Skateport – Returns to Post Office Square 2024
M&T Bank and Executive HR Consulting – Manufacturing and Construction Business After Hours
AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2024 Livable Communities Grant Program Applications
GBLN 20th Annual Sunset Cruise – One Week Away!
Bridgeport DSSD Downtown Market
Fresh Produce from Local Vendors in Downtown Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District is excited to host the Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market each Thursday, from July 11 through October 31, 2024, in McLevy Green from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
GBLN Blood Drive
Give back to your community on Saturday September 28th, 2024 from 7:45AM to 12:45PM at McGivney Community Center (338 Stillman Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Appointments can be found at visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1800-733-2767. Sponsor Code: GBLN
AARP Article – Connecticut AG Tong: ‘Scammers Are Everywhere’
With criminals constantly inventing new and more sophisticated schemes to steal money, no one is immune to fraud, says Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (D).
Connecticut consumers lost more than $70 million to fraud in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Tong, 51 and attorney general since 2019, has teamed up with AARP Connecticut for events to raise awareness about scams. The Bulletin spoke with him in April about fraud-fighting efforts. This interview has been edited for clarity.
HCCGB In-Person Business Workshops
Time & Location
Jun 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
De Soto Tax Services LLC, 955 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608, USA
About the event
Join us for an immersive in-person business workshop where you'll delve into three dynamic sessions, each lasting 45 minutes with a refreshing 15-minute break in between. Throughout the day, we'll equip you with essential knowledge on building your credit, mastering your business's financial management, and gaining access to crucial capital.
Get ready for a transformative experience as we repeat the session in the afternoon for comprehensive learning.
Sponsored by M&T Bank, CEDF, and De Soto Tax Services, LLC
GBLN 20th Annual Sunset Cruise
We’re excited to come together for GBLN's 20th Annual Sunset Cruise sponsored by our friends at Avangrid & AARP-CT!
Join us on Thursday, July 25th and enjoy a summer evening beginning with networking on the dock and appetizers from El Coquito, followed by a beautiful sunset aboard the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry where we’ll dance the night away with music by DJ Vic!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE JULY 4, 2024 - JULY 8, 2024!!
This year we are Celebrating 20 Wonderful Years!
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing all of you on July 25th!