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Selling Virtually? Here are six tips from a potential customer.....
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MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS CROMWELL MANUFACTURER, CAREY MANUFACTURING, INC., AS THIS WEEK’S “MURPHY’S MONDAY MANUFACTURER”
MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS CROMWELL MANUFACTURER, CAREY MANUFACTURING, INC., AS THIS WEEK’S “MURPHY’S MONDAY MANUFACTURER”
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Connecticut continues to lead the way in offshore wind! 🌊 We are excited to spotlight an inspiring story of collaboration between Sea Services…
Connecticut continues to lead the way in offshore wind! 🌊 We are excited to spotlight an inspiring story of collaboration between Sea Services…
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Rhode Island and Connecticut's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Milestone in Offshore Construction! “Connecticut's early…
Rhode Island and Connecticut's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Milestone in Offshore Construction! “Connecticut's early…
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Wednesday was a busy day, learning about how transmission cables are installed and the services need at port.
Wednesday was a busy day, learning about how transmission cables are installed and the services need at port.
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Volunteer Experience
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Immediate Past Board Chair
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
- Present 1 year 4 months
Economic Empowerment
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Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
- 3 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
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Member
i4.0 Industry Working Group
- 1 year 5 months
Economic Empowerment
Invited to participate as a member of the i4.0 Working Group, created by the CT Legislature to accelerate the adoption of i4.0 technology in the manufacturing sector in the state. We are working to Engage, Educate and Enable manufacturers to help build a strong manufacturing ecosystem.
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Treasurer of the Board & Executive Committee Member
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
- 2 years 3 months
Poverty Alleviation
As an elected Board member, Lavoie will help provide oversight of the organization’s finances, programs, and governance. The United Way partners with schools, government agencies, businesses, financial institutions, community development and labor organizations as well as faith based organizations to support direct-service programs and community improvement efforts.
The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County’s mission is: “Together, we mobilize our communities to improve people’s…As an elected Board member, Lavoie will help provide oversight of the organization’s finances, programs, and governance. The United Way partners with schools, government agencies, businesses, financial institutions, community development and labor organizations as well as faith based organizations to support direct-service programs and community improvement efforts.
The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County’s mission is: “Together, we mobilize our communities to improve people’s lives”. The organization’s vision is to prepare all at risk children in Coastal Fairfield County for success in school and in life. United Way of Coastal Fairfield County serves the towns of Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Westport, Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Weston, Norwalk, Wilton, New Canaan and Darien. To learn more about the work of this organization, visit the website at www.unitedwaycfc.org. -
Regional Chairman, Legislative Action Committee
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
- 5 years 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Appointed Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee. Lead the Legislative agenda for the Central CT Chamber and the 7 Affiliate Chambers and 3 Associations.
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Board Member, Finance Committee Member
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
- 5 years 3 months
Poverty Alleviation
As an elected Board member, Lavoie will help provide oversight of the organization’s finances, programs, and governance. The United Way partners with schools, government agencies, businesses, financial institutions, community development and labor organizations as well as faith based organizations to support direct-service programs and community improvement efforts.
The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County’s mission is: “Together, we mobilize our communities to improve people’s…As an elected Board member, Lavoie will help provide oversight of the organization’s finances, programs, and governance. The United Way partners with schools, government agencies, businesses, financial institutions, community development and labor organizations as well as faith based organizations to support direct-service programs and community improvement efforts.
The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County’s mission is: “Together, we mobilize our communities to improve people’s lives”. The organization’s vision is to prepare all at risk children in Coastal Fairfield County for success in school and in life. United Way of Coastal Fairfield County serves the towns of Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Westport, Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Weston, Norwalk, Wilton, New Canaan and Darien. To learn more about the work of this organization, visit the website at www.unitedwaycfc.org. -
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Board Member
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
- Present 10 years 3 months
Economic Empowerment
Member of the Board of Directors of the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. Serve on the Legislative Committee and Technical Advisory Council for the Chamber.
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Board Member, Board of Education - Chairman, Finance Committee
Town of Trumbull, CT
- 2 years 1 month
Education
Elected Member of Trumbull Board of Education
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Board Member & Vice Chairman of Board of Finance
Town of Trumbull, CT
- 4 years
Politics
Vice Chairman and member of the Trumbull Board of Finance
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Board Member
CT Low Wage Employer Advisory Board
- 3 years 1 month
Politics
Appointed by House Minority Leader Themis Klarides to advise the Department of Labor regarding the implementation and execution of legislation that concerns the recoupment of state costs attributable to low wage employers. The bill creates a 13-member board that will investigate the causes and effects of businesses paying low wages to residents of the state, and to review how many workers are receiving public assistance.
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Board Member
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
- 4 years 2 months
Economic Empowerment
Board Member and Active Volunteer for the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
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Board Member & 2nd Vice President
MONROE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
- 6 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Member of Executive Committee and Board Member for the Monroe CT Chamber of Commerce
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Board Member, Emeritus
Connecticut Riverhawks Hockey Club
- Present 11 years 9 months
Children
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Board Member
CT Riverhawks
- 14 years
Children
Board Member and President of Youth Hockey organization
Honors & Awards
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2023 Greater Hartford Power Players
Hartford Business Journal
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2022 Greater Hartford Power Players #48
Hartford Business Journal
Hartford Business Journal has unveiled its 2022 Power Players list, a section that highlights 50 private- and public-sector, nonprofit, higher education, real estate and healthcare officials in Greater Hartford who are not only top leaders within their organizations but also of the broader business community.
Power comes in a variety of forms.
You can be a CEO, government leader, college president, run a nonprofit, regulate an industry or be an important cog in a highly visible…Hartford Business Journal has unveiled its 2022 Power Players list, a section that highlights 50 private- and public-sector, nonprofit, higher education, real estate and healthcare officials in Greater Hartford who are not only top leaders within their organizations but also of the broader business community.
Power comes in a variety of forms.
You can be a CEO, government leader, college president, run a nonprofit, regulate an industry or be an important cog in a highly visible project, issue or trend.
HBJ’s third annual Power 50 class was chosen and ranked by our news team.
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English
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Organizations
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Connecticut Wind Collaborative
Board Chair
- PresentServe as the Board Chair of the Connecticut Wind Collaborative, a non-profit organization created by the State of CT to implement the CT Offshore Wind Roadmap.
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Connecticut Planning Committee for Higher Education
Board Member
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Vocational Villages
Board Member
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Governor's Council on Women and Girls
Co-Chair Education and STEAM Committee
- PresentServe as Co-Chair of the Education and STEAM Committee of the Governor's Council on Women and Girls. We work on innovative programs to increase the participation of women and girls in Computer Science and STEAM careers.
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FORGE - Connecticut
Advisory Board Member
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Sacred Heart University
Member, Engineering Advisory Board
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University of Connecticut
Member, Engineering Advisory Board
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Advisory Board Member
- PresentAdvisory Board member for the Connecticut Technical High School System
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Southern New England Industrial Assessment Center
Advisory Board Member
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Manufacturing Innovation Fund
Board Chair
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Connecticut Workforce Cabinet
Member
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National Small Business Association
Leadership Council
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National Association of Manufacturers
Member
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Thanks to CampusCT for giving me the opportunity to highlight our great manufacturing internship program. #MakeItHere #ctleads #manufacturing
Thanks to CampusCT for giving me the opportunity to highlight our great manufacturing internship program. #MakeItHere #ctleads #manufacturing
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