Massive $300M Water Park Plans Advance: CT Business News

There was plenty of business news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read business stories.

Massive $300 Million Water Park Plans Advance

The $300-million, 549-room indoor water-park resort broke ground on a 13-acre property. Great Wolf is North America's largest family of indoor water park resorts. The new resort will be its third in the Northeast and its 23rd in North America.>>>Read More.

Five Guys Abruptly Closes Location: Report

The popular burger restaurant chain has closed its location, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Downtown's Newest, & Freshest, Confectionery, Cookie39 Opens

"Everything is fresh. We do everything right here. We prep the dough, make it in the morning, bake and then keep the cookies nice and warm.">>>Read More.

Discount Store Brings 'Treasure Hunt' Concept

"No confusion ... no gimmicks," the store profile says. "Everything goes on the tables and is sold at the corresponding price for that. We recommend you get here early so you can be the first through the door to treasure hunt.">>>Read More.

National Retailer To Open New Location

This will be the chain's 16th store in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

What To Know About The New Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana

Residents are eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the iconic pizzeria.>>>Read More.

Beloved Old Diner Awarded Millions

A beloved, but long-abandoned, diner in Connecticut will be resurrected following state approval of a multi-million-dollar grant to fund it.>>>Read More.

EATalia Market Brings Italian Fare

The new eatery offers a special daily rotating hot food bar with family-style takeout that can serve up to four people, and a large menu with a variety of artisanal pizzas, pastas, classic Italian dishes, sandwiches, burgers, paninis, salads and more.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Former Ferraro's Meat King Property On The Market
• Music & Arts Store Closes
• Bank Square Books Announces Move To New Location
• New Coffee Chain Site Approved

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