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Four Nonprofits Join the Hartford Foundation’s Social Enterprise Accelerator 2025
Since 2019, 24 local nonprofit organizations have participated in the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA), a 30-month process to strengthen their entrepreneurial capacity by launching or growing revenue generating ventures that are mission-aligned.
Hartford HealthCare Earns Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award
Hartford HealthCare (HHC) is honored to announce that it has been awarded Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award, recognizing its groundbreaking efforts in transforming healthcare through innovation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Charter Oak State College offers Graduate Programs Open House Event May 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM, ET
The Charter Oak State College Graduate Admissions office will host a Zoom open house featuring the online Master’s degrees offered by the College. Attendees Apply Free.
Vote for Bradley International Airport as one of the best airports in the U.S.
oting is now underway for Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards poll and Bradley International Airport (BDL) is in the running to be named as a “Top 10 Best Airport in the U.S.” for 2025. For the last eight consecutive years, BDL has made Condé Nast Traveler’s top ten list.
Saint Francis Hospital Celebrates 1,000th Procedure Using Ion Endoluminal System
Saint Francis Hospital has completed its 1,000th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure using the Ion endoluminal system, becoming the first hospital in Connecticut to achieve this milestone, reaching 1,000 procedures in under 1,000 days.
Forbes names three FML partners as America’s Best-In-State CPAs for 2025
FML founding partners Lisa Willauer and Frank Milone, and partner Justin Wilcox, have been named to Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State CPAs 2025 list. FML is the only firm in Connecticut to have three CPAs receive this honor.
Robinson+Cole Lawyer to Serve on American Red Cross National Philanthropic Board
Robinson+Cole Intellectual Property + Technology group partner Jacqueline Pennino Scheib has accepted an invitation to serve on the American Red Cross’ National Philanthropic Board (NPB) as a representative of the Northeast Division.
Hartford HealthCare, Medscape and Envision Films Unveil Latest Mini-Documentary, Taking Viewers Inside the ICU
Hartford HealthCare, in partnership with Medscape and acclaimed filmmaker Jeffrey Teitler of Envision Films, has released its latest mini-documentary, offering an unfiltered look inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Hartford HealthCare and Hartford Hospital.
West Hartford Couple Donates $30K to Support Critical Youth Mental Health Services for Children
West Hartford residents James and Anne Carroll are stepping up to help children who are struggling with their mental health through a $30,000 donation to The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center (UCC).
Napatree Capital Merges with Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Combining Two Leading Investment Firms
Bradley, Foster & Sargent (BFS) has completed a merger with Napatree Capital, bringing together two of Southern New England’s leading wealth management and investment firms.
Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.
Hartford Foundation Launches First-of-Its-Kind Scholarship Providing Up to $100,000 for Hartford Public School Students
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving today announces the launch of the Greater Futures Scholarship Fund, a pioneering new initiative that provides qualifying Hartford Public School students with up to $100,000 over four years to pursue higher education — without the crushing burden of student debt.
The Mark Twain House & Museum Presents Pulitzer Prize-winning Biographer Ron Chernow to Discuss Major New Biography Mark Twain in Hartford on Tuesday, June 10
The Mark Twain House & Museum (MTH&M) announced the upcoming Hartford appearance of acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow discussing his latest work, Mark Twain. The event will be held at Immanuel Congregational Church on Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm.
Harc’s Annual Walk n’ Roll Returns to Dunkin’ Park
Harc’s annual Walk n Roll is back on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 AM to noon at Yard Goats Dunkin’ Park!
Bradley International Airport Preparing For Busy April Vacation Travel Period
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is once again getting ready for a busy period of travel at Bradley International Airport (BDL) as passengers take to the skies for April vacation.
reSET Announces 7th Food Incubator Cohort
reSET, the Hartford-based entrepreneur support organization committed to nurturing businesses with a social mission, proudly introduces twelve businesses participating in the seventh edition of its Food Incubator cohort.
Urban League of Greater Hartford to Host Free “Wellness Wednesday” Community Health Event
Urban League of Greater Hartford’s annual Wellness Wednesday event promotes Health and Fitness for all ages.
Bradley International Airport Becomes First Airport in U.S. to Be ‘Autism Double-Checked’ Certified
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce on this World Autism Awareness Day that Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the first airport in the United States to become ‘Autism Double-Checked’ certified.
New Research Report on Women and Girls Calls for Increasing Equity
The Bipartisan Women’s Caucus hosted a legislative briefing on April 1 about a brand-new research report, Toward Equity: Investing in Women and Girls for Connecticut’s Future, which outlines the strategies and policies needed to accelerate the pace of change toward gender and racial equity in the state.
Saint Francis Hospital Collaborates with Local Partners to Lead Positive Change
Saint Francis Hospital was proud to welcome leaders from Trinity Health along with over 25 local community partners and businesses for a Community Investing Meeting on Thursday, March 20 at the hospital’s Connecticut Institute for Primary Care Innovation.