Connecticut Government News (United States)

All are invited to a World Affairs Forum dinner event, Indonesia: South Asian Superpower with Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Dino Patti Djalal. Stamford Yacht Club, 5/16/12, 6:15-9:30 pm.

Pierson Requirements Group Hosting Live, Interactive Business Process Modeling Skills Workshop June 25-28.

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.

Andrew Wilson, Professor of Strategy & Policy at the U.S. Naval War College, will be the keynote speaker at the World Affairs Forum Annual Meeting and dinner at the Stamford Yacht Club, June 7, 7 pm.

The Connecticut State Grange warmly welcomed National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell for a town hall style meeting where topics of interest to the Grange and it's impact across the state were discussed.

“Indo-Pakistani Relations: An Emerging Economic Power Zone?” with Amb. Abdullah Hussain Haroon, India & Amb. Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Pakistan, both permanent representatives to the UN. MasterCard Worldwide, Purchase, NY, 5/10 Info: 203-356-0340.

All are invited to a World Affairs Forum dinner event, Indonesia: South Asian Superpower with Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Dino Patti Djalal. Stamford Yacht Club, 5/16/12, 6:15-9:30 pm.

SANS Inc., providing technology solutions for language learning, announces that Gloryvee Cordero has joined SANS as National Manager of R&D. SANS is the developer and exclusive licensor of the Sony digital language lab suite and SANSSpace™Virtual.

Leslie Palti-Guzman, a Global Energy and Natural Resources analyst for the Eurasia Group, will speak on “Energy Geopolitics”, 4/30/12, 7 pm, at the Greenwich Library. A free Great Decisions event.

Pierson Requirements Group Hosting Live, Interactive Business Process Modeling Skills Workshop June 25-28.

Prof. Helen Benedict, Columbia School of Journalism & Major Katie Matthew, US Military Academy, address “Women in Global Conflict” for the World Affairs Forum at UCONN/Stamford, 4/25/12. 203-356-0340.

The language that we speak, the color of our skin, Who is controlling the Henhouse, when the White House is "out to lunch" with their radical racist friends and agenda?

World Affairs Forum presents Sen. George Mitchell, former US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, speaking on “Turmoil in the Middle East & Its Effect on American Policy”, 4/16/12, Greenwich Library. 5:45 pm-Reception; 7 pm-Program. 203-356-0340

Urban blight is a hot topic in Connecticut and without a change in both philosophy and direction of the State Legislature, the problem of blight will persist as the largest contributor to blight, the irresponsible tenant is getting a free pass.

The Connecticut State Grange, along with over 50 other organizations and state and federal agencies from across Connecticut, celebrated agriculture in Connecticut at the state's annual Ag Day at the Capitol.

All are invited to a 4/11/12 Ambassadors’ Roundtable breakfast lecture, Mongolia: The Legacy of Genghis Khan in the 21st Century, by Dr. Christopher Atwood, at the Stamford Yacht Club, 7:15 -9:00 am.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 is this year's annual Ag Day celebration at the Capitol in Hartford, and the Connecticut State Grange will be participating.

Peggy Blumenthal, Sr. Counselor to the President of the Institute of International Education, speaks at a World Affairs Forum presentation at UCONN/Stamford on Wednesday, 3/14/12, from 5:45 – 7:30 pm.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau reminds taxpayers that the IRS does not initiate contact by email or any social media tools to request personal or financial information from taxpayers.

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.

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