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Hartford Distillery Makes Hand Sanitizer for Essential Workers
As Hartford’s own Hartford Flavor Company nears its five-year anniversary, the small business is celebrating its growth and looking forward to introducing new flavors of its all-natural liqueurs. But all that quickly changed with the severity of the coronavirus. Co-Owner Lelaneia Dubay knew she could…
Rebel Dog Coffee Founders Share Entrepreneurial Experience
Restaurants and cafés throughout Greater Hartford are continuing business by offering takeout and delivery options. With two locations in Farmington and Plainville, including The Tavern at Rebel Dog, Rebel Dog Coffee is keeping its doors open by encouraging call-ahead orders, providing curbside pickup, and cleaning…
CT Cosmetics Owner Switches Operations to Hand Sanitizer to Help Combat Coronavirus
This story by Middletown Press reporter Cassandra Day was originally posted March 21, 2020. Brenda S. Mierzejewski, founder and CEO of Mizzi Cosmetics, is part of a movement increasing in popularity as more people are confined to home than ever before to avoid spreading the…
For Small Businesses to Survive the Coronavirus Crisis, We Have to Work Together
By David Griggs, Special to Hartford Courant, featured March 19, 2020 For many small businesses, cash reserves are more an ideal than a reality. As COVID-19 continues to decrease revenues and increase costs, many businesses are fighting for their lives. And while government agencies are…
