Community Access

We spoke with President and CEO Nick Caplanson, Chief Operating Officer Nick Statoulas and Creative Director Chris Boyle discuss hiring people with different backgrounds, and not just a a banking background at Dime Bank.

We spoke with Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Marissa Weidner about the Birdies for Charity Program sponsored by Webster Bank.

We spoke with Education Director's Christine Lamphere and Cynthia Fryes about the programs offered at the academy to help children with learning disabilities. Ben Bronz Academy is involved in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program with no credit card or administration fees...so please donate!

We spoke with Executive Director Robin Clare about how the organization helps people, regardless of age, contribute to the community and lead a fulfilling life. Seniors Job Bank is involved in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program with no credit card or administration fees...so please donate! 

We spoke with Clinician and Office Manager Crystal Quigg about promoting wellness through education, intervention and treatment. Family Intervention Center is involved in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program with no credit card or administration fees...so please donate!

We spoke with Executive Director Gloria Carlson about helping people with developmental disabilities participate in community life.Jewish Association for Community Living is involved in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program with no credit card or administration fees...so please donate!

We spoke with President Crystal Zukauskas about developing safer communities by serving anyone who has been affected by violence.Eli's Garden of Healing is involved in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program with no credit card or administration fees...so please donate! 

We spoke with Pmc Rides, Co-Coordinator of the Suffield PMC Rides Chris Nikolis about the 2025 PMC Kids Rides on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at McAlister School.

We spoke with Matt Udal and Davey Edwards about Open Doors Outdoors, events, and more coming up. 

We spoke with Special Events Manager Jennifer Rossi about the programs offered by MADD.

We spoke with Executive Director Donna Cavalier about a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

We spoke with Business Advisor Denise Whitford about state programs that help small businesses.

We spoke with CEO Jarrett Collins about how the organization raises money for cancer research.

We spoke with Chris Nikolis, co-coordinator of the Suffield PMC Kids Ride about the upcoming event.

We spoke with Chris Conway President and CEO of the West Hartford Chamber, and Kate Kobs Director of Development and Programs at the West Hartford Chamber about the WEHA Health and Wellness Fair 2025.  

We spoke with CCAR Executive Director Stacy Charpentier about addiction and recovery.

We spoke with Founder Billy Dicrosta about the theater programs offered to children.  

We spoke with Miss Connecticut Volunteer Serena Charbonneau about the need for volunteerism.

We spoke with President of the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Bob Fiore about the Battle of the Badge Blood Drive.

We spoke with Honored Hero Lynsey Richardson and Josh Berman about the visionary program.

We spoke with Attorney Tim Shearin about membership in the CT Bar Association.

We spoke with Partner Michael Sabol about the MahoneySabol 5K fundraiser.

We spoke with Founder Helen Taylor about an autism event taking place for parents.

We spoke with Founder "Multi-Family James" and other guests about the “wealth weekend” event.

We spoke with President and Founder Christine Faressatalks about a Mother's Day event.

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about their 25th anniversary in business.

We spoke with IEA Executive Director Lori Susi about the school's programs.

We spoke with Sloan Williams about 9 to 5 which is a Dolly Parton themed performance taking place at the Little Theater of Manchester.  

We spoke with Dime Bank President and CEO Nick Caplanson about the value of community banking.

We spoke with Waterbury Youth Services Juvenile Justice Team Leader Rasheeda Wright about the “Prom Project.”

We spoke with Founder Care Verickas about Connecticut artisan events. 

We spoke with Vending Facilitator Kelly Ray and Person Served Mike Robinson about MARC INC.

We spoke with Founder of Inclusive Together Lauren Tarzia about having a child with autism.

We spoke with Manager of Philanthropic Events at CT Children's Foundation Erika Glebocki about the event Superhero Sunday.

We spoke with Girl Scouts of CT COO Kari Kaplan about the organizations 2025 cookie program.

We spoke with Palace Theater Actor Andrew Hendrick about the show “Come From Away”

We spoke with Bureau Chief of the Connecticut Department Of Transportation Ben Limmer about a state transportation event.

We spoke with Director of Curated Programs Sheree Marcucci about an event for Women's History Month called “Herstories.”

We spoke with Dr. William McEvoy about the benefits of hypnosis.  

We spoke with Connecticut Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda about places to visit in Connecticut.

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about free dental services that Columbia Dental offers to people in need.

We spoke with Cynthia Basil Howard about scholarships for children in grades K-8 in the state.

We spoke with Al Gag and Kristie Gonsalves about the fishing show coming up.

We spoke with Dog Trainer Bob Leblanc about dog safety and dog daycare.

We spoke with board member Elizabeth Devito about the American Heart Association of CT's "Go Red for Women Campaign"

We spoke with Sue Oster and Jim Power From Oak Hill about their 40 years of work experience at Oak Hill.

We spoke with board member James Higgins from "Jane Do No More" about the Jane Doe No More Gala!

We spoke with Executive Director Patrick Doyle about Community Gardens, the Workforce Development/Green Job Apprenticeship Program, Greater Hartford Green Team and Arbor Day.

We spoke with Program Manager Dan McGowan about the benefits of recycling mattresses in the state.

We spoke with President and CEO Nick Caplanson about his upcoming retirement from Dime Bank. We also spoke with Nicholas Statoulas Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer about the future of Dime Bank. 

We spoke with Dr. Heather Swales from the American Heart Association about heart health.