October - George’s River Land Trust
November - NAACP Maine
December - Avian Haven
In 2019, donations totaled over $11,000, according to Bower, but 2020’s totals were fewer, due to the pandemic’s interruption to the program. As soon as Good Tern was able to re-open again, the program renewed with vigor.
“In July, we decided to give the round-up money to two organizations per month for the rest of the year,” said Bower. “After the death of George Floyd, [a 46-year-old Black man, who was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while being arrested] and in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, we tried to focus on organizations that support Indigenous, Black, and people of color in our state.”
Winsted Entrepreneurial Center offers business workshop
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Winsted - The Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut is offering the workshop, How To Grow Your Business During The COVID-19 Pandemic, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 28, online. The seminar is sponsored by the Northwest Connecticut Economic Development Corporation with funding provided through the Economic Development Administration s CARES Act disaster recovery funds, according to a statement.
The event is free and open to the public although registration is required at Eventbrite.
The two-hour seminar will focus on how small to medium-sized businesses can improve their online visibility. Topics will include how to increase online visibility through Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), and local SEO; online marketing strategies that will help businesses target customers and keep them engaged; and understanding the importance of online re
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This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the ASAP! Celebration of Young Photographers. Students from around the state submit to a juried panel of photographers which culminates in a free public showcase of the work. However, this year, instead of a public art show, some of the pieces will be on display at New Morning Market for the month of December as part of their Round Up For A Cause monthly fundraising program.
ASAP! Program Director, Ali Psomas, stated, “It’s amazing how these students captured the theme of
Quarantine and what we all have been experiencing. Their photos enable us to slow down and reflect on this time. They portray humanity, struggles, resiliency, hope and so much more. This year especially, we thankfully celebrate them and their work.”