What’s the deal with Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa and the business community? Seems like his restaurant has become a destination point for business events. Ah, must be a kinder, gentler Mario. Hey, it’s good for business. Of course, doesn’t hurt that Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman is part of the panel for the second annual [...]
Entries from February 19th, 2012
Mario’s Restaurant More Than Politics
November 1st, 2011 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, News and Events, State Politics
Tags: Mario Testa·Nancy Wyman·Robert Trefry·Testo's Restaurant
Timpanelli Praises Jobs Bill As Historic Shift
November 1st, 2011 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, Education, News and Events
Paul Timpanelli, president of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, in an e-blast to business community members, weighs in on the jobs package passed by the state legislature last week. The Rock & Roll historian kicks off his commentary with a line from a Buffalo Springfield tune. “There’s something happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear.” It [...]
Will Steel Point Happen?
November 1st, 2011 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
Casinos to the south of Connecticut, casinos to the north of Connecticut. Remember when Connecticut was the biggest bookie in the United States with the most popular casinos in the western hemisphere? Ah, what could have been for Bridgeport had a casino been placed in the state’s largest city. Or maybe it’s better the state [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Lenny Paoletta·Morgan Kaolian·Steelpointe Harbor