Fascia's Chocolates, Inc., which is celebrating 50 years in business, welcomed governor Dannel Malloy on August 28 to their soon-to-open chocolate-making factory and retail store. Governor Malloy toured Fascia's new facility at 44 Chase River Rd. and made a surprise visit to their current factory at 2066 Thomaston Ave. "We couldn't believe governor Malloy made a special trip to visit us," said John Fascia, co-founder of Fascia's Chocolates in 1964 with his wife Helen. "This is certainly more recognition than we ever envisioned for our company." The visit wrapped up the governor's summer-long effort to highlight the role Connecticut's tourism and recreation attractions play in strengthening the state's overall economy. Fascia's is one of the 12 statewide world-renowned chocolatiers and local chocolate artisans on the Connecticut Chocolate Trail. "Through our Still Revolutionary tourism campaign, we have succeeded in bringing more people to our state, boosting attendance at our major attractions and spreading the word about all Connecticut has to offer," said Malloy. Fascia's will host a grand opening celebration at their new factory Columbus Day weekend.