Carolyn Gonzalez, Author at Greater Bridgeport Latino Network - Page 11 of 12 Archive

Nov 1 last day to register as a Connecticut voter

Nov. 1 is the last day to register to vote online or in-person in Connecticut. Voters who want to register by mail must have their registration cards postmarked no later than Nov. 1. Election Day registration is in effect on Nov. 8, however, lines are expected to be long. You can only do this at certain…

Get the GBLN Blast! (E-Blast, that is)

The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network has an e-blast publication that is emailed to you directly twice a month. It's totally free and contains useful information, including job listings and upcoming events. Also, news updates selected for our community. But you have to sign up for it. Click here. We will never sell your email information,…

St. Vincent’s College discount for Bridgeport school employees, parents

St. Vincent’s College is offering a 20 percent tuition discount to all Bridgeport Public School employees and parents of students in the school district. The first class of students is expected to complete the program in 2018. Want to know more about what St. V's has to offer? Meet the faculty, staff and some current students…

An opportunity to support Bridgeport business

A message from the Bridgeport Innovation Center The Bridgeport community is thriving with passionate, motivated entrepreneurs, community leaders, artists, and business owners. We are providing an opportunity for each and every local business owner, community organization, and artist to showcase their passions and expertise at the first ever BIC Business Bash! How can you get…

Thanks for a successful blood drive

Thank you to Gloria Miranda and Ramon Jimenez for leading the efforts on behalf of both GBLN and the Red Cross. Our GBLN volunteers and the 50 donors who came out also deserve our gratitude for contributing to the blood supply. If you haven't participated, please roll up your sleeve at our next blood drive at Cesar…

Ortiz gives back, and pays tribute to his brother

Honoring the life of his late brother, John Ortiz, who died in 2008, Ortiz is is donating a sizeable part of his private collection to HCC.

It’s time to show the power of our vote!

Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with Connecticut's voter registration deadlines. So on Sept. 27, National Registration Day, GBLN will be part of a voter drive to make sure our voices are heard.

Join GBLN at Sacred Heart University on debate night

Join us at SHU for a forum on the future of Social Security, followed by a viewing party as we watch the Clinton-Trump debate together.

Congratulations Pablo Colón for being honored at Latin Fest

At the third annual Latin Music Festival at Paradise Green on Sunday, the sounds of jazz and salsa paused briefly as a prominent member of our community was recognized for his service.

Cruise is opportunity for businesses to promote themselves

We love to dance and cut loose on our Sunset Cruises. But we always try to balance that with networking opportunities. We're trying out something new on the Sunset Cruise this year. (Which is coming up fast! Read about it here, and get your tickets.) It's something called "Lightning Talks." Business owners and their employees are…