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Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema School Bus Etiquette and General Safety on the Roads

The 11th Annual Run for the Fallen CT will be held virtually this year due to the current climate of public health concerns. The event will kick off at 7am with opening remarks from our team on Facebook Live. The names of 10 fallen heroes will be read at the top of every hour (7am-1pm) for each “virtual lap” of the run. Pictures and biographies of each service member will be posted during their assigned time slot.
We encourage participants to run, walk, cycle etc. to honor our fallen heroes and share comments and photos throughout the day. We will be posting links in our website for participants to print out bibs and other items for virtual participation. A closing ceremony will be made available at 2pm after the conclusion of the final lap (Facebook and YouTube link).
While we are very saddened at the thought of not having a live event this year and will greatly miss seeing our RFTFCT families and participants, we hope to at least provide a platform this year to bring everyone together for a day of remembrance and recognition of our fallen heroes and their families.

Weekly Update with Senator Richard Blumenthal on aid to small businesses, stimulus relief and and uptick in covid numbers in our state.

And the ITC + DIA World Tour Hartford Stop Winner Is… Covr Financial Technologies

(Hartford, Conn.) – September 15, 2020 – Innovation, creativity and ingenuity add to the DNA of Hartford’s insurtech movement. That passion and energy were on display last Thursday, September 10, as Hartford became one of just 30 cities across the globe to host an ITC + DIA World Tour stop. Hartford-based Covr Financial Technologies emerged as victorious during the competition, a lead up to the InsureTech Connect event September 21-23, a virtual program normally held onsite in Las Vegas. Hartford-based Stable Insurance was runner up.

"Covr Financial Technologies and Stable Insurance are wonderful companies. I'm proud to see so many startups in our community,” said Stacey Brown, Founder, InsurTech Hartford. “Hartford is on the insurtech map and last week’s program reinforces our global role in this sector. I can't wait for the next event."

Covr Financial Technologies is an innovative company offering financial institutions digital platforms to sell their products. The company has now earned the right to compete and showcase its talents at the ITC Global Competition.

In addition to the competition component of the program, attendees networked with insurtechs from across the globe, heard from insurtech experts and discovered new organizations that could serve as future partners. Hartford’s stop was a collaboration between Insurtech Hartford, CT Insurance and Financial Services and Launc[H]artford.

The finalists, announced recently by Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, included:

Eric Hall, CEO, Intellagents Wendy Aarons-Corman, CEO, OWIT Global, LLC Robert Bull, CEO, AdminaHealth Michael Jones, Co-Founder and CEO, Combined Ratio Solutions For more information on the Hartford stop, click here.

InsurTech Hartford is a grassroots organization. It is founded and run by local insurance professionals. The community-focused part of the organization works to incubate a robust insurtech ecosystem by bringing people together, educating, and promoting startup growth in the region.

Updates: Unemployment $300 benefits, Fines & Masks, CT Covid Spikes and More.
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz gives important updates on issues impacting our state right now.

Energy Assistance - Community Renewal Team, Inc.
Need help paying your heating bills? CRT might be able help. Low to moderate-income households in Connecticut can get help paying utility or fuel bills (oil, gas, etc.). Energy assistance programs help many families cover energy costs each year. Contact CRT for information about application locations and how to apply. Our staff speaks both Spanish and English.
www.crtct.org

Tips to Lowering Your Blood Pressure! from breathing right and paying attention to your body, you can help reduce your BO!(Please be sure to check with your healthcare professional)

NEW HAVEN RESTAURANT WEEK PARTNERS
WITH CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK
Donations to Assist with Rising Food Insecurity Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
WHAT: New Haven Restaurant Week is leading the fight against hunger alongside
the Connecticut Food Bank. Throughout their 12-year partnership, more
than $45,000 has been raised by participating New Haven restaurants to
benefit those in need. The partnership has taken new meaning and
urgency this year, as the food insecurity rate has risen 44 percent in the
six counties serviced by the Connecticut Food Bank.
Patrons can donate to support hunger relief by scanning the QR code at
the 25 participating restaurants or by clicking the donation button on the
official New Haven Restaurant Week page:
www.infonewhaven.com/things-to-do/nhrw-remixed/
WHEN: New Haven Restaurant Week runs from Sunday, September 13 through
Saturday, September 26.

Healthy Tip with Renee: Dry Your Hands This Way
Reduce the spread of germs 10x better according to British research!

Bear’s Restaurant Group and the Jordan Porco Foundation announce their co-founding of Linked 4 Life on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2020. They're linking together - one person, one carabiner at a time - in a connected and collective effort to break the silence, break the stigma, and break a world record. It's all in support of raising mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and you're invited to link-up with them to help save lives.

Join the Linked 4 Life Movement

linkedforlife.org | @linked.4.life | Start a team | #Linked4Life