The Central Connecticut/Greater Bristol Chambers of Commerce announced Thursday it has hired James R. Albert of Bristol as its new president and chief executive officer. He takes over for Michael Nicastro, who left the chamber to take another position . Albert will begin work at the chamber on Jan. 6. Central chamber board chairman, Atty. Timothy Furey, stated in a press release, “After a nationwide search with multiple qualified candidates the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce was able to find a highly qualified, highly motivated individual, right in its own backyard.” In the press release, Albert—who recently ran for city council but was not elected– stated, “I am very excited and humbled by this opportunity to support the business community and citizens of Bristol and the cities and towns within the Central Connecticut Chamber. We are at a pivotal time of change and need to work together to grow the economic strength and future of our city and our region. I look forward to representing the business community and working with our city and state leadership to improve our economy and quality of life.” In the press release, the chamber said, Albert was simultaneously awarded Officer of the Year and IT Project [...]
The Central Connecticut/Greater Bristol Chambers of Commerce announced Thursday it has hired James R. Albert of Bristol as its new president and chief executive officer. He takes over for Michael Nicastro, who left the chamber to take another position . Albert will begin work at the chamber on Jan. 6. Central chamber board chairman, Atty. Timothy Furey, stated in a press release, “After a nationwide search with multiple qualified candidates the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce was able to find a highly qualified, highly motivated individual, right in its own backyard.” In the press release, Albert—who recently ran for city council but was not elected– stated, “I am very excited and humbled by this opportunity to support the business community and citizens of Bristol and the cities and towns within the Central Connecticut Chamber. We are at a pivotal time of change and need to work together to grow the economic strength and future of our city and our region. I look forward to representing the business community and working with our city and state leadership to improve our economy and quality of life.” In the press release, the chamber said, Albert was simultaneously awarded Officer of the Year and IT Project [...]