Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC)

Day #4 of the Connecticut Manufacturing Tour! Enthusiastic group of manufacturing ambassadors at Housatonic Community College. Pat Lore Elizabeth Kontomerkos Melissa Grosso Denise Weaver Eileen Candels Adam Scobie Dan Onofrio Daniel Miller #MakeItHere #ctleads #manufacturing

This week's manufacturing spotlight is an incredible organization truly creating scenes that you see on TV, Broadway stages, and theme parks. Global Scenic Services Inc. in Bridgeport CT. Cool things are made right in our own back yard. Learn more about how we're supporting manufacturers around the region by linking up with the Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership. #CTMakeItHere #Manufacturing #jobs

Another great opportunity with an organization that truly changes lives.

Opportunity with a great organization.

Celebrating Diversity The contributions of Latino and Hispanic business owners is essential to the region's prosperity. They are transforming neighborhoods, offering valuable services, and creating jobs, while celebrating the diversity that makes Greater Bridgeport unique. It is essential for us all to support these entrepreneurs and businesses. Together we can help create a stronger, more inclusive economy for everyone. Join us in recognizing and supporting these incredible businesses this Friday, October 18th at the Knowlton in Bridgeport. Please visit: https://lnkd.in/eFhjBWMn to register for any of these sessions.

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In the spirit of CT’s Manufacturing Month and in light of the recent natural disasters happening around the country, particularly in the south. We can’t help but think of how CT companies, like Rotair Aerospace Corporation (RAC) in Bridgeport, and how they support the ongoing relief efforts. Around the world, RAC is the number one source for most Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk's and selected Bell helicopter components. Here’s more on the critical role Sikorsky’s UH-60 and RAC play in disaster relief: https://lnkd.in/ezcaxKMu #Bridgeport #manufacturing #CTMakeItHere Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership

Honored to be invited by Marisol Herrera, MSM, CPP from CT APEX Accelerator (CT APEX) to join Martha Crawford and Lavenia Kitchen from Lockheed Martin - Sikorsky to talk with manufacturing companies about the Mentor - Protege program. Sikorsky assigns mentors to companies looking to do business with them and guides them through the process, advising them and providing them with resources to be successful. Catherine Marx from the U.S. Small Business Administration - CT joined us as well to provide more support for these companies. CT APEX Accelerator (CT APEX) provides outstanding services to companies looking to do business with large manufacturing companies and the federal government. Dorothy Weber from Richards Machine is a protege and she had successfully navigated the process and is a Sikorsky supplier! Looking to grow and diversify your business? Reach out to APEX. #MakeItHere #manufacturing #ctleads

Congratulations to these CT companies for being recognized and receiving either the: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: exported to a new company outside the US. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: increased export sales to one country by 10% year over year. CT commodity exports increased 3.2% to $15.85 billion in 2023. More than 4,600 CT companies export goods, with commodity exports accounting for 4.7% of the states GDP (2023). A special congrats to these Fairfield County-based organizations for representing the region: CertaScan Technologies Envipco Finacity Corporation KUBTEC Medical Imaging Norseland, Inc. Straton Industries Thank you to the Connecticut District Export Council and Melissa Grosso - Director at the US Commercial Service for acknowledging these companies who are having an impact on CT's #economy. CBIA has more detail on the impact CT exports has on our economy. Details here --> https://lnkd.in/eWK3ysAx #business #Connecticut #CTMakeItHere #Export

Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership sponsored the Southern Connecticut College & Career Fair at The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. The event provided students with valuable opportunities to explore career pathways in technology and manufacturing, while allowing employers to connect with future talent. Special thanks to The WorkPlace and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) for contributing to the success of the event!