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Best Lawyers Recognizes 64 Shipman Lawyers in Three Major Categories
Best Lawyers announced recognition for Shipman & Goodwin lawyers in three major categories.
Harris Beach Murtha Names New Office Managing Partner in Hartford
Attorney Alfred R. Casella has been appointed managing partner of Harris Beach Murtha’s Hartford office, its largest Connecticut presence. Alfred succeeds Richard A. Marone who served as Hartford office managing partner for three years.
Building Belonging: CRCOG’s New Third Places Report
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) has released Third Places: Social Infrastructure in the Capitol Region, a report examining the social and economic benefits of “Third Places” — spaces outside the home and workplace where people gather and connect, such as cafés, parks, libraries, and barbershops.
Riverbank Federal Credit Union Joins Smart-E Loan Program
The Connecticut Green Bank proudly welcomes Riverbank Federal Credit Union (RFCU) to the Smart-E loan program as a participating lender.
Bradley International Airport Launches 2025 Chair Art Project
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is excited to announce the rollout of Bradley International Airport’s (BDL) Chair Art Project for 2025, thanks to the creativity and talent of local high school students from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital Receive Trauma Center Recertification from the American College of Surgeons
Trinity Health Of New England is proud to announce Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital have both received recertification as Trauma Centers by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Worksite Enforcement Series: Preparing for the ICE Raid
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) can arrive at your workplace unannounced for a Form I-9 audit, raid, or to detain employees.
145 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition
Harris Beach Murtha is pleased to announce that 145 of its lawyers have been awarded in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
United Way’s Free Resource Fair Serves 2,000 Area Children as Summer Draws to a Close
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut hosted a free resource fair for local young children and families as part of its quarterly 860Cares activations.
Wheeler, CHWC Sign Letter of Intent to Improve Health Care in Northwest Connecticut
Reflecting a shared vision to expand access to health care services in the northwest corner of Connecticut, two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) have signed a letter of intent to evaluate combining services into one network.
Ridgefield High School Unveils 1 MW Solar Carport, Generating $1.5 Million in Savings and Advancing Clean Energy Goals
The Town of Ridgefield, in partnership with Davis Hill Development and the Connecticut Green Bank, is proud to announce the completion and commissioning of a 1,038 kW solar carport at Ridgefield High School.
46 Pullman & Comley Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers® List
Pullman & Comley, LLC would like to congratulate 46 of its attorneys for being recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® on their 2026 list.
Leadership Greater Hartford’s 2025 Leadership Breakfast: Leading Locally in a Time of National Change
In a time of national shifts and evolving challenges, Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) will gather the region’s changemakers for its annual Leadership Breakfast—a morning of connection, reflection, and action. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, from 8:00 to 10:00a.m. at YG Club at Dunkin’ Park.
In Good Company: A Growing Forum for Connecticut’s Business Leaders
Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) recently hosted the second installment of its In Good Company series, a growing community for business owners designed to foster honest conversation, collaborative problem solving, and mutual support.
Robinson+Cole Leads the Way in Information Governance
Robinson+Cole has been designated by ARMA International (ARMA) as an ARMA Verified Organization, a prestigious status that recognizes the firm’s commitment to excellence in information governance, records management, and data stewardship.
Hartford Marathon Foundation Celebrates Decades of Community Connections with Run Hartford Mural
The Hartford Marathon Foundation marks more than three decades of engaging runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsor partners and spectators with the installation of a permanent, large-scale mural along the course of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon.
Local Leaders to Co-Chair Aurora’s Luminary Celebration
Two local leaders are spearheading planning for the 2025 Luminary Celebration, the joyful annual fundraiser hosted by the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Charter Oak State College to host Undergraduate Virtual Open House September 24, 2025 for all Online degree programs
Charter Oak State College offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students.
Solar for All Hartford Celebrates Expanding Solar and Battery Storage Access
In a powerful display of community and clean energy progress, the City of Hartford, Connecticut Green Bank, and PosiGen hosted a "Solar for All Hartford: Solar Celebration" at a local PosiGen customer's home on Blue Hills Avenue.
Meet HBJ’s 2025 40 Under Forty Class
For the last 29 years, Hartford Business Journal, with the help of our independent judges, has selected 40 of the top young professionals who are leading their organizations.