Weekly Roundup – July 14, 2022 

Now in its 15th year, the Marcum LLP Tech Top 40 is the premier awards program recognizing Connecticut’s fastest growing technology companies. The awards recognize technology leaders in six industry sectors that reflect the state’s technology landscape:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Energy, Environment, or Green Technology
• IT Services
• Life Sciences
• New Media, Internet, or Telecommunications
• Software

Apply now for a chance to be recognized as Marcum’s top tech company in Connecticut!

Applications are due Friday, July 29, 2022.

Governor Ned Lamont announced Monday that six weekday new express trains between New Haven and Grand Central Terminal had begun service. With operation in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes, these trains provide the fastest service between the two cities in decade.

Governor Lamont announced a nearly 50% increase in service for the Waterbury Branch Line, including infrastructure and safety improvements.

Read the full press release here.

“The COVID-19 pandemic pushed back years of progress made combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the United States,” leading to a surge in superbug infections, says a report released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

We need improvements in AMR prevention and data —including from wastewater—judicious use of antibiotics, and development of new drugs, CDC says.

Read CDC’s report.

ABCT 2023 Cohort Information Session 
Thursday, July 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us at this information session to learn first hand about the ABCT 2023 programs. Ask your questions in a virtual format. Hear about the new program plans for 2023. Talk to alums from the program and our…

Self-Care: Transform Stress for Optimal Performance & Interactive – Hosted by WIB 

Tuesday, July 19, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The Red Zone is a state of being where heightened stress tips a person out of alignment. For most of us, stress used to gradually build toward this tipping point, but these days people almost feel as though they are on…

First Responder Operations Level – HAZWOPER Refresher Course 

Wednesday, July 20, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join Veolia for training on hazardous waste and emergency response during their First Responder Operations Level – HAZWOPER Refresher Course. Veolia’s course complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and is for…

ABCT 2023 Strengthening Your Application 

Wednesday, July 20, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join this application review session to strengthen your program application ahead of the upcoming deadlines; hear from our team, as well as program alum, to learn how to make your application stand out If there are…

NIH Small Business Transition Grant Webinar – New!

Thursday, July 21, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently released a new funding opportunity for biotech companies and university researchers! The new Small Business Transition Grant funds the translation of technology…

Collaborative Connecticut 

Thursday, July 21, 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Please join us for a Collaborative Connecticut networking event! This month’s event is supported by Women in Bio – CT, Elm Street Ventures, CLA, Connecticut Innovations, BioCT, Osage University Partners, …