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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 5 PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED A new Haven Hot Chicken is planned for this location at 146 Washington Ave., North Haven. Colony Hardware acquires Michigan-based distributor Colony Hardware Inc., which is headquartered in Orange, announced recently it has acquired B&L Bolt Inc., and Slip-On Lock Nut LLC, a Michigan- based distributor of struts, fasteners, power tools and other supplies to construction and industrial customers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Colony Hardware distributes construction materials and job-site supplies, and its customers include construction firms and contractors. It provides a range of products, including power tools, vacuums, generators, utility pumps and personal protective equipment. It has 48 branches across the Northeast, Midwest, mid-Atlantic, mid- South and Florida. B&L Bolt, which has locations in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan, was founded in 1986. It primarily services electrical and mechanical contractors and manufacturers. Stony Creek Brewery releases new beer to help fund veterans memorial Branford-based Stony Creek Brewery launched a new lager in November in support of erecting an Afghanistan and Iraq War veterans memorial in the state. "Area of Operations (AO) Lager" de- buted at an event at the brewery. For ev- ery beer purchased, Stony Creek Brew- ery will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Afghanistan Iraq Veterans War Memorial Fund. AO Lager is available in cans at stores around the region. e Afghanistan Iraq Veterans War Memorial Fund plans Connecticut's first memorial honoring Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. It will be erected at the War Memorial site at Rogers Park in Danbury. Stony Creek described AO Lager as a traditional Dortmunder lager, 5.2% abv, "brewed in the classic German style with an American twist. e smooth mouthful and noble aroma create an appealing lager with spicy- herbal notes." n BY THE NUMBERS $13.9 million The grant amount the state of Connecticut has received from the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration to use toward improving job opportunities for people with disabilities. $5 billion The amount CVS Health, parent company to Hartford health insurer Aetna, has agreed in principle to pay to resolve opioid lawsuits and claims against the company. 68 The number of layoffs expected to result from the closure of the Cooper-Atkins manufacturing and distribution facility in Middlefield. 50% The percentage increase some power customers in Connecticut may experience in their bills in the new year. A r o u n d t h e R e g i o n The company that builds and installs the critical systems in virtually every type of facility is the same company you can rely on to maintain them. For over 50 years, our clients have trusted us to deliver end-to-end facilities solutions, so they can focus on their core business. Experts in: Facilities Services, Preventive Maintenance Programs, Onsite Operations & Maintenance NEMSI SERVICE SOLUTIONS INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. REDUCE COSTS. 860.871.1111 Toll Free: 800.741.6367 nemsi.com MECHANICAL | ELECTRICAL | PLUMBING | SHEET METAL | BUILDING AUTOMATION | FACILITIES SERVICES License #'s: E1-0125666 S1-302974 P1-203519 F1-10498 SM1-192 MC-1134

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