Press Releases

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• 10/31/2017 Gov. Malloy: Five Years After Superstorm Sandy, Connecticut Has Made Significant Storm Resiliency Improvements

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and officials from across state government – on the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy – today highlighted the progress made over the last several years to strengthen resiliency and harden infrastructure from future potential storms, as severe weather has continued to severely impact our nation. Superstorm Sandy was one of the biggest natural disasters to hit Connecticut in more than 60 years, the Governor said.

• 11/20/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces $13.6 Million in Funding to Remediate and Revitalize Blighted Properties in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $13.6 million in state funding will be awarded to 14 municipalities across Connecticut to assess, remediate and revitalize blighted properties in their communities – also known as “brownfields” – and put them back into productive use. The projects encompass 89 acres of redevelopment.

• 6/26/2014 Gov. Malloy: Clothing Retailer Expanding and Creating Jobs in Stamford

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that vineyard vines®, a fast-growing clothing retailer based in Stamford, is investing in a new headquarters in the city and plans to create 200 new jobs and retain 150 existing jobs over the next 5 years.

• 1/13/2014 Gov. Malloy: Investment Will Allow Local Company to Double its Workforce

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will provide Total Mortgage Services, LLC with a $3.5 million loan to help the company establish its national headquarters with a new facility in Milford.

• 11/28/2014 Gov. Malloy: DECD Survey Finds Majority of Small Businesses Pleased With EXP Application Process

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the results of two customer satisfaction surveys that were conducted to determine the level of satisfaction and experience of small business owners who had applied for financial assistance under the Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Small Business Express Program (EXP).

• 3/26/2014 Gov. Malloy: EXP has Helped New London Technology Services Firm Significantly Increase Revenue and Grow Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited Connecticut-based electronic discovery and forensic technology services provider Quantum Discovery, LLC (QDiscovery) to highlight the state’s Small Business Express Program (EXP) and meet with employees.

• 8/19/2014 Gov. Malloy: C. Cowles & Co. Works with Partners to Create Manufacturing Jobs for Connecticut Residents

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that C. Cowles & Company, a diversified manufacturing company, is relocating its Carlin Combustion Technology division from Massachusetts to North Haven.

• 1/21/2014 Gov. Malloy: Winter Storm and Severe Cold Weather to Impact the State

  With a significant winter storm bearing down on the state, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging residents to take it slow and avoid travel during the height of the storm Tuesday night.

• 9/11/2018 Gov. Malloy: Bond Commission Agenda Supports Nonprofit Collaboration, Efficiency

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission approved the authorization of nearly $15 million in funding for nonprofit organizations.

• 5/19/2014 Gov. Malloy: ESPN Expansion is Raising Digital Sports Media Profile and Creating Hundreds of Jobs for Residents

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by executives of ESPN and state and local officials, today celebrated the grand opening of ESPN’s state-of-the-art Digital Center 2 building, a project announced two years ago as part of the Governor’s First Five economic development program.

• 6/16/2014 Gov. Malloy: Statewide Port Authority Will Attract New Investment, Economic Development and Create Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined state and local elected officials and members the state’s maritime industry, today held a signing ceremony for legislation that creates the Connecticut Port Authority which will act as a quasi-public agency to market and coordinate the development of the state’s ports and maritime economy.

• 10/29/2014 Gov. Malloy: Electric Boat Expansion Will Further Strengthen State’s Reputation as a Leader in the Defense Manufacturing Industry

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut-based General Dynamics Electric Boat, the world’s premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is expanding its facilities in Groton to meet increased hiring and industry demands.

• 1/29/2014 Gov. Malloy Unveils Legislation to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing in Connecticut and Create Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, state officials and legislators, and local business leaders, today announced that he will introduce legislation during the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly to establish a new Advanced Manufacturing Fund to assist Connecticut manufacturers meet growing demand and create jobs.

• 1/10/2014 Gov. Malloy: Investment in the Iconic Thompson Speedway Will Create Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state will provide Thompson International Speedway, LLC with an $800,000 loan to upgrade its existing facility in Thompson. Founded in 1940, the company has 48 employees and plans to hire at least 23 more employees over the next two years.

• 9/18/2014 Gov. Malloy: State Brownfield Funding Will Help 11 Communities Take Important Step in Redevelopment Process

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded $1,698,400 in assessment grants to 11 municipalities to support property cleanup and advance the development of brownfield sites throughout the state.