Blumenthal, Murphy to showcase Connecticut businesses Wednesday

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Tomorrow, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) will join the Connecticut State Society to host the third annual “Discover Connecticut” reception, which will showcase more than 25 small-batch food producers, restaurants, breweries, tourist attractions, and other businesses based in Connecticut. The reception is expected to attract more than 300 guests, including Members of Congress, staffers, national retailers, and current and former Connecticut residents.

"We are proud to bring a taste of Connecticut to our nation’s Capitol,” Blumenthal said. “From craft breweries to local restaurants to tourist attractions, this annual event showcases some of the very best our state has to offer. We are confident it will expand relationships and strengthen opportunities for local companies by allowing guests to ‘Discover Connecticut.’”

“Senator Blumenthal and I are in the business of promoting Connecticut,” Murphy said. “‘Discover Connecticut’ is a fun way to tell the story about what’s great about our state—whether it’s showcasing iconic companies like Lego or Pez, tourist attractions like the Mark Twain House and Mystic Seaport or small family-owned businesses like Firefly Farms and TEA*RRIFIC Ice Cream. Our hope is that tomorrow night, people will get a good snapshot of the diverse products and opportunities Connecticut has to offer.”

“Discover Connecticut” will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7, in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office building from 5-7 PM ET. The event will feature:

· American Clock and Watch Museum

· Asarasi Tree Water

· b Restaurant Group

· Back East Brewing Co

· Bar Pizza

· Copps Island Oysters by Norm Bloom & Son

· Deep River Snacks

· Diageo

· East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

· Edible Arrangements

· Firefly Farms

· Jones Family Farm & Winery