July 12, 2021 - EB Benefits; Financial Wellness Poster Series

Over the last eight weeks, Electric Boat’s Benefits team provided weekly communications via email, handouts and EBTV as part of their new “Financial Wellness Friday” campaign. The purpose of the financial wellness campaign was to give employees more information about the tools, articles, webinars, and calculators Fidelity has to offer to help keep personal finances on track.

To help employees visualize how a retirement account grows, a poster series is on display in the Groton shipyard this week showing the journey of Ryan, a fictional EB new-hire. Ryan is non-pension eligible and is taking full advantage of the 6% company match. He contributes 6% of his pay each week and EB matches dollar-for-dollar on the first 6% as well. The poster series illustrates how quickly Ryan’s 401k grows over 20 years.

If you are not contributing 6% to your 401k (or other retirement account such as an IRA), you’re leaving money from EB on the table. It’s understandable that not every budget can make this designation, but take advantage of Fidelity’s budgeting advice to see if you can move a few things around or cut back on extra expenses to meet that 6%. Prioritizing your financial future will ensure you will be secure in retirement.

If you want personalized planning and advice for your retirement account, call Fidelity today (888-432-3633) and ask to speak to a 401k specialist.

The 401k poster series will be displayed at both the main and south gates in Groton, in King’s Highway, Eagle Park, New London, and Quonset Point (both sides).

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President Trump Gives Our Submarines a Shoutout at Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit

During his remarks at the Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit held on July 15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, President Donald Trump introduced attendee Danny Deep, president of General Dynamics. In his quick words to Danny, President Trump recognized General Dynamics for building “the greatest submarines in the world.” Continue reading→

Rayha Report Ep. 23: Matt Olander Honored by UConn College of Engineering

In this episode of the Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha speaks with Matt Olander, senior vice president of programs and engineering, about his personal career journey and recent return to UConn’s College of Engineering as an honorary degree recipient and 2026 commencement speaker. Watch Matt’s commencement speech on the UConn College of Engineering YouTube channel.Continue reading→

Rayha Report Ep. 22: Run to Home Base 2026

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Rayha Report Ep. 21: Backstage With Chris Stapleton

In the latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha hit the road for a backstage chat with American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton. Chris is not only an extraordinary artist, but someone whose values resonate deeply with the people of Electric Boat: pride in craftsmanship, respect for hard work and a genuine love for this...Continue reading→

Happy Fourth of July

As America marks its 250th birthday, we celebrate the generations of shipbuilders whose skill and commitment have strengthened our nation, and especially thank our current generation of EB shipbuilders for all you’re doing to meet this challenging moment in history. Happy Fourth of July.

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