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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | M a r c h 2 0 2 1 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 7 2,249 PPP applications approved & funded $237 $498 Million approved & funded $6.8 Million largest loan amount approved smallest loan amount approved $108,470 average loan amount approved 18,726 jobs positively impacted TM IonBank.com • 203.729.4442 Member FDIC Caring For Our Community We're a proud partner of local businesses 150 years running! " "We were very pleased to be approved through Ion Bank because they took the time and effort to make sure we were going to be okay." Christine Blardo Co-Owner, MFR Property Services "They got us approved and funded in record time. The team at Ion Bank has just done everything possible and went above and beyond...as they always do." James McCowan Owner, J&M Automotive " "We were able to get funded for our Paycheck Protection Program loan because of the hard work Ion did for us making sure we got across the finish line. Thank you." Chris Zane Owner, Zane's Cycles " As of 2.11.21 @GovNedLamont Connecticut is a leader in navigating the coronavirus pandemic. e Governor saved a seat at the table and changed the narrative for the business community to collaborate with the public and nonprofit sec- tors to inform reopening efforts, support the vaccination rollout, and implement policies to rebuild Connecticut. @CTDECD DECD's David Lehman is a key partner in the reopening Connecticut efforts since the pandemic hit. DECD shares daily business news and resources for small businesses. Don't forget to check out Connecticut's new one-stop-shop online business portal at business.ct.gov. @readyCTED CBIA affiliate ReadyCT connects Connecticut students with work- place-based internship opportunities and advocates for a career-con- nected curriculum in the state. eir partnership links CBIA members to exceptional students for hands-on learning experiences and helps develop the workforce of today and tomorrow. @CONNSTEP CONNSTEP is also an affiliate of CBIA, offering business growth, continuous improvement, cybersecurity, and certification services and training for Connecticut businesses. Follow for success stories and re- sources if you're looking to grow your top line in a current or new mar- ket, lean your production processes, or improve quality management. @GoYardGoats I can't wait to get back to Dunkin' Donuts Park to watch a great team play in the Capital City — accompanied, of course, with some local beer and Bear's BBQ! In the absence of live sports, the Hartford Yard Goats is utilizing its home stadium as a COVID-19 vaccination site. e sooner we can all get safely vaccinated, the sooner we can get back to baseball. Also, follow for the baby goat content. n TWITTER: FIVE TO FOLLOW In this feature, we ask area Twitter aficionados about their favorite accounts to follow. n Which handles make your top five? Let us know at news@newhavenbiz.com. Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, Connecticut Business & Industry Association