We Are the MetroHartford Alliance
We convene public and private sector leaders to accelerate economic growth, strengthen our business community, and create a more vibrant, prosperous Hartford Region.
Our Mission Statement
The MetroHartford Alliance partners with leaders, businesses, and investors to convene the community. We build shared momentum, drive regional growth through economic development work, implement community-changing programming, and host impactful events.
The MetroHartford Alliance is an economic development organization that prioritizes convening public and private sector leaders to accelerate economic growth, strengthen our business community, and create a more vibrant, prosperous Hartford Region.
But we don’t stop there—we engage in five critical pillars of work that drive our mission:
Our Pillars:
Economic Development:
City Vibrancy & Advancement:
Activate downtown Hartford as a place to live, work, and visit.
Key Programs:
Talent Attraction & Retention:
Attract top talent to our region to continue to drive our industries.
Key Programs:
NextGen Summit
Young professional programming
College engagement
Industry-Focused Growth:
Keep Hartford's signature sectors competitive and growing.
Key Programs:
Business Community Advancement:
Grow, connect, and champion MHA's investor ecosystem.
Key Programs:
We accomplish this work through the MetroHartford Alliance and its four initiatives:
Our Initiatives:
Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS)
The driving organization behind Connecticut’s globally recognized insurance and financial sectors; we're dedicated to strengthening and advancing the state’s most crucial industries.
Connecticut Health Council (CHC)
An independent organization that unites healthcare leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. We connect, inform, and empower our members to address Connecticut’s most pressing healthcare opportunities.
Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE)
A come as you are, experience-based networking group, designed for the modern young professional.
Hartford Chamber of Commerce
An organization committed to championing Hartford and its businesses. We provide members with connections, networking opportunities, and impactful programming to give the local economy a boost.
The result? Stronger businesses, smarter growth, and measurable impact across the region.
Interested in getting involved? As an MHA Investor, you’ll connect with business and community leaders, gain visibility for your organization, and play an active role in driving Hartford’s growth and success.
Become part of the MetroHartford Alliance and help shape the future of our region.
