Historic Theater Destroyed In Fire; Beloved Ice Cream Shop Closes

There was plenty of business news in Connecticut during 2019. If you missed any of it on your local Patch here's a roundup of the most read business stories for 2019:

Historic Shakespeare Theater Destroyed In Massive Fire

An active investigation into how the fire started in ongoing. The theater once featured iconic actors and actresses.>>>Read More.

Hubbell To Close 2 Connecticut Plants

Nearly 200 people work at both plants.>>>Read More.

Beloved Ice Cream Shop To Close After Season

A local landmark will close at the end of the summer season.>>>Read More.

70+ Stores Coming As The SoNo Collection Preps For Opening

While not all stores will be open, you will finally be able to see inside the new mall.>>>Read More.

Golden Corral Announces Closure Of Only CT Location

The popular buffet chain's closure now means there are no Connecticut locations left in the state.>>>Read More.

City Evicts CT Restaurant

The restaurant owed the city more than $140,000 in rent.>>>Read More.

Iconic Retailer Closing Last CT Store

National retailers have had a rough time recently, and the last remaining location of one will close this year.>>>Read More.

Long-Time Beloved Bridal Shop Is Closing Its Doors

A bridal shop that has been in business for close to four decades is closing its doors and going out of business.>>>Read More.

Historic Banquet Facility Closes In CT

The popular restaurant and banquet facility was recently sold.>>>Read More.

Two Roads Brewing Company Sets Opening Date For New Addition

The wait is almost over for the opening of Area Two Experimental Brewing, which is designed as a 'beer campus' for craft beer fans.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Historic Store To Close After 140 Years In Business
• Howard Johnson, Friendly's Property To Be Redeveloped
• Milford Hospital Merger Approved: State Officials
• Former Gov. Chris Christie To Invest In Connecticut Business
• WWE Announces Move To New Location
• Layoffs Announced At CT Company
• Beloved Dive Bar Closes Abruptly
• New Use For Former Tilted Kilt Site Revealed
• Historic Farm Opening New Ice Cream Shop
• National Chain Restaurant Closes CT Location
• Iconic Wooster Street Restaurant Closing After Half-Century Run
• Another National Retailer Closing 19 CT Locations
• Pizza Parlor Shuts Down
• Iconic Bakery Closed
• Seafood Restaurant Slated To Take Over Vacancy
• Popular New Haven Pizzeria Closes Its Doors
• Little Pub To Open Restaurant At Old Marnick's Site
• Price Chopper Closing
• All-You Can Eat Restaurant — Last One In CT Closes
• National Retailer Closing CT Store
• Another National Retailer Closing 8 CT Locations
• Restaurant Closes After More Than 6 Decades
• Rolling Doughnut Announces Closure
• Duckpin Bowling Alley Up For Sale
• Geno Auriemma Buying Landmark Restaurant Site
• Landmark Store To Close
• Whole Foods Closing This CT Location
• Boca Oyster Bar Opens
• 2 Restaurants Close Abruptly
• Darien Doughnut To Close After Nearly 30 Years
• Nutrition Company Closes Without Notice
• New Stores, Experiences Coming To Mall This Year
• Historic Theater To Be Reborn
• Iconic Watering Hole Doomed For Closure - Patch
• Pizza Chain To Open First CT Location
• Former Marisa's Restaurant Site Plans Announced

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