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GVI Harvest Fest Preview Oct 19, 2026

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For the People is reconnecting with Bridgeport's Green Village Initiative. Like many farms across the state, GVI is in full harvest and winter prep mode, so we'll find out how their summer went and how you can be part of GVI's biggest celebration of the year - their upcoming Harvest Fest.

BBB CT Fall Consumer Updates Oct 19, 2026

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It took a while but we're finally rekindling a former quarterly feature here at For the People bringing in a consumer advisor from BBB serving Connecticut to get you up to date on some of the scams and warnings emerging from BBB's files, research, and marketplace complaints.

SoundWaters Oct 19, 2026

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Join For the People visiting with a rep from SoundWaters - talking about this unique floating classroom and hands-on programming that is introducing thousands of young people to the wonder and science of Long Island Sound. Tune-in and learn all about the progress of their new floating classroom and lab that will be out on the Sound by next year!

SoundWaters - BBB CT Fall Consumer Updates - GVI Harvest Fest Preview Oct 18, 2026

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This week, we'll go from the sea to the soil and toss in an informative dose of consumer protection for good measure. We'll open up visiting with a rep from SoundWaters - talking about this unique floating classroom and hands-on programming that is introducing thousands of young people to the wonder and science of Long Island Sound.

Then, we're rekindling a former quarterly feature here at For the People bringing in a consumer advisor from BBB serving Connecticut to get you up to date on some of the scams and warnings emerging from BBB's files, research, and marketplace complaints.

And we'll close reconnecting with Bridgeport's Green Village Initiative. Like many farms across the state, GVI is in full harvest and winter prep mode, so we'll find out how their summer went and how you can be part of GVI's biggest celebration of the year - their upcoming Harvest Fest.

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 9 - Howling Flats Farm Oct 05, 2026

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Check out the 9th segment highlighting the International Year of the Woman Farmer - putting Connecticut's woman farmers in focus with this year-long series. For this report, we headed up to Litchfield County to talk with a first generation farmer and founder of Howling Flats Farm, a family Angus beef and pork farm in Canaan. Hear about how this local woman farmer found her true passion by sheer coincidence.

The Elevation Center at UNH Oct 05, 2026

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Late last month, For the People had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum. During that event, we learned about a couple of different programs supporting our state's advanced manufacturing sector and its workforce. So, in this segment, we'll hear all about the University of New Haven's Elevation Center, a pioneering 133,000-square-foot innovation and applied technology hub designed to connect students with corporate partners, research opportunities, and workforce development.

MATCH - Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub of New Haven Oct 05, 2026

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Late last month, For the People had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum. During that event, we learned about a couple of different programs supporting our state's advanced manufacturing sector and its workforce. So, in this segment, we'll connect with the COO of MATCH - the Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub of New Haven to learn how that nonprofit is working on workforce development among several unique populations.

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 9 Howling Flats Farm - Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub of New Haven - The The Elevation Center at UNH Oct 04, 2026

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We're opening with our 9th segment highlighting the International Year of the Woman Farmer - putting Connecticut's woman farmers in focus with this year-long series. Today, we'll head up to Litchfield County to talk with a first generation farmer and founder of Howling Flats Farm, a family Angus beef and pork farm in Canaan. Hear about how this local woman farmer found her true passion by sheer coincidence.

Then, we'll switch gears to talk about manufacturing. Late last month, For the People had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum. During that event, we learned about a couple of different programs supporting our state's advanced manufacturing sector and its workforce. So, we'll connect first with the COO of MATCH - the Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub of New Haven.

Then we'll hear all about the University of New Haven's Elevation Center, a pioneering 133,000-square-foot innovation and applied technology hub designed to connect students with corporate partners, research opportunities, and workforce development. If you want to hear about exciting career opportunities and the best way to prepare for a fulfilling job in manufacturing, stay tuned.

The Annie C. Courtney Foundation Sep 28, 2026

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For the People is welcoming back our community partners from the Annie C. Courtney Foundation, providing connections for thousands local kids seeking foster care with trainings, support groups, referral services, and recruitment of families for children who need them. We'll focus on Annie C's New Beginnings initiative and ways that you can help the cause better care for kids who are aging out of foster care eligibility.

cARTie's Fall Festival Sep 28, 2026

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In this segment we head to The Elm City to check-in with the founder of cARTie - a traveling art classroom that recently found its forever home and greatly expanded space for creatives in the heart of New Haven's Westville Village. We'll get caught up on everything cARTie and prep you for their upcoming Fall Festival. Hang around and discover all the reasons you should get to know cARTie better!

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