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Connecticut to launch $150 million fund to help businesses
By Susan Haigh and Pat Eaton-Robb
The Associated Press
A new $150 million, multi-year initiative to invest in Connecticut businesses, with a major focus on fledgling small businesses located in communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, was unveiled on Thursday.
The Department of Economic and Community Development hopes the private sector will match that funding and co-invest in entrepreneurs, small businesses and start-ups, Commissioner David Lehman said.
“We think there’s a real opportunity to make this initiative even larger and have the state drive it, but with a significant amount of co-investment capital from corporations and philanthropists,” Lehman said.
Published May 6, 2021 •
Updated on May 6, 2021 at 11:27 am
As Connecticut begins to ease its COVID-19 restrictions for businesses this month, Foxwoods Resort Casino has announced it will lift most of its protocols as well.
Foxwoods said all slot machines will be on and ready for play. During the pandemic, only certain slot machines were operating to ensure social distancing. The casino said capacity restrictions will slowly be lifted for table games, restaurants, theaters, retail shops, and events this month. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Face masks will still be required throughout the entire property.
Published May 06. 2021 3:55PM | Updated May 06. 2021 5:01PM Get the weekly rundown Email Submit
Mashantucket Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Thursday it will begin “carefully” lifting most of its COVID-19 protocols while continuing to require that employees and patrons wear masks.
All of the casino’s slot machines will be turned on and ready for play, and capacity restrictions will gradually be lifted for table games, restaurants, theaters, events and retail shops. Regular deep cleaning of high-touch areas and social distancing in some situations will continue.
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted May 19.
“The strategic rollback plan for our COVID-19 measures is highly calculated and thoughtfully timed to ensure we do this right and keep our resort safe,” Jason Guyot, Foxwoods’ president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “With the exception of face masks
Foxwoods To Lift COVID Restrictions By May 19, With Exception Of Masks
CBS Boston 5/6/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Boston
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (CBS) – Foxwoods plans to start phasing out most of its COVID safety protocols this month.
All slot machines will be functioning at the casino in the upcoming weeks.
Capacity limits for table games, restaurants, theaters, and shops will also slowly be lifted.
The resort said that with the exception of masks, all restrictions will be gone by or before May 19, aligning with the rest of Connecticut.
“The strategic rollback plan for our COVID-19 measures is highly calculated and thoughtfully timed to ensure we do this right and keep our resort safe,” said Jason Guyot, president and CEO of Foxwoods.