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The Best Postcards Goes Solar Using C-PACE Financing
The Connecticut Green Bank announces the completion of a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation financed using C-PACE at 30 Grandview Court in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) and Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services (CT IFS) Host Second Insuring the Future Summit
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) and CT Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS) co-hosted their second annual Insuring the Future summit.
Hartford Foundation and City of Hartford Launch the Hartford Art Tour Public Art Web App
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the City of Hartford have co-created the Hartford Art Tour, a new mobile app that allows residents to learn about murals and other public art throughout the city while they embark own self-guided tour.
17 CT Organizations Receive Energy Efficiency Grant
Eversource and Avangrid Inc subsidiaries United Illuminating, Connecticut Natural Gas, and Southern Connecticut Gas – announced that 17 entities have been selected to participate in the third round of funding available through the Community Partnership Initiative.
Hospital for Special Care Announces Appointment of Orla Brandos, DNP, MBA, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, FACHE, FPCC as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Orla Brandos, DNP, MBA, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, FACHE, FPCC as its new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer.
Hartford Courant Names United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut a Winner of the 2025 Top Workplaces Award for Second Consecutive Year
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, for the second consecutive year, has been awarded a 2025 Top Workplaces honor for The Capital Region, Northeastern, Southeastern and Lower CT River Valley Planning Regions by Hartford Courant.
Eastern Connecticut State University and Hartford HealthCare Launch State-of-the-Art Nursing Lab to Build the Future of Healthcare Workforce
Eastern Connecticut State University and Hartford HealthCare have officially opened the doors to the Eastern/HHC Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI).
Connecticut Public Podcast “Generation Barney” Named Finalist in 2025 Signal Awards
Connecticut Public is proud to announce that its original podcast, Generation Barney has been named a finalist in the prestigious 4th Annual Signal Awards in the “Genre: Television & Film” category.
Robinson+Cole Insurance Practice Launches Latest Blog, “Covering Appeals”
Robinson+Cole recently launched their new Covering Appeals blog, which unpacks the latest, high-impact insurance coverage appellate cases and patterns, and monitors developing cases to provide readers with an in-depth analysis of industry trends.
Tunxis Foundation Economic Breakfast to Explore Role of Tariffs in Connecticut’s Economic Health
Tunxis Foundation invites the community to a panel discussion on “The Impact of Tariffs on Connecticut’s Economy” at its 2025 Economic Breakfast and networking event on October 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol.
Robinson+Cole Again Attains Mansfield Rule Certification Plus
Robinson+Cole announced that it has once again achieved Mansfield Certification Plus from the Diversity Lab. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive year of certification, and the third consecutive “Plus” designation.
Hartford Courant Names Hospital for Special Care A Winner of The Capital Region, Northeastern, Southeastern & Lower CT River Valley Planning Regions Top Workplaces 2025 Award
Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces. HFSC is one of fifty-nine companies to make this year’s list, based solely on the feedback of employees.
Hartford Foundation Commits $6 Million Investment in Greater Hartford Arts and Culture
As part of its Centennial, the Hartford Foundation is proud to announce a $6 million investment in arts and culture over the next two years — a comprehensive initiative designed to launch the next century of creativity.
CT State Capital Opens Biology with a (Spanish) Accent Exhibit
Connecticut State Community College Capital opens a new exhibit of 31 photomicrograph prints by Dr. Adolfo Sánchez-Blanco, Professor of Biology in the Department of Science at CT State Capital.
Connecticut Green Bank Announces 2025 Green Liberty Bond Issuance to Support State’s Green Economy
The Connecticut Green Bank is proud to announce its 2025 Green Liberty Bond issuance, which is anticipated to be available to retail and institutional investors on or about September 29, 2025.
Fighting Food Insecurity: House of Hope Ribbon-Cutting to Kick Off 15th Annual Food Drive
St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Aquarion Water Company are launching the 15th Annual House of Hope Food Drive with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Hartford’s Día de Muertos Season Returns with Culture, Community, and Celebration
This fall, Hartford will once again come alive with marigolds, music, and memory during Día de Muertos — a Mexican tradition honoring loved ones through art, altars, and remembrance.
Seventy-Eight Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026
The Best Lawyers in America© has named 78 Robinson+Cole lawyers across the firm’s practice groups and offices for inclusion in and recognition in its 2026 edition.
CT State Director Receives “100 Men of Color” Award
Jordan Long, director of dual enrollment for Connecticut State Community College (CT State), was honored at the 12th Annual 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala and Awards on September 12 at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center.
Connecticut State Community College Introduces Inaugural Campus Presidents
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) has appointed seven inaugural campus presidents to lead operations of its campus locations statewide.