DECD Recovery Bridge Loan Program for COVID-19
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development has created a short-term, 0% interest loan program to help Connecticut... more ››
COVID-19 Resources for Businesses, Economic Developers, & Local Governments
Laura Brown, Community & Economic Development Educator with the University of Connecticut Department of Extension, is compiling a page... more ››
COVID-19 Survey for Connecticut Businesses
A business survey, issued in partnership by AdvanceCT, the Department of Economic and Community Development, and the CBIA is now open... more ››
SBA Offers Assistance to Small Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus
Please see the news release, below, from the Small Business Adminsitration, below, for information relating to assistance for Connecticut... more ››
Construction of the New Senior Center to Begin February 7th
East Hartford, CT— Mayor Marcia Leclerc is pleased to announce the start of construction on the New Senior Center, at 15 Milbrook Drive,... more ››
Riverfront Development Envisioned for Founders Plaza
The Town of East Hartford Development Department, First Merchant Group, the Capital Region Development Authority, and Tecton Architects... more ››
Showcase Cinemas Demolition Underway
The Town of East Hartford purchased the vacant, 25 acre Showcase Cinemas property in March of 2019. The property is located at 936 Silver... more ››
East Hartford Real Estate Breakfast
The Town of East Hartford invites commercial real estate professionals to a free breakfast event on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019... more ››
Goodwin College Holds Groundbreaking for Gateway Commercial Building
East Hartford's Goodwin College is expanding its campus to a Main Street gateway at the corner of Ensign Street with a new mixed-use... more ››
Neighborhood Assistance Act Provides Opportunity for Local Programs & Businesses
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has approved 29 programs in East Hartford for inclusion in the 2019... more ››
Town of East Hartford's Historic Building is Available for Lease
East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is offering the historic building located at 1450 Main Street in town for lease. The facility... more ››
Horst Engineering Relocating and Adding Employees in East Hartford
Horst Engineering, currently located at 36 Cedar Street in East Hartford, will relocate to a newly renovated facility at 141 Prestige Park... more ››
Dunkin' Celebrates New Location at Main & Pitkin Streets
Mayor Marcia Leclerc joined the Zafiris family, the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the East Hartford community in... more ››
Goodwin College to Build Commercial Space on Main Street
Goodwin College will be constructing a new, 23,000-square-foot commercial building at the corner of Main and Ensign Streets. The building... more ››
East Hartford's American Eagle Expanding in Conn. and Mass.
East Hartford-based American Eagle Financial Credit Union will be welcoming new members from Hampden County, Massachusetts. They already... more ››
Connecticut Opportunity Zones May Spark Development
State officials are preparing to promote Connecticut's Opportunity Zones and are optimistic that they may spur development in towns... more ››
Granny’s Pie Factory Profiled in Journal Inquirer
Granny's Pie Factory has been in business in East Hartford since 2006. They produce 54 types of pie for sale at their School Street... more ››
Hartland Street Office Buildings Purchased for $9.6 million
Olymbec, a Canadian real estate owner, has purchased two successful office buildings in East Hartford's Riverbend Executive Park. The... more ››
Showcase Cinemas Site Purchased; Redevelopment Eyed
The Town of East Hartford has completed its purchase of the site of the former Showcase Cinemas on Silver Lane, visible from I-84. This... more ››