 11/9 at the Stamford Yacht Club. 203-356-0340.

Stephen Hadley, former National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush, presents “National Security Issues for 2012” at the Stamford Yacht Club on 10/19, 7:15 am. . For reservations contact the World Affairs Forum, 203-356-0340.

The public is invited to attend a 3/7/12 Ambassadors’ Roundtable Series breakfast presentation, Japan: A Year After the Deluge by Dr. Sheila A. Smith, Sr. Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Stamford Yacht Club.

A bad income tax preparer could cause a lot of headaches and result in fines and extra fees to get a poorly-done job corrected. Connecticut BBB encourages consumers to be careful when selecting one.

The Waterbury Regional Chamber will host their annual Legislative Dinner on March 5. Invited guests include Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, State Senators, 16 State Representatives plus municipal officials from 13 area districts.

Dr. Herbert London, President Emeritus at the Hudson Institute, will speak on MIDDLE EAST REALIGNMENT at the Great Decisions free program at the Greenwich Library on February 27 at 7 P.M.

As Connecticut cities and municipalities gear up their enforcement of blight laws, the cry has been heard to "Get those absentee Slumlords and hit them with big fines." It is now time to clean up your properties, or else!

David J. Firestein, VP of Strategic Trust Building Initiative and Track 2 Diplomacy, East West Institute, will speak at a 2/15/12 World Affairs Forum presentation at UCONN/Stamford. 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

Disabled Connecticut resident Matthew John Oakes announces campaign for United States Senator to make serious change for the residents of Connecticut.

The Connecticut Property Owners Alliance has improved its website and added additional information and new pages to help keep Connecticut Property Owners informed on issues impacting housing

Architectural firm Kaestle Boos Associates has been chosen as the architect for the renovations to Naugatuck (CT) High School

The water industry is estimated to be over $509 billion in 2011. The cliche of water as blue gold is becoming increasingly relevant.

The Bull Bag Reusable Dumpster is a light weight and reusable dumpster perfect for cleaning up large debris after a giant mess!

The public is invited to a 12/14/11 World Affairs Forum breakfast presentation on “Winding Down the Wars” by former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Robert Finn, taking place at the Stamford Yacht Club.

Carl B. Weinberg, PhD, Chief Economist at High Frequency Economics, Ltd., will speak at the World Affairs Forum’s Annual Global Economic Trends Lecture on December 1st at the Pitney Bowes World Headquarters in Stamford

Nayan Chanda, Editor of YaleGlobal Online, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, discusses the international effects of multilateralism. 11/21, New Canaan Library, 7 pm, Great Decisions Series

Gary Katzenstein, Professor of Management at NYU Stern School of Business, speaks at the World Affairs Forum on 11;/16 at UCONN/Stamford. 5:45 pm: networking/refreshments, 6:15–7:30 pm, presentation.

The World Affairs Forum presents “The Velvet Revolution and the Arab Spring” by the current Czech Ambassador to the U.S., Petr Gandalovič, at a dinner on 11/9 at the Stamford Yacht Club. 203-356-0340.

The Official Website of The Committee to Elect Barbara O'Neill to the Board of Education in Greenwich, CT has officially been launched. Visit this site to learn more about Barbara O'Neill's goals, appearances, qualifications and supporters.

Sean West, Eurasia Group’s US Director, speaks on political risk as a response to the recent financial crisis, at the New Canaan Library 10/24, 7 pm. World Affairs Forum Great Decisions talk, FREE.

A Waterbury, Connecticut Mayoral Debate and luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 12 at the Villa Rosa Ponte Club in Waterbury. Hosted by the Waterbury Regional Chamber, the debate will be between the current three mayoral candidates.

Stephen Hadley, former National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush, presents “National Security Issues for 2012” at the Stamford Yacht Club on 10/19, 7:15 am. . For reservations contact the World Affairs Forum, 203-356-0340.

The Connecticut State Grange is pleased to announce National Grange President Ed Luttrell and his wife Celia will be the National Representatives at the 127th Annual Convention of the State Grange, October 20-22 in East Hartford.

Andrew J. Tabler, a Next Generation fellow in the Program on Arab Politics at the Washington Institute, speaks at the World Affairs Forum at UCONN/Stamford on 10/12. 5:45 pm - networking / refreshments; 6:15 pm; presentation.

Sr. Investment Strategist at HSBC Private Bank Americas, Jose Rasco, will speak on the subject of “Germany Resurgent and the European Union” as part of the Great Decisions Series at the New Canaan Library at 7:00 pm on 9/26/11.

A massive protest march involving parents, children's advocates, community leaders and their supporters is scheduled for August 12, 8:30 A.M. in front of the Superior Court For Juvenile Matters In Hartford, Connecticut.

Wednesday July 27 at 6:30 pm in the New Britain Library, 10 High ST a discussion featuring Rafie Podolsky lobbyist for the CT Legal Resource Center & Bob DeCosmo Pres. of the CT Property Owners Alliance will discuss Connecticut's Landlord-Tenant Law

In a letter dated July 3, 2011, the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) addressed the CPSC's recent staff briefing package on the “notice of requirements” for laboratories to become accepted to test for ASTM F963 as presented to the Commission and public

A new marijuana decriminalization law in Connecticut is seen as a step in the right direction by the public, as law enforcement resources are now directed toward more violent, serious crimes.

Queralt, Inc., a leading developer of cloud-based RFID tracking systems, announced today that Paul A. Strassmann has joined the company as its new Chairman of the Board

Cornered under cross-examination, a DCF worker offers a bird's eye view of how Connecticut DCF piles up its numbers amid serious charges from parents and community leaders.

Thousands of children, according to a recent investigation, are “snatched” by Connecticut DCF every year and are alleged to be used as commodities to increase the agency budget and bring in more money from the state.

David A. Andelman, editor of the World Policy Journal and a specialist on Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, and the Balkans, will be the keynote speaker at the World Affairs Forum dinner and presentation at the Stamford Yacht Club on June 9 at 7:00 P.M.

Environics is certified as a Woman Owned Small Business through the SBA's Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program following acquisition of majority ownership by CEO Catherine Dunn in April 2011.

New BCC Research report weighs in on U.S. market for smart grid technologies through 2016 and assesses business opportunities for providers.

c~Sharpe Security Consulting Certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Jim Hoagland, Contributing Editor at The Washington Post, will be the keynote speaker at the Ambassadors’ Roundtable dinner on May 18 at the Stamford Yacht Club.

The 125th Anniversary of the Connecticut State Grange has been formally recognized by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy via letter received on April 16.

PMSI - Professional Marketing Services, Inc., was awarded the contract for all promotional item sales within New York State, over 50 of the top promotional merchandise suppliers currently contracted with the Rockland County Purchasing Department.

Dr. Robyn Angley of Harvard University will speak on “Post-Soviet Regimes: A Primer on Central Asia and the Caucasus” at the Great Decisions free program at the Greenwich Library on May 9 at 7:00 P.M.

Anthony Kim, Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Int'l Trade & Economics, will speak Tuesday, 4/26/11 at UCONN/Stamford, with networking beginning at 5:45 pm and the presentation at 6:15 pm. This event sponsored by HSBC Bank USA.

All are invited on 4/13 at 7:15 am to attend a Stamford Yacht Club breakfast presentation by Amb. John Campbell, Council on Foreign Relations, author of "Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink". Sponsored by General Reinsurance Corp.

The proposed auto trade-in tax is all over the papers, blogs, tv and twitter. Jill Merriam, owner of Key Hyundai of Milford and Manchester explains what this tax means for Connecticut car buyers today.

Connecticut BBB is warning taxpayers to beware of several income tax scams

Connecticut agency releases draft decision of important new guidelines to protect Connecticut consumers when dealing with independent electrical energy suppliers

Fabienne Hara, VP of the International Crisis Group, a non-governmental organization committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict, will speak on 3/16 at UCONN/Stamford. Networking/refreshments at 5:45 pm, presentation at 6:15 pm.

The public is invited to attend an Ambassadors’ Roundtable breakfast presentation by Bruce Ackerman, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science, Yale University, being held at the Stamford Yacht Club on Wednesday, March 9.

Col. Daniel J. Ragsdale, PhD, Vice-Dean of Education, US Military Academy at West Point, & former Director of the I.T. & Operations Center (ITOC) at USMA, will speak at the Great Decisions free program at the Greenwich Library on February 28 at 7 pm.

Christoph Gorder, SVP, Program Operations, AmeriCares, to speak on RESTORING HEALTH & HOPE IN HAITI at a World Affairs Forum program on 2/16 at UCONN/Stamford. Networking / refreshments start at 5:45 pm, followed by presentation at 6:15 pm.

Judge Alan Nevas recognized by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of the “Dozen Who Made A Difference” in 2010 for his panel’s investigation and findings concerning the deadly Feb. 7 explosion at the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, CT.

The public is invited to attend an Ambassadors’ Roundtable breakfast presentation by Marc Grossman, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and former Ambassador to Turkey, held at the Stamford Yacht Club on Wednesday, January 19.

EPIC Monitoring, a company headquartered in New London, Connecticut, offers global positioning system satellite tracking,(GPS), digital cellular & radio frequency,(RF), offender monitoring solutions for the governmental and private sectors.