Groton, CT Launches BlueTech Initiative & Website

    GROTON, CT, April 19, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Groton, Connecticut is riding the BlueTech wave. In the center of this growing industry, Groton is home to research hubs like UConn at Avery Point and the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology while offering proximity to the US Coast Guard R&D Center, URI's Marine Science Research Facility, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. "The BlueTech industry is exploring the world's last frontier with many of the technological advancements being developed and deployed in our region. It's an exciting time to be in Groton," said Paige Bronk, Economic Development and Community Manager for the Town of Groton.

Global BlueTech leaders like ThayerMahan and SEACORP are located in Groton, as are startups and maritime manufacturing companies like LBI. Groton offers these, and all BlueTech companies, the advantage of water access, a workforce with the right set of skills, a collaborative business environment, proximity to research institutions, and the opportunity to participate in research projects through the region's expansive ecosystem.

To raise awareness within the BlueTech and investment community, Groton Economic Development has launched an awareness and recruitment campaign. Featuring an industry-specific microsite, BlueTechGroton.com, designed by Golden Shovel Agency, and an outbound digital marketing strategy, they will be targeting executives, investors, and skilled professionals within the BlueTech industry. "Groton is at the center of BlueTech innovation. There is a convergence of private business, government-funded projects, and research that is happening here. The opportunities are incredible and we want to attract the businesses and professionals who want to be part of this unique moment in history," said Sam Eisenbeiser, Economic Development Specialist for the Town of Groton.

To learn more about the BlueTech industry and the opportunities for businesses to participate in regional research and development projects, visit http://www.bluetechgroton.com.

TOWN OF GROTON is located on the Long Island Sound which gives businesses immediate access to the Thames River, Sound, and Atlantic Ocean – ideal for testing products, deploying technology, and data collection. The Groton area is home to a strong oceanographic ecosystem that includes ThayerMahan and the Naval & Maritime Consortium which's comprised of members ranging from startups to Fortune 1000 companies. Employers have access to engineers, skilled tradesmen, and marine workers. Plus, the Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative provides no-cost training for employees of General Dynamics Electric Boat and its supply chain companies, members of the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA), and regional employers.

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