By: Mary Ellen Godin, Record-Journal staff Published: February 27, 2009 HARTFORD – Spring is traditionally when homeowners or buyers think about adding a deck, a gazebo, a new kitchen or some landscaping. But the brutal economy has shown it follows no tradition. Confidence is down, credit is harder to get…

By Anne M. Hamilton , Hartford Courant Published: February 19, 2009 The Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, which opens today at the Connecticut Convention Center, has a new way to promote itself this year: the largest flower show in New England. Organizers of the 28th annual show said they’re hoping…

Published: February 19, 2009 On Thursday, Feb. 19, Gov. M. Jodi Rell cut a Garland of Mini-Carnations, Daisies, Roses and other flowers (instead of a traditional ribbon) to open the 2009 Connecticut Flower and Garden Show at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The garland was created by Bob Kelly…

For Immediate Release February 12, 2009 Contacts: Sue Glasspiegel, Regional Director, 860-651-9994 Katie Blint, CT Convention Center (CTCC), Communications, 860-728-2605 Laura Soll, Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau, 860-688-4499 Connecticut to Host Largest First Robotics Competition in New England Nearly 1,500 Students From 10 States Expected at FIRST Robotics Competition…

For Immediate Release February 26, 2009 Contact: Katie Blint, CT Convention Center Communications, 860-819-2757 State’s Largest Home Show Highlights National Economic Stimulus Package Home Builders Association Partners With Local Banks to Offer Financing Options. Show Also Features Custom-Built 4,000 Square Foot “Dreamscape” With a 12-Foot Waterfall. HARTFORD, CT –The Home…

For Immediate Release February 5, 2009 Waterford Group Charitable Foundation Donates $1,250 to The Shelter for Women in Hartford and Manchester Donation Made on Behalf of Connecticut Convention Center Associates HARTFORD, CT – This year, more than 40 young women will have clothes, bedding and activity funds at the Shelter…