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La Gringa at the Klein We're excited to share that on SEPTEMBER 16th the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network we will be among a group of Hispanic organizations supporting the longest running off-Broadway Spanish play “La Gringa” at The Klein. We encourage you to PLEASE JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 16th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month!…

Puerto Rican Parade and Festival July 8-10, 2022 Join the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County THIS WEEKEND as they celebrate their 29th Annual Parade & Festival. July 8th, Gala - Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course 2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825 July 9th, Flag Raising - Bridgeport City Hall 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604…

M&T Bank launches program for minority entrepreneurs M&T Bank is launching a new Bridgeport-based Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab to help area entrepreneurs who are minorities. The lab is a seven-week program aimed at providing participants with guidance and skills they need to successfully grow their businesses. The bank is partnering with the University of…

Lamont and Webster Bank announce program for first-time home buyers Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday a state partnership with Webster Bank that will provide down payment and closing costs assistance to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers who apply to Connecticut Housing Finance Authority’s First-Time Homebuyer program. The “Time to Own” program, which launched last Monday,…

The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut The Equity Match Grant Program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and…

AARP CT is hiring a Program Specialist for Volunteer Engagement: AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security,…

GBLN's 18th Annual Sunset Cruise is SOLD OUT - THANK YOU! After a long year we are excited to come together for GBLN's 18th Annual Sunset Cruise sponsored by our friends at CHASE and AARP. Join us on Thursday, July 21st and enjoy a summer evening beginning with appetizers from El Coquito, and followed by…

Save The Date! The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network is extremely excited to announce the date for our Annual Sunset Cruise in partnership with the Port Jefferson Ferry. This year's Sunset Cruise will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022 More details, official flyer and ticket information will be available soon via our website and social…

An affiliate program of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Leadership Greater Bridgeport (LGB) is a nine-month experiential leadership program designed to develop and elevate community leaders. Each year, a cohort of leaders and rising stars who live and/or work in the Greater Bridgeport Region convene to create a lasting network of contacts, to learn about…

Join the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County as they celebrate their 29th Annual Parade & Festival. July 8th, Gala - Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course 2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825 July 9th, Flag Raising - Bridgeport City Hall 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604 July 10th Parade and Festival Seaside Park (parade going down…