The Greater Metropolitan Home Furnishings Association has selected Peter Sorrentino, vice president of delivery operations and outbound logistics at Bob’s Discount Furniture, to receive the Howard Liveright Memorial Award. The award acknowledges people who have made outstanding contributions to the home-furnishings industry. Pictured (from left) are: Patrick Cory, board of directors and CEO of Cory […]
The Greater Metropolitan Home Furnishings Association has selected Peter Sorrentino, vice president of delivery operations and outbound logistics at Bob's Discount Furniture, to receive the Howard Liveright Memorial Award. The award acknowledges people who have made outstanding contributions to the home-furnishings industry. Pictured (from left) are: Patrick Cory, board of directors and CEO of Cory 1st Choice Delivery and Sorrentino.
Local Economic Development Professionals Recognized at Annual Awards
The Connecticut Economic Development Association (CEDAS) has announced its 2016 achievement awards.
The awards include: Shelly Saczynski, director of economic and community development at UIL Holdings Corp. and resident of Branford, will receive the Kenneth L. Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award; Aya Beckles Swanson, vice president of Community Investment Corp., will receive the 2016 CEDAS Member of the Year Award; The 2016 CEDAS President's Award, given to a member who has demonstrated excellence in service to CEDAS, will be shared by the city of New Haven Economic Development, New Haven EDC and Visit New Haven.