2020
Pulse of the Region Cast
Pulse of the Region Talks Innovative Employee Benefits
This week, Pulse of the Region interviewed Bert Wachtelhausen, President of WellSpark Health, and Andi Campbell, LAZ Parking Senior Vice President of People and Culture about how they partnered to create the next generation of employee benefits. Sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of the Region Talks #ShopLocal
Pulse of the Region talked to Yvette Young, Team Lead of ShopBlackCT (The Village) and Julio Concepcion, Executive Director of Hartford Chamber of Commerce about supporting our local communities and businesses this holiday season. Sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of the Region Talent and StartUp Week
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk talent and startups in Hartford with Horton International CEO Josh Hollander, Stable Insurance President and CEO Douglas Ver Mulm, and Aureus Analytics President and CEO Anurag Shah. Listen and learn about the future of Hartford.
Pulse of the Region Talks Tons of Toys
Pulse of the Region Talks Community Giving
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk about community giving with Jeremy Race, President of Junior Achievement; Jennifer Smithberger, Co-Founder and Chief Seeder of seedership; and Marlene Ferreira, AVP of Corporate Giving Lincoln Financial.
Pulse of the Region Discusses the Insurance Capital Summit
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk about the Insurance Capital Summit and its impact on the region with Eric Galvin, President of ConnectiCare and Bert Wachtelhausen, President of WellSpark.
Pulse of the Region Talks National Manufacturing Month
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk talent attraction and talent development within our region, focusing on the manufacturing industry. Guests are Lynn Raicik, Associate Director, Workforce Pipeline Programs, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc (CCAT); Taryn Mazejka, Human Resources Director Turbine Controls, and Kim Bishop, Executive Director of Talent Attraction and Retention, MetroHartford Alliance.
Pulse of the Region Talks Connecticut’s Competitiveness
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region for National Manufacturing Month. We’ll hear why Connecticut is so competitive for expanding and retaining manufacturing. Kate Baumann’s conversation with Gary Anderson, Director of Planning and Economic Development for the Town of Manchester; Jeff Rossi Office Managing Partner, Manufacturing and Distribution Industry, Co-leader CohnReznick; and Gene Goddard, Chief Business Investment Officer, MetroHartford Alliance will air Saturday and Sunday. Pulse of the Region is sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of the Region Talks Partnerships
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we discussed the importance of establishing a strong partnership between towns and our capital city to create a strong urban core and continued community development. Guests were Peter Souza, Town Manager from the Town of Windsor; Jose Giner, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Bloomfield, and Gene Goddard, CEcD, EDFP, Chief Business Investment Officer at MetroHartford Alliance. Sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of The Region: Unique Employee Benefits
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we highlight unique employee benefits that allow employers new ways to attract and retain employees. Guests include Jeanette Weldon, Executive Diretor CHEFA; Kim Kann, Senior Director Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Connecticare; Dr. Wayne Rawlins, Chief Medical Officer WellSpark Health; and Stewart A. Stockdale, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Rellevate.
Pulse Celebrates 5 Years of Innovation Destination Hartford
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we talk to Innovation Destination Hartford (IDH) Website Curator Nan Price; MetroHartford Alliance former Vice President of Economic Development John Shemo; Travelers Head of Experimentation, Personal Insurance Innovation Ojala Naeem; and MakerspaceCT Executive Director Devra Sisitsky about the past, present, and future of IDH.
Pulse of The Region Interviews Jay Williams
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we talk to Jay Williams, President of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving about the COVID-19 Response Fund, Pro Bono Partnership, Small Business Emergency Assistance, Inner City Capital Connections, City Wi-Fi, and CATALYST for the ARTS.
Webster Bank Mentor Programs
Pulse of The Region spoke with LarrySelnick, Senior Vice President and Director Treasury and Payment Solution and Trade Sales, Webster Bank; Roland Harmon, Co-President, Chief Program and Administrative Officer, The Governor’s Prevention Partnership; and Diana Burns, Principal of Chapman School about Webster Bank’s mentorship program.
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day
- Melissa Perkins, Chief External Relations Officer, Girls Scouts of CT
- Lucy Gilson, Associate Dean for Faculty & Outreach, UConn, Academic Director: Geno Auriemma Leadership Conference & Senior Associate Editor, Group & Organization Management
- Shannon Lapierre, Vice Vice President Communication and Chief Communication Officer, Stanley Black and Decker
Pulse of The Region Spotlights Oak Hill
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we talk to President and CEO of Oak Hill Barry Simon, Chief Administrator Ana Wittig, Director of Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness Kelly Boscarino, and Director of Assistive Technology Nicole Feeney.
Paid Family Medical Leave
Learn about Paid Family Medical Leave with Andrea Barton Reeves, CEO of Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Authority, Michael Soltis, and Henry Zaccardi, Board Members. This conversation is a preview of our Understanding Paid Family Medical Leave Webinar August 26.
- Tyler Losure, Marketing Engagement Specialist at Voya and HYPE Vice Chair of the Social Ambassadors Committee
- Lauren Angat, Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager at TD Bank and HYPE Vice Chair of the Personal & Professional Development Committee
- Jesse Imse, Marketing, Communications and Brand Manager at AECOM, and HYPE Vice Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee
- Stephanie Knightly, Development Associate at Oak Hill and HYPE Vice Chair of the Community Involvement Committee
Community Development
Listen to Rainer Muhlbauer, Director of BL Companies Architecture, Bridget Quinn-Carey, CEO of Hartford Public Libraries, and Sam Gray, President & CEOof Hartford Boys & Girls Club discuss new construction in Hartford.
Arts & Culture
Listen to Steve Collins, Executive Director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Liz Shapiro, Director of Arts, Preservation and Museums at State of Connecticut’s Office of the Arts, and Tom Loughman, Director and CEO of Wadsworth Atheneum highlight innovative programming planned for the summer and beyond.
Impact Of COVID-19 On Development
Listen to Tarek Raslan, Project Manager for SWIFT Factory; Chelsea Mouta, Director of Operations at Parkville Market; and Randy Salvatore, CEO of RMS Companies as they talk about how they have adapted, kept community connections, and envision Hartford’s future during COVID-19.
Family Activities This Summer
Listen to Sally Whipple, Executive Director of CT Democracy Center at CT’s Old State House, Matt Fleury, President and CEO of the Connecticut Science Center, and Kate Reamer, Greater Hartford Area Director of the Connecticut Audubon Society talk about summer activities and programs for kids, parents, and grandparents.
June 18 – Travelers Championship
Listen to Andy Bessette of Travelers and Nathan Grube of the Travelers Championship talk about the star-studded player field, the charitable contributions, and the positive impact the tournament is making on our region.
June 12 – Community Partnerships
This week on Pulse of the Region: hear about community partnerships happening now, what is in the works for the future, and how your organization can get involved.
Guests:
David Alan, David Alan Catering
Cathy Zeiner, YWCA Hartford Region
Amanda Trothier, United Way of Central and Northeastern CT
June 4 – Maximize Efficiency & Innovation Within Your Organization
This week on Pulse of the Region: keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to workforce enablement. COVID-19 has changed everything – where we work, how we connect, and the way we get things done, how can we set our organizations up to do it right?
Guests:
Mark Brown & John Turgeon, CohnReznick
Alan McMillen, Repstor
Vlad Catrinsescu, Valo Intranet
May 23 – Oz Geibel, Chair SAM CT Task Force & Denise Merrill, Secretary of State, State of Connecticut
Tune in to Pulse of the Region for the latest updates on voting procedures in CT. Learn when you’ll receive your application to request an absentee ballot and about the future of our election system. Featured guests are Secretary of the State, Denise Merrill and Chair of the SAM CT Task Force, Oz Griebel.
May 16 – Susan Winkler from The Alliance & Scott Smith from Vantis Life
May 9 – Rose Ponte – Farmington Economic Director & Julio Concepcion – Hartford Chamber of Commerce
In honor of Economic Development Week, listen to Rose Ponte, Farmington Economic Development Director and Julio Concepción, Executive Director Hartford Chamber of Commerce on Pulse of the Region as they share their stories and information about what is going on the Hartford region.
May 3 – Ari Santiago from IT Direct & Colin Cooper from State of Connecticut
Find out how manufacturers are using this time during the pandemic to strengthen their workforce and getting creative with new business opportunities. Listen now to Pulse of the Region with guests Ari Santiago, President and CEO of IT Direct and the Host of the Made In America with Ari Santiago podcast, and Colin Cooper, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the State of Connecticut.
April 25 – Barry Simon from Oak Hill & Dan Tapper from Sullivan & LeShane
April 18 – Pandemic Can’t Shut Down Health and Wellness
April 11 – The Community Steps Up
The healthcare industry and nonprofit organizations have mobilized quickly to respond to the #COVID19 crisis. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, Eric Galvin, President of ConnectiCare; Jay Williams, President of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG); and Charles Lee, Director of The Jackson Laboratory, discuss how the healthcare community is handling the pandemic and the HFPG’s evolved role in the current environment.
April 4 – Banks, Nonprofits Step Up
During unprecedented times, we are truly all in this together. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, David W. Glidden, President and CEO of Liberty Bank discusses the important role of banks during the pandemic and the support they can provide. Paula S. Gilberto, President and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, talks about United Way’s work to help the community during the crisis.
March 7 – New Amistad Center Leadership
The Amistad Center for Art & Culture preserves and presents an extraordinary collection of 7,000 works of art, artifacts, and archives reflecting more than 300 years of the artistic, literary, military, enslaved, and free life of Blacks in America. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, the Center’s newly installed Executive Director, Kimberly Kersey, and Board Chair, Andréa Hawkins, share their Hartford journeys, as well as the mission and future vision of the Center.
February 29 – State of the City with Mayor Bronin
The Region’s business community will gather on March 10 in Hartford for an engaging breakfast conversation with Mayor Luke Bronin from the City of Hartford moderated by Joseph Gianni, Greater Hartford Market President, Bank of America. As a special guest on this weekend’s episode of Pulse of the Region, Mayor Bronin will recap accomplishments and challenges of 2019, public safety, development projects, staffing changes, and his vision for the City of Hartford in 2020 and the future.
February 15 – Get HYPEd
HYPE (Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs) focuses on attracting and retaining bright and talented business people to the Hartford Region to showcase the area’s offerings and enhance its vitality and economic development. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, Kim Bishop, Executive Director of Talent Attraction & Retention at MetroHartford Alliance; Mia Sinatro, Program Director at HYPE; Aaron Knight, Business Development Program Manager for Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), HYPE Chair; and Kel Thomas, Investment Counsel at The Hartford, HYPE Chair Elect, tell us why they love the Hartford Region, why they plan to stay here, and what HYPE is doing to engage young professionals in the Region.
February 8 – KNOX and Aetna Dig In To Make Hartford Greener
Using horticulture as a catalyst for community engagement, KNOX, Inc. forges partnerships between residents, businesses, and government, providing leadership to build stronger, greener, healthier, and more beautiful neighborhoods in Hartford. On this episode of Pulse of the Region Patrick Doyle, Executive Director of KNOX, and Suzy Seder, Head of Strategy /Chief of Staff – Network, NY NJ Market, Aetna, a CVS Health Company, discuss a creative partnership between Aetna and KNOX designed to increase garden accessibility and fresh produce to Hartford families.
January 18 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for business success. How do we measure them and how do they fit into an organization’s overall culture and employee value proposition? On this episode of Pulse of the Region, Amy Stern, Managing Director, Research and Strategy, BI Worldwide, and Jay Williams, President, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, discuss these issues and uncover aspects of diversity and inclusion that we aren’t yet talking about.
2020
Pulse of the Region Cast
Pulse of the Region Talks Innovative Employee Benefits
This week, Pulse of the Region interviewed Bert Wachtelhausen, President of WellSpark Health, and Andi Campbell, LAZ Parking Senior Vice President of People and Culture about how they partnered to create the next generation of employee benefits. Sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of the Region Talks #ShopLocal
Pulse of the Region talked to Yvette Young, Team Lead of ShopBlackCT (The Village) and Julio Concepcion, Executive Director of Hartford Chamber of Commerce about supporting our local communities and businesses this holiday season. Sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of the Region Talent and StartUp Week
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk talent and startups in Hartford with Horton International CEO Josh Hollander, Stable Insurance President and CEO Douglas Ver Mulm, and Aureus Analytics President and CEO Anurag Shah. Listen and learn about the future of Hartford.
Pulse of the Region Talks Tons of Toys
Pulse of the Region Talks Community Giving
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk about community giving with Jeremy Race, President of Junior Achievement; Jennifer Smithberger, Co-Founder and Chief Seeder of seedership; and Marlene Ferreira, AVP of Corporate Giving Lincoln Financial.
Pulse of the Region Discusses the Insurance Capital Summit
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk about the Insurance Capital Summit and its impact on the region with Eric Galvin, President of ConnectiCare and Bert Wachtelhausen, President of WellSpark.
Pulse of the Region Talks National Manufacturing Month
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region as we talk talent attraction and talent development within our region, focusing on the manufacturing industry. Guests are Lynn Raicik, Associate Director, Workforce Pipeline Programs, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc (CCAT); Taryn Mazejka, Human Resources Director Turbine Controls, and Kim Bishop, Executive Director of Talent Attraction and Retention, MetroHartford Alliance.
Pulse of the Region Talks Connecticut’s Competitiveness
Tune in this weekend to the Pulse of the Region for National Manufacturing Month. We’ll hear why Connecticut is so competitive for expanding and retaining manufacturing. Kate Baumann’s conversation with Gary Anderson, Director of Planning and Economic Development for the Town of Manchester; Jeff Rossi Office Managing Partner, Manufacturing and Distribution Industry, Co-leader CohnReznick; and Gene Goddard, Chief Business Investment Officer, MetroHartford Alliance will air Saturday and Sunday. Pulse of the Region is sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of the Region Talks Partnerships
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we discussed the importance of establishing a strong partnership between towns and our capital city to create a strong urban core and continued community development. Guests were Peter Souza, Town Manager from the Town of Windsor; Jose Giner, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Bloomfield, and Gene Goddard, CEcD, EDFP, Chief Business Investment Officer at MetroHartford Alliance. Sponsored by Oak Hill.
Pulse of The Region: Unique Employee Benefits
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we highlight unique employee benefits that allow employers new ways to attract and retain employees. Guests include Jeanette Weldon, Executive Diretor CHEFA; Kim Kann, Senior Director Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Connecticare; Dr. Wayne Rawlins, Chief Medical Officer WellSpark Health; and Stewart A. Stockdale, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Rellevate.
Pulse Celebrates 5 Years of Innovation Destination Hartford
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we talk to Innovation Destination Hartford (IDH) Website Curator Nan Price; MetroHartford Alliance former Vice President of Economic Development John Shemo; Travelers Head of Experimentation, Personal Insurance Innovation Ojala Naeem; and MakerspaceCT Executive Director Devra Sisitsky about the past, present, and future of IDH.
Pulse of The Region Interviews Jay Williams
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we talk to Jay Williams, President of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving about the COVID-19 Response Fund, Pro Bono Partnership, Small Business Emergency Assistance, Inner City Capital Connections, City Wi-Fi, and CATALYST for the ARTS.
Webster Bank Mentor Programs
Pulse of The Region spoke with LarrySelnick, Senior Vice President and Director Treasury and Payment Solution and Trade Sales, Webster Bank; Roland Harmon, Co-President, Chief Program and Administrative Officer, The Governor’s Prevention Partnership; and Diana Burns, Principal of Chapman School about Webster Bank’s mentorship program.
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day
- Melissa Perkins, Chief External Relations Officer, Girls Scouts of CT
- Lucy Gilson, Associate Dean for Faculty & Outreach, UConn, Academic Director: Geno Auriemma Leadership Conference & Senior Associate Editor, Group & Organization Management
- Shannon Lapierre, Vice Vice President Communication and Chief Communication Officer, Stanley Black and Decker
Pulse of The Region Spotlights Oak Hill
Tune in this weekend to Pulse of The Region as we talk to President and CEO of Oak Hill Barry Simon, Chief Administrator Ana Wittig, Director of Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness Kelly Boscarino, and Director of Assistive Technology Nicole Feeney.
Paid Family Medical Leave
Learn about Paid Family Medical Leave with Andrea Barton Reeves, CEO of Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Authority, Michael Soltis, and Henry Zaccardi, Board Members. This conversation is a preview of our Understanding Paid Family Medical Leave Webinar August 26.
- Tyler Losure, Marketing Engagement Specialist at Voya and HYPE Vice Chair of the Social Ambassadors Committee
- Lauren Angat, Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager at TD Bank and HYPE Vice Chair of the Personal & Professional Development Committee
- Jesse Imse, Marketing, Communications and Brand Manager at AECOM, and HYPE Vice Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee
- Stephanie Knightly, Development Associate at Oak Hill and HYPE Vice Chair of the Community Involvement Committee
Community Development
Listen to Rainer Muhlbauer, Director of BL Companies Architecture, Bridget Quinn-Carey, CEO of Hartford Public Libraries, and Sam Gray, President & CEOof Hartford Boys & Girls Club discuss new construction in Hartford.
Arts & Culture
Listen to Steve Collins, Executive Director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Liz Shapiro, Director of Arts, Preservation and Museums at State of Connecticut’s Office of the Arts, and Tom Loughman, Director and CEO of Wadsworth Atheneum highlight innovative programming planned for the summer and beyond.
Impact Of COVID-19 On Development
Listen to Tarek Raslan, Project Manager for SWIFT Factory; Chelsea Mouta, Director of Operations at Parkville Market; and Randy Salvatore, CEO of RMS Companies as they talk about how they have adapted, kept community connections, and envision Hartford’s future during COVID-19.
Family Activities This Summer
Listen to Sally Whipple, Executive Director of CT Democracy Center at CT’s Old State House, Matt Fleury, President and CEO of the Connecticut Science Center, and Kate Reamer, Greater Hartford Area Director of the Connecticut Audubon Society talk about summer activities and programs for kids, parents, and grandparents.
June 18 – Travelers Championship
Listen to Andy Bessette of Travelers and Nathan Grube of the Travelers Championship talk about the star-studded player field, the charitable contributions, and the positive impact the tournament is making on our region.
June 12 – Community Partnerships
This week on Pulse of the Region: hear about community partnerships happening now, what is in the works for the future, and how your organization can get involved.
Guests:
David Alan, David Alan Catering
Cathy Zeiner, YWCA Hartford Region
Amanda Trothier, United Way of Central and Northeastern CT
June 4 – Maximize Efficiency & Innovation Within Your Organization
This week on Pulse of the Region: keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to workforce enablement. COVID-19 has changed everything – where we work, how we connect, and the way we get things done, how can we set our organizations up to do it right?
Guests:
Mark Brown & John Turgeon, CohnReznick
Alan McMillen, Repstor
Vlad Catrinsescu, Valo Intranet
May 23 – Oz Geibel, Chair SAM CT Task Force & Denise Merrill, Secretary of State, State of Connecticut
Tune in to Pulse of the Region for the latest updates on voting procedures in CT. Learn when you’ll receive your application to request an absentee ballot and about the future of our election system. Featured guests are Secretary of the State, Denise Merrill and Chair of the SAM CT Task Force, Oz Griebel.
May 16 – Susan Winkler from The Alliance & Scott Smith from Vantis Life
May 9 – Rose Ponte – Farmington Economic Director & Julio Concepcion – Hartford Chamber of Commerce
In honor of Economic Development Week, listen to Rose Ponte, Farmington Economic Development Director and Julio Concepción, Executive Director Hartford Chamber of Commerce on Pulse of the Region as they share their stories and information about what is going on the Hartford region.
May 3 – Ari Santiago from IT Direct & Colin Cooper from State of Connecticut
Find out how manufacturers are using this time during the pandemic to strengthen their workforce and getting creative with new business opportunities. Listen now to Pulse of the Region with guests Ari Santiago, President and CEO of IT Direct and the Host of the Made In America with Ari Santiago podcast, and Colin Cooper, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the State of Connecticut.
April 25 – Barry Simon from Oak Hill & Dan Tapper from Sullivan & LeShane
April 18 – Pandemic Can’t Shut Down Health and Wellness
April 11 – The Community Steps Up
The healthcare industry and nonprofit organizations have mobilized quickly to respond to the #COVID19 crisis. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, Eric Galvin, President of ConnectiCare; Jay Williams, President of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG); and Charles Lee, Director of The Jackson Laboratory, discuss how the healthcare community is handling the pandemic and the HFPG’s evolved role in the current environment.
April 4 – Banks, Nonprofits Step Up
During unprecedented times, we are truly all in this together. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, David W. Glidden, President and CEO of Liberty Bank discusses the important role of banks during the pandemic and the support they can provide. Paula S. Gilberto, President and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, talks about United Way’s work to help the community during the crisis.
March 7 – New Amistad Center Leadership
The Amistad Center for Art & Culture preserves and presents an extraordinary collection of 7,000 works of art, artifacts, and archives reflecting more than 300 years of the artistic, literary, military, enslaved, and free life of Blacks in America. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, the Center’s newly installed Executive Director, Kimberly Kersey, and Board Chair, Andréa Hawkins, share their Hartford journeys, as well as the mission and future vision of the Center.
February 29 – State of the City with Mayor Bronin
The Region’s business community will gather on March 10 in Hartford for an engaging breakfast conversation with Mayor Luke Bronin from the City of Hartford moderated by Joseph Gianni, Greater Hartford Market President, Bank of America. As a special guest on this weekend’s episode of Pulse of the Region, Mayor Bronin will recap accomplishments and challenges of 2019, public safety, development projects, staffing changes, and his vision for the City of Hartford in 2020 and the future.
February 15 – Get HYPEd
HYPE (Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs) focuses on attracting and retaining bright and talented business people to the Hartford Region to showcase the area’s offerings and enhance its vitality and economic development. On this episode of Pulse of the Region, Kim Bishop, Executive Director of Talent Attraction & Retention at MetroHartford Alliance; Mia Sinatro, Program Director at HYPE; Aaron Knight, Business Development Program Manager for Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), HYPE Chair; and Kel Thomas, Investment Counsel at The Hartford, HYPE Chair Elect, tell us why they love the Hartford Region, why they plan to stay here, and what HYPE is doing to engage young professionals in the Region.
February 8 – KNOX and Aetna Dig In To Make Hartford Greener
Using horticulture as a catalyst for community engagement, KNOX, Inc. forges partnerships between residents, businesses, and government, providing leadership to build stronger, greener, healthier, and more beautiful neighborhoods in Hartford. On this episode of Pulse of the Region Patrick Doyle, Executive Director of KNOX, and Suzy Seder, Head of Strategy /Chief of Staff – Network, NY NJ Market, Aetna, a CVS Health Company, discuss a creative partnership between Aetna and KNOX designed to increase garden accessibility and fresh produce to Hartford families.
January 18 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for business success. How do we measure them and how do they fit into an organization’s overall culture and employee value proposition? On this episode of Pulse of the Region, Amy Stern, Managing Director, Research and Strategy, BI Worldwide, and Jay Williams, President, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, discuss these issues and uncover aspects of diversity and inclusion that we aren’t yet talking about.