For many college athletes, income from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has been life-changing. But it also comes with paperwork, deadlines and tax rules that can feel overwhelming. That’s why Denzel Luna, a Bridgeport native and former University of Bridgeport basketball player, created Nexa Tax, a tax platform tailored to student-athletes. With an NIL […]
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After spending twenty years designing new products for corporations, Breno Neri first came across accessory dwelling units (ADUs) while visiting out West. Growing up on the East Coast, he realized that such flexible small-unit housing was rare in his home region—and that set him thinking. Then, in 2021, Connecticut passed Public Act No. 21-29 legislation […]
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Sound Coffee in Bridgeport serves craft and ethically sourced coffee. The cafe is also known for its community involvement, donating to local charities From FCN partner The Pulse.
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Prospector Theater in Ridgefield provides meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities. Employees sell tickets, serve customers at the concessions, and produce pre-show artwork and content. From FCN partner The Pulse.
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Eversource’s sale of Aquarion Water Company to a new state-affiliated water authority and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is raising concerns about regulatory oversight and financial consequences among officials in communities that depend on Aquarion for their water supply. Eversource announced the $2.4 billion sale on Jan. 27. Subject to approval by […]
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