Westfair Business Publications (Westfair) is a privately-held publishing firm that publishes weekly business newspapers in Westchester County and Fairfield County in Connecticut, as well as various business publications and events like seminars, conferences, expos, roundtable discussions, etc.
Pullman & Comley attorneys provide their opinions on Connecticut’s new adult-use cannabis policy in this article published by Fairfield County Business Journal.
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office recently unveiled its 2023 Year in Review fact sheet. The first page provides a snapshot or “by the numbers” overview to provide context, while page two covers their strategic plan with goals, accomplishments, and training/development highlights summarized.
FLB Law’s Eric Bernheim moderated a panel discussion of Fairfield County real estate leaders discussing their transformative projects in Fairfield County. This event was co-sponsored by the Greater Norwalk Chamber and hosted in the M&T Bank Magnificent Room of the SoNo Collection.
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County recently unveiled JA Inspire Virtual, an online workforce development initiative that gives local students a chance to explore careers and industries through virtual company booths and engaging with business professionals in interactive conversations. The initiative runs until Aug. 7, following its initial success in 2021.
Organizers of the Statewide Gun Buyback program announced that over 850 weapons had been collected during two years. This event, sponsored by local businesses and part of the #KeepKidsSafe campaign, boasted its largest turnout in 2018.
Westfair Business Publications, based in White Plains, New York, publishes two weekly business publications — Fairfield County Business Journal in Connecticut and combined Westchester/Hudson Valley Business journals in New York – read by executives and business leaders across seven counties: Westchester/Putnam/Rockland/Orange/Dutchess/Ulster (NY) as well as Fairfield in Connecticut.
Robyn Drucker, an associate attorney with Cohen and Wolf in Bridgeport, has been honored by being named to the 2017 “40 Under Forty” list sponsored by Fairfield County Business Journal. This award honors young professionals influencing regional progress.
Wine experts from UC Davis and two other West Coast universities are coming together to address the threat posed by wildfire smoke to Napa and Solano County vineyards. Scientists are working on protective measures, identifying compounds producing smoke, and installing sensors – part of a larger initiative designed to assist communities in recovering from disasters like wildfire.
Employers in southwestern Connecticut have applauded a program that assists people returning to work while meeting employers’ need for skilled employees. Platform to Employment of Bridgeport graduated its third cohort and recently brought some graduates together at Hartford for a ceremony at the state Capitol.
Beginning February 7 and running until August 7, this program allows students to explore careers and industries by visiting virtual company booths hosted by participating companies such as Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp, Webster Bank, Santa Energy, and Aquarion Water Co. JA’s local partner Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County plans on implementing this initiative further in 2019.
Applicants must fall below 200% of the federal poverty guideline to qualify. Grant funds may be used for rent, mortgage, water/sewer assistance, or purchasing food/household supplies. To learn more, visit OHRG at ohrg.gov/fairfield and provide proof of residency (W-2 forms, income tax returns, etc). Application deadline is Sept 30. Westfair Business Publications has been publishing Westfair Weekly since 1952, with over 150,000 weekly readers each week – so now, too, you can.
As Fairfield and Westchester counties became more interdependent economically, leaders from each county met to address common issues, including business development, transportation, and education. Their leaders found more similarities than differences, and this meeting eventually led to a new agreement between both countries, which will foster economic growth.
An indictment against GAF corporation for insider trading and other finance-related crimes has caused waves in the securities industry, prompting host Ron Ropiak and guests to discuss its implications, while Andrea Haas highlights one company making waves in the barbecuing sauce market.
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County recently unveiled JA Inspire Virtual 2022, an online initiative providing students with opportunities to engage with local businesses about career paths and industries. The nonprofit hopes to expand it further in schools throughout Fairfield County.
Wine experts from UC Davis and other West Coast universities are working collaboratively to address California wildfire smoke by taking protective measures, pinpointing its causes, deploying sensors in vineyards, and creating protective measures. Unfortunately, though, its smoke has caused significant disruptions to tourism activities in Napa and Solano counties – leading several hotels to close temporarily while others have reduced stays significantly.
At a recent presentation by Patrick Flaherty, Director of Research and Information of the Connecticut Department of Labor, demographic data highlighting shifts in local employment sectors was presented. This data was intended for representatives of Fairfield County’s cultural community; however, it can provide valuable insight for making marketing decisions more effectively; nonetheless, it holds broader implications.
Keegan Drenosky of Shipman & Goodwin was honored by Fairfield County Business Journal to receive one of their 40 Under Forty awards this year. This annual contest spotlights dynamic industry leaders who help power Fairfield County’s economy.
Westfair Business Publications publishes The Business Journal under their umbrella of publications: Westchester County Business Journal, Hudson Valley Biz, and Fairfield County Business Journal in New York; Greenwich Post Business Journal in Connecticut and its combined readership of 150,000 plus. Their weekly publications provide timely countywide news and information, seminars, expos, conferences, roundtable discussions, and debates; their staff consists of over 30 professionals working hard with their insider networks to cover every corner of their region.
Westfair Business Publications publishes Westchester County and Hudson Valley business journals as well as the Fairfield County Weekly newspaper in both New York and Connecticut for business owners, executives, and professionals residing there. Collectively, their publications and events reach an estimated readership of 150,000+. Westfair additionally offers daily e-newsletters, including News@Noon and Wake Up with Westfair, and numerous seminars, conferences, and expos that get over 140,000 annually in attendance.
CBRE reports that office leasing activity in Fairfield County declined 18% year-on-year during the third quarter, recording 262,737 square feet of leasing activity – the lowest total since the second quarter of 2020. Class A space comprised 76% of these transactions; Stamford CBD saw 90000 square feet attributed to Key Bank; Central Fairfield generated 55,000 transactions (dominated by Merritt 7 and 45 Glover deals); while Greenwich non-CBD saw 20,000 square feet.
Julia Riso Livingston, RA, is known for leading MKDA’s Stamford studio with excellence. Her expertise lies in commercial building design, workplace planning, healthcare services, and retail retail industries within her region and nationally.
Fairfield County and Westchester business journals are unique among countywide publications in that they publish weekly. Both have long been considered models for how communities should collaborate to protect each other’s economic well-being.
Sports Commission Aims to Bring Mind, Body Fitness to County Youths Chelsea Cohen Fitness Academy will make Norwalk its new home, while the Sports Commission seeks to promote county youths’ physical wellbeing.
SBJ Editor David Albright Joins Faculty at Fairfield University to Teach Journalism and Sports Media
Westfair Business Publications’s weekly business newspapers reach more than 150,000 readers across New York and Connecticut, thanks to Hudson Valley Biz (HVBiz) in New York and Fairfield County Business Journal in Connecticut. Our circulation covers seven counties from both states.
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