State Sen. Kevin C. Kelly (R‑21), State Rep. Jason Perillo (R‑113) and Larry Miller (R‑122) applauded Shelton-based FitLinxx for being named “Innovator of the Year” by Business New Haven as part of its annual Business and Civics Award ceremony. The award will be officially presented in New Haven Thursday (March 28).
“Innovation is at the heart of our state’s economic recovery,” said Sen. Kelly. “I am so proud that FitLinxx will be honored as ‘Innovator of the Year,’ and it speaks volumes about their important role in our community. Not only do their products encourage health and wellness, but FitLinxx also serves as a role model for other start-up companies that may be considering making Shelton their home. I look forward to their continued success and applaud this significant milestone.”
“We are proud to have a regional leader in technology that helps people live a healthier lifestyle right here in Shelton,” said Rep. Perillo. “Not only is FitLinxx’s technology ahead of their curve, but so is their overall thinking. They are leaders, not only in the services they provide, but in recognizing what it takes to motivate people to make healthier choices, and achieve their fitness goals. I’m pleased to see them receive this recognition.”
“Support and motivation are critical to maintaining healthier habits that last,” said Rep. Miller. “FitLinxx knows this, and deserves recognition as a leading innovator for the way they have creatively maximized the benefits of their technology to help people lead healthier lives.”
FitLinxx is a Shelton-based company that develops innovative health and wellness technology that motivates people to live actively and improve their well-being. Its wireless activity monitors, health devices and software make it easy for people to accurately track and measure daily activity levels and health indicators like weight and blood pressure. Its fitness facility also helps members to adopt exercise habits that achieve health, wellness and fitness goals.
