27 Feb 2009 by admin |
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By: Mary Ellen Godin, Record-Journal staff
Published: February 27, 2009
HARTFORD – Spring is traditionally when homeowners or buyers think about adding a deck, a gazebo, a new kitchen or some landscaping.
But the brutal economy has shown it follows no tradition. Confidence is down, credit is harder to get and contractors are jockeying for jobs they once turned down. Continue reading “Builders Hope It’s Time To Remodel” »
19 Feb 2009 by admin |
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By Anne M. Hamilton , Hartford Courant
Published: February 19, 2009
The Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, which opens today at the Connecticut Convention Center, has a new way to promote itself this year: the largest flower show in New England. Continue reading “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show Billed As New England’s Biggest” »
19 Feb 2009 by admin |
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Published: February 19, 2009
On Thursday, Feb. 19, Gov. M. Jodi Rell cut a Garland of Mini-Carnations, Daisies, Roses and other flowers (instead of a traditional ribbon) to open the 2009 Connecticut Flower and Garden Show at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The garland was created by Bob Kelly Florists of Hartford. The show runs through Sunday, Feb. 22. Continue reading “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” »
12 Feb 2009 by admin |
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For Immediate Release
February 12, 2009
Contacts:
Sue Glasspiegel, Regional Director, 860-651-9994
Katie Blint, CT Convention Center (CTCC), Communications, 860-728-2605
Laura Soll, Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau, 860-688-4499
Connecticut to Host Largest First Robotics Competition in New England
Nearly 1,500 Students From 10 States Expected at FIRST Robotics Competition March 27-28
HARTFORD, CT – The largest FIRST Robotics Competition in New England will take place in Hartford March 27-28, when nearly 1,500 high school students from 10 states gather to compete in the Connecticut Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition at the Connecticut Convention Center. Continue reading “Connecticut to Host Largest First Robotics Competition in New England” »
6 Feb 2009 by admin |
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For Immediate Release
February 26, 2009
Contact:
Katie Blint, CT Convention Center Communications, 860-819-2757
State’s Largest Home Show Highlights National Economic Stimulus Package
Home Builders Association Partners With Local Banks to Offer Financing Options. Show Also Features Custom-Built 4,000 Square Foot “Dreamscape” With a 12-Foot Waterfall.
HARTFORD, CT –The Home Builders Association of Hartford County has found a convenient way to help CT homebuyers take advantage of the national economic stimulus package: offer builders, banks and new home buyers “one-stop shopping” at the CT Home and Remodeling Show this weekend. Continue reading “State’s Largest Home Show Highlights National Economic Stimulus Package” »
5 Feb 2009 by admin |
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For Immediate Release
February 5, 2009
Waterford Group Charitable Foundation Donates $1,250 to The Shelter for Women in Hartford and Manchester
Donation Made on Behalf of Connecticut Convention Center Associates
HARTFORD, CT – This year, more than 40 young women will have clothes, bedding and activity funds at the Shelter for Women in Hartford and Manchester, in part from a $1,250 donation from Waterford Group Charitable Foundation. Continue reading “Waterford Group Charitable Foundation Donates $1,250 to The Shelter for Women in Hartford and Manchester” »
