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Claire Bessette
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Reporter, The Day
Connecticut
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By Claire Bessette Verified, New London| Yahoo Verified Ashon Avent does not need theoretical or academic lessons to teach his business students the struggles, frustrations and joy of launching and growing a small business: He is a living example for them. Over a seven-year span, Avent, 45, of Norwich, who teaches business classes at Eastern Connecticut State University, has endured COVID-19 business disruptions, a major flood, and a dying mall with no working elevator.
By Claire Bessette Verified, New London| Yahoo Verified When I started working at The Day, the Wauregan was crumbling, deer in the Mohegan Park Zoo enclosure had been infected with rabies and I worried every day that the giant Ponemah Mill could become the next Baltic Mill fire. Some buildings at Norwich Hospital were still occupied. A lot has changed in 30 years, with more changes in the works. I will leave it to my Day colleagues to cover current and future issues. AdvertisementI officially retired from The Day on Friday, Feb. 28. It’s been quite a ride.
By Claire Bessette Verified, New London| Yahoo Verified Ashon Avent does not need theoretical or academic lessons to teach his business students the struggles, frustrations and joy of launching and growing a small business: He is a living example for them. Over a seven-year span, Avent, 45, of Norwich, who teaches business classes at Eastern Connecticut State University, has endured COVID-19 business disruptions, a major flood, and a dying mall with no working elevator.
Company Info
The Day
The Day Publishing Company, founded in 1881 by John A. Tibbits, is a media organization located in New London, Connecticut. It is primarily known for publishing *The Day*, a daily newspaper that focuses on local news and events in southeastern Connecticut. The company also publishes several weekly newspapers along the shoreline in southern Connecticut. In addition to its print publications, The Day Publishing Company provides digital access to its content, allowing subscribers to read news and articles online. Operating as a public trust, the company maintains its independence and local ownership, with profits supporting non-profit organizations in its circulation area. *The Day* has received multiple awards for its journalistic quality, including recognition as Newspaper of the Year by the New England Press Association.
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Founded: 1881