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reSET Announces Two November Events Celebrating Connecticut's Next Generation of Food and Retail Entrepreneurs Making an Impact
reSET is thrilled to invite the community to two exciting events in November showcasing the innovation, social impact, and entrepreneurial spirit driving Connecticut's local economy forward.
“Hartford for the Holidays” Promotes City-Wide Season of Holiday Events
Hartford’s holiday season is kicking off with a press conference on November 6 announcing an impressive lineup of festive events and attractions happening throughout the city.
The Mark Twain House & Museum Announces Ben Shattuck’s The History of Sound as 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Winner
The Mark Twain House & Museum is pleased to award the 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award (MTAVL) to Ben Shattuck for his collection of stories, The History of Sound, published by Viking.
Colin McEnroe to headline USJ’s inaugural Critical Concerns Visiting Writers Series
Columnist and radio show host Colin McEnroe will be the guest speaker at the University of Saint Joseph’s inaugural Critical Concerns Visiting Writer’s Series on Tuesday, October 28.
Hartford Mayor Arulampalam Teamed Up with UConn Legend Donny Marshall, CT Sun, and Hartford Yard Goats to Announce the Upcoming 2025 Donny’s Dash 5K
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam teamed up with UConn basketball legend Donny Marshall, the CT Sun, and the Hartford Yard Goats to use a Mascot Marathon to announce Donny's Dash 5k.
JPMorgan Holds Women's Health Spotlight Film Screening at TheaterWorks Hartford
JPMorgan held a screening of The M Factor: Shredding the Silence at TheaterWorks Hartford as part of their Women's Health Spotlight.
Hartford HealthCare Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Press Conference at Fairfield Cancer Center
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hartford HealthCare Fairfield Cancer Center hosted a special press conference bringing together elected officials, clinicians, and survivors on October 8.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hartford Stage Announces Cast and Creative Team for August Wilson’s Two Trains Running
Hartford Stage announces the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. Performances run from January 23 through February 16, 2025 at Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, downtown Hartford.
"They Dream in Gold" Book Discussion with Mai Sennaar
Join the Mark Twain House on January 9 as they welcome playwright, filmmaker, and novelist Mai Sennaar to discuss her new book, They Dream in Gold, hailed as “extraordinary” by The New York Times and shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.
Forge Your Path with Quest 2025: Applications Now Open!
Leadership Greater Hartford is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 cohort of Quest, the transformative leadership development program designed to empower individuals ready to expand their personal and professional impact.
The 9th Annual Bark Twain Bash…It’s the Cat’s Meow!
Join the 9th Annual Bark Twain Bash…It’s the Cat’s Meow! at 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
SBA Connecticut Lending Delivered a Historic Surge in Volume for Fiscal Year 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Connecticut District Office reached historic volume through 1,058 approved SBA loans totaling over $383 million to small businesses during FY24 (October 2023-September 2024).