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Lynn Cesaria. Photo by Phil Hall.
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Fashion statement LYNN CESARIA AND THE PURSUIT OF DRESSING FOR SUCCESS AND STYLE
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uring her interview for the Business Journal, fashion stylist Lynn Cesaria looked at the red-and-black plaid shirt I was wearing and asked how many more plaid shirts I had in my closet. When told her this was the sole plaid shirt in my wardrobe, she exhaled a sigh of relief and smiled. “People tend to buy
the same things over and over and over,” she said. “I go through people’s closets first and I see the same thing hanging in every color, but it is the same version. One client had 32 blouses that were all the same cut — it did nothing for her.” With a 25-year-plus career spanning work as fashion illustrator, photographer, personal shopper and stylist, Cesaria uses her Southport-based consultancy Lynn Cesaria Style to dress
men, women and teenagers. And while the concept of a personal fashion stylist might seem to be a luxury for the very wealthy, Cesaria stated that her services span the socioeconomic spectrum. “I have clients who are on a budget,” she explained. “I dress people who are average working people, house moms, kids. People think a stylist is for very wealthy people. It is for everybody who is not happy with the way they look when they look in the mirror.” For Cesaria, the core challenge comes in trying to determine and encourage the aesthetic style that matches a client’s personality and environment. » FASHION
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Moxie Project working to help women improve leadership prospects BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com WHEN IT COMES TO EXECUTIVE CAREERS FOR WOMEN the common buzzwords have become all too familiar. Glass ceilings, gender pay gaps and demeaning (or worse) behavior by male colleagues, while all reportedly improving, remain significant barriers for women looking to improve their work situations. But the three women behind The Moxie Project, a six-month intensive executive boot camp officially launched last month, believe they may offer a key to helping to develop female influencers. “We took a lot of our
own experiences and delved into the research that’s out there to see how we could go about developing women leaders,” said Ellen Keithline Byrne, a Wilton resident who co-founded consulting firm Moxie-Leaders with Karen Kirchner of Fairfield and Denise D’Agostino of Somers, New York. “We believe that for an organization to keep its relevancy in today’s marketplace there needs to be diversity at the top.” The three women have been in the leadership development, executive coaching and/or talent management business for decades. Byrne has been a consultant to such companies as Xerox and JPMorgan Chase as » MOXIE
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Scott Dolch, executive director, Connecticut Restaurant Association
cott Dolch is relatively new to the restaurant industry. Before taking on the role of executive director at the Connecticut Restaurant Association last April, he held sales, marketing and communications positions for the Travelers Championship, the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the University of Hartford. While he was in college, he gained local prominence as the starting quarterback who led Central Connecticut State University to its first Northeast Conference championship in 2004. Dolch’s background in creating cogent messaging, coupled with his thinking-on-his-feet ability to overcome oncoming challenges, has helped him bring a greater visibility and vibrancy to his organization. In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal reporter Phil Hall visited with Dolch at his office in Farmington to discuss Connecticut’s restaurant environment. What is the state of today’s restaurant industry in Connecticut? “I think it’s in a good place. When you look at growth we’ve had year-over-year increases in the number of restaurants over the last three to four years. I think there are some growing concerns from the legislative side and the economy, as well as the challenges of running a small business in the state and being successful. Being brick and mortar, restaurants don’t have the ability to pack up and move to another state. A lot of them have been here a very, very long time.” According to your association’s data, there are 8,037 restaurants in the state. Isn’t that rather high for a rather small state? “I don’t think so. We have a large population in a small state. If you look at Fairfield County, it is a suburb of New York City and it continues to grow. In New Haven, we’re seeing growth there. There are definitely opportunities for some more growth.” What percentage of Connecticut restaurants are members of your association? “The membership share is about 10 to 15 percent. One reason I was hired was to grow the number of
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Scott Dolch, executive director of the Connecticut Restaurant Association. Photo by Phil Hall.
members in our state. I try to get down to Fairfield County at least two to three times a month, to see members and board members in that area. In the shoreline, we have to grow our numbers. For anyone working in the industry, we try to be that voice for them. If you look at Massachusetts or Rhode Island or New York, the membership numbers (for their state associations) are in the 30, 40 or 50 percent range. They are much bigger associations.”
franchise owners — they are not corporately owned. They are owned by people who care about what’s going on in Connecticut and how it affects the way it runs their business. “Eighty-five to 95 percent of our members are small-business owned. Even with Subway in Milford, all of the 366 restaurants that Subway has in this state are franchisees — individual owners, some who might own 10 to 15 restaurants, but they are still small-business owners.”
Is the majority of Connecticut restaurants independently owned or are they franchises? “The vast majority are independently owned. But it depends on the segment. If you are talking about quick-service restaurants, even though some people might say, ‘Oh, it’s Dunkin Donuts or McDonald’s or Chipotle’ and you see the national name, they are
What have been some of the more interesting challenges running a restaurant in Connecticut, especially in view of the state’s distinctive economic environment? “People from the outside looking in might think they understand this industry, but restaurant owners are working off a 3- to 5-percent profit margin. I don’t think legislators really get that. They might
think, ‘Oh, they’re making so much money,’ but in fact they are making three to five cents off the dollar. As the state continues to find ways to tax more or increase labor costs substantially and very quickly, how are these owners going to be able to come up with that and be able to survive? They are looking to either cut hours or increase food costs. “Our state is one of the few where the tipped wage is coupled with the minimum wage. That is the wage the server can receive before tips. The tipped wage here is $6.38 per hour. If their tips don’t exceed minimum wage, the restaurant owners owe that to them. We have national numbers showing that on average the median wage for a server is $21 an hour. One of the big conversations we have in Connecticut is that if we push the minimum wage up to $15, the tipped wage goes to about $9.54, almost a $3 increase for every server for every hour. If you talk about the 3- to 5-percent profit margin, restaurant owners will have to make decisions about dishwashers and line cooks regarding their wages or how many employees they can have. “Our industry does matter. Ten percent of our economy is the restaurant industry and it’s tough to be a successful restaurant. We want successful restaurants to open another location and to grow. I don’t want to take a step back. Any time additional financial issues are added to the plate, it is worrisome.” What are some of your nonlegislative goals for the association? “We’ve never had a James Beard Award winner out of Connecticut. As a competitive person that bothers me. There are chefs in Connecticut that I feel aren’t being given their due. We need to continue to expose and promote and brand the talent we have. The greatest thing about our small state is that you can get all around the state pretty easily in day trips. “As we continue to grow our numbers we can find our next generation of talented restaurant owners and chefs. We support ProStart, which is a national high school culinary program. We have 1,000 kids in the state who are a part of it and we look forward to growing the next generation of leaders in this industry.”
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Bethel’s DiLillo Real Estate survives fire to take advantage of hot local market BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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hen longtime Bethel Realtor Jim DiLillo says his firm has been “on fire” lately, it’s no great feat to take him literally as well as figuratively. That’s because DiLillo Real Estate was one of the casualties of a July 2017 blaze that tore through a 177-year-old building at nearby 178 Greenwood Ave., leaving eight families homeless and the future of a number of businesses uncertain. Antique shop The Traveling Wilder at 180 Greenwood ended up closing while The Giggling Pig children’s art studio — one of the spaces gutted by the fire at 178 Greenwood — was able to reopen at nearby 4 Library Place. DiLillo, which was established in Bethel some 17 years ago but had only moved to its current space at 162 Greenwood in March 2017, mostly avoided obvious signs of harm. “We had to clean up some soot and there was some minimal smoke damage,” Jim DiLillo said. The fact that the firm had to do without heat through the 2017-18 winter did not bode well. “We were all using portable electric heaters,” he
said, “and there were some days when we just couldn’t come in. We were freezing our butts off.” Being closed for a number of days “really hurt,” DiLillo said, indicating that the company’s future was far from assured. With the eventual end of winter and the return of gas to the building, DiLillo said he and his four agents were finally able to move forward — fortunate timing, he said, as Bethel is “one of the hottest markets in the county right now.” The inadvertent humor of that remark is transcended by the truth it contains. Online real estate database Zillowlikewise describes the town of about 20,000 residents as “very hot,” noting that at the end of 2018 the median home value was $312,500, up 1.9 percent over 2017, and that it was predicting a further 5.5 percent increase this year. “We’re seeing an influx of people from Westchester,” DiLillo said, adding that some of that movement is coming from those looking to take advantage of Fairfield County’s lower tax rate. Also, Bethel’s median home value, while rising, is still significantly below those in nearby Newtown ($367,600) and Brookfield ($340,300). Median home values may be less in the area’s largest city, Danbury ($282,100),
The fire that ripped through Greenwood Avenue in Bethel in the early hours of July 13, 2017. Contributed photos by Rob Fish.
Robert Redford’s Sundance retail store opening in Westport BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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undance Holdings Group, Robert Redford’s retail brand, has signed a 3,920-squarefoot long-term lease in Westport at 69-97 Main St., previously the site of an Ann Taylor store. “Sundance selected the best retail location on Westport’s Main Street,” said Empire State Realty
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Trust (ESRT) Executive Vice President, Real Estate Thomas P. Durels. “They will have great visibility, the best central location and easy access to public parking for their customers.” Durels noted that adjacent tenant lululemon recently expanded its location to 5,645 square feet. Two other retail spaces, of 2,005 square feet and 2,963 square feet — with frontage on both Main and Parker Harding Plaza and with 277
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parking spaces — remain available, he said. Brenda Wurtz of Dallimore & Co. represented Sundance and Jeremy Ezra of RKF represented lululemon in the lease negotiations. Landlord representation was provided by ESRT Senior Vice President Fred C. Posniak. Sundance was founded by Redford as a General Store in Utah’s Sundance Village in 1969 and published its first catalog 20 years later.
but Bethel “still has that small town, neighborhood feel to it,” DiLillo said. “We have a real downtown, which not all towns around here do, and people are increasingly deciding that they can afford to live here.” Not that DiLillo Real Estate is limited to Bethel. In addition to the aforementioned towns, the company is also doing what DiLillo described as significant business in south Norwalk and in New York state, where it is now licensed for residential and commercial transactions. DiLillo said he expected to add a couple of Realtors focused on New York and would likely open an office there this year. The firm will also soon add three more agents to its Bethel staff. DiLillo said the firm totaled $6 million to $7 million in home sales in 2017 but racked up about $16 million last year. “If New York kicks in like we think it will, that should be good for another $5 million to $10 million this year,” he declared. For all the bullishness and growth, DiLillo said he will remain a “small-town” Realtor. “I’m not going to be William Raveis,” he said of the Shelton-based behemoth that has some 4,500 agents in 134 offices. “I’ll be happy with 10 agents that I can manage myself.”
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or many people the ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft have been a significant help in getting between Points A and B. However, both services have rules that prohibit carrying passengers under the age of 18 unless they are accompanied by adults. And while it is no secret that Uber and Lyft drivers have given rides to minors despite the rules of their respective operations, not every parent is comfortable in trusting their children with drivers who have no problem breaking company rules. And that’s where Marta Jamrozik comes in. Last June, the Norwalk-based entrepreneur launched VanGo, a rideshare app focused on providing transportation to minors. “We provide safe rides for preteens and teens with very safe and vetted drivers,” she explained. “Our drivers go through a very rigorous screening process. The driver is background checked (and) driver-record checked. We fingerprint our drivers and send them through vehicle inspection. We talk to at least two references and every one of our drivers has at least two years of experience working with kids. We only accept a very small percentage of the drivers who apply.” VanGo is the latest business venture for Jamrozik, a former Forbes “30 Under 30” honoree who co-founded Claire, a fashion tech startup that performed A/B testing for brands, in 2016. The inspiration for VanGo was Jamrozik’s mother, who maintained a full-time career while running a household. “I really wanted to build out a product for working moms,” she said. “They need a support system to help balance their career and balance their working times.” Working mothers also play a major role in VanGo’s
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2701 Summer Street Marta Jamrozik, founder of Norwalk-based VanGo. Photo by Phil Hall.
driver base. “A really cool thing is that over 85 percent of our drivers are moms,” said Jamrozik, adding that these parents-turned-chauffeurs were a mix of stay-athome mothers and working women with extra hours in their schedules for part-time assignments. “In my opinion, it is support for women provided by women.” VanGo has roughly 50 drivers who cover Fairfield County. Jamrozik said she has received more than 1,000 downloads and sign-ups for the app since its launch and averages “hundreds of rides per week.” Costs start at $17 per ride and are priced based on the time and distance required for the trip. While Jamrozik has invested in Google Ads and other marketing vehicles to spread the word, she has found that half of her new customers are word-ofmouth referrals. “There are people who are really excited about this and they are telling their friends,” she said. The needs of VanGo’s youthful passenger audience have formed a pattern of peak-hour use. “Weekdays are busier
than weekends,” Jamrozik observed. “If we are looking at weekends, Saturday is the more popular day. Monday through Friday, it is fairly consistent. There are two spikes: one in the morning going to school, 6:30 a.m. going until 8 a.m., then we don’t really have rides between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. because kids are in school, unless there is an early dismissal or a doctor’s appointment. Then it picks up around 2 or 2:30 and goes all the way until around 9:30 p.m.” Jamrozik noted that while VanGo is the only service of its kind within this region, there are a number of similar services around the country. Zemcar in the Boston metro area, Zum in Los Angeles, HopSkipDrive in Denver, Bubbl in Dallas and Kango in San Franciso are among the best known in this growing sector. While VanGo’s near-future focus is strictly on Fairfield County, Jamrozik admitted that she is considering expanding to other parts of Connecticut and elsewhere in New England, and might even consider exploring other markets around the country. “I’m not ruling anything out,” she said.
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“Style is something that is almost innate — it’s within you,” she continued. “It’s not something that you can really learn. I don’t like overdone. I think the clothes should make you look spectacular and I always say that when somebody compliments you and says ‘Gee, what a great outfit you have on,’ you want them to say, ‘I love you in that outfit,’ not ‘I love the outfit but it’s not suiting you.’ ” Not every garment in the stores is ideal quality. Cesaria noted that “American designers cut larger and European designers cut smaller,” and many highly regarded brand names were sold to manufacturers and are not representative of the designers’ best-known work. “A lot of designers have skimped on quality of fabric and clothing,” she said. “I buy things from designers that are a lot older — the stitching and the fabrics are amazing.” There is also the challenge of dealing with a population that, on the whole, is physically larger than previous generations. But Cesaria insisted that carrying a few extra pounds (or more) does not disqualify someone from looking their best. “The way to hide your flaws is to focus on the best parts of you,” she said. “You’re not hiding anything if you’re wearing a muumuu. If you’re overweight and you’re wear-
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well as Fairfield nonprofit Save the Children. Kirchner spent years in HR at Reader’s Digest and Citigroup before launching her own executive and team-coaching consultancy. D’Agostino was head of HR at Bayer HealthCare and Ciba Specialty Chemicals. The trio developed their relationship over the years as they kept crossing paths at conferences and on conference calls, Byrne said. “About two years ago we were on a conference call talking about the frustration that women can feel at work,” she said, “and about how so many can feel stuck in their early to mid careers.” The decision was made to go forward and form what became The Moxie Project, which combines executive coaching, skill building and peer group meetings to help determine potential in women and to accelerate career advancement. Program elements include 360-degree assessments, intensive feedback, videotaping, one-on-one coaching, skill development and peer coaching. The initial assessments are done in-person and “encourage the participant to reflect on their
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ing a tent, people are going to guess there’s weight under there. I dress women and men who are slightly larger in fitted clothing that enhances their body.” Cesaria found men to be “more stuck in their patterns, more than women.” And while shirts and ties are easy to buy for me, she acknowledged that getting the best suits are “a little harder to buy” and she consults with designers on dressing her male clients for success. For some of her female clients, Cesaria often finds herself moving the women away from a long-held style that is not flattering. “I ease people out of their comfort zone,” she said. “If I’m doing a closet clean out, I get rid of a lot of unwanted stuff. A client would say, ‘Oh, I love that blouse.’ And I say, ‘But not on you, sweetheart.’ ” With her female clients, Cesaria is more conservative when it comes to jewelry. “It has to be done right,” she stated. “There is a definite thought process. So, if I wear big earrings, I’ll do a long necklace. If I am wearing a bell sleeve, I’m not going to wear a bracelet because it’s not going to show. You don’t want to look like you’re advertising for a jewelry store or a department store. You just want the right accessories.” Cesaria did not consider wearing designs or styles from different cultures to be an act of cultural appro-
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strengths and where they feel they need improvement,” D’Agostino explained. “Then we go to other people in their organization — their seniors, peers and managers — to get an external perspective, and combine all of that to create each person’s development goal.” In this way a cookie-cutter approach is avoided, she said. Moxie’s first pilot program, which ran June through December of last year, drew eight participants and garnered enough positive feedback that Byrne said a number of large companies have since expressed interest in getting their own female executives involved. “We had participants from insurance, technology, marketing, entertainment and nonprofits,” she said. “They all reported having a higher degree of self-confidence, a more senior-level presence and being more assertive in meetings.” One participant said that her manager, coming up on retirement, planned to recommend her as her replacement, “which she previously hadn’t even thought was possible.” Sixteen women are in the workshop that began Jan. 29 and runs through June. Taking the sixmonth approach helps send the
priation, provided the garment was worn correctly and respectfully. “Every culture has its own fashion or look,” she said. “But if I wanted to wear an Asian-style jacket, why not? Let’s remember, all of our clothing comes from everywhere. For example, Julie Christie wore a fur hat in ‘Doctor Zhivago’ — I have the same fur hat.” Cesaria was also adamant that looking good does not end with the close of the workday and the start of the home leisure hours. “You can be in schlubby clothes on a Sunday, but they can be nice schlubby clothes,” she said. “If you’re in your sweats and there are stains on it — when you walk past the mirror, don’t you feel a little grungy? But if you are wearing the same sweats that fit you a little better and have no stains on them, you walk by the mirror and go, ‘Yeah, I’m rockin’ it, even in my sweats.’ ” Cesaria’s work is also preparing the next generation of fashionistas and she admitted always being happy when a teenager she was contracted to style responds to her insight and suggestions. “Teens do not listen to their mother, but when a fashion stylist comes in and says, ‘That’s not what you should be wearing,’ they listen,” she said. “And mothers say to me, ‘She never listens to me like that.’ And I say, ‘Well, I’m not genetically related.’ ”
From left: Moxie co-founders Denise D’Agostino, Ellen Keithline Byrne and Karen Kirchner.
message that Moxie is going much further than quickie self-help seminars, D’Agostino said. “So many of these programs are a single all-day event or two-hour workshop,” she said. “You come out of them feeling all ‘rah-rah,’ but they usually don’t do much to shift or enhance leadership capacities.” Also underscoring the seriousness of Moxie’s approach is the price tag -- $8,100 — which D’Agostino said has been underwritten by employers who understand and embrace
the Moxie mission. The participants hardly need an extra jolt, the women said. “They’re hungry for this,” Byrne stated. “We haven’t had any issue with accountability or people finding the time to attend their peer meetings. If anything they’ve jumped in and taken ownership more than we’d anticipated.” Potential clients are being acquired through word of mouth, social media and speaking engagements in front of such big-name
concerns as Major League Baseball and the Women Builders Council in Manhattan, D’Agostino said. While Moxie is targeting Fairfield and Westchester counties, New York City and northern New Jersey, it is also rolling out an international workshop under the auspices of Shelton-based BIC Corp., for whom Kirchner has consulted. Participants in that program, conducted largely by video conferencing, are from Poland, Spain, France, the U.K. and the U.S.
OnLY in AMERiCA Norwalk couple keeps it clean with Basic Naturals personal care products BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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aving an unfortunate encounter with a prickly pear cactus must be one of the more unusual reasons for starting a business. But that’s what provided the impetus for Basic Naturals, an 8-year-old personal care products company that, as its name implies, makes its moisturizers and other wares only with natural, basic ingredients. “It was on one of my trips back to Israel,” recalled Yaniv Ben-David, who with his wife Danielle operates the company from their Norwalk home. “I picked up one of its fruits and ended up getting a lot of thorns from it. I kind of forgot about it, but two weeks later when I was back in the U.S. I’d developed a rash on my fingers, which then extended to my hands.” Ben-David said the doctors he consulted were initially baffled, until he related the cactus story, at which time he was diagnosed with contact dermatitis. While that would be the end of the story for most, Ben-David grew frustrated with the variety of available treatments: lotions and creams that contained alcohol and a number of chemicals that were against his personal belief that dealing with natural products is the best strategy in most situations. Within three years he had done enough research to try and develop his own cream, which proved effective not only in treating his and family members’ dry skin but also diaper rash. With a background in computer engineering — he works full time at Norwalk software developer Kantar Retail as a software developer — he and his wife have since developed a full line
of products, from a range of skin care products targeted at the face, hands and feet to deodorants, lip balms and even insect repellent. “We experiment in the kitchen making different things,” he said, “and we have a room in our house dedicated to producing each batch of products.” While Danielle essentially oversees the company during the week, Yaniv manages the business on weekends. Danielle noted that, as they started planning to have a family, the need to rid their house of other chemical-based products became even more important. “Shampoos, facial creams — you’d be surprised at how many products have alcohol in them, which just dries skin out,” she said. Having won over their inner circle, the BenDavids eventually began selling their wares at the Westport Farmers’ Market. Today their products are sold at such county stores as Harbor Harvest in Norwalk, Collected Home in Rowayton, Jarosa Yoga in Fairfield and Indigo ACU and Wellness in Stamford, as well as at Clover Grocery in Manhattan. Most of its sales come through the company website, Danielle noted. Asked if the couple had any interest in expanding their retail presence
time allows. “I’d like to do this full time, hopefully, one day,” he said. “But we feel that what we’re doing now is the right approach for us.” Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Yaniv met his future wife when she was visiting Israel as a George Washington University student. He then visited her in Washington, D.C., in 2004, after which they became engaged. They spent the summer of 2005 in Israel — the year of Danielle’s study abroad, at Tel Aviv University — and married upon the couple’s return to the U.S. the following year. Yaniv became a U.S. citizen about four years later. Danielle’s family is in Sleepy Hollow, while Yaniv’s remains in Israel. “We visit once a year, which is never enough,” Danielle said.
Yaniv and Danielle Ben-David of Basic Naturals.
to major chains like CVS or Walmart, Yaniv said, “Probably not. The majority of the products they sell are not natural, and the type of people who shop there are looking mostly at lower prices.” In addition, the company’s products have a much shorter shelf life than mass-produced items, due to their absence of chemicals, Danielle noted. With 15 products available, Yaniv said research and development would continue to be done when
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THE LIST: Commercial Banks
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
COMMERCIAL BANKS
Ranked by net income. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website • Number of branches in county
Top executive Year established
Year-to-date net income ($)
Total assets ($)
Total deposits ($)
Bank equity capital ($)
Number of domestic locations
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Bank of America N.A.
Brian T. Moynihan Chairman and CEO 1904
21.40 billion
1.79 trillion
1.43 trillion
204.56 billion
4,365
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JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
James Dimon, Chairman and CEO 1824
20.16 billion
2.19 trillion
1.54 trillion
215.09 billion
5,143
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Timothy J. Sloan President and CEO 1870
16.58 billion
1.66 trillion
1.32 trillion
163.17 trillion
5,677
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Citibank N.A.
Barbara J. Desoer CEO, Citibank N.A. 1812
12.82 billion
1.41 trillion
1.01 trillion
146.48 billion
715
TD Bank N.A.
Bharat B. Masrani Chairman of the board, president and CEO 1852
1.966 billion
294.33 billion
250.70 billion
37.65 billion
1,258
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101 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28255 800-432-1000 • bankofamerica.com 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio 43240 212-270-6000 • jpmorganchase.com
101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 704-590-4900 • wellsfargo.com
701 E. 60 St., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 800-285-3000 • citibank.com
66 Wellington Street West, P.O. Box 1 TD Bank Tower, Toronto, Ontario 416-307-8500 • tdbank.com
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KeyBank N.A.
Beth Mooney Chairman and CEO 1849
1.51 billion
136.90 billion
109.05 billion
15.17 billion
1,194
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M&T Trust Co.
René F. Jones Chairman and CEO 1856
1.45 billion
116.37 billion
90.72 billion
14.74 billion
849
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The Northern Trust Co.
Michael O'Grady Chairman and CEO 1889
374.61 million
131.89 billion
105.76 billion
9.54 billion
65
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Citizens Bank N.A.
Bruce Van Saun Chairman and CEO 2005
361.78 million
126.89 billion
90.98 billion
16.68 billion
1,127
John P. (Jack) Barnes Chairman of the board and CEO 1869
348.66 million
43.88 billion
33.47 billion
5.95 billion
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127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-689-5580 • key.com
1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, N.Y. 14203 800-724-2440 • mtb.com
50 S. La Salle St., Chicago, Ill. 60603 312-630-6000 • northerntrust.com
1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, R.I. 02903 401-456-7096 • citizensbank.com
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People's United Bank N.A.
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Signature Bank
Joseph J. DePaolo President and CEO 2001
344.50 million
45.87 billion
36.09 billion
4.20 billion
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Webster Bank N.A.
James C. Smith Chairman and CEO 1870
277.70 million
27.36 billion
22.28 billion
2.59 billion
160
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BNY Mellon N.A.
Charles W. Scharf Chairman and CEO 1869
235.80 million
23.35 billion
16.29 billion
3.76 billion
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HSBC Bank USA N.A.
Patrick Burke Chairman of the board, president and CEO 2004
216.74 million
172.38 billion
127.37 billion
23.20 billion
229
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First Republic Bank
James H. Herbert II Chairman and CEO 2010
213.54 million
96.09 billion
674.54 billion
8.86 billion
79
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United Bank
William H.W. Crawford IV CEO 1858
18.12 million
7.19 billion
5.54 billion
735.05 million
59
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Bankwell Bank
Christopher Gruseke CEO 2002
5.57 million
1.88 billion
1.49 billion
193.45 million
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Patriot Bank N.A.
Michael Carrazza Chairman and CEO 1994
4.27 million
915.41 million
724.60 million
95.54 million
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The First Bank of Greenwich
Frank J. Gaudio President and CEO 2006
667 thousand
340.01 million
254.49 million
31.59 million
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Connecticut Community Bank N.A.
Richard T. Cummings, President William B. Laudano, CEO 1998
422 thousand
445.03 million
398.36 million
45.37 million
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Robert K. Kettenmann President 2006
(-3.56) million
622.82 million
515.41 million
66.99 million
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850 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 800-894-0300 • peoples.com
565 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017 1-886-SIGLINE • signatureny.com
Webster Plaza, Waterbury 06702 800-325-2424 • websterbank.com
1 Wall St., New York, N.Y. 10286 212-495-1784 • bnymellon.com
1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons, Va. 22102 800-975-4722 • us.hsbc.com
111 Pine St., San Francisco, Calif. 94111 415-392-1400 • firstrepublic.com
45 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury 06033 866-959-BANK • bankatunited.com
208 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 877-966-1944 • mybankwell.com
900 Bedford St., Stamford 06901 203-324-7500 • bankpatriot.com
44 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob 06807 629-8400 • greenwichfirst.com
(Division of Westport National Bank) 1495 Post Road East, Westport 06880 203-319-6260 • ccbankonline.com
Laurel Road Bank
1001 Post Road, Darien 06820 203- 656-3500 • laurelroad.com
This list is a sampling of commercial banks with branches located in the region. If you would like to include your bank in our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. Data was obtained from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Robin Colner
Get LinkedIn to business in 2019 with social selling techniques
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t this time of year many of us resolve to improve our professional and personal lives. Here are the LinkedIn resolutions that will help you advance in your business and take less time than a daily exercise plan. Now is the time to optimize your LinkedIn profile. It’s also important to establish a routine on the platform that powerfully supports your business development and personal branding goals. Many people think LinkedIn is just an online contact file or a job site. These are common misconceptions. In fact, it is the first place most prospective clients, employers and strategic partners look for subject matter experts and skilled professionals. In today’s digital-first environment, over 75 percent of business-to-business buyers turn to LinkedIn and the internet as the first step to identify appropriate service providers. By now many people have established a basic LinkedIn profile. It is common, however, for people to set it and forget it. That’s not enough. Consider the following recommendations to leverage LinkedIn to generate leads and sales, attract speaking engagements, identify opportunities for career advancement and position yourself as a thought leader.
OPTIMIZE YOUR PROFILE TO STAND OUT FROM YOUR PEERS AND APPEAR MORE PROMINENTLY IN LINKEDIN SEARCHES
Headshot and headline: A professional headshot is a must along with a 120-character headline that highlights your functional expertise. It’s better to list skills instead of job titles and names of firms. These positions are already included in your profile. Keyword-rich headlines also provide greater visibility. Executive summary: Create an executive summary that tells the story of “You” in a compelling way. Add rich media such as videos, PowerPoint presentations and media mentions to highlight your knowledge. This provides insights about your unique set of experiences, accomplishments and passions. LinkedIn’s advanced search engine scans for keywords associated with your functional skills, so include them within the 2,000-character limit. Experience: Each position within the Experience section offers members opportunities to describe responsibilities and accomplishments. To stand out among your peers, provide details rather than just a job title with employment dates. Skills and recognition: LinkedIn has sections to include publications, certi-
fications, education, recommendations, volunteer positions and professional skills. Include as much information as possible to illustrate your expertise and achievements.
GROW YOUR FOLLOWING AND CREATE PROSPECT LISTS
Once you have optimized your profile, it’s time to send personal invitations to contacts to join your network. Business development professionals know that building an extensive following helps them identify key connections, who often provide introductions to potential clients and customers. LinkedIn’s advanced search engine, premium business subscriptions and Sales Navigator platform help professionals develop customized prospect lists for targeted outreach.
that supports business development through LinkedIn. Content refers to original blog posts (called Articles), case studies, videos, white papers, interviews and research reports. It’s also important to share content from other industry sources through links that you curate for your network. The content you share reinforces your reputation as a subject matter expert and attracts clients and recruiters. Add hashtags related to the topic to increase your content’s visibility. Pro tip: Share original content including videos with your prospects and referral sources through personal inMails, LinkedIn groups and other social media sites to expand your visibility.
SOCIAL SELLING HELPS CLOSE DEALS
People do business with people they know, like and trust. Professionals can support their sales efforts with content that addresses their clients’ real interests and problems. Helping beats selling. Referral partners can use content you share to highlight your experience. Many firms recognize the value of producing content for their LinkedIn Company Page that can be re-shared by employee advocates and promoted to a targeted audience through advertisements. Pro tip: Develop and implement a plan for connecting with key decision-makers by creating a content calendar that aligns with your sales pros-
pecting strategy. The key to closing sales through LinkedIn is to provide valuable insights, information and solutions on a consistent basis. Commit the effort. It works! Robin Colner is the CEO of DigiStar Media, a marketing and training firm that helps businesses and professionals generate visibility, leads and sales using digital and social media including LinkedIn. Colner is the director of the Digital and Social Media Professional Certificate Program at Fordham University’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. She can be reached at 914826-5512 or at Rcolner@ DigiStarMedia.com, and on Twitter: @RobinColner.
ENHANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH CONTENT MARKETING
It’s important to scan your home feed every day. Look for opportunities to discover content related to your industry and engage with the content shared by your network. Like, share or comment on the posts and articles your connections upload. This engagement is one of the best ways to build relationships and remain on the radar of your referral network. Content is the engine
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CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Ray Catlin
For specialized construction firms expansion demands a unified managerial strategy
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rowing a construction business might be considered a challenging task when you realize how many pieces need to come together: laborers, equipment, resources and so much more. But as the saying goes, “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” The reality is that today’s demanding construction industry is less about getting caught up in those individual parts and more about implementing an effective, unified managerial strategy that can hold everything together. Creating and executing this kind of unified strategy requires companies to follow a seemingly basic but challenging rule: stay true
to your original business formula. This approach ensures that a company’s growth will achieve your goals for employees while delivering the best possible results and relationships for clients. By keeping employees satisfied with their work they will produce great products for your clients. This contrasts with polls that have shown a little over half of U.S. employees are not engaged at work, which means building authentic relationships within a company is integral to it becoming successful because it increases productivity and decreases turnover, so you retain the talent and knowledge needed to achieve your
objectives. Teaching and training employees requires an experienced construction professional with authentic leadership skills. This allows new employees to receive valuable mentorship while being given the freedom to make their own decisions and learn as they go, giving them the confidence to move forward in their careers. When every employee has mastered a similar skill set, it not only creates a unified team fit to deliver the best results, but also allows these results to be replicated on other projects. For any contractor, the pre-construction stage is the first critical part of the process. This is when
contractors develop budgets and effective plans to maximize the quality of work they are looking for. By understanding the layout, materials and other costs associated with the project, retailers may realize ways they could save money and build more than one store or add an amenity they thought they would not be able to previously afford. Once general contractors have developed their management team and established their brand in a specific market, that is when the company can start expanding. But the goal should not be “growing to grow” but instead to spread the success of a brand and its results to
a larger audience, which takes a strong reputation and expert personnel to accomplish. A construction company’s employees are the drivers of success in maintaining client relationships and recruiting new opportunities, particularly as the industry evolves into a more personalized market. Effective communication strategies are key to client relationships and those who have streamlined their approach — by hosting weekly project stakeholder meetings, having face-to-face conversations and collaborating to find solutions — will earn the most favorable results. These meaningful client relationships are more
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important than ever when looking to grow a brand. While contractors need to understand the complexities of a new market and how to present appropriate solutions, the quality of work and dedication to client needs all remain the same. As construction companies look to expand, it is important to remember the ones that stay true to their culture achieve the highest level of success. Ray Catlin is the executive vice president of Schimenti Construction Co. Schimenti has completed numerous high-profile projects throughout the tri-state area. He can be reached at 212-246-9100 or info@schimenti.com.
Facing harsh realities, CSCU head Mark Ojakian vows to keep fighting
BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN
kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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he Connecticut System of Colleges and Universities is facing a number of challenges with an uncertain budget and unwanted tuition hikes. Nevertheless, CSCU President Mark Ojakian is maintaining a positive mind-set. “The state of our system is very strong,” Ojakian said at his Hartford office. “We are continuing to make strides everywhere in terms of our public image and in the way we use taxpayer dollars.” Part of those advances are on the technological side. In October the CSCU announced it had established the Precision Metalforming Association Scholarship for Tunxis, Middlesex and Naugatuck Valley Community College students who are studying precision manufacturing/machining. “Advanced manufacturing employers are telling us they need skilled workers — 25,000 skilled workers over the next decade — and the
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centers at the state’s community colleges are up to the challenge,” Ojakian said. “The Precision Metalforming Association Scholarship will help advance our goal as Connecticut’s manufacturing pipeline.” Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport is one of the CSCU’s 17 member schools that offer Advanced Manufacturing Technology certificate programs. The CSCU also operates the Office of Information Technology of the Board of Regents, which facilitates collaboration and coordination of information technology activities among CSCU institutions. And its College of Technology offers an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Science or Technology Studies from a Connecticut community college as well as a Bachelor’s from one of several College of Technology partner universities, including Fairfield University and the University of Bridgeport. Regarding the CSCU system as a whole, Ojakian
noted that in the first analysis of its kind conducted by the organization, its 17 member schools, which also include Norwalk Community College and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, contributed $11.1 billion in income to the state economy, and that the activities of its institutions and their students supported over 123,000 jobs, or one out of every 19 jobs in Connecticut, during fiscal year 2016-17. According to the report, conducted by independent data research firm EMSI, taxpayers provided CSCU with $629 million of funding in fiscal year 2016-17. “In return, they will benefit from added tax revenue, stemming from students’ higher lifetime earnings and increased business output, amounting to $2.2 billion,” it declared. “For every dollar of public money invested in CSCU, taxpayers will receive $3.80 in return, over the course of students’ working lives. The average annual rate of return for taxpayers is 9.4 percent.” That the study was
released in December was no coincidence. The CSCU continues to seek funding from the state Legislature to address budget shortfalls. “To hold tuition flat for 2019-20, we need $15.1 million from the state,” Ojakian said. In 2017, the CSCU board adopted a tuition and fee schedule that included a 4 percent increase at each of the four state universities, a 2.5 percent rise at the 12 community colleges and a 4 percent increase at Charter Oak State College for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Some 85,000 students attend CSCU schools with about 15,000 graduating annually. “I’ve talked with members of the General Assembly and the new governor about the momentum we’ve built over the last few years,” Ojakian said. “We have very good working relationships with leadership on both sides of the aisle. But there are many new members in the General Assembly this year, so we have to educate them about our system and what we do.” At the same time, the
CSCU is considering a number of free or reduced-rate tuition models aimed at keeping education affordable and to encourage completion. Ideas range from freezing tuition for two or four years, keeping it flat for full-time students and incentivizing those who graduate from the system via a rebate on some of those students’ total costs. Other tuition-related options under discussion include guaranteeing a flat rate for incoming full-time freshmen for three years at community colleges and for five years at universities, attending for free during their last semester and providing payment for the education if they meet certain requirements, including a high grade-point average and attendance rate. Ben Barnes, the former secretary of the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management who became CSCU’s CFO in January, “is busy at work modeling those tuition scenarios,” Ojakian said. His rec-
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ommendations are expected to be among the subjects to be discussed at the next meeting of the CSCU board’s Finance Committee on Feb. 14. Another possible means of saving money is consolidation. The CSCU leader said he took heart from Gov. Ned Lamont’s past comments about saving money by combining services, and expressed interest in the new governor’s apparent support of Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney’s introduction of a bill that would mandate consolidation of K-12 school districts in towns with a total population of less than 40,000. Ojakian’s own plan to save money by consolidating its 12 community colleges into one system — which was estimated to potentially save $17 million per year — failed to pass muster with accrediting agency the New England Association of Schools and Colleges last spring, but the organization has continued to discuss how a revised plan could still be implemented.
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C-SUiTE AWARds Innovation, motivation take center stage at Westfair’s C-Suite Awards
From left: Lynne Allan, Amy J. Allen, Martin Capuano, Jim Coughlin, Maria Escalera, Tom Gabriel, Rachel Chazin Halperin, Kelvin Hui, Vitas Jalinskas, Eric Johnson, Sharon Cabrina Kiely, Nicholas J. Korchinski, Marie O’Connor, James Ogle, Jodyann Prendergast, Dawn Reshen-Doty, Jeffrey Salguero, Christopher J. Sclafani, Richard Sgaglio, Paul Thau and Tim Tulfer.
BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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he importance of communicating with one’s team — from the generation of ideas to the implementation of strategy and giving credit where it’s due — was a common refrain at Westfair Communications’ C-Suite Awards ceremony Jan. 31 at Serafina at the Italian Center in Stamford. “Not one of you would be here if you weren’t excellent at what you do,” said keynote speaker Kate Hampford Donahue, pres-
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ident and CEO of family-owned custom chemical manufacturing firm Hampford Research Inc. in Stratford. The key challenge, she said, is how someone in a senior management position can translate that success across their organization. Citing herself as an example, Donahue explained that her father and company founder Jack Hampford, absent a specific succession plan, had essentially bequeathed the firm to her on his deathbed. While Jack was a chemist by trade, Donahue said she spent her time in chemistry
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class “trying to get the boy I liked to notice me.” As a result, Donahue said she had no choice but to develop not only a knowledge of the chemicals industry but also the management skills necessary to ensure Hampford Research’s continued success. As part of the latter, she put into place a change in the company’s culture to one that was more collaborative. That, she said, had played a crucial part in helping the company more than double in size since she took over 12 years ago. Donahue then explained that each of the night’s
recipients had been asked to reflect upon one of three specific questions: How they set forth goals for their team and organization; how they adapt their sales strategy to keep their organization on course; and how they work to stay innovative. Lynne Allen, executive vice president, chief operating officer of Greater Hudson Bank, addressed the third question: “Never be complacent,” she said, adding that one should “include everybody” in formulating customer-facing strategies. Martin Capuano, chief financial officer of BTX
Inspire others by building on their strengths, not yours. — Liz Salguero
Global Logistics in Shelton, addressed the setting of goals. “Goal setting starts at most organizations in the boardroom,” he said, “but the execution depends on commitment from the organization as a whole. I try to motivate (staff) to keep the company’s goals and focus on customer service every day.” Capuano said that BTX achieves that by setting goals for the next 12 months in executive strategy meetings, with an eye on how they performed on the previous year’s goals. Following the CEO and president laying out that
C-SUiTE AWARds year’s vision at the BTX convention, the marketing and communications teams provide regular reports to keep all employees involved and apprised of progress. Goals are restated and examined in regular weekly meetings. Jim Coughlin, senior vice president at Westhab Inc. in Yonkers, said he took a similar approach when it comes to adapting sales strategies. As a mission-driven organization, he said, Westhab addresses the needs of its employees and clients on a regular basis. “Without that buy-in, sales is not going to sail,” he said. Norwalk Community Health Center Chief Operating Officer Maria Escalera said her organization also sees the “need to invite everyone to the table” when discussing and setting goals, “which creates some ownership” of those goals for everyone from the
Kate Hampford Donahue was the keynote speaker. Photos by Bob Rozycki.
front line of care providers to the CEO. Tom Gabriel and Rachel Halperin — chief development officer and chief program officer, respectively, of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley — were the next to be recognized, although Halperin was unable to attend. Speaking for them both, Gabriel also focused on goal setting, and said he encourages Legal Services employees to “take a B-plus approach to life,” meaning that if they take risks and fail, they still have a B-plus — and that if they succeed, they get an A. United Hebrew of New Rochelle Chief Information Officer Kelvin Hui said that one of the best ways to remain innovative is to stay current with new and developing technologies — something he said is increasingly important in the health care space as » AWARDS
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more patients are looking to mobile and other devices to stay abreast of their well-being. Vitas Jalinskas, chief operating officer of Transparent Solutions LLC, advised that progress be made measurable ahead of time, and that mistakes should be viewed as learning opportunities, while Eric Johnson, chief operating officer of Rocco & Associates Wealth Management in Fairfield, said that “with a bank on every corner of Fairfield County,” it is incumbent on his firm to “prove to everyone that we do things a little bit differently and that’s through innovation. “If you’re doing things at your organization for the sole reason that it’s because that’s how you’ve done it in the past,” he added, “I challenge you to scrutinize that and see if there’s a different
Presenters from left: Charles V. Firlotte, Chris Jones, John Vuono and Elio Longo.
way to do it to distinguish yourselves.” Nicholas Korchinski, chief information officer of CareMount Medical, said his organization believes in “incrementalism — you can make a lot of progress with a lot of little wins.”
Sharon Kiely, chief medical officer at Stamford Health, said her organization’s staff regularly rises to innovation challenges. James Ogle, executive vice president and CFO at Access Intelligence, said his team remains innovative by
staying close to its customers, either at events or in its offices. He also drew a laugh when he said, “It’s usually the CEOs who get all the attention, but we know it takes a village — hug a CFO!” White Rose Home Healthcare Agency CEO
and President Jodyann Prendergast said that her Bridgeport-based firm benefits from everyone sharing responsibilities — “I’ll be there rolling up my sleeves” when new services are introduced, she said — a sentiment echoed by
Dawn Reshen-Doty, owner of Benay Enterprises, who said everyone on her staff works together to land and service clients. When a new client is signed, a gong is sounded at Benay’s office. Jeffrey Salguero, vice president, director of brand strategy and creative development at Circle of Care in Wilton, was caring for his elderly parents in Spain so his wife — the nonprofit’s founder and president Liz Salguero — accepted on his behalf. She asked executives everywhere to “inspire others by building on their strengths, not yours.” Perhaps sensing that the evening was running long, Richard Sgaglio, vice president communications, marketing and development at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, simply thanked his team for nominating him for the award. He was followed by Paul Thau, president
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C-SUiTE AWARds of White Plains ad agency Winterbridge Media, who said that the ongoing major changes in digital media demand his firm maintain an innovative approach. “The most important part of being an ad agency is that it is a service business, a people business,” he said. Tim Tulfer, CFO of Heineken USA in White Plains, said his company had successfully identified inefficiencies and rectified them. “We changed completely by modernizing our organization,” he said. As the last recipient, he encouraged attendees to stick around and celebrate with one of his firm’s brews. Unable to attend were: Amy Allen, vice president of the Westchester County Association; Marie O’Connor, president of Eastchester’s The Nordic Edge; and Christopher Sclafani, COO of CareMount Medical.
From left: Kelvin Hui, Sharon Cabrina Kiely, Vitas Jalinskas, Tim Tulfer, Lynne Allan, Martin Capuano, James Ogle, Richard Sgaglio, Dawn Reshen-Doty, Maria Escalera, Liz Salguero (holding a photo of her husband, awardwinner Jeffrey Salguero), Teresa Cassels (accepting on behalf of Marie O’Connor), Jodyann Prendergast, Paul Thau and Jim Coughlin.
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Grow your business by leveraging 4 digital marketing trends
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et’s think about how to leverage the future of digital marketing, specifically four trends. By implementing strategies to promote your business across social, search and voice platforms, you can reach more potential customers. If you consistently use these strategies you can stand out as a leader in your industry. Here are four ways to grow your business by leveraging four digital marketing trends.
USE VIDEO MARKETING
According to Cisco, “video will make up 82 percent of all internet traffic in 2021.” Tubular Insights reports that “64 percent of consumers make a purchase after watching branded social videos.” Create educa-
tional videos such as stepby-step tutorials, office walkthroughs, staff introductions and contest announcements for your audience. Use videos in your ad campaigns and retarget people who watch a certain percentage of them. There are many types of videos, including directto-camera, slideshows, live videos and recorded ones. Live videos continue to receive engagement and are an excellent way to build brand awareness for your business. Inform your community when you’re going to perform a live video. You can ask people to send their questions, stating that you’ll answer them during the broadcast. This strategy encourages people to watch your video so they can get their questions answered.
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS USING FACEBOOK MESSENGER AND TEXTING PLATFORMS
Facebook Messenger and texting platforms can be useful tools for businesses. Let’s start with Facebook Messenger. By installing ManyChat, a Messenger software tool, in your Facebook Business Page, you automatically add someone as a Messenger subscriber if they message your Facebook Business Page. You can then send seasonal messages to those people so long as your messages are compliant with Messenger’s platform policy. Regarding texting, “90 percent of all text messages are read in under three minutes,” according to Connect Mogul. People are comfortable texting their friends and family members. Therefore,
use that communication channel to connect with potential customers.
MARKET YOUR BUSINESS USING VOICE TOOLS
Amazon, Google, Apple, Facebook and other companies are working to get their voice assistants and smart speakers into as many homes as possible. People are becoming more comfortable using voice assistants to search for answers to their questions. Make sure your business has high-quality VEO (Voice Engine Optimization). Create and regularly publish information to your Alexa Skills and Flashing Briefings. Make sure your website is mobile friendly. If someone uses Alexa, Google Home or another voice assistant to search for your product or service, they may use their
mobile phone to search for more information. Your website should format well on their mobile device. “In 2018, 52.2 percent of website traffic worldwide was generated through mobile phones,” according to Statista. Many expect that number to increase. Next, check the information in your online business listings such as your Facebook, Yelp and Google My Business pages. Voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home pull information from those listings to answer people’s questions.
COMMIT TO BECOMING OMNIPRESENT
According to PriceWaterhouseCoopers, “by 2020, the demand for omnichannel customer experience will be amplified by the need for nearly
perfect execution.” Customers are beginning to expect your business to have a presence on every platform they use. If they search your business’ name on their favorite platform and your business doesn’t show up, a brief disconnect can occur. Some people may stop searching for your brand or choose a competitor that was easier to find online. If you make it your mission to post and promote consistent, compelling content across social, search and voice platforms, you can connect with more potential customers. Michael Guberti is the founder of Michael Guberti’s Digital Marketing Services, a full-service digital marketing agency. He can be reached at michael@ michaelguberti.com.
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Good Things CONNECTICUT LAW FIRM CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL WITH ACTS OF SERVICE
Pullman & Comley, a full-service law firm and a leader in the business community, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. To mark this important milestone as a long-standing member of Connecticut’s business community, the firm, which is located in Bridgeport, will celebrate with a “Centennial Year of Service.” The firm kicked off the 2019 service commitment on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21, at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport. According to Pullman & Comley Chairman James T. Shearin, the year of service is a fitting tribute to the firm’s history and culture. “From the beginning, our founders’ interest in the law extended beyond simply managing a law practice; each attorney took an active role in shaping the greater Bridgeport community and contributing to the legal profession,” he said. “Over the years, our attorneys and staff have given back to the communities where we live and work, through volunteer work, serving in leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and in public service. We are very proud that although we have grown substantially over the past century, we have retained our strong culture of ‘pulling together, succeeding together’ with our clients, with each other and with our communities.” Founded by attorneys John S. Pullman, William H. Comley and Arthur M. Comley, the firm opened its doors at 884 Main St. in Bridgeport in June of 1919. Today, the firm has grown to include additional offices in Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury and Westport and White Plains, New York. More than 90 attorneys serve public and private companies of all sizes, educational institutions, government entities and nonprofits, as well as individuals, families and closely held businesses.
WESBURY SHARED ‘THE REAL NEWS ABOUT THE U.S. ECONOMY’
Francine Katsoudas.
KATSOUDAS JOINS AMERICARES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
From left: Juliana Dalton, CFA, president of CFA Society Hartford; keynote speaker Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors; Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill; and CFA Society Hartford past-president Raymond Bovich.
Nearly 500 of Connecticut’s leading investment and financial professionals convened at CFA Society Hartford’s 2019 Forecast Dinner, Jan. 22, at the Connecticut Convention Center for the highly anticipated local appearance of national economist Brian Wesbury. Following a networking hour, Juliana Dalton, CFA, president of CFA Society Hartford, opened the evening by honoring Michelle Rotondo, CFA and Benjamin M. Lavine, CFA, CAIA, with the Volunteer of the Year 2018 awards. “We want to use this opportunity to commend Michelle and Ben for their tireless service to our organi-
zation,” said Dalton. Special guest Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill offered an insightful presentation titled “Election Cybersecurity: A Wake-Up Call.” While Merrill reassured the audience that Connecticut has outstanding voting election security well ahead of other states, she contended, “There is no doubt there was international interference in the 2016 presidential election.” Wesbury, who was named by The Wall Street Journal as the No. 1 U.S. economic forecaster in 2001, offered his positive outlook for the year, despite the
gloomy concerns of many on Wall Street. “America is still large and in charge,” said Wesbury. By using key indicators including quantitative easing, oil fracking, corporate taxes and tariffs, Wesbury counters there is no sign of recession as “pundits of pessimism” have predicted. As a respected and renowned economic and market forecaster at First Trust Advisors, Wesbury is a frequent contributor on television stations such as CNBC, Fox Business Network and Bloomberg TV. His writing appears in national magazines and he has authored several books, including “It’s Not as Bad as You Think.”
FIRST COUNTY BANK’S $AVINGS ACCOUNT DRAWING
U.S. TRUST HIRES NEW MARKET EXECUTIVE Emily Dreas has been hired by U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management as market executive for the southern Connecticut market. Her presence emphasizes the firm’s focus on serving clients in the region. Dreas will lead the efforts to grow the firm’s business and deliver the right solutions and products to high-net-worth families, institutional clients and prospects, reporting to Chris Biotti, private wealth management executive. She joins U. S. Trust from Fiduciary Trust Company International where she was an executive vice president and global head of client development in New York responsible for building out the business development function. She will be based in the firm’s Greenwich office.
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From left: Bob Granata, First County president and COO; Michael McCaffrey; Mike Victor, First County assistant vice president, branch manager; and Willard Miley, First County executive vice president..
The recent winner of the FirstPrize $avings account $1,000 drawing of First County Bank in Stamford is Michael McCaffrey of Norwalk. FirstPrize $avings is a savings account with a cash-prize
drawing component to promote personal savings. With each eligible deposit of $25 or more, the account holder earns an entry into a drawing for a $1,000 prize. The drawing occurs four times per cal-
endar year. McCaffrey said he’d use his winnings to pay off some bills and to do something fun. He also said, “I never win anything.” Perhaps his luck has changed.
Americares in Stamford has announced the election of Francine Katsoudas to its board of directors. Katsoudas, whose three-year term began Jan. 18, brings to the board more than 20 years of experience with the global technology company Cisco Systems Inc., where she has held several senior management roles in operations, customer service and business development. “We are thrilled to welcome Fran to the board,” said Americares President and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis. “Her extensive experience managing teams and accelerating change in a dynamic industry will be an asset as Americares grows to help more people affected by poverty or disaster.” In her current role as Cisco’s executive vice president and chief people officer, Katsoudas is responsible for developing leadership and talent strategies, elevating team performance and driving an innovative and transparent culture for the company. She also leads Cisco’s business-driven People Strategy and People Deal, both of which support and align to Cisco’s overall business strategy. Prior to joining Cisco in 1996, Katsoudas worked in both the financial and professional services industries with a focus on customer service and operations. “I am honored to join the board of Americares,” Katsoudas said. “Their mission to expand access to health care and medical aid can have such a profound impact when an individual or family needs it most. I am looking forward to helping the organization continue to grow and develop programs to ensure health remains at the center of the conversation.” The Americares board oversees all aspects of the organization’s life-changing health programs, including its disaster response work and support for under-resourced hospitals and health clinics worldwide. Since its founding 40 years ago, Americares has provided more than $17 billion in aid to 164 countries, including the U.S. Katsoudas holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Los Gatos, California, with her husband, John, and their two children.
XPO LOGISTICS EARNS TOP HONORS FROM POLARIS LABORATORIES XPO Logistics Inc. in Greenwich, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been named the 2018 Fluid Analysis Program Champion by Polaris Laboratories. A provider of oil, diesel and coolant testing services, Polaris also recognized XPO for the uptime performance of its less-thantruckload (LTL) fleet. XPO enlisted Polaris for fluid testing as a way to continuously improve maintenance practices for its LTL tractors. Based on the initial results, XPO implemented a fluid-analysis program, sending engine oil samples to Polaris four times a year to test for coolant and other contaminants. The testing, which is mandatory for XPO’s approximately 8,500 LTL tractors in North America, has reduced the company’s fleet-service costs by an estimated $10 million in the first 12 months. Troy Cooper, president of XPO Logistics, said, “I commend our fleet maintenance team for taking a proactive approach to efficiency and asset protection. The fluid analysis program has already forestalled millions of dollars of repairs by flagging potential engine failures before they happen. Most important, it helps keep our trucks operating at peak performance for our customers’ freight.” XPO was selected for the award from among the more than 500 companies that participated in the Polaris Laboratories Fluid Analysis Program in 2018 around the globe.
CHAMBERS HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the Westport Chamber of Commerce will host their annual combined February Business After Hours (BAH) on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the charming and quaint landmark Westport Inn, 1595 Post Road East, Westport. An informal, happy Valentine’s Day, after-work gathering for chamber members, prospective members and guests, the BAH is an opportunity to network with other business associates and colleagues, exchange ideas, obtain business leads and make professional referrals and friends. Attendees are encouraged to have their business cards ready to hand out, to expand their local networking base by meeting new people from Westport and Fairfield. In addition to the lively discussion, a door prize provided by the Inn – a complimentary room rental of the Saugatuck Room (valued at $400) for your next meeting or social event; beverages; and lite bites by Garelick & Herbs will be provided. For ticket reservations: $25 chamber members, $30 future members, $5 additional for walk-ins, call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce: 203-255-1011 or register online at FairfieldCTChamber.com.
PITNEY BOWES FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STAMFORD PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
From left: Sushma Vadlamudi Sreevani, Regan Allan, Srilatha Ammanamanchi, Shruti Agarwal and Nubia Barahona.
The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) recently announced that it has received two grants from The Pitney Bowes Foundation, which focuses its philanthropy and that of Pitney Bowes on education to help improve opportunities for all students. The grants will support SPEF’s nationally recognized Stamford Mentoring Program and its Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI). The Stamford Mentoring Program runs from October 2018 to June and provides students with the resources and guidance necessary to be successful during elementary and middle school and high school and in all future endeavors. Individuals from college, corporations and the community volunteer their time and talent in the Stamford Public Schools, participating in engaging mentoring sessions with students in grades 3-12.
SPEF’s Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is a 20-week program for participants to become advocates for children. The program runs from now to June and is provided at no cost. Participants whose children are age 5 and older can take part in their own lessons with the Children’s Leadership Institute. “At Pitney Bowes we believe that every child needs and deserves the opportunity, through a strong education, to grow to their fullest potential. Through the Pitney Bowes Foundation, we are able to invest in community organizations like SPEF that make a lasting impact in the lives of children,” said Kathleen Ryan Mufson, president of the Pitney Bowes Foundation. “Pitney Bowes continues to be a supporter of educational initiatives that help Stamford’s students thrive. Hundreds of SPEF
students from kindergarten to high school have benefited from Pitney Bowes’ support over the course of nearly a decade. The company is committed to our vision of providing enriching, educational experiences to children within the school system and we look forward to our continued partnership with them in the future,” said SPEF CEO Matthew Quinones. Founded in 1996, the mission of the Stamford Public Education Foundation is to deliver educational programs and resources that elevate student, educator and parent success by bridging the gap between needs in the Stamford Public Schools and resources in the community. The Pitney Bowes Foundation is a private entity with a mission to support education and the diverse community interests of Pitney Bowes employees.
WEBSTER EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO NONPROFITS Webster Bank, after distributing an additional $1 million in community investment in 2018 to nonprofit organizations in the regions it serves, embarked on the new year of commitment. “Investing in communities where we live and work is a hallmark of Webster’s 83-year history,” said President and CEO John R. Ciulla. “Alongside our values-driven, community-minded bankers, we strive to support at-risk populations by working with organizations to bring the greatest impact to build and strengthen our communities.” The new Webster Bank programs include: the Food Security Initiative; Feeding our Regional Food Banks; the Financial Empowerment Program; and the Volunteer Recognition Grant Program, which allows bankers to apply for micro-grants, ranging from $100 to $250, to benefit qualified nonprofits where they volunteer. In addition to the new programs, Webster also increased giving to longtime partners. “In 2018, we were excited to expand Webster’s giving with these new programs that help to stabilize communities
Westchester Community College Center for Financial and Economic Education Coach Marisa DiBenigno and student Jameelah Knowlton during a lesson in Valhalla, New York. Westchester Community College received a $7,500 grant from Webster Bank in 2018.
through food security and financial empowerment, while creating a program that allows employees to direct Webster’s giving to organizations that are meaningful to them,” said Kathryn Luria, senior
vice president, community affairs and director of philanthropy at Webster. “Utilizing these funds to broaden our reach to where it will make a difference was at the cornerstone of these efforts.”
FINN DIXON & HERLING ELECTS NEW PARTNERS AND COUNSEL Tamu Lewis, Neil Ruben and Julia Fish Snowden were elected partners of Stamford-based Finn Dixon & Herling LLP and Thomas Aragona was promoted to the position of counsel, effective Jan. 1. “Our firm is extremely proud and excited to announce our new partners and counsel. All are excellent attorneys who will continue to provide exceptional service to our clients,” said Managing Partner Christopher Craig. “Equally important, with the promotion of Ms. Lewis and Ms. Snowden, we bring valuable diversity to our leadership team. We are deeply fortunate that their perspectives and personal backgrounds will meaningfully contribute to the culture of our firm.” Lewis focuses her practice on debt finance and real estate matters. “Tamu has been an exceptional and dedicated member of our debt finance and real estate team for a number of years” said debt finance group co-chair Tanyee Cheung. Lewis earned her Juris Doctorate from the Columbia University School of Law. She also received her LL.B from the University of the West Indies, Barbados and her LL.M in commercial law from the University of Cambridge. Ruben’s practice focuses on representing private equity and venture capital funds in domestic and international control investments, minority financings and related transactions. “Neil is a focused corporate attorney who has become a trusted advisor to several of our important private equity clients and their portfolio companies,” said corporate group cochair Charles J. Downey III. Ruben earned his Juris Doctorate from the New York University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rowan University. Snowden practices debt financing and focuses on corporate finance matters. “Julia’s tremendous dedication to the firm and its clients, intellect, experience, work ethic, integrity and collaborative and solution-oriented approach to legal matters exemplifies the characteristics that the firm values,” said debt finance group co-chair Ed Weiss. Snowden earned her Juris Doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Center and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania. “We are delighted to elevate Tom Aragona to counsel” said Cheung. “Since joining the firm, Tom has been an incredible contributor and valued team member.” Aragona earned his Juris Doctorate from the Columbia University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University.
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Perez, Juan, Bridgeport, contractor for Juan Perez. Convert eight apartments into four apartments at 723-731 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 25.
Buster, Roschem, Bridgeport, contractor for Roschem Buster. Convert garage to living space at 459 Woodlawn Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,100. Filed Jan. 15.
Duncan, Everette, Bridgeport, contractor for Everette Duncan. Finish basement, family room and storage at 95 Truman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,400. Filed Jan. 24.
Quality Roofing Services, West Haven, contractor for Joe Palmieri. Replace roof at 118 Burr St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Ramirez, Miguel, Bridgeport, contractor for Miguel Ramirez. Build-out bakery at 1223 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 24.
Chacon, Sergio, Bridgeport, contractor for Sergio Chacon. Convert one-family residence to two families. Add front-window dormers at 157 Vine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 18.
First Light Solar, Milford, contractor for Michael James. Upgrade structure of roof framing for solar at 131 Asylum St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 23.
ADS, Westport, contractor for Tomas Condori. Alter interior at 1219 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Jan. 10.
Treco Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for North Capitol LLC. Foundation and sitework at 250 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,155. Filed Jan. 10.
Coco Management Inc., Stratford, contractor for Coco Management Inc. Renovate bathroom at 321 Remington St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 4.
Heritage Remodeling LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Kriztina Kranicz. Remodel kitchen, windows; attic insulation at 485 Gregory St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Dec. 20.
BUILDING PERMITS
D&A Construction Branford, contractor for Radio Communication Corp. Replace antenna at 623 Pine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 11. D&A Construction, Branford, contractor for WR CT Avenue LLC. Replace antenna at 1069 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 24. Gannon, Mark, Milford, contractor for 2766 North Avenue Associates LLC. Rebuild front store and construct new bathroom at 2766 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 20. Howell’s Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Matthew Howell. Build kitchen, furnace room and storage at 20 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Jan. 25.
Turner Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for YNHH Bridgeport Hospital. Renovate interior and ninth and 10th floors at 267 Grant St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,821. Filed Jan. 23. Turner Construction, Shelton, contractor for YNHH Bridgeport Hospital. Renovate interior floor B-4 at 267 Grant St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,881. Filed Jan. 23. West Reach Construction Co., Manchester, contractor for Sikorsky Aircraft. Renovate interior and bathrooms at 1210 South Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $108,500. Filed Jan. 16.
RESIDENTIAL
Liberty, Bridgeport, contractor for Eyad Jamale. Addition and renovations to interior of 580-582 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $215,000. Filed Jan. 17.
631 Fairview Ave Bridgeport LLC, Stratford, contractor for 631 Fairview Ave Bridgeport LLC. Reroof garage and place new siding at 631 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 11.
Main Street Dary LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Bulent Sag. Erect two tents at 4191 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,300. Filed Dec. 20.
A Preferred Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Betty Lawrence. Repair sheetrock at 170 Orchard St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Dec. 26.
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AEA Painting & Carpentry, Brookfield, contractor for Davante Dennis. Re-roof 291 Harrell Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,800. Filed Dec. 20. Brito, Gladys, Bridgeport, contractor for Gladys Brito. Re-roof 120 Dewey St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Jan. 18. Brown Roofing, Naugatuck, contractor for Martha Mech. Reroof 151 E. Eaton St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,800. Filed Jan. 10.
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Cogger, LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Cogger LLC. Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 1460 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed Jan. 17. CT Home Remodelers, Naugatuck, contractor for Julia Nesbit. Re-roof 495 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,965. Filed Jan. 4. CT Home Remodelers, Naugatuck, contractor for Martha Deveaux. Re-roof 30-32 Pacific St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $425. Filed Jan. 14. CT Home Remodelers, Naugatuck, contractor for Juana Figueroa. Re-roof 111 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,028. Filed Jan. 24. CT Masonry & Waterproofing, West Haven, contractor for Susan Ontra. Re-roof 919 Merrit St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,300. Filed Jan. 3. Cuji, Claudio, Seymour, contractor for Claudio Cuji. Replace masonry wall and reface foundation at 68-70 Jones Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Jan. 9. De Jesus, Jose, Bridgeport, contractor for Alan Genn. Replace windows and roof at 102 Clover Hill Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Jan. 7. DiGiorgio Roofing, Beacon Falls, contractor for Loral Belchick. Reroof 105 Bear Paw, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Jan. 15. Dolor, Theresa, Norwalk, contractor for Theresa Dolor. Replace drywall, insulation and windows at 9 Armstrong Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,600. Filed Jan. 9.
Hofer, Irma, Bridgeport, contractor for Irma Hofer. Replace roof at 44 Genelle St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 10. Hofer, Irma, Bridgeport, contractor for Irma Hofer. Construct new framing for outside insulation and siding and re-roof 72 Grenell St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 17. Jarrett, Natalee, Bridgeport, contractor for Natalee Jarrett. Repair walls at 190 Earl Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,400. Filed Jan. 3. Jay Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Jay Construction LLC. Construct addition and renovate kitchen, first-floor bathroom and new second floor at 56 Voight Ave. Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14.000. Filed. Jan. 24 Jay Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Jay Construction LLC. Remodel kitchen and convert half bathroom to full bath and re-roof 145 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,300. Filed Jan. 24. JCS Design Build LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Park Royal Condo Association. Renovate metal study and bathroom at 2600 Park Ave., Unit 8L, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 24. Jowdale LLC, West Haven, contractor for Aziz Khaliah. Remodel bathroom at 16 Valley Circle, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 24. Kafa Group LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Betty Lawrence, Replace roof at 170 Orchard St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 12.
Keep Me Home, Berlin, contractor for First Stone Ridge Corp. Remodel bathroom at 23 Stone Ridge Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Jan. 17.
Pinzon, Eimar, Bridgeport, contractor for Eimar Pinzon. Build detached car garage at 166 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 22.
Kerigan, Matthew, New Haven, contractor for Matthew Kerigan. Remodel apartment, with new siding, roof and windows at 230232 Hillside Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Jan. 14.
Posigen Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Lorna Robinson. Place collar ties’ rafters to upgrade structure of roof framing for solar installation at 67 Sampson St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $250. Filed Jan. 15.
Lifeway Mobility, Hartford, contractor for Donald Christiansen. Renovate stair lift at 117 Berkshire Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 18. Lux Renovation, Canton, Massachusetts, contractor for Lawanda Jefferson. Renovate interior basement, replace windows and exterior steel door at 873 Huntington Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $29,578. Filed Dec. 31. Mann, Sylvester, Brooklyn, New York, contractor for Lee Knight. Alter roof and siding at 51 Lee Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Jan. 15. Marut Home Improvement, Fairfield, contractor for Chester Garden. LLC. Replace siding at 4448 Garden Terrace, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 10. MCDM LLC, Trumbull, contractor for MCDM LLC. Finish single-family dwelling with garage at 29 Powell Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Jan. 9. Mona, Melio, Danbury, contractor for Joseph Motta. Repair siding, replace two windows and re-roof at 477 Norman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Jan.10. Motta New Home LLC, Shelton, contractor for Motta New Home LLC. Build a new single-family dwelling at 50 Kaechele Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed Jan. 17. Oliveira Realty LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Olivera Realty LLC. Build two-family home at 1185 Iranisatan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed Jan. 28. Phoenix Clein & Restoration, Wallingford, contractor for Lillani Hensley. Re-roof and siding at 265 Olive St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Dec. 19. Pinzon, Eimar, Bridgeport, contractor for Eimar Pinzon. Remove wall and construct new kitchen at 166 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 11.
Posigen Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Elizabeth Anderson. Repair roof at 1147 Noble St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 15. Posigen Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Vinell Watson. Reinforce structure at rafters for installation of solar panels at 156 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $100. Filed Jan. 15. Posigen Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Perca Fernandez. Reinforce structure at rafters for installation of solar panels at 478 Jennings Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $275. Filed Jan. 16. Posigen Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Trevor Mitchell. Reinforce structure at rafters for installation of solar panels at 261 Bronx Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 16. Power Home Remodeling, Bridgeport, contractor for Jeff Baldwin. Replace window at 664 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,846. Filed Jan. 11. Power Home Remodeling, Bridgeport, contractor for Alexander Caswell. Replace window at 153 Hooker Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,579. Filed Jan. 14. Power Home Remodeling, Bridgeport, contractor for Fidel Soto. Replace window at 1254 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $995. Filed Jan. 23. Power Home Remodeling, Bridgeport, contractor for Maria Viggians. Replace window and roof at 169 Oakwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,991. Filed Jan. 23. Power Home Remodeling, Bridgeport, contractor for Adrian Elem. Replace window and siding at 58 Houston Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,695. Filed Jan. 23.
Facts & Figures Power Home Remodeling, Bridgeport, contractor for Donald Charles. Replace window at 221 High Ridge Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,965. Filed Jan. 23.
Weathertite, Naugatuck, contractor for Valerie Jefferson. Reroof 496 Dexter Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,700. Filed Jan. 2.
SS Enterprise, Trumbull, contractor for SS Enterprise. Remodel bathroom and re-roof 59 Infield St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 11.
Zumba, Jaime, Newtown, contractor for Galo Iza. Finish kitchen, bathroom, windows, doors and floors at 256 Davenport St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 16.
SS Enterprise, Trumbull, contractor for SS Enterprise. Renovate garage and siding at 593 Hawley Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2.000. Filed Jan. 15. SS Enterprise, Trumbull, contractor for SS Enterprise. Remodel kitchen, bath and deck at 593 Hawley Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 15. SS Enterprise, Trumbull, contractor for SS Enterprise. Upgrade bathroom and kitchen at 70 Edna Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 22. Starn, Kai, Bridgeport, contractor for Kai Starn. Renovate kitchen at 16 Little St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,900. Filed Jan. 17. Trinity Solar, Cheshire, contractor for Rita Pena. Reinforce roof for solar panel installation at 388 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $750. Filed Jan. 15. Trinity Solar, Cheshire, contractor for Francisco Alves. Reinforce roof for solar panel installation at 59 Marcel St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $750. Filed Jan. 4. Twigg, Sonny, Bridgeport, contractor for Sonny Twigg. Build new roof at 95 Holroyd St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Dec. 31. Up Keep Construction, Danbury, contractor for Ameri Trust Residential. Re-roof 49 Lansing St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,800. Filed Jan. 4. Vaz Quality Works, Bridgeport, contractor for V&L Properties LLC. Finish basement and attic spaces for two-family dwelling at 196-198 Ohio Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Jan. 9. Visisky, Michael, Derby, contractor for Brett Gardner. Remodel bathroom at 20C Janet Circle, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 17.
COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Catapano, Massimo, Milford. Filed by The Clubhouse LLC, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kirsten Michelle Schneider, Fairfield. Action: The defendant worked as a baseball coach at the plaintiff’s place of business. While employed, the defendant was irresponsible and failed to show up for instruction appointments or pay referees for their work. In addition, defendant decided to create his own baseball-related business and executed a plan to steal the plaintiff’s clients and use the confidential information in order to benefit his new business venture and solicitated plaintiff’s clients to follow him in his new business. The plaintiff seeks to prohibit the defendant from the distribution of information and competitive commercial activities with The Clubhouse and return electronic data. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-196082391-S. Filed Jan. 14. Chomicz, Amanda C., Brianford. Filed by Jean Bourdeau, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Corrigan J. Bruce Jr. Law Office, Westport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-196082277-S. Filed Jan. 10. Viggiano, Adrianna, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lovejoy & Rimer PC, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff provided services to the defendant who then failed to pay the balance due for services provided. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-18-6078930-S. Filed Sep. 18.
Wilson, Juledah, Bridgeport. Filed by The United Illuminating Co., New Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nair & Levin Law Offices PC, Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff is a public service company and provides electrical utility services to the defendant who has neglected to pay despite being billed on a monthly basis. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV18-6079997-S. Filed Oct. 23.
Danbury Superior Court Caprio, Karen K., et al., New Milford. Filed by Retained Realty Inc., New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ziegler Robert A., Plainville. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the mortgage of the defendants who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196029755-S. Filed Jan. 9. Fajardo, Orlando, et al., Danbury. Filed by Christopher Urena, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196029615-S. Filed Dec. 24. Gallo, Jonathan D., et al., Newtown. Filed by Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2017-1, Grenwood Village, Colorado. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & Mchugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196029612-S. Filed Dec. 21.
Hasanaj, Besnik, Cross River, New York. Filed by Caroline Burns, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff fell due to the uneven surface of the premises controlled and built by the defendant. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6029538-S. Filed Dec. 13.
Serrano, Manuel A., Springfield, Massachusetts. Filed by Mirta Cardona-Ramos, Millville, New Jersey. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carbutti Law Firm LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039538-S. Filed Jan. 4.
Marron, Kay A., Brookfield. Filed by Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, North Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association. The defendant used a credit account issued by plaintiff and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-CV-18-6028733-S. Filed Sep. 27.
Weill, Sanford et al., Greenwich. Filed by Jerald Teed, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was hired to perform work on the defendant’s premises. The defendant was aware of the dangerous condition of a dying tree located on the premises. The plaintiff was injured when a limb of the tree broke off striking the plaintiff on the head and shoulder. As a result, plaintiff suffered serious and painful injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039638-S. Filed Jan. 16.
Stamford Superior Court Demarco, Joseph A., Norwalk. Filed by Cavalry Spv I, LLC, Valhalla, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Action: The plaintiff holds the right, title and interest of a credit account held by the defendant who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039514-S. Filed Jan. 4. Greenfield Merrell Limited Partnership, et al., Stamford. Filed by Patricia Almadani, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Katherine Polak, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was walking to her car in the parking area, when she slipped and fell due to the presence of snow and ice in the parking area that was controlled and maintained by the defendant. As a result, plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196039411-S. Filed Dec. 27.
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Federal National Mortgage Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seller: Newtown Savings Bank, Norwalk. Property: 8 Oakwood Ave., Unit A-4, Norwalk. Amount: $0. Filed Dec. 12. Gatto, Javier J. and Glonni Monroy, Greenwich. Seller: Cornerstone Community Church Inc., Norwalk. Property: Lot 21, Walter Avenue, Norwalk. Amount: $429,900. Filed Dec. 4. Harbor Commons Unit 47C LLC, Stamford. Seller: Joanna Sliwinska, Norwalk. Property: 43 Harbor Ave., Unit 47C, Norwalk. Amount: $96,000. Filed Dec. 10. Junio Flora, Anderson, Stamford. Seller: U.S. Bank National Association, Irvine, California. Property: 61 Murray St., Norwalk. Amount: $406,000. Filed Dec. 6. Luppino, Rocco, Shelton. Seller: SD Rentals LLC, Norwalk. Property: 80 County St., Unit 7K, Norwalk. Amount: $210,000. Filed Dec. 4. Luz, Gedric M. and Gladys Luz, Norwalk, Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 18 Sniffen St., Unit B, Norwalk. Amount: $214,000. Filed Dec. 13. Mutual Security Credit Union, Shelton. Seller: 541 Westport Avenue LLC, Fairfield. Property: 541 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $2,450,000. Filed Dec. 10.
Commercial 8 Pond Ridge Lane, Norwalk, Seller: Francine Hubbell, Wakefield, Rhode Island Property: 16 Roton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $267,500. Filed Dec. 4. Alvarez Ordonez and Edson Jeronimo, Norwalk, Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 26 W. Main St., Norwalk. Amount; $270,000. Filed Dec. 5. BBB Investors LLC, Fairfield. Seller: May Batouli, Cary, North Carolina. Property: 55 Center Avenue Extension, Norwalk. Amount: $418,000. Filed Dec. 10. Eclypse Holdings LLC Westport. Seller: Thomas E. Klaffky, Norwalk. Property: 12 Shorehaven Road, Norwalk. Amount: $5,020,000. Filed Dec.10. Fable Farm Group LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Rebeca H. Greene, Norwalk. Property: 9 Belair Road, Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 10.
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Pozo, Gabriela M. and Jonathan G. Martinez, Norwalk, Seller: 24 Broad Street LLC, Norwalk. Property: 7 Studio Lane South, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 14. Robalino, Karina and Dorian Robalino, Stamford. Seller: 135 Scribner LLC, Wolcott. Property: 135 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $420,000. Filed Dec. 4. RPL Real Estate LLC, New Haven. Seller: Rita A. Treschitta, Norwalk. Property: 38 Juhasz Road, Norwalk. Amount: $135,000. Filed Dec. 3. S2 Schubert Trust, Fredonia, Arizona. Seller: Yvette E. Benjamin, Carlsbad, California. Property: Unit 464, Rolling Ridge Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $237,000. Filed Dec. 3. Ying, Dehua and Friedrich M. Helish, Manchester. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Coppell, Texas. Property: 60 Lincoln Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $316,000. Filed Dec. 5.
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Facts & Figures Residential Zaccone, Domenico A. and Ashley Annunziata-Zaccone, Stamford. Seller: Craig Phillips and Liz Phillips. New Canaan. Property: 88 Comstock Hill Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $395,000. Filed Dec.3. Aponte, Jason and Tara Aponte, Norwalk. Seller: Ernest R. Baron and Marie I. Baron, Norwalk. Property: 45 Fox Run Road, Norwalk. Amount: $565,000. Filed Dec. 7. Beratis, George, Stamford. Seller: William Kievit, Norwalk. Property: 97 Richards Ave., Unit D5, Norwalk. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 18. Brennan, Timothy P. and Irene C. Brennan, Redding. Seller: Stephen M. Green, Norwalk. Property: 98 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1,512,500. Filed Dec. 18. Bubbers, Christopher D. and Judith York, Norwalk. Seller: Christopher D. Bubbers, Norwalk. Property: 119 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Amount: $0. Filed Dec. 11. Byrnes, Colleen, Norwalk. Seller: Simon Li and Yat Wa Li, Greenwich. Property: Unit 406, Rolling Ridge Condominium, No. 2, Norwalk. Amount: $245,000. Filed Dec. 3. Colby, Christopher and Ilanna P. Kowski, New York, New York. Seller: Alexander Mankowski and Christine Keating, Norwalk. Property: 12 Possum Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $685,000. Filed Dec. 4. Carvajal, Sonia Arcila and Jose H. Tangarife, Norwalk. Seller: John M. Ruzicka, Norwalk. Property: 57 Plattsville Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $230,000. Filed Dec. 11. Cronin, Adam P., Norwalk. Seller: Christina M. Lindell, Norwalk. Property: 118 Washington St., Unit U-306, Norwalk. Amount: $165,000. Filed Dec. 17. DeAngelis, Maria Clementina, Sandy Hook. Seller: Joyce M. Singer, Juno Beach, Florida. Property: 42 Strathmore Lane, Westport. Amount: $330,000. Filed Dec. 6. Dempster, Christopher K. and Deborah L. Dempster, Stamford. Seller: Gaylen E. Nash, Norwalk. Property: 9 Crest Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed Dec. 13.
Escobar Garcia, Lwiza B., New York, New York. Seller: Brianna Jones and Alex Tavares, Norwalk. Property: 2 Dover St., Unit 5, Norwalk. Amount: $257,500. Filed Dec. 3. Fanneron, Keith J. and Jeanine M. Narita, Norwalk. Seller: Keith J. Fanneron, Norwalk. Property: 25 Cottage St., Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 10. Florio, Marissa L., Fairfield. Seller: Geoffrey Walsky, Weston. Property: 4 Daskams Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $415,000. Filed Dec. 4. Garofano, Anthony and Rona Garofano, Norwalk. Seller: Keith Lawrence and Frederika Lawrence, Norwalk. Property: 122 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $0. Filed Dec. 3. Gonzalez, Armando and Yaritza Padilla, Norwalk. Seller: Thomas Pritchard III, and Shauna Ladwig, Norwalk. Property: 16 Southwind Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $385,000. Filed Dec. 13.
Gonzalez, Evelyn, Bronx, New York. Seller: Michele Muller and Mikle Muller, Norwalk. Property: 35 Beacon St., Norwalk. Amount: $525,000. Filed Dec. 6. Gurtowski, Lillian R. and Emanuel J. Santa-Donato, Norwalk. Seller: Gerard T. Desmond and Candice L. Desmond, Jupiter, Florida. Property: 40 Burritt Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $432,500. Filed Dec. 7. Heaney, Michael and Heather Heaney, Norwalk. Seller: Robin L. Davis, Norwalk. Property: 240 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 6. Hu, Jiping and Min Huang, Bridgewater, New Jersey. Seller: Kristen J. Zaumseil, Norwalk. Property: 35 Fairfield Ave., Unit 11, Norwalk. Amount: $145,000. Filed Dec. 10. Kantor, Maria Victoria, Wilton. Seller: William M. Nette, Norwalk. Property: 73 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $380,000. Filed Dec. 5. Marple, Lucas D. and Sigon Taylor, Norwalk. Seller: Renata Papone and Christopher Lally, Stamford. Property: 19 Blue Mountain Ridge Road, Unit 6, Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed Dec. 11. Mattera, Salvatore and Maryann Mattera, New Canaan. Seller: Patricia A. Trani, New Canaan. Property: 147 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $255.000. Filed Dec. 12.
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McNulty, Lori and Scott McNulty, Norwalk. Seller: Lori McNulty, Norwalk. Property: 22 Ensign Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 12.
Sharma, Sachin, Norwalk. Seller: Allison E. Parker, Norwalk. Property: Haviland Arms Condominium, Unit No.18, Norwalk. Amount: $140,000. Filed Dec. 18.
Molina, Edgar, Norwalk. Seller: John Bradford Mayer, Norwalk. Property: 7 Sherman Place, Norwalk. Amount: $439,500. Filed Dec. 7.
Simmons, Patricia and Georgia Dreen, Stamford. Seller: Timothy B. Iannacone and Patricia Iannacone, Norwalk. Property: 36 Visconti St., Norwalk. Amount: $380,000. Filed Dec. 10.
Murano, Adriana and Marchant de Villiers, Norwalk. Seller: Anthony R. Pavia and Rebecca A. Vingo, Norwalk. Property: 25 Cottage St., Unit 204, Norwalk. Amount: $252,500. Filed Dec. 11. Nique, Carlos A., Norwalk. Seller: Brian Buckmir, Norwalk. Property: 92 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $505,000 Filed Dec. 4. Ostrowski, Megan L. and Matthew F. Hanley Port Chester, New York. Seller: Rose M. Taliercio, Norwalk. Property: 23 Cornwall Road, Norwalk. Amount: $435,000. Filed Dec. 7.
Soto, William and Jacqueline Soto, Norwalk. Seller: Jeffrey R, Tiani and Caitlin A. Tiani, Norwalk. Property: Lot 1, Map No. 2585, Honey Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 3. Stone, David, Norwalk. Seller: Andre Parris and Tricia Parris, Norwalk. Property: 6 1/2 Charcoal Road, Norwalk. Amount: $758,000. Filed Dec. 12. Taliercio, Rose M., Norwalk. Seller: Thomas Lynam and Linda Lynam, Norwalk. Property: 97 W. Norwalk Road, Unit 16, Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed Dec. 10.
Parnoff, Patrick H. and Rebecca S. Parnoff, Atratford. Seller: Robert B. Tackman and Mary E. Tackman, Norwalk. Property: 43 Old Rock Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $745,000. Filed Dec. 10.
Vizcarra, Andrew B. and Donavel P. Vizcarra, Stamford. Seller: Ling Qin, Norwalk. Property: 1 Flower Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $552,500. Filed Dec. 10.
Pitasi, Pamela B., Norwalk. Seller: Amanda M. Muhlenberg, Norwalk. Property: 8 Yew St., Norwalk. Amount: $484,250. Filed Dec. 3.
Zalewski, Michal, Norwalk. Seller: Ercan Basturk and Mary Vogt, Norwalk. Property: 80 County St., Unit 2N, Norwalk. Amount: $170,000. Filed Dec. 4.
Quezada, Juan Carlos, Norwalk. Seller: Rodrigo I. Oyanguren and Melibea Oyanguren, Norwalk. Property: 3 Plymouth Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $317,500. Filed Dec. 18.
Zhang, Man, Centereach, New York. Seller: Shelia L. Edwards and Roy N. Colley, Norwalk. Property: 41 Baxter Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $167,500. Filed Dec. 7.
Ramos Nova, Juan Carlos and Kayli J. Ramos, Stamford. Seller: Lover B. Thomas and Gladys O. Thomas, Norwalk. Property: 35 Lowe St., Norwalk. Amount: $415,000. Filed Dec. 6.
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Ray, Bruce and Barbara Ray, Great Neck, New York. Seller: Kathleen Spellman, Highland Beach, Florida. Property: 11 Bayne St., Norwalk. Amount: $800,000. Filed Dec. 14. Rideout, Matthew D., Norwalk. Seller: Alicia V. Sette, Norwalk. Property: Lot A-1 Map 295 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $675,000. Filed Dec. 3. Salazar, Kristina, Norwalk. Seller: Jason Aponte and Tara Aponte, Norwalk. Property: 65 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed Dec. 6.
Carbonara, Joseph N., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB Property: 761 Maple St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 14. Carlucci, Leonard P. Creditor: Hudson City Diving’s Bank. Property: 166 Sunrise Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 2. Castro, Jose Luis, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank National Associator; Coppell, Texas. Property: 128-130 DuPont Place Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 13 Davidovich, Milan, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank National Association, Anaheim Hills, California. Property: 555 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 20.
Giannos, William, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank National Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 75-79 Seaview Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 21. Miceli, Victor, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Property: 1500 Norman St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 18. Palumbo, William J., et al. Creditor: 21st Mortgage Corp. Property: 531 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 28. Prendergast, Marc, et al. Creditor: Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana. Property: 202 Davenport St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 28. Shorey, Harriett, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 161-163Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 19. Similien, Simeon, et al. Creditor: Wilmington Trust, National Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 159 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 28. Velasquez, Juan. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Oregon. Property: 15 Hayes St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 19. Veloz Batista, Robert. Creditor: Pingora Loan Servicing. Property: 1081-1083 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 31.
Jack, Karin S. Fairfield. $31,303, in favor of Ferrari Financial Services Inc, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, by Richard C. Feldman, New Haven. Property: 143-1155 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Filed Jan. 28. Johnston, David E., Fairfield. $3,433, in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 401 Old Field Road, Fairfield. Filed Nov. 19. Johnston, Rebbeca, Fairfield. $2,222, in favor of North Shore-LIJ Medical PC, Fairfield, by William L. Marohn, Meriden. Property: 401 Old Field Road, Fairfield. Filed Jan. 25. Karageorge, Johnathan, Fairfield. $37,591, in favor of Bank of America N.A. Charlotte, North Carolina, by Holly Nelen, East Hartford, Property: 103 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Filed Jan. 22. Nicaisse, Nancy, Greenwich. $6,912, in favor of Arnold Goldberg & Sons Electric LLC., Woodbridge, by Kenneth M. Rozich, New Haven. Property: 75 View St., Greenwich. Filed Dec. 11. Shelley, Levi D., Fairfield. $2,174, in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 240 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Filed Jan. 25.
LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed
JUDGMENTS
Arango, Jose, 1640 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. $12,710, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 13.
Sanabria, David, Fairfield. $930, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Jeffrey A. Schreiber, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 103 Burroughs Road, Fairfield. Filed Jan. 18.
Bakhit, Yosif M. and Rouda Y. Ahmad, 187 Wade St., Bridgeport. $40,647, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 14.
25 Fairview Terrace LLC., Greenwich. $5,101, in favor of Interstate Lakeland Lubmber Corp., Stamford, by Dominick M. Angotta, Stamford. Property: 25 Fairview Terrace, Greenwich. Filed Dec. 19. Collins, David A., Stamford. $1,572,000, in favor of Teresa l. Collins, Trumbull, by Jonathan E. von Kohorn, Trumbull. Property: 41 Day Road, Greenwich. Filed Dec. 19.
Barclay, Elaine, 42 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. $774, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 14. Bataguas, Manuel, 36 Chatham Terrace, Bridgeport. $10,711, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 26. Bataguas, Manuel, and Louriem McKlosky, 36 Chatham Terrace, Bridgeport. $3,229, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 13. Castellano Jr., Jose, and Jacqueline Castellano, 138 Ruth St., No. 140, Bridgeport. $5,816, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 10.
Facts & Figures Chambers-Campbell, Carlene, 3212 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. $172, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Custodio, Anastacio, 1130 William St., Apt. B4, Bridgeport. $13,081, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 14. Dolor, Cheron, 83 Lycett St., Bridgeport. $221, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Galindo, Carlos A., and Norma Galindo, 4977 Main St., Bridgeport. $148, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Harriot, Jermaine A., P.O. Box 5971, Bridgeport. $17,760, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 13. Hernando, Rafael R., 10 Lycett St., Bridgeport. $167, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Keary, Richard M., 3336 Fairfield Ave., Apt. 413, Bridgeport. $14,282, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 12. Lalan, Annie P., 2730 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. $232, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Lorenzana, Sonia, 122 Center St., Bridgeport. $3,151, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 17. Luna, Elizabeth, and Howard Luna, 213 Wade St., First floor, Bridgeport. $17,047, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 17. Morales, Peg�y A., 49 Elmwood Place, Bridgeport. $6,098, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 12. Neto, Bolivar R., 295 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. $405,989, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 26. Person, Venetta, 268 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. $12,042, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 13. Ramirez, Luis and Rocio Ramirez, 66 Loftus Circle, Bridgeport. $248, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Rodriguez Jr., Isaias and Eileen Rodriguez, 91 Loftus Circle, Bridgeport. $326, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Spencer, John, 2739 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. $202, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18. Thompson, Glenda, 180 Loftus Circle, Bridgeport. $400, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 18
LIS PENDENS Andre, Bruny, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 16 Hazel St., Stamford. Action is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 16. Annakie, David, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington for Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 455 Hope St., Suite 4G, Stamford. Action is brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from Wachovia Mortgage FSB. Filed Jan. 11. Armstrong, Gordon L., et al, Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 193 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Jan. 8. Chait, Steve, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 240 Chestnut Hill Road, Stamford. Action is brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from Ameriquest Mortgage Co. Filed Dec. 28. Cotto-Almourtada, Miriam, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Property: 28 Bell St., Bridgeport. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Filed Dec. 11 Diaz, Henry, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 14 East Ave., Stamford. Action is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan 15. Guimond, Virginia, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for Deutsche Bank National Trust. Property: 12 Weed Ave., Norwalk. Action is brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from The New York Mortgage Co. Filed Dec. 14. Len�yel, Nancy M. et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 80 County St., Unit 7J, Norwalk. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank. Filed Dec. 11.
Leonetti Jr., Theodore M., et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 11 Sleepy Hollow Park, Stamford. Action is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 15. Miller, Lori A. et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Paul Lewis Otzel, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 457 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action was brought for the foreclosure of original mortgage. Filed Dec. 5.
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Facts & Figures LEASES Ho, Tu S. and Tuong V. Phan, by Marylou Weeks. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc. Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 154, Building 64, Bridgeport. Term: 35 years, commenced Jan. 15, 2019. Filed Jan. 15. Reynolds, Lilian, by Marylou Weeks. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc. Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 373, Building 50, Bridgeport. Term: 36 years, commenced Jan. 4, 2019. Filed Jan. 4. Vargas, Guario F., by Marylou Weeks. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc. Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 15, Building 84, Bridgeport. Term: 35 years, commenced Jan. 4, 2019. Filed Jan. 4.
MORTGAGES Akter, Tahmina and Moinul Alam, Stamford, by Antoinette R. Kaine. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp., 8 Airline Drive, Albany, New York. Property: 538 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $238,859. Filed Dec. 17.
Barry, Thomas D. and Marcella T. Barry, Stamford, by Paola L. Malatesta. Lender: People’s United Bank N.A., 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 247 Sawmill Road, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 8.
Kulick, Christopher C. and Anne M. Kulick, Stamford, by David A. Rogers. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 121 Thornwood Road, Stamford. Amount: $472,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Slen, Mandie and Efram Slen, Stamford, by Seth J. Arnowitz. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 71 Denise Drive, Stamford. Amount: $544,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Bilotta, Jeffrey and Jillian Bilotta, Stamford, by Charles P. Abate. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 20 Vineyard Lane, Stamford. Amount: $516,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Marathe, Ronit and Amrita Marathe, Stamford, by Morris L. Barocas. Lender: Ridgewood Savings Bank. 1981 Marcus Ave., Suite 110, Lake Success, New York. Property: 88 Maltbie Ave., Stamford. Amount: $840,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Vahdat, Kamelia and Payman Karvanirabori, Stamford, by David P. Lasnick. Lender: U.S. Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 1450 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $596,250. Filed Dec. 17.
Gafor, Mohammed K., Stamford, by Antoinette R. Kaine. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp., 8 Airline Drive, Albany, New York. Property: 601 Cove Road, Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Restrepo, Alejandro and Jennifer Restrepo, Stamford, by Arthur Morim Jr. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 29884 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. Amount: $368,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Henry, Stewart and Pauline McKenzie-Henry, Stamford, by Stephen J. Carriero. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 93 W. North St., Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Rosenthal, Amir and Donna Haupt, Stamford, by Gary R. Khchian. Lender: USAlliance Federal Credit Union, 300 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Property: 285 Janes Lane, Stamford. Amount: $604,000. Filed Dec. 17.
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NEW BUSINESSES A Wonder by Nature LLC., 25 Third St., No. 306, Stamford 06905, c/o Renee Prosper. Filed Dec. 11. Al Fresco at the IC, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o The Italian Center of Stamford Inc. Filed Dec. 13.
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Valdovinos, Eduardo and Eulogia Valdovinos, Stamford, by Thomas Pasqualini. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 52 Windsor Road, Stamford. Amount: $409,500. Filed Dec. 17.
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AMWEST, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Brea, California 92821, c/o Amwest Funding Corp. Filed Dec. 5. Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen & Bar, 135 Bedford St., Stamford 06903, c/o Lola’s Stamford LLC. Filed Dec. 3. Crazy Grapes Stamford, 465 Elm St., Stamford 06902, c/o VIR U&B LLC. Filed Dec. 3. Devin Roscillo Speech Services, 84 Stanton Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Devin O. Roscillo. Filed Dec. 6. Eatbonix, 679 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Catherine Ramsey. Filed Dec. 7. Fairfield & Westchester County Gene, 157 Lawn Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Cindy Garcia-Diego. Filed Dec. 5. Full Steam LLC, 283 Bridge St., Stamford 06905, c/o Full Steam LLC. Filed Dec. 13. Hopesusu Holding Inc., 750 E. Main St., Suite 620, Stamford 06902, c/o Robert Ruotolo. Filed Dec. 11.
Katerra Construction LLC, 414 E. Morgan Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85295, c/o Mike Rock. Filed Dec. 3. Lamborghini Greenwich, 420 Fairfield Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Robert D’Istanislao. Filed Dec. 6. Love Cuts Barbershop, 225 Atlantic St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Michael O. Valentine. Filed Dec. 4. Luxury Transportation Services, 116 Morgan St., Apt. 142. Stamford 06905, c/o Ahmed Jafari. Filed Dec. 13. Medrano Services, 22 Spring St., Apt. G2, Stamford 06905, c/o Juan P. Medrano. Filed Dec. 13. Millennium Investment LLC, 19 Piave St., Stamford 06902, c/o Juan Garcia-Garcia. Filed Dec. 10. Pro Painting Connecticut LLC, 40 Wright St., Stamford 06902, c/o Gamaliel Cardenas Gomez. Filed Dec. 5.
PATENTS Cable storage wheels. Patent no. 10,197,757 issued to Emily Hope Herrington, Birmingham, Alabama; Joshua Charles, Wilson, Moody, Alabama. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Delay circuit for circuit interrupting device. Patent no. 10,199,820 issued to Stephen Paul Simonin, Northfield. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Device compromising dielectric interlayer. Patent no. 10,199,586 issued to Guiqin Song, Milton, Canida; Ping Mei, San Jose, California; Nan-Xing Hu, Oakville, Canada; Gregory Whiting, Menlo Park, California; Biby Esther Abraham, Mississauga, Canada. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Display screen with icon. Patent no. D839,915 issued to Naomi M. Ryono, Manhattan Beach, California. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Emergency-dimming apparatus. Patent no. 10,199,862 issued to Glenn D. Garbowicz, Algonquin, Illinois; Edvin G. Blanco, Aurora, Illinois; Michael W. Bandel, North Aurora, Illinois. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Fuel cell matrix composition and method of manufacturing same. Patent no. 10,199,665 issued to Abdelkader Hilmi, Bethel; Arun Surendranath, Danbury; Chao-Yi Yuh, New Milford; Mohammad Farooque, Marlboro, New Jersey. Assigned to FuelCell Energy Inc., Danbury.
Hair brush. Patent no. D839,607 issued to Chiou-Chern Kuo, Taipei, Taiwan. Assigned to Conair Corp., Stamford. Hair brush bristle. Patent no. D839,610 issued to Chiou-Chern Kuo, Taipei, Taiwan. Assigned to Conair Corp., Stamford. Headband with tiara. Patent no. D840,101 issued to Dari Passarello, Westport. Assigned to Sparkly Soul Inc., Westport. Lighting fixture. Patent no. D840,062 issued to Paul Christopher Kolenda, Batavia, Illinois; Sofya Fradkina, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; John Eric Hollander, East Dundee, Illinois; James Charles Thomas Jr., Greenville, South Carolina. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Methods and systems for performing structure-preserving obfuscation on emails. Patent no. 10,200,331 issued to Fritz Francis Ebner, Pittsford, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Outdoor weather-resistant outlet cover. Patent no. 10,199,814 issued to Sorin Mortun, Irvington, New York. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Printing using available account credits. Patent no. 10,198,225 issued to Derine Joy, Kerala, India; Kuldeep Singh, Haryana, India; Reshmasri Jalli, Pradesh, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Pyrimidine carboxamides as sodium channel blockers. Patent no. 10,196,364 issued to Jeffrey Lockman, Princeton Junction, New Jersey; Chiyou Ni, Belle Mead, New Jersey; Jae Hyun Park, Princeton, New Jersey; Minnie Park, Princeton Junction, New Jersey; Bin Shao, Richboro, Pennsylvania; Laykea Tafesse, Robbinsville, New Jersey; Jiangchao Yao, Princeton, New Jersey; Mark A. Youngman, North Wales, Pennsylvania. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford. Shaping data traffic within a local area network. Patent no. 10,200,288 issued to Matthew J. Quirk, Webster, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for defect detection in a print system. Patent no. 10,198,809 issued to Stuart Schweird, Pittford, New York; Douglas R. Taylor, Webster, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for operating a turbocharged engine. Patent no. 10,196,993 issued to Manoj Prakash Gokhale, Bangalore, India; Madhuri Gandikota, Pune, India. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk.
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