We're circling back to an organization aimed at helping local businesses and entrepreneurs either get started successfully, sustain themselves through the challenges posed by the pandemic, or take an existing enterprise to the next level - I'm talking about the CT Small Business Development Center.


Then we'll meet a pair of researchers from Fairfield University's Center for Social Impact to discuss their recent collaboration with the Norwalk Health Department and its Healthy for Life Project studying the strengths and gaps in Norwalk’s food system - and how to help reduce food insecurity in the region.

And we'll chat with the Director of School Choice & Enrollment for New Haven Magnet Schools. If your child resides in the greater New Haven area, you'll want to hear about the rich and diverse opportunities available to them at this robust network of Charter Schools.

 

Autism Speaks – CT DEEP 20By20 – Bikers Against Child Abuse

We're celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the director of clinical services at Autism Speaks discussing the role of early screening, recognizing the signs of autism, the disproportionate impact it's having among minority populations, and breaking down stigmas around this prevalent condition.

Then we're connecting with Connecticut's DEEP Commissioner to chat up the state's 20By20 initiative, which was launched to improve the transparency, predictability and efficiency of our regulatory processes across 20 targeted areas by the end of 2020.  

And we'll check in with our buddies from BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse to find out how much heart so many of these rough looking bikers have — and how so many are willing to step up with a proven, safe, and effective intervention and support system that's making such a positive difference for victims of child abuse.

 
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Workforce Alliance SCCT – (ENCORE) HRRA Glass Recycling – Youth Continuum

Has COVID-19 put you out of a job - or have you been thinking about a career change anyway? Then don't miss our latest check-in with the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT. We'll tell you about new and enhanced online career training and which employers are hiring right now!

Then we'll replay our chat with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority about the role glass plays driving up your taxes, and what this recycling agency is doing about it.

And we'll close breaking some news about Youth Continuum, which is building a first in the state (and one of the first in the nation) student-run homeless program exclusively for young adults right in downtown New Haven. 

 
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COVID Impact On Minority Households – New England for Offshore Wind – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Meet a director from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discussing a brand new poll that amplifies how badly the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Latino, Black, and Native American households.

Then we air out a few concerns about, and potential benefits of wind power as we touch base with the New England for Offshore Wind coalition to learn more about developing offshore wind projects coming to the region.

Then the Executive Director with the American Cancer Society explains the important and exciting developments related to this year's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer drive-through experiences and pink parades of celebration!

 
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