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Manufacturing
In addition to the reporting by Connecticut Public Radio that appears below, Connecticut Public Television has produced two video series that focus on manufacturing in our state:Made in Connecticut profiles some of Connecticut's local manufacturing businesses, from high-tech to handmade.Making the Future introduces us to some Connecticut youth pursuing careers in manufacturing and the trades. This series was produced as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work project with support form the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Making Her Story: Cindi Bigelow

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil
Published February 19, 2018 at 1:49 AM EST
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Lucy Nalpathanchil and Cindi Bigelow at the Warner Theatre.

If you’re a tea drinker, then you probably know the name Cindi Bigelow. She’s the third generation president and CEO of Fairfield-based Bigelow Tea.

This hour, we listen back to a recent conversation with Bigelow, recorded at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, Connecticut. It’s the first in a series we’re calling "Making Her Story" -- highlighting the voices of prominent local women.

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  • Cindi Bigelow - Third generation president and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea

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Catie Talarski contributed to this show, which originally aired on July 28, 2018.
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Lucy Nalpathanchil
Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.
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