01-22-2010
VITO'S COMING TO NEW BRITAIN!
Vito's Restaurant, a name that has the reputation for fine food, great service and destination is opening its fifth restaurant in Downtown New Britain according to chef/owner Rob Mafucci.
The restaurant will be moving into the former Hardware City Tavern, 136 Main Street that closed approximately 3 months ago.
"The decision was simple" according to Mafucci. " The former Hardware City Tavern was still in excellent condition and the changes I have to make will not create a financial Hardship"
Said Mafucci, "I believe the city is making great strides and will continue to grow."
Vito's specialty will still be its brand pizza but will also serve Italian cuisine in addition to excellent take out for our lunch and dinner customers. The restaurant will also have a full service bar.
"Working with Mayor Tim Stewart, city representatives, the New Britain Chamber and building owner Avner Khron representing JASKO Development has been an excellent experience."
"The City of New Britain has welcomed me with open arms" stated Mafucci. For more information on Vito's, please check out their website at www.vitosct.com |
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01-12-2010
ADMILL Machine LLC. Receives Gold Standard Award
Admill Machine LLC. located on 150 John Downey Drive has recently been named the recipient of the UTC Supplier Gold Award from Pratt & Whitney. "The award is a huge plus for Admill" according to Sales Manager Al Parlow. "It gives us great visibility, gets us to the UTC corporate chain and will allow us to continue to market ourselves internationally" Parlow stated.
Pratt & Whitney spokesperson Ruben Harris praised the company for it's "creativity and engaged workforce."
Picture L-R Al Parlow and Jeff Hillyer |
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11-20-2009
U.S Census Bureau Begins Outreach
The United States Census has recently opened its office at 321 Ellis Street Suite 2,and is currently promoting opportunities for those wishing to work for the Census Bureau as it begins its regional field operations.
Approximately 1,500 jobs must be filled for a ten month duration according to the bureau's local office administrator's.
Good Pay, Flexible Hours, Part time work and mileage reimbursement for field jobs!
Call toll free at: 1-866-861-2010 for more information.
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11-19-2009
Leaves & Pages is Back !
The smile on Dan & Arlene Palmer's faces is back and for Leaves and Pages customers, they couldn't be happier.
Recently, the Bookstore & Coffee shop was closed due to a water line break in the apartments above the shop. Although some possessions were lost, Dan & Arlene took a very proactive approach in making sure the shop was cleaned up and open for business in record setting time.
"The building management, professional cleaning company and our friends all went above and beyond to restore our shop to its original form" said Arlene
Soon celebrating its 9th Anniversary in December, Leaves & Pages has become New Britain's landmark for literary gatherings and purchases, coffee & teas and lite breakfast cuisine and catering.
Leaves & PagesBook Store & Coffee Shop, 59 West Main Street.......a place where everyone is welcome. 860-224-4414
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11-18-2009
Sir Speedy-Mark Bernacki Receives Award
Mark Bernacki, Owner of Sir Speedy Printing 200 Main Street, has been awarded the 2009 Small Business Champion Award by the National Federation of Independent Business.The award is given to one small business owner in all 50 states for special recognition. Bernacki has been doing business in New Britain for over 20 years.
Mark was presented the Small Business Champion Award at the State Capitol in Hartford.
For more information on Sir Speedy Printing, call Mark at 860-826-1798 |
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10-26-2009
New Britain's Bond Rating Receives "A" Rating
The City of New Britain recently has received a "A" rating from the Fitch Group Reporting Service.
The "A" rating reflects New Britain's adequate reserve levels that provide the city with a modest amount of financial flexibility. The Fitch Group Report also stated the city's financial operations are stable and reserve levels provide a modest amount of flexibility. Fiscal 2008 ended with a $2.3 million general fund surplus and fiscal 2009 is expected to end with a $500,000 surplus.
The fiscal 2010 budget declined by approximately $2.5 million, or 1.2%, as officials limited spending across all departments to mitigate a challenging revenue-raising environment.
"This is truly good news for the City of New Britain" said Mayor Timothy Stewart. "It proves that the efforts we have made in recent years to control spending and to improve the City's financial situation are showing real results. The Fitch Ratings is one of three nationally recognized rating organizations designated by the U.S. SEC Commission together with Moody's and S&P. |
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09-14-2009
Walnut Hill Park / A New Look
One of Connecticut's most picturesque parks is currently under going extensive work to correct and improve the infrastructure of the entire park. According to City of New Britain Park & Recreation officials, the park will have new ball fields, exercise facilities, landscaping and a cricket field. The improvements are projected to be completed in Spring 2010.
Walnut Hill Park was designed by famous architect William Law Olmstead, who designed New York City's infamous Central Park.
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09-07-2009
Friendship Center-Permanent Supportive Housing
If you have noticed the brand new structure being built on Arch Street, this will eventually be the Friendship Center's new supportive permanent housing that will include a total of 12 units consisting of four 3 bedroom apartments and eight 1 bedroom apartments. The building will also include a board room, laundry facilities and future independent retail space. All tenants will be on individual leases but will still receive supportive services provided by the Friendship Center.
Completion is slated for Spring 2010. Congrats to everyone involved for making this possible.
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08-21-2009
Dalena Auto Parts-Celebrates 57 Years
Delana Auto Parts located on 63 Glen Street will soon be celebrating 57 years in business according to Don Dalena who works with his sons Dan and Peter Dalena. Dalena Auto Parts not only sell auto parts but has made its reputation as a leader in Connecticut in specialty machining for auto service and repair. The company services most car dealerships in New Britain and the surrounding towns.
According to Don, his sons are third generation Dalena's in the business. Don also noted that his father was one of the first auto engineers in the city of New Britain.
The business is located adjacent to one of New Britain's oldest structures, "TURNER HALL" which was built in 1853.
Congratulations to the Dalena family. |
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08-19-2009
Carter Mario-Injury Law Firm, 370 West Main Street
Carter Marion Law Firm, a leader in injury law has recently purchased and moved to its new location in New Britain. The 7, 034 square foot office has been renovated and professionally landscaped that offers tremendous eye appeal on one of New Britain's most traveled corridor's.
The law firm has offices located in Milford, Bridgeport, Hartford and Waterbury. It is anticipated that 21 new jobs will come to the city.
Mayor Timothy Stewart praised the law firm for its move to New Britain and the services that will be offered to the city's residents. |
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07-14-2009
East Side Restaurant Expanding
One of New Britain's most popular restaurant destinations bringing services to another level.
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06-23-2009
Integra-Cast Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniverasry
Integra-Cast Inc. located at 265 John Downey Drive recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with company tours and a luncheon for employees, staff and local dignitaries. Anthony(Tony) Arcesi, the original owner and current owner, his son David, spoke to their employees thanking them for their dedication to making what Integra-Cast Inc. is today.
A proclamation from Mayor Timothy Stewart was read and presented to Anthony and David for their years of manufacturing in New Britain.
Congratulations to Anthony, David and their entire staff.
Integra-Cast Inc. is a leading manufacturer of casting for the aerospace, medical, defense and related fields.
Picture L-R Anthony Arcesi, David Arcesi |
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06-06-2009
New Business-Dolce Vita Gelato
The City of New Britain has a new business in town. "Dolce Vita Gelato" will be operating it's wholesale gelato business at the Connecticut Enterprise Center located at 200 Myrtle Street in New Britain. The company's principal ownersStephano Cacciola and Paola Cacciola will be producing over 20 different flavors of gelato that range from Amaretto, Pistachio, German Chocolate, Strawberry and Zabaione (Italian Egg Nog). The company will also produce 11 different varieties of sorbetto flavors.
The family owned business will be selling wholesale to restaurants, specialty stores and markets and gourmet shops. For information call Stephano at 798-2863
Picture L-R Owners ,Stephano Cacciola & Paola Cacciola |
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06-05-2009
Demolition of Former Central Park Plaza Begins
Under the Direction of Mayor Timothy Stewart, demolition of the former Central Park Plaza-121 Main Street, has begun in order to make room for a new Police Station in addition to ground floor retail space and residential housing. The former blighted property was purchased by the City of New Britain in 2009.
Former tenants Subway and Check Stop L.L.C. were successfully relocated within the Downtown area and have reported their business are doing well in their new locations.
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The demolition project is projected to be complete at the end of August. |
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06-04-2009
Former Bank Under Restoration
Restoration of the former New Britain National Bank Building, 55 West Main Street in the heart of Downtown is making substantial progress. The $8 million restoration of the former bank will include 28 residential units with plans for ground floor retail space.
The building was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. |
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06-02-2009
Town Country Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary
Congratulations to Town and Country Transportation located at 191 Arch Street. The family owned and operated business has been serving the City of New Britain for 60 years. Peter Lemnotis, along with family members have kept the company operating that was started in 1949. Originally a cab company, it now operates primarily as a transportation school bus company for special needs students for the Consolidated School District of New Britain.
Congratulations.
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04-02-2009
Celebration Foods/Carvel Named Plant of the Year
Celebration Foods, manufacturer and distributor of leading high quality frozen desserts, including Carvel, the original all ice cream cake, has been named the recipient of the 2009 Plant of the Year Award by Food Engineering magazine. The company's state of the art, single-source 135,000 sq. ft. plant celebrated its one-year anniversary in February.
Nominees for this coveted award must be a new food or beverage plant in North America that demonstrates the best uses of food manufacturing technology. Celebration Foods' Plant constructed by Whiting Turner and engineering consultant TransSystems, was chosen as the recipient of this year's award for several reasons: innovative engineering demonstrated in new equipment designs, increased production out put, energy savings and the reduction in transportation and supply chain costs.
" This is truly an honor for our organization and a testament to the investment in time, money and resources dedicated to the construction and start up of this facility," said Tim Shanley, Celebration Foods' President and COO. "The structure, technology, and new process layouts incorporated in this facility fundamentally change the way we produce our products".
The Plant of the Year Award will be presented to Celebration Foods LLC on Tuesday April 28th, 2009 during Food Engineering's Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference & Expo held April 26-29 at the Ritz -Carlton in Sarasota, Florida. |
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03-03-2009
City of New Britain and Chamber Host Legislative Breakfast
The City of New Britain's Municipal Economic Development Agency and the New Britain Chamber of Commerce will again host its Legislative Breakfast Meeting on March 20, 2009 at CCSU's Industrial Technology and Business Development building located at 185 Main Street.
Room 320. The meeting is being sponsored by COMCAST.
The Legislature and Business breakfast meeting will feature State Senator Donald DeFronzo (D-6th), State Rep. Elizabeth Bokus (D-22nd), State Rep. Timothy O'Brien (D-24th), State Rep. John Geragosian (D-25th) and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26th).
The meeting will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Program. Past meetings have been very well attended and registration is required.
Please call Jill Crandall-White at the Chamber to reserve your seat, 860-229-1665. |
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12-30-2008
Business Made Bold Moves
Article discussing business moves and stories in 2008 |
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