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Harris Beach Murtha Welcomes 2026 Summer Associates
Harris Beach Murtha is pleased to welcome 16 summer associates to the firm.
Hartford Public Library to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Downtown Library
Hartford Public Library (HPL) invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. at its Downtown Library, 500 Main Street.
Dive In: New Sharks Exhibition Now Open
The Connecticut Science Center is making waves with the opening of Sharks, a dynamic new exhibition that plunges guests into the hidden world of one of the planet’s oldest and most captivating creatures.
New Statewide Fundraising Campaign Will Bring Mental Health Emergency Training to Hospitality Workers
The Bear's Foundation, in partnership with the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association, is proud to announce a powerful new fundraising program through their Linked4Life Initiative aimed at bringing critical mental health emergency training to restaurant and hospitality workers across Connecticut.
Connecticut Wealth Management Integrates DeLisaGroup and Welcomes Kelly McDaniel
Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) is pleased to announce the integration of DeLisaGroup and the addition of Kelly McDaniel, President and Owner of DeLisaGroup, in a strategic move that enhances CTWM’s capabilities for business owners.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Eric Harrison Named Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc.’s 2026 Reverend Leon Howard Sullivan Award Honoree
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Eric Harrison, has been selected to receive the highest honor given by Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc. (OIC of New Britain) – the Reverend Leon Howard Sullivan Award.
DoorDash, MetroHartford Alliance/Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and City of Hartford Bring Together Entrepreneurs For Local Business Workshop
DoorDash, the MetroHartford Alliance, the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Hartford hosted a Local Business Workshop on May 12, bringing together entrepreneurs from 18 local businesses for a day of hands-on training.
Hospital for Special Care Announces 2026 Nightingale Award for Nursing Recipients
Three nurses from Hospital for Special Care—Heather Hancort, Milkent Pinote, and Jennifer Soto—have been recognized with the prestigious Nightingale Award for Nursing for their outstanding contributions to patient care, mentorship, and the nursing profession.
Robinson+Cole’s People-First Culture Recognized in Vault’s 2027 Rankings
Robinson+Cole has once again been recognized for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to inclusion by Vault in its 2027 Best Law Firms to Work For rankings.
MinuteClinic® and Hartford HealthCare Expand Primary Care Access Across Connecticut
MinuteClinic, the medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy locations, and Hartford HealthCare (HHC) are collaborating to offer in-network adult primary care at all Connecticut MinuteClinic locations for many insurance plans accepted by Hartford HealthCare.
This Small Business Month, KeyBank Highlights Advice‑Driven Business Banking Through Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program
In recognition of Small Business Month, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is highlighting how its Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program is changing the way it serves small to midsize businesses—by putting real conversations and practical advice at the center of the relationship.
Hartford Public Library to Host 3rd Annual Books & Brews Event
Hartford Public Library (HPL) is hosting its 3rd Annual Books & Brews on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library, terrace and café.
Robinson+Cole Presented with 2026 Law Firm Excellence in Innovation Award
Lateral Growth Committee Chair and Immediate-Past Managing Partner Rhonda Tobin accepted the Law Firm Excellence in Innovation” award on behalf of Robinson+Cole at the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Legal Excellence in Innovation Awards & Virtual Summit.
Two New Board Members Join CHA – To Make an Impact on Homelessness
Community Housing Advocates (CHA), the parent organization of Mercy Housing and My Sisters’ Place, welcomes two new members to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Best in the Nation: Connecticut Hospitals Ranked #1 in Patient Safety
Connecticut has been ranked the #1 state in the nation for patient safety, according to the newly released Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades.
May is National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, an annual observance to recognize and support children, youth, and families in the foster care system.
Urban League to Connect Employers & Job Seekers at May 20th Career Fair in Hartford
On Wednesday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Urban League of Greater Hartford will connect hundreds of job seekers with dozens of local employers at its 26th Employment Empowerment Expo.
Hartford HealthCare and Cadence Announce Partnership to Expand Remote Care for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
Hartford HealthCare has announced a strategic partnership with Cadence to thoughtfully deploy Cadence’s Clinical Intelligence as part of Hartford HealthCare Remote Care, a new program designed to support older adults living with chronic conditions and extend preventive primary care beyond the traditional clinical setting.
Robinson+Cole’s Kathleen Dion Named to 2026 “Women in Business” Class
Robinson+Cole Education industry team chair Kathleen E. Dion was selected by the Hartford Business Journal for inclusion in its 2026 “Women in Business” recognition.
THE Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry, United Way Break Fundraising Record at 6th Annual Building Foundations Breakfast
THE Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry in Greater Hartford and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut today announced that they raised a record-breaking amount of nearly $667K at their 6th Annual Building Foundations Breakfast on Thursday, April 30, presented by Liberty Bank and Trammell Crow Residential.