PEP Lacey receives leadership award
Bridgeport-based PEP Lacey, a medical device engineering and manufacturing company, received an energy efficiency leadership award for a project at its facility. Using programs available through the Energize Connecticut initiative and administered by The United Illuminating Co. (UIL), PEP Lacey made equipment and lighting upgrades. The cumulative upgrades provide an estimated $100,000 savings in annual energy costs.
The Bruce features discussion by Somer
Greenwich-based Bruce Museum presents Jack A. Somer, who is discussing antique maps and sea charts from his private collection, currently on view at the museum in “(Re)Discovering the ”˜New World”™: Maps and Sea Charts from the Age of Exploration,” 2 p.m., March 1, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. The current exhibition runs though May 31.
LogicSource names Krupka to board
Norwalk-based LogicSource, a sourcing and procurement services firm, appointed Michael Krupka, founding partner and managing director for Boston-based Bain Capital Ventures, to its board of directors. He has prior experience with early-stage investment in software, hardware, database and telecommunications and business services firms.
Goodwill announces Volpano as CEO
Bridgeport-based Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut, a nonprofit providing employment and support services to people with disabilities and other challenges, announced Vickie Volpano as president and CEO. Volpano joined as president in June 2013 and is replacing David Turner, former CEO who retired after 19 years with the organization.
Operation Fuel”™s Add-a-Dollar program
Hartford-based Operation Fuel, a nonprofit providing energy assistance to lower-income individuals and families, is collecting donations for its Add-a-Dollar program. The program, encourages utility customers to “add a dollar” to their bills as a donation, raised $562,000 this past fiscal year and $16.4 million since its inception 31 years ago.
Donations can be made online at operationfuel.org or mailed to Operation Fuel, 75 Charter Oak Ave., Suite 2-240, Hartford, CT 06106.
Sabet speaks at MCCA awards dinner
Danbury-based Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism (MCCA), a substance abuse treatment provider, has invited Kevin Sabet to speak at its annual awards dinner, Feb. 25 at the Ethan Allen Inn, Danbury. As the drug policy adviser to three presidents, Sabet will discuss the ramifications of legalizing marijuana.
For tickets, visit mccaonline.com or call 203-792-4515, ext. 1102.
Bak named senior partner
Sandler Training/PEAK, a sales and management training organization with offices in Southbury and Farmington, named Donna Bak of Woodbury as senior partner, the first member of the firm to earn this title. Bak”™s responsibilities include providing marketing guidance and strategy for the firm.
DiMatteo Group hires two
Shelton-based DiMatteo Group, an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, appointed Summer Badamo as a personal lines account manager and Deborah Rossi as a commercial lines assistant.
Badamo is a liaison regarding claims, endorsements and billing issues. She has 15 years experience in the industry”™s personal lines field.
Rossi assists the commercial lines account managers with tasks including maintenance of the commercial lines insurance policies and certification preparation. She has more than 13 years experience as a customer service representative in the industry.
BHHS names top sales executives in Norwalk
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, a real estate company serving Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, announced the top sales executives in the Norwalk office. In January, Jane Walters was recognized as the top listing agent and Sue Cooper won top-seller.
Greenwich shell fishing
Greenwich shell fishing will be the focus of the First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center program co-sponsored by the Bruce Museum, 1:30 to 4 p.m., March 1, Innis Cottage at Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Ed Stilwagen of Atlantic Clam Farms and Jadar Nygaard of Hemlock Oyster Co. will hold a discussion titled, “Commercial Shellfishing in Greenwich Waters,” 2 p.m. For information, contact Cynthia Ehlinger at cynthiae@brucemuseum.org.
First County Bank”™s Wear Red Day
Stamford-based First County Bank employees wore red Feb. 16 to celebrate National Wear Red Day supporting Go Red For Women, an organization that raises awareness of heart disease in women. February is also National Heart Health Month. First County Bank”™s human resources department is featured from left: Anna Kosakowski, June Walker, Andra Compolattaro, Lizzy Aglibut and Vanessa Calabro.
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