State of Connecticut - Office of the Governor’s Post

🎥 EXCITING NEWS 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, our original short documentary about oyster farming and food service, was selected for two upcoming film festivals. 📽️ Mystic Film Festival (September 19-21): Being considered for Best Documentary Short 🎞️ Bridgeport Film Festival (September 13-15): Being considered for Best Documentary Short Film and Best Connecticut Film This project, co-produced with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, details the deep passion and intense focus behind growing and serving some of the nation's best oysters. Together, the farmers from Stonington Farms Shellfish, Chef Emily Mingrone from Fair Haven Oysters, and others like them are reshaping the landscape, or should we say seascape, for what it means to be the best in the business. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this documentary a reality. Your support for Connecticut stories and talent makes all the difference. Stay tuned for more updates, and we hope to see you at the festivals! ⬇️Watch 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚: https://lnkd.in/eY-bNdub #Connecticut #MakeItHere #Tourism #Agriculture #Food #Restaurants #Hospitality #Agritourism Anthony M. Anthony Ellen Woolf Rubrich Tom Hohle Bryan Hurlburt Rebecca Eddy Emily Mingrone Scott Dolch

When Anthony M. Anthony of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development mentioned the #CT “Make It Here” campaign, we immediately thought: what better example than the COVID vaccine? If anyone has ever heard Angela Hwang tell the story, it’s a miraculous achievement achieved right here in #Groton.     View the short clip linked below from Angela and BioCT’s board member at Pfizer, Raja Mangipudy—both get refreshingly candid about what makes our state great!    https://lnkd.in/e2rthpcw    #Innovation #Connecticut #Pfizer #Vaccine 

While the oyster industry has been a vital part of Connecticut’s storied maritime history — complete with Norwalk’s 19th-century identity as the Oyster Capital of the World — our path forward is even more exciting. That’s why I’m proud to have written this op-ed, recommitting CT to cultivating a modern oyster boom along the shore. Read more below about why a thriving aquaculture industry is good for businesses, our economy, and our environment. https://lnkd.in/eiCsDK_9 #Connecticut #MakeItHere

🚀 GET READY: The Big E is just a month away and we have exciting news 🎉 The Connecticut Building is getting its first major interior makeover since the late '90s! We're transforming it into a vibrant hub full of new and fun experiences for everyone to discover the awesomeness of our small but mighty state. But that's not all! You'll also have the chance to snag some awesome new merch to flaunt your CT pride. 🛍️💙🧡 Can't wait to see you there! #Connecticut #MakeItHere #BigE #Merch #ExperientialMarketing

CT DECD's Office of Brownfields is hosting a walk-in session, if you would like to learn more about its latest funding announcement. Click here to join the Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. https://lnkd.in/e8QVyhbc Or call in (audio only) 1.860.840.2075; Phone Conference ID: 723-914-493#