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When the Yale Innovation Summit began 11 years ago, its focus was specifically on biotech companies. Hosted by Yale Ventures, the two-day Summit is Yale’s largest entrepreneurship event and one of the largest gatherings of venture capital investors in the Northeast.
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CT legislature approves bill to cover Medicaid shortfall
11 hours agoThe General Assembly approved a plan Monday to cover $466 million in state agency overspending — including a $284 million problem in Medicaid — even though it means Connecticut’s budget would exceed the constitutional spending cap for the first time since 2007.
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CT House narrowly votes to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’
11 hours agoOver protracted objections from the Republican minority, the Connecticut House voted 74 to 65 Monday night for a bill that would decriminalize small amounts of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
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CT legislature jumps to avoid 235% hike in workers’ comp rates
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Pioneering hip-hop group Sugarhill Gang to perform post-game concert at Dunkin’ Park
May 19, 2025Yard Goats fans will be treated to a different kind of delight at Dunkin’ Park after a game on Sept. 5 – old-school hip-hop artist the Sugarhill Gang. The team typically holds a post-game concert near the end of each season.
May 19, 2025
Developer buys vacant Stratford lot for $3.15M to build 119-unit apartment complex
May 19, 2025A developer has bought a long-time vacant lot in Stratford for $3.15 million to build a four-story, 119-unit apartment complex with 1,254 square feet of ground-floor retail space.
May 19, 2025
English insurance company opens first U.S. office in Greenwich
May 19, 2025Lancashire Group, a Bermuda-based insurance company that operates in London, plans to open its first U.S. office in Greenwich.
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Proposal to build 89 units of senior housing in Shelton denied ‘without prejudice'
May 19, 2025A plan to construct 89 units of senior housing on 1.8-acres in Shelton has been turned down, but the applicant may come back with new plans.
May 19, 2025
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Cranes & Scaffolds: 3rd Annual Commercial Real Estate Conference
Join us on Wednesday September 3 at The Aqua Turf Club for a discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and innovation within Connecticut's real estate market.
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TRUMPF to open new smart factory in Farmington
May 16, 2025Manufacturer TRUMPF Inc. will open a new $40 million “smart factory” May 20 in Farmington at its North American headquarters. The 55,800-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility will expand local production of machine tools for the company.
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Farmington finance company names new CEO, president
May 16, 2025Farmington-based specialty finance company Horizon Technology Finance Corp. announced Thursday that its CEO and president are retiring as part of the firm’s succession planning.
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New social-sports destination with pickleball, minigolf planned in Simsbury
May 16, 2025A company opening a social-sports concept in Boston and Philadelphia plans to build a similar entertainment and recreation destination in Simsbury, featuring outdoor pickleball and padel courts, along with a miniature golf course.
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HHC’s Black & Red event raises $6M
May 16, 2025The gala is called the Black & Red, but it raised a lot of green. Hartford Hospital hosted its annual fundraiser for Hartford HealthCare’s Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation (CESI) on May 10, attracting more than 1,100 guests to The Bushnell in Hartford.
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99-room Windsor Locks motel sells for $4.95M
May 16, 2025A property hosting a 99-room Motel 6 in Windsor Locks recently sold for $4.95 million, nearly 74% more than its 2018 selling price.
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Windsor beverage company combines THC with non-alcoholic beer
May 16, 2025A new THC beverage company based in Windsor has launched its first two products. Float House has made the two THC-infused, non-alcoholic beers available exclusively in Connecticut. It has also discussed making them available later this year via an online, direct-to-consumer portal.
May 16, 2025
CT Science Center debuts new exhibit exploring a digital Hartford
May 16, 2025The Connecticut Science Center has opened a new exhibit called Innovation: A Driving Force.
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State’s first Fatburger comes to Great Wolf Lodge
May 16, 2025If devouring a 1.5-pound XXXL Triple Kingburger is on your bucket list, you’re in luck.
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Charter Communications agrees to acquire Cox for $21.9B, will maintain Stamford HQ
May 16, 2025Charter Communications has agreed to acquire Cox Communications for $21.9 billion, while keeping its headquarters in Stamford
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CT Senate advances partial ban on ‘neonics,’ other pesticides
May 16, 2025A partial ban on rat poisons and other pesticides used in lawn care was advanced by the Connecticut Senate on Thursday, but only after the bill’s sponsors agreed to several changes sought by the pest control industry.
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In conflict with outside job, CT lawmaker becomes a no-show
May 16, 2025On April 9 at 3:59 p.m., Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Putnam, cast the last of the day’s four floor votes and left his desk in the second row of the House of Representatives for the hour-long trip home to Connecticut’s Quiet Corner.
May 16, 2025
Group home workers join with nursing home workers in strike threat
May 16, 2025Members of SEIU 1199 who work in group homes warned Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday that they were planning to strike if a negotiation over wages isn’t reached by May 27.
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Advocates urge CT lawmakers to approve Trust Act expansion
May 16, 2025Immigrant rights advocates and faith leaders packed a room at the state Capitol Thursday to pressure lawmakers to pass a bill that would place further limits on how law enforcement and businesses in the state interface with federal immigration authorities.
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One-story, 19th-century industrial property sells for $1.68M in Milford
May 15, 2025A one-story industrial building in Milford, at 674 Naugatuck Ave., that was built in the late 19th century has sold for $1.68 million, according to the city’s property records.
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‘Necessary for the public good’: More than 500 CT lawyers pledge loyalty to ‘rule of law’
May 15, 2025More than 500 members of the Connecticut Bar Association have signed a public statement reaffirming their commitment to – and support for – the rule of law, amid concerns about attacks on U.S. democracy under the current administration.
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Business Profiles 2025
Connecticut’s businesses and nonprofits are expanding and evolving, from cutting-edge design to cyber defense and meaningful community contributions. In our Business Profiles publication, you'll discover a collection of companies and organizations showcasing what sets them apart.
These profiles go beyond storytelling—they offer valuable insights that can inspire business leaders to refine strategies, strengthen operations, and navigate an evolving marketplace. You may even come across solutions to familiar challenges.
We invite you to explore the following pages and learn more about the individuals and teams driving success across our state. After reading, we encourage you to connect—whether by visiting their websites or reaching out directly—to learn more about their work. We hope this issue becomes a meaningful resource in the months ahead.
Thank you for being a valued Hartford Business Journal subscriber. And a special thank you to the featured businesses and nonprofits for sharing their stories—each one a testament to the power of vision and determination in shaping the future.
