New Haven Restaurant Week Runs Through Nov. 14 at 24 Restaurants
New Haven Restaurant Week runs through Nov. 14: two-course lunches for $25 at select restaurants and three-course dinners for $45 or $55 at all 24.
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Local business news for south central Connecticut — openings, closings, expansions and the decisions that shape Main Street — and a directory of the businesses that serve our 19 towns.
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Cheshire Manufacturer to Pay Nearly $775K Over Pandemic Loan
Cheshire manufacturer Carten-Fujikin agreed to pay $774,812.51 to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained a $500,000 COVID-19 relief loan.
Yale's $54.5 Billion Endowment; Marchand Asks for More
Yale's endowment rose 26.3 percent to $54.5 billion, and Alder Adam Marchand asks whether Yale should give New Haven more. Mayor Elicker will keep the March deal.
Hamden's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7% in September
State labor figures put Hamden's September unemployment rate at 5.7 percent, compared with 5.2 percent in August. Connecticut's rate remained at 5.1 percent.
Quinnipiac Nursing School Lands $2.37M HRSA Grant for Disadvantaged Nursing Students
Quinnipiac's School of Nursing in North Haven received a $2.37 million HRSA grant to fund the five-year LEARN Program, which will support 80 scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Panda Express Plans New Hamden Restaurant at Hamden Plaza
Panda Express plans a restaurant in part of the former Panera Bread space at Hamden Plaza, which would be its fourth in Connecticut, The Connecticut Scoop reported.
Aspire Buys Former University of New Haven Campus in Orange
Aspire Living & Learning bought the 47-acre former University of New Haven campus in Orange. Its 70,680-square-foot building will be renovated over the coming year, with programs targeted for summer 2027.
QuantumCT Opens 4,500-Square-Foot Hub in New Haven
QuantumCT opened a 4,500-square-foot hub at 101 College St. in New Haven on Oct. 6 to bring Yale and UConn quantum researchers together with students and startups.
Goodwill Buys Guilford Industrial Site for $10.765 Million
Goodwill Industries of Southern New England paid $10.765 million for the former Safety Zone headquarters on Guilford's Long Hill Road, 20.5 acres just off I-95.
West Haven Bond Rating Upgraded to A, With Stable Outlook
S&P Global raised West Haven's bond rating from A- to A on Sept. 29, crediting stronger financial controls since the city left state oversight. The outlook is stable.
Cheshire Firewood Dealer Sees Record Demand as Oil Costs Climb
Cheshire firewood dealer Log Dogs says demand is as high as it has ever been, with a cord costing $300 and deliveries by Thanksgiving for orders placed now.
Curaleaf Celebrates Its Meriden Grand Opening With Ribbons, Coffee and About 131 Visitors
About 131 people came out for the September 25 grand opening of Curaleaf's Meriden store: a ribbon cutting, a coffee truck, a lucky prize wheel and a staff that's mostly from Meriden.
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