Tag: Norwalk
Stamford’s Riko’s Pizza sets franchising plan
“We have a great product, and we want to get it to a lot more people,” said namesake Rico Imbrogno, who with his cousin Luigi Cardillo runs what is now a three-store operation in Stamford and Norwalk.
CT Port Authority unveils maritime strategy, pledges increased attention to county
"We don’t have the luxury of thinking big city versus small town," said Port Authority Board Chairman Scott Bates. "We want to be a champion for the entire state."
Diageo recruits funnyman Adam Devine for Captain Morgan marketing campaign
In observance of today’s designation as National Rum Day, the comedian and actor has appeared in two online advertisements for the Captain Morgan brand.
Norwalk Hospital, Maplewood Senior Living to open $100M hybrid health center
The 250,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in 2021, pending city approval, according to the hospital.
Chick-fil-A withdraws proposal for Stamford location
The Georgia-based chain was faced with continued opposition centered on concerns over increased traffic in Stamford's Bull's Head neighborhood.
Walk Bridge replacement work in Norwalk uncovers 3,000-year-old artifacts
Along with components of a Contact Period Native American fort, the find includes arrowheads, flints and a variety of tools.
Starwood Property inks $2.56B acquisition agreement with GE Capital
The Greenwich-based firm is acquiring Norwalk-based GE Capital's Energy Financial Services' Project Finance Debt Business and loan portfolio.
Norwalk approves medical marijuana dispensary application
The application for the 3,000-square-foot facility now goes to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which oversees the licensing process.
Norwalk spa offers an alternative path to wellness
"I would say 95 percent of the people who find us are online, and we get about 70 new clients a month thanks to Yelp and Google," said Liz Lew, company founder and owner.
Residences at malls: An idea whose time has come?
Residents of Trumbull are wrestling with the perceived challenges of adding 280 residential units at its Westfield mall, while that kind of work is finding favor in other communities around the U.S.
Community Health Center expanding Stamford presence
Not only is the nonprofit adding a second Stamford facility, but it's also in the process of purchasing the space it has been renting at 49 Day St. in Norwalk.
Soft drink maker Reed’s relocating HQ to Norwalk
The timing of the move from Los Angeles is uncertain; the manufacturer of Reed's Ginger Beer and Virgil's Root Beer would only say that it will take place “over the next several months.”
FactSet names Helen Shan as CFO
There will be a transition period when Shan joins FactSet in September with current CFO Maurizio Nicolelli, who will remain with the Norwalk firm through December.
Fairfield County Five readies new pitch to NYC firms
According to Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau, the five member municipalities contribute 22 percent of the total income tax revenue to the state, while the county overall contributes 42 percent.
Tree in honor of former mayor Zullo
LaKota Oaks hosted its inaugural ribbon-cutting and tree-planting ceremony on July 12, honoring former Norwalk Mayor Frank Zullo.