Bradley International Airport Parking Summary
One month after closing as result of the Sept. 11 attacks, Bradley International Airport is set to reopen both the parking garage and short-term lot near Terminal B. The two parking areas, which provide a combined total of 1919 parking spaces for airport patrons, were closed when the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all U.S. airports to leave parking spaces within 300 feet of terminals vacant. Travelers should be aware that the following security restrictions remain in place:
- No luggage or packages will be allowed in the parking garage or short-term surface lot within 300 feet of the terminal.
- If traveling with another person(s), first drop passengers and luggage at curbside so they can attend the luggage, and then proceed to either the parking garage or surface lot.
- Passengers traveling alone with luggage must proceed to lots or that portion of the garage, which is beyond 300 feet of the terminal, since luggage cannot be left unattended at curbside.
- Parking in the garage and short-term surface lot will be available for full-size sedans, station wagons, and smaller automobiles that otherwise meet all qualifications.
- Vehicles parking in the short-term portion of the garage or short-term surface lot will have to consent to vehicle inspection.
- Sport utility vehicles, i.e., Broncos, Blazers, Explores, etc., and vans and trucks must park beyond 300 feet of the terminal.
- Any vehicle with tinted or masked glass must also park beyond 300 feet of the terminal.
New Security Restrictions at Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport was reopened on Sept. 13 after being closed down in the wake of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Although the Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the resumption of air travel, most airlines have not rescheduled flights. Passengers departing from Bradley should contact their airlines to ascertain the status of their flights.
Short-term and long-term parking is available on a limited basis in the parking garage. Long-term Lot #6 is closed for construction. However, other long-term surface parking areas are available with shuttle service to the terminal.
Important points to remember:
Curbside check-ins will not be permitted, and all passengers must check in at each airline’s respective ticket counter. Passengers must not proceed to the gates without first checking in at the ticket counter.
A valid picture form of identification is required at the check-in counter. Be prepared to offer another form of identification if requested by the airline.
Bradley International Airport advises travelers with confirmed reservations on rescheduled flights to allow additional time prior to their flight to accommodate newly established security measures.
Only ticked passengers will be allowed through security areas.
Bradley International Airport urges travelers to confirm that they have a rescheduled flight before departing for the airport. For more information, visit www.bradleyairport.com for a listing of telephone numbers for airlines at Bradley.
Information Technology and Energy Among Topics Discussed at International Conference in Connecticut
The 26th Annual Conference of the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers was held in Westbrook, Connecticut, from August 26-28, 2001. For text of all the resolutions passed, please click on the following links:
Resolution Concerning the Standing Committee On Trade and Globalization 2001-03 Work Plan
Resolution Concerning Energy and the Environment
Resolution On Environment Projects
Resolution Concerning Energy and Its Development, Management and Delivery
Lieutenant Governor Rell Announces Maritime Cluster
Lieutenant Governor M. Jodi Rell recently announced the launch of the state's newest industry cluster - maritime, which is represented by the Connecticut Maritime Coalition (CMC). The cluster has already begun working with workforce development, transportation strategy, material management, and commercial fishing advocacy. They plan to strengthen Connecticut's cluster within the worldwide maritime market. William Gash has been appointed executive director to oversee the operations of CMC. More information about CMC and the maritime cluster can be found at www.ctmaritime.com.
New England Summit on Transportation and the Economy
The New England Governors Conference and the New England Association of Regional Councils rently hosted a New England Summit on Transportation and the Economy. Speakers include governor Rowland, Dr. Marc Weiss, from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC, and Michael Gallis, who has done economic studies throughout the nation. Key issues included: New England Transportation and Economic Development, Strengthening New England's Position in the Global Market, and Reauthorization of the Federal Transportation of the Federal Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century.
Bradley Continues to Grow, Sets Another Record
Bradley International Airport set yet another monthly record in May. Even though nationwide passenger traffic dropped 2.5 percent in May, Bradley had an increase of 8,000 more passengers than the record setting month of May in 2000. Leading in passenger traffic for May was US Airways, followed by Delta, American, and Southwest Airlines. The total year-to-date traffic for Bradley in 2001 is 3 million passengers, a 4.26 percent increase from last year, making Bradley International Airport one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. For more information, log onto www.bradleyairport.com.
Southwest Adds Two More Daily Flights to the Sunshine State
As part of a 28-flight nationwide expansion, Southwest Airlines will add daily nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Orlando and Tampa, Florida, beginning on Oct. 28, 2001. This is Southwest's first daily nonstop service to Tampa out of Bradley. Other added flights in this expansion include service between Oakland and New Orleans, Indianapolis and Tampa, and Louisville and Orlando. An introductory fare for all new nonstop flights is $99 each way, which is available for purchase through Oct. 28,2001. For more information on Bradley or Southwest's new flights, visit www.bradleyairport.com.DECD Releases Latest At-A-glance Economic Indicators
The latest available Connecticut economic data for May 2001 show that from the same month a year ago total non-farm employment increased 0.4 percent. The unemployment rate was 2.3 percent. Housing permits decreased 2.5 percent. Total tax revenues decreased 28.9 percent and personal tax revenues decreased 44.2 percent. Consumer prices were up 3.6 percent. U.S. consumer confidence decreased 20.2 percent while New England consumer confidence decreased 21.4 percent.Doing Business in China Conference Cancelled
Due to the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, and the subsequent backup in airplane flights, the Chinese delegation from Dongguan will not be able to come to Hartford for the "Doing Business in China" conference that had been scheduled for Sept. 21. Organizers are hoping to reschedule the event for sometime in October. For more information, please contact Cheryl Murray, cmurray@metrohartford.com
International Technology Conference Set for June 22 - 22.
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, DaimlerChrysler AG, and Yale University recently hosted a conference "Global Business in a Networked Economy," an international technology conference in New Haven, Connecticut this June. The conference focused on new entrepreneurs in the new economy in both countries and examined ways that cutting edge technologies can change and influence the economic landscape for generations to come. About 280 people attended. For information, including online versions of some of the conference presentations, please click here
"Global Marketplace"Divining the Future of US/China Political and Business Relations
The June 14th International Business Council meeting will be at 8:00 -9:30 a.m. at MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce at 100 Constitution Plaza, 3rd floor. Coffee and bagels from 7:45 a.m.
Wondering what twists and turns are in store for US/China business relations? Talk with four experts on China and get their opinions on WTO, PNTR, the effects of the recent spy plane incident as well as visits by the Dalai Lama and the governor of Taiwan, and even the Falun Gong. Learn about the trip by Governor Rowland and key Connecticut companies to China planned for November 2001.
Panel members include: John Schuyler, Chair of the Connecticut China Council and principal at Simione, Scillia Larrow & Dowling, LLC. John visited China with Governor O'Neil and plans to go in November 2001 with Governor Rowland. Catherine Lin, Special Counsel, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, LLP. Catherine specializes in environmental law and often works with companies in Asia.
Bruce Vakiener of Vakiener Associates and formerly President of Loctite Asia. Bruce is organizing the trip to China planned for November 2001.
Xiahong Hu, Chair of International Business at Quinnipiac University. Raised and educated in China, Xiahong worked for American companies for over fifteen years before going into academia.
Please RSVP to Cheryl (cmurray@metrohartford.com) or to Pat Bell (pbell@metrohartford.com)CT World Business 2001 Set for June 5
The CT World Business 2001 world trade event and awards breakfast will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 on June 5, 2001 at the Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange, Conn.
Susan Joyce, President of Inlingua will give a keynote address on “Tackling the Tower of Babble.”
The District Export Council awards committee will be meeting in mid-April to select this year’s winners of the “Exporter of the Year” and “Service to Export” awards.
The event, sponsored by the Connecticut District Export Council, costs $15
per person. For more information, please call Elyse Burstein at 203-929-8483
(email eburstein@trim.com) or Tom Dudeck at 203-499-2829 (email tom.dudeck@uinet.com).International Business Council Meetings Set
The International Business Council of the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce has the following meetings planned:
May 10 George Fergusson, British Consul-General from Boston, will discuss mutual opportunities and challenges.
All meetings are held from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce, 100 Constitution Plaza, 3rd floor, Hartford. For more information, contact Cheryl Murray, cmurray@metrohartford.comBradley Continues to Grow, Sets April Records
Bradley International Airport continued its record setting growth in passenger volume month in April, which was its best month this year. The airport attracted 653,072 passengers in April, a 1.26 percent increase over the record set in 2000. The increase raised Bradley's total traffic in 2001 to 2.3 million, a 4.26 percent increase over the same year-to-date mark in 2000. April's total passenger traffic represented the highest monthly total for the year, and is the second time in 2001 that Bradley has attracted more than 600,000 passengers. This is quite impressive since general domestic passenger enplanements in April declined 0.7 percent from 2000, and enplanements for the entire year were down 0.2 percent
UPS To Acquire First International Bancorp
United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) and First International Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FNCE) recently announced a definitive merger agreement by which UPS will acquire First International Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First International Bank, for approximately $78 million in UPS Class B common stock, based on the closing price for UPS Class B common stock on Friday, Jan. 12, 2001.
The acquisition will add First International's innovative structured trade finance and commercial lending programs to the expanding capabilities of UPS Capital Corp., the financial services subsidiary of UPS. UPS believes the acquisition will create a powerful combination of financial, shipping and logistics solutions for customers that will enable them to better manage their supply chains through the integration of funds, goods and information.
First International's expertise in government-backed lending will enhance UPS Capital's financial services portfolio, which currently includes global trade finance, asset-based lending, factoring, payment solutions and equipment leasing.
UPS is the world's largest express carrier and largest package delivery company, serving more than 200 countries and territories. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company is located on the Web at www.ups.com. UPS was recently named the "World's Most Admired" mail and package delivery company for the third consecutive year in a Fortune magazine survey.
First International Bank www.firstinterbank.com, a world leader in the use of SBA, USDA and Export-Import Bank loans, provides innovative credit, trade and financial solutions for small and medium-sized industrial businesses. The company has approximately 200 employees, including 95 experienced lending officers and 14 international representatives. Established in 1955, the Bank is a subsidiary of publicly traded First International Bancorp Inc., with headquarters in Hartford, Conn.Delta Express Announces Additional Flights to Florida from Bradley International Airport
Delta Airlines has announced that its low-fare Delta Express will add one daily roundtrip between Bradley International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and between Bradley and West Palm Beach, Florida, effective May 7, 2001. With this new service, Delta Express will now provide three daily roundtrips to both Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach with flights operating in each direction in the early morning, mid-day/early afternoon and one in the evening.
International Trade Show Seminar
"International Trade Shows: Planning, Execution, Protocol" This seminar will concentrate on the most important aspects of trade shows, and will feature speakers Donna Shea, Partner at Innovative Display & Sign; David Krah, Sales Executive at Schenker Logistics; Susan Joyce, President of Lingua; Bob Zukowski, Vice President of Latex Foam Products and Carl Jacobsen, Executive Director at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The event will be held on May 2 in the Mancheski Room in the Lender School of Business Center at Quinnipiac College beginning at 9:00 am. For more information, please contact Tom Dudeck at 203-499-3769 or via email tom.dudeck@uinet.com.
Nominations Sought for International Business Person of the Year
The MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for International Business Person of the Year. Nominations are due by March 9, 2000, and Awards will be presented at the Business Leaders of the Year Breakfast at the Go Local Biz Hartford Expo 2001, Connecticut Expo Center, Thursday, May 24, 2001. Nominees must be from chamber member companies with gross international sales less than $50 million and who are actively involved in promoting international trade. For more information, please contact Cheryl Murray at 860 525-4451, ext. 203.International Marketing Seminar
"International Marketing: Agents, Distributors, Reps" This event, which will feature speakers John Celentano, President of Global Ventures Group; Donald Borod, Partner at Cummings & Lockwood; Jim Stepanek, Partner at The China Business Group and Steven Cermola, International Sales & Marketing Manager of Bilco will include the financial issues, legal options, roles and responsibilities of international marketing. The seminar will be held On April 4 in the Mancheski Room in the Lender School of Business Center at Quinnipiac College beginning at 9:00 am. For more information, please contact Tom Dudeck at 203-499-3769 or via email tom.dudeck@uinet.comNortheast Trade & Transportation Conference Set for April 5 & 6
The coalition of New England Companies for Trade will hold its annual conference on April 5 and 6 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, R.I. For more information, call Carol Turner, 508-481-0421 or send e-mail to connectorg@aol.com.International Business Council Meetings Set
The International Business Council of the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce has the following meetings planned.
March 8: Guest speakers, Bill Sellay and Katherine Porter, both from the law firm of Robinson & Cole, will speak on "Untangling the Internet: Legal Issues of E-Commerce." Bill and Kathy are co-editors of e-counsel: The Executive's Legal Guide to Electronic Commerce.
April 12: Carl Jacobsen, director of the US Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Middletown Connecticut will speak on international trade programs and services and illustrate with Connecticut success stories. A representative from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development will present an update of initiatives and results in successful exporting from Connecticut.
Shipping 2001 Set for March 18-21 in Stamford
The Connecticut Maritime Association’s annual trade show, Shipping 2001, will be held at the Westin Stamford will be held March 18 –21.
The conference Registration fee is $895 per participant ($845 for CMA members and members of the professional organizations co-sponsoring the conference). More information may be obtained by calling Debra Wood, CMA Conference Coordinator, 203-406-0109; Fax: 203-406-0110 or by visiting the CMA Web site at www.cmaconnect.com/ship2001.html.State Mourns Passing of DOT Bureau Chief
Robert Juliano, 62, of Granby died suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday, March 1. Juliano, head of the Connecticut Dept. of Transportation's Bureau of Aviation & Ports, had worked for the DOT for 42 years. "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Robert Juliano," said James F. Sullivan, commissioner of the Connecticut DOT. "Bob's name has been synonymous with Bradley International Airport for many years and we were extremely fortunate to have a career employee who dedicated all of his efforts to the success of that facility."
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Granby Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 617, Granby, CT 06035.
Listings Being Accepted for International Trade Calendar
Listings are now being accepted for the fall 2001 International Trade Events Calendar, which is compiled by the Connecticut District Export Council and United Illuminating. Events from mid-February 2001 through the end of the year may be submitted. Please include the following information for each event to be listed: date, subject, place & time, sponsor, contact person and phone number. Material should be submitted no later than Feb. 12, 2001 to: Tom Dudeck at tom.dudeck@uninet.com or fax: 203-499-3769.Bradley International Airport Breaks Annual Record
Bradley International Airport attracted 7.3 million passengers in 2000, breaking its annual record set in 1999. The airport finished the year with more than of 7.3 travelers, approximately 1 million passengers, or 15.8 percent, more than 1999's total. The record growth represents the airport's eighth consecutive year of growth. Since 1994, Bradley has seen passenger traffic increase 53 percent.Auletta Receives Award for Work on District Export Council
Louis J. Auletta Sr., chairman of the Connecticut District Export Council (DEC) and honorary counsel general of Japan in Connecticut, received a special plaque of commendation to recognize his outstanding work on the Connecticut DEC during a National DEC Steering Committee meeting in Chicago, Sept 13-15. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and Marjorie Searing, acting director general of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, presented the award.Gov. Rowland Leads Trade Mission to Germany and Ireland
Connecticut Gov. John Rowland recently led a delegation of businesspeople and state economic development officials on a seven day Trade Mission to Germany and Ireland. The governor, accompanied by representatives from 12 companies, visited the German federal states of Baden-Wurttemberg and Bavaria. There are currently more than 120 German companies with a presence in Connecticut, of which 40% are from those two states. In addition, Baden-Wurttemberg has an educational exchange program with several Connecticut colleges. More than 650 students from both countries have taken part in the exchange since 1991. Representatives from 10 Connecticut businesses took part in the trip to Ireland.Yamato Transport Relocates to Windsor Locks
The Hartford office of Yamato Transport USA Inc., an international freight forwarder, recently relocated to 1000 Old County Circle, Unit 108, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. For more information, contact David Champigny, office manager, at 860-564-0690.Bombardier Aerospace Plans To Expand Operations at Bradley International Airport
Bombardier Aerospace has signed a 30-year lease for approximately 19 acres of additional land at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn.,and is planning a $16 million expansion of its Business Aviation Services facility that would add 100,000 square feet of hangar and office space For more information on the company, visit its Web site at www.aero.bombardier.com.Connecticut Export Award Winners Announced
The Connecticut District Export Council and the Connecticut Dept. of Economic and Community Development presented awards to the winners of the state's 2000 export awards during the Connecticut World Business 2000 event held on June 8. Winners included:Exporter of the Year: Robert Zukowski, vice president of Latex
Foam Products in Ansonia.
Service to Exporters: Thomas J. Dudeck, economic development
manager, export services, The United Illuminating Co., in New Haven.
Governor's Award for Exporting: Connecticut Metal Components Inc., Prospect.
DECD Commissioner James F. Abromaitis Meets with
Ambassador Koby A. Koomson of Ghana
Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner
James F. Abromaitis met on June 1st with H. E. Koby A. Koomson, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana, and representatives of First International Bank to discuss ideas and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing U.S. businesses in Ghana. "Although challenging, Africa offers untapped resources and potential opportunities that can be achieved through persistence and a willingness to capture these opportunities," said Commissioner Abromaitis. In 1999, U.S. companies exported $235.1 million of goods to Ghana, up 5% over 1998. Connecticut companies exported $3.6 million during the same period, up 52.8% over 1999. Chemical products, fabricated metal products and transportation equipment are the major Connecticut export markets. Some of the best prospects for non-agricultural goods and services are as follows: Telecommunications Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Computers and Peripherals, Automobiles/Light Trucks, and Construction and Earth Moving Equipment.
The Republic of Ghana has been targeted by the U.S. Ex-Im Bank as a key market for U.S. exporters. The Ex-Im Bank has made a commitment to expand its business base in Africa. In 1999, Ex-Im Bank approved more than $145 million in financing to sub-Saharan Africa. A significant portion of this financing was focused on Ghana. First International Bank has an active and successful program in Africa and is the leading U.S. Ex-Im Bank lender. In 1999, First International Bank booked 80 percent of all Ex-Im Bank transactions in Ghana. Stephen M. Greene, Senior Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, First International Bank, and member of Connecticut's Africa Advisory Committee, said, "I am very enthusiastic about Africa business opportunities. Africa represents a huge potential for Connecticut companies."
"Connecticut is very enlightened to develop a program to facilitate two-way trade and investment with Africa. This approach certainly will help Connecticut companies interested in Ghana," said Ambassador Koomson. Ghana is a small West African country that has approximately 19 million people and is about the size of Oregon. It is well endowed with natural resources, and has twice the per capita output of the poorer countries in West Africa. It is a constitutional democracy that will have general elections in December, 2000.For Further DECD Information, Contact Jim Watson at: james.w.watson@po.state.ct.us
New Connecticut Maritime Coalition Forms
A new group called the Connecticut Maritime Coalition Inc. has been formed to focus on maritime issues pertaining to economic development. Funded by maritime companies, the group plans to provide strategic planning and marketing support for the state's maritime industry. For more information, call William Gash, Executive Director, at 860-448-2000, ext. 13 or email bgash36@msn.com.Bradley Traffic Increases 26.5% in June
Bradley International Airport reported that passenger growth in June increased 26.5 percent over June 1999. The increase marks the 27th consecutive month of passenger growth at the airport. For more information, visit www.bradleyairport.com.Gejdenson Trade Mission Results in Contracts for
Connecticut Companies
U.S. Rep. Sam Gejdenson (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House International Relations Committee, recently announced that several of the 14 companies that participated in his trade mission to India earlier this month had signed contracts during the trip. The trade mission went to New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai, representing the governmental, hi-tech and financial capitals of India. Companies were able to meet with senior government officials and private sector counterparts. Ship Analytics, a manufacturer of marine technology and crisis management systems, based in N. Stonington, CT. signed a contract for over $300,000 with the Indian Maritime College. In addition, Ship Analytics laid the groundwork for sales of its multi-million dollar Crisis Management Technology to be concluded this calendar year. C&M Enterprises, a distributor of macadamia nuts, based in Bridgeport, CT. signed 12 contracts to export its product to India for a total of $120,000.Africa Trade and Outreach Mission Postponed
The Conn. Dept. of Economic & Community Development, in conjunction with HSBC Equator Inc., is organizing a trade and outreach mission to South Africa and Ghana. For more information, contact James Nicholas, Director of Africa Marketing, 860-270-8061 or via email: James.Nicholas@po.state.ct.us