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| Dear Neighbor,
There are events in our community coming up that I want to highlight for you.
Later this month, you can get free online training on Narcan use. Despite our efforts to fight the addiction epidemic, the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities in Connecticut. If more people know about overdose-reversing drugs like Narcan, lives will be saved and more people battling addiction will have the opportunity to take their first steps on the road to recovery.
Then, in April, the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair. It's a great opportunity for anyone looking for work in our community. Businesses are looking for workers in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries.
In this week's update, we'll go into detail on these events and more.
Have a good week,
Sincerely,
Kerry Wood
State Representative
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| The Governor's Prevention Partnership invites you to a free essential online Narcan training session on Wednesday, March 19th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., via Zoom.
Learn how to effectively reverse opioid overdoses—a critical issue with an average of two deaths daily in Connecticut. |
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From the session, you can expect:
- Comprehensive Training: Understand how to use Narcan to counteract overdoses from street drugs like heroin and prescription opioids like OxyContin.
- Skills Development: Gain practical knowledge on administering naloxone (Narcan) to save lives.
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| Connecticut Main Street Summer Center Summit - 10 Years of TOD & the Road Ahead will be held at Parkville Market, 1400 Park Street Hartford, on Thursday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Summit will delve into how Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can boost local economies, increase sustainability, and foster vibrant, walkable communities.
Event highlights include:
- Keynote Address by David Kooris, Executive Director, Municipal Redevelopment Authority
- 3 Case Study panels: CTfastrak in New Britain, CTrail in Windsor, and Microbility initiatives in Hartford
- A conversation on the road ahead with Deputy Commissioners from CT DOT, DECD, and DEEP, and Tim Love, Founding Principal of Utile.
- View the agenda and learn more about the speakers.
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| Manufacturing, healthcare, and temporary employment agencies are just some of the industries that will be on hand for the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce's Job Fair on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This event is a win-win for job seekers, who will have the opportunity to meet top employers who provide information about career opportunities as well as specific details on current openings, and company representatives will have the opportunity to promote their business and find the talent they've been searching for! For a listing of participating companies, please click HERE. Companies can register to participate HERE. |
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