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860Gives with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
(3/26/26) This week on Pulse of the Region, we're discussing 860Gives, a 48-hour community-wide fundraising campaign powered by United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. Here to discuss 860Gives are Eric Harrisson, President and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Corrianne Chipello, CEO of Hartford's Camp Courant, and Carolyn Jasper, Chief Development Officer of Prudence Crandall Center.
860Gives kicks off at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, and concludes at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2. Find out more about 860Gives and over 140 nonprofits that are participating in the giving campaign this year by visiting https://www.860gives.org/.
Eversource Explores CT Electric Infrastructure
(3/12/26) This week on Pulse of the Region, we're discussing Connecticut's Electric System infrastructure with Eversource Energy and diving into how Connecticut is preparing for future infrastructure improvements, mitigating outages from storms, and improving overall resiliency.
Our guests today are Eversource's Electric Operations President, Steve Sullivan, and Engineering Senior Vice President, Digaunto Chatterjee.
Nassau Financial Group Explores Employee Wellness
(3/5/26) This week on the MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region cast, we sit down with two employees from Nassau Financial Group: Ana Pope, Director of Investor Relations, and Michael Remieres, Fitness Center Manager. We examine how employers like Nassau Financial Group are approaching employee well-being and how a focus on wellness can assist in talent attraction and retention.
A Look at the Cannabis Industry with Shipman & Goodwin and Enlightened Foods
(2/20/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we sit down with Sarah Westby, Partner and Chair of Shipman & Goodwin's Cannabis Team, and Paul Travaglino, cannabis entrepreneur and advocate, founder of Enlightened Foods, and holder of a cannabis product manufacturing license.
In this episode, we explore developments in the cannabis industry and the latest regulations within Connecticut and federally. Paul from Enlightened Foods also discusses how he is working with Shipman & Goodwin to navigate the ever-changing policies around cannabis to begin manufacturing smokeless products and confections for medical and recreational use at his South Norwalk-based business.
The Link Between Mental Health and Financial Wellness with Mental Health CT and Nutmeg State FCU
(2/12/26) Explore the connection between mental health and financial wellness on this week’s Pulse of the Region Cast, featuring insights from Jacquilyn Davis, Director of Learning & Workforce Development at Mental Health Connecticut, and Brandi Byrne, Financial Education Manager at Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union.
The conversation also highlights Mental Health Connecticut’s newly released Winter Wellness Toolkit—a free digital guide designed to help individuals and families navigate the winter season. The toolkit is presented by Nutmeg State, whose financial wellness expertise is featured throughout.
SoNE HEALTH Discusses AI in Medicine
(2/5/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by Southern New England Healthcare (SoNE HEALTH)'s Lisa Trumble, President and CEO, George Beauregard, Chief Population Health Officer, and Renee Broadbent, Chief Operating Officer. In this episode, we discuss the use of AI in medicine and how SoNE HEALTH mindfully implements technological advancements to improve patient outcomes.
MHA’s 2026 Annual Update
(1/29/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by the MetroHartford Alliance's David Griggs, President and CEO, and Gene Goddard, Chief Business Investment Officer. In this episode, we discuss the MHA's plans for each of our initiatives in 2026, including a focus on hospitality in the Hartford region, as well as development of the area around PeoplesBank Arena. Tune in to hear how the MHA plans to make Hartford a more vibrant place to work, play, and live.
DoorDash Grows Community Engagement in Connecticut
(1/22/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by Daniela Michanie, Head of Northeast Public Engagement at DoorDash. In this episode, we explore DoorDash's community involvement and how the company is addressing food insecurity throughout the country and in the Greater Hartford region. We'll also discuss how DoorDash has recently partnered with Hands on Hartford to provide food for their Backpack Nutrition Program.
Cognizant Explores AI
(1/15/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by Prem Sagar Sundaram, Craig Weber, and Cary Ellexson from Cognizant. In this episode, we explore Cognizant's community investment in Hartford, as well as the key findings of their Engineering Empathy study, which looks at how AI can help insurers rethink the customer experience.
Community Outreach with Trinity Health
(1/8/26) In this episode of Pulse of the Region, we sit down with Valerie Powell-Stafford, President of Saint Francis Hospital, to explore the many ways that Saint Francis Hospital is playing an impactful role in the Hartford area, from award-winning programs within the hospital to their community outreach efforts.