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Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) Names New Director of Sports Sales/Chief Marketing Officer
The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) has named Christopher Grosse as its new Director of Sports Sales/Chief Marketing Officer.
UConn Launches AEGIS Program to Help Engineers Put AI to Work
Starting October 5, the University of Connecticut’s AI-Enabled Guided Intelligent Systems (AEGIS) program gives engineers practical, hands-on skills to apply artificial intelligence to the work they do every day.
NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Bob Maxon to Be Inducted into Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
NBC Connecticut / WVIT weekday morning StormTracker meteorologist Bob Maxon will be inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame as a member of the 2026 class.
Hartford HealthCare Fairfield Region President William M. Jennings Elected to American Hospital Association Board of Trustees
William M. Jennings, president of Hartford HealthCare’s Fairfield Region, has been elected to the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees, the organization’s highest policymaking body.
Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Awards $630,000 to Support Basic Human Needs Assistance
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation has awarded $630K in Emergency Assistance Grants to organizations providing support for basic human needs throughout the Greater Hartford region.
44 Pullman & Comley Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers® List
Pullman & Comley, LLC would like to congratulate 44 of its attorneys for being recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® on their 2027 list.
Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Awards $230,000 in Grants to Support the Wellbeing of Greater Hartford’s LGBTQIA+ Community
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation has awarded $230K in grants to support the wellbeing of Greater Hartford’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Quinnipiac University Joins the MetroHartford Alliance
The MetroHartford Alliance is pleased to welcome its newest investor, Quinnipiac University!
New State-of-the-Art Surgical Cath Lab at Backus Hospital will Enhance Cardiac Care Across Eastern Connecticut
Backus Hospital has officially opened a new surgical cardiac catheterization laboratory, expanding access to advanced cardiovascular care for patients throughout the region.
Pullman & Comley to Receive Multiple Honors at 2026 New England Legal Awards
Multiple Pullman & Comley attorneys and litigation practice areas will be honored at ALM’s 2026 New England Legal Awards on Oct. 8 at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut Launches Food4Health Program as Part of Comprehensive Food as Medicine Initiative
The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) has launched its new Food4Health Program. This innovative food-as-medicine initiative is designed to improve health outcomes by expanding access to healthy food to patients living with chronic disease who also face food and financial insecurity.
Village Second Chance Shops Donate Nearly $900,000 to Help Local Families
The Village for Families & Children’s four Second Chance Shops—in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield, and West Hartford—have donated a combined, record-breaking $892K to support Village services that help youth, adults, and families avoid and overcome trauma.
Saint Francis Hospital Awarded $85,000 Grant to Launch MOM-HEART Program
Saint Francis Hospital has been awarded an $85K grant from the Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation, Inc. (CCHF) to launch the Maternal Outreach Monitoring for Health Equity, Advocacy, Response and Treatment (MOM-HEART) program.
Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report
Hartford Hospital and St. Vincent’s Medical Center received high-performance ratings for cardiovascular care from U.S. News & World Report.
Hands On Hartford Announces 2026 Annual Fundraiser: Forward Together: Rising to Meet the Moment
Hands On Hartford invites community members, business leaders, and supporters to join its 2026 Signature Annual Fundraiser, Forward Together: Rising to Meet the Moment, on October 8 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Robinson+Cole Unites Multidisciplinary Sports Capabilities Under New Industry Team
Robinson+Cole announced the formalization of its Professional + Collegiate Sports industry team, bringing together attorneys and professionals from the firm’s Immigration, Labor + Employment, Litigation, Education, Real Estate, Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence practices.
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital on 2026-27 Best Hospitals List
Saint Francis Hospital has once again been named by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital, marking the 14th consecutive year Saint Francis has earned a spot on the list.
Liberty Bank Awards Kindness Scholarships to Three Recent High School Graduates
Liberty Bank President and CEO David W. Glidden is pleased to announce the recipients of the bank’s 4th Annual Kindness Scholarship.
Leadership Greater Hartford Welcomes CNN Hero Patricia Kelly for Next Leaders in Focus Event
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is proud to announce the next installment of its Leaders in Focus series, which features Patricia Kelly, Founder and CEO of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc., on September 15.
Liberty Bank Names First-Ever Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Liberty Bank has announced the appointment of Marc Sylvain as the bank’s first-ever Chief AI Officer.