Hosting Connecticut LLC is proud to launch the newly redeveloped Blessed Creek e-commerce website. Blessed Creek of Suffield, Connecticut was approved by Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to receive a technical assistance grant with digital services provided by Hosting Connecticut LLC.

Blessed Creek has a new online shop that showcases its lovingly created, earth-friendly skincare, soaps, salves, deodorants, home cleaners and more. Owner, Jeanie Wild, is an advanced esthetician, nutritional therapy practitioner, chandler, herbalist and president of the CT Herb Association. Wild started making homemade soaps in the 70’s. Through the years, and with formal education she mastered the art of making natural skin care products that are healthy for your skin. Wild creates her products in small batches using exotic quality oil combinations, real lye, herbs, seeds, and infuses healing plants into the oils. Her products are chemical free and most oils she uses are vegan and many are organic. Wild only uses Palm oil that is RSPO approved as she takes what we put on our bodies and into the environment very seriously.

Hosting Connecticut LLC is proud to launch the newly redeveloped Georgetown Associates website and online presence. Georgetown Associates of Windsor, Connecticut was approved by Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to receive a technical assistance grant with digital services provided by Hosting Connecticut LLC.

Georgetown Associates LLC is a firm that offers comprehensive economic development and project management. They are based in Windsor, Connecticut and serve a wide range of clientele though their primary focus is working with municipalities, communities, and companies to solve challenges, accelerate change and implement new and innovative processes. Georgetown Associates is leading the way in growth, change management, innovation, project planning, technology, urban and regional planning, and cutting-edge business practices.

Hosting Connecticut LLC is proud to launch the newly redeveloped Zuka Catering website and online presence. Zuka Catering of Manchester, Connecticut was approved by Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) for a technical assistance grant. Performed by Hosting Connecticut, this grant provides digital services to help small businesses improve their digital footprint.

Zuka is a family-owned restaurant that brings together three world cuisines. They fuse dishes from Guyana, West Indies, and America to create an explosion of flavor for people in and around central Connecticut out of their Manchester location.

Hosting Connecticut LLC is proud to announce its newest hire, Sara Seagrave. Sara is joining the Hosting Connecticut team as Sales Manager where she will be responsible for building lasting relationships within the small business community of Greater Hartford and beyond.

Before Hosting Connecticut, Sara worked in digital media solutions and advertising for companies such as Gannett, LocallQ, Tenga, Cars.com and the Tribune. This experience has provided her with the knowledge to provide customers with exemplary marketing results. Sara also has broad market insight and an excellent toolkit of resources that helps small businesses and nonprofits expand their digital reach and earn more business.

Hosting Connecticut LLC is proud to launch the newly redeveloped Harris Capital LLC website and online presence. Harris Capital of Bloomfield, Connecticut was approved by Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) for a technical assistance grant. In conjunction with Hosting Connecticut, this grant provides digital services to small businesses.

Harris Capital’s main goal is to educate families about long term care funding. As a financial advisor, Harris Capital helps its clients be prepared for long term health care emergencies. “Harris Capital is passionate about long term care funding; they know the terrible repercussions that a family can suffer if they haven’t planned ahead to care for aging loved ones,” said Paula Pierce, owner of Hosting Connecticut.

Hosting Connecticut LLC announced that they have been chosen by Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to provide digital services to small businesses through their Technical Assistance grant program. 

The Capitol Region Council of Governments is a voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region. 

Owner and Founder of Hosting Connecticut, Paula Pierce, was recently featured by the Women's Business Development Council on their "Success Stories" page. Pierce has attended many of the classes offered by WBDC over the years and is involved in the organization’s mentoring groups as well. This article looks at Paula's expansive background along with her expereince of working with the WBDC. She previously received the EMG grant for HostingCT, LLC to support customer relationship management and project management systems. 

Karen Senteio is a certified Executive Coach and Consultant with over 30 years of experience in corporate and non-profit environments. She is the owner of Karen Senteio Consulting where she specializes in courageous leadership. She works with leaders and organizations ready to unapologetically harness and leverage their greatest power for their greatest good. 

Hosting Connecticut LLC received an “Equity Match Grant” from the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) in New Haven, Connecticut. The grant was developed to help women-owned businesses take their companies to the next level. As Samantha Cross, business advisor at WBDC stated, “We are excited to see your business grow and look forward to supporting you as you move forward.” In addition to the financial award, the WBDC is offering a mentorship opportunity to all of EMG recipients.

Jeff Gaudiosi, owner of Misplaced Straws, has always had a passion for music. He has travelled the country for concerts and music which have been at the center of his life. Jeff has always loved sharing his thoughts on music and reviews of records and concerts on social media.  For years Jeff’s family and friends told him he should start a website to talk about music. Finally, in 2018, Jeff started MisplacedStraws.com.