News of the Region

July 30, 2025

The Importance of Mobile Location Data in Economic Development Efforts 

By Jacob Schlessel Nowadays, it seems as though everyone has their phone with them at all times, whether it be in their hand or in their pocket. Businesses […]

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May 20, 2025

Ledge Light Launch Pitch Competition, June 26, 2025 – $7,500 Prize 

Calling all entrepreneurs! If you’re building a business and have a bold idea that can spark growth, apply to Ledge Light Launch’s first ever pitch competition sponsored by […]

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May 13, 2025

Kaitlin Ferrero Ready to Put Data Analysis Skills to Work for Area Businesses 

seCTer has added capacity to its team with the hiring of Kaitlin Ferrero as an Economic Development Specialist. Kaitlin is a seasoned economic development and data analyst professional […]

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May 13, 2025

seCTer Offering Software to Guide Your Strategic Plan with Demographic Data

Member towns and cities now have a new data analytics tool at their disposal for free as a benefit of their membership in seCTer. Executive Director Paul Whitescarver […]

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May 13, 2025

Working on an Economic Development Project? We can Help – and Give you Credit!

Organizations and businesses working on economic development projects in eastern Connecticut are urged to include their plans in a survey of such projects in support of  seCTer’s Comprehensive […]

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May 13, 2025

seCTer staff earns Regional Partnership Award’ from Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce

seCTer’s work across the 20 towns it serves earned it the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Regional Partnership Award’ in March. This was the first year for […]

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