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Saint Francis Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades for Orthopedic Care
Saint Francis Hospital has been recognized for clinical excellence by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
Whittlesey Announces New Managers to Join Growing Leadership Team
Whittlesey, one of New England's largest assurance, advisory, tax, and technology firms, is proud to welcome two new managers, Dale C. Boutot, CPA, and Sarah O’Neill, CPA.
Hartford’s Camp Courant Elects Richard Brown as Board Chair
Hartford’s Camp Courant’s Board of Directors has elected a new leadership slate going into 2025. Richard Brown, managing partner of Five Eight Holdings, LLC and Chief Membership Officer & Director of Coaching at the CT Real Estate Investors Association, has been elected board chair.
Connecticut Launches “GreenGain” Sustainability Program for Small Manufacturers
GreenGain is a year-long pilot program designed to provide training, subject matter expertise, and financial resources to help smaller manufacturing companies in the state integrate energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other technologies and strategies into their operations.
Village Donors Raise Record-Breaking $211K to Aid Women and Girls Affected by Trauma
At The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within fundraiser on Friday, December 6, donors and corporate sponsors raised a record-breaking $211,000 to provide critical support to women and girls in Greater Hartford, who have been affected by trauma and other challenges, through life-changing services at The Village.
Emily Wood from Connecticut Wealth Management Earns Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor Credential
Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) is thrilled to announce that Emily Wood, Partner and Chief Client Officer (CCO), successfully earned her Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA®) credential.
Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) Wins Stella Award for “Northeast’s Best CVB/DMO”
The Stella Awards honor excellence across key industry segments: hotels, convention and conference centers, airlines, cruise lines, DMOs/CVBs and DMCs.
Hinckley Allen Expands in the Midwest with Team of Eleven
Hinckley Allen has strengthened its litigation team with the addition of Ann Hatch, Tracy Beckham Phipps, and Jacqueline Redmond as partners; Mackenzie Arnold, Andrew Tedder, and Micaylee Uhls as associates; Brandon Adair, Alyssa Apollo, and Karen McCormick as paralegals; and two legal administrative assistants.
Black Giving Circle Fund at Hartford Foundation Awards Grants to Support Mental Health of Black Boys and Men
The Beta Iota Boulé Foundation and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced a collaboration to support the mental health of Black boys and men. The Boulé has made an investment of $400,000, with the Foundation matching up to $600,000 to create a $1 million impact.
Kat Kayser-Bricker, Ph.D. Receives Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Visionary Work in Life Sciences
BioCT and Shipman & Goodwin LLP are pleased to announce that Kat Kayser-Bricker, Ph.D. has received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This award, established by BioCT and Shipman in 2013, honors the unique accomplishments of entrepreneurs in the Connecticut community who catalyze and transform the industry across the state and beyond.
Attorneys Kathryn E. Boucher and Ashley Tyler Hokanson Join Pullman & Comley
Pullman & Comley, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Kate Boucher and Tyler Hokanson to the firm’s Real Estate, Energy, Environmental and Land Use practice.
Aurora’s Luminary Celebration Raises Record Amount
The Bushnell glowed from within on October 23 as the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation welcomed more than 350 guests to its 2024 Luminary Celebration fundraiser -- and grossed a record $124,000 in the process.
Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group Receives National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Blood Pressure Control
Twenty-one Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group internal medicine and primary care practices have been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association.
Shipman Relocates Stamford Law Office to Foster Greater Collaboration and Enhance Client Value
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce it has relocated its Stamford office to a new state-of-the-art office space at 400 Atlantic Street.
Connecticut Green Bank Seeks Proposals to Construct Solar Projects at Affordable Multifamily Housing Sites
The Green Bank recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified contractors or entities to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects at Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMFH) sites.
Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $344,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services
The Hummingbird Project and Lucinda’s House are two of 38 nonprofit organizations receiving a total of $344,300 to provide food and other basic needs to residents throughout Greater Hartford.
Robinson+Cole Receives 45 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Six National Rankings in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Robinson+Cole received 45 first-tier metropolitan rankings in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Hinckley Allen Named a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers with 17 Rankings in Hartford and 90 Overall
Best Lawyers has recognized Hinckley Allen as a "Best Law Firm" with 90 rankings across national and metropolitan tiers, marking continued growth and expanded recognition across key practice areas.
Hartford Hospital Public Safety K-9’s Receive Protective Vests Thanks to Charitable Donations
Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital Public Safety K-9’s, including K-9’s Bishop, Athena, and Draco, received life-saving bullet and stab protective vests, thanks to generous donations from Vested Interest in K-9s.
“A” Day of Recognition Across all Seven Hartford HealthCare Hospitals
For the second time, all seven Hartford HealthCare hospitals received “A” grades for safety from The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading independent hospital watchdog.