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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.
May 15, 2025
Live music returns to downtown Hartford’s Pratt Street this summer
May 15, 2025A weekly, live concert series on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford will return this summer. Pratt Street Sounds, an initiative of Hartford Business Improvement District and Hartford.com, will feature live music every Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting.
May 15, 2025
Residents in town with flood of new apartment projects appeal approval of mixed-use multifamily development
May 15, 2025A group of residents is appealing an approval of a plan to build a four-story, 40-unit apartment complex with retail space in Fairfield.
May 15, 2025
CT House passes bill to regulate social media use for kids
May 15, 2025In what Connecticut legislative leadership called the absence of meaningful action from Congress, the state’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to restrict the use of social media algorithms on children.
May 15, 2025
Proposal seeking to punish CT companies that aid in death penalty moves forward
May 15, 2025The legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted Monday to advance a proposal that would penalize companies that manufacture and sell drugs or devices that can be used in capital punishment.
May 15, 2025
Last minute deal wins bipartisan passage of AI bill in CT Senate
May 15, 2025A late-night deal narrowing the scope of a controversial artificial intelligence regulatory bill produced bipartisan passage in the Senate on Wednesday but left unanswered a bigger question: Are the changes enough for Gov. Ned Lamont?
May 15, 2025
Stamford medical education, communications company The Lockwood Group adds to recent acquisitions
May 15, 2025Stamford-based pharma and medical communication services organization The Lockwood Group has acquired a Texas medical education company.
May 15, 2025
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State regulator approves bank merger, name change
May 14, 2025The state Department of Banking said it has approved the merger of two community banks located in eastern Connecticut. The DOB said it approved the merger of Guilford Savings Bank (GSB) and Norwich-based Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank on May 7.
May 14, 2025
Proposal for three-building apartment complex in Fairfield given go-ahead
May 14, 2025A plan to build a three-building, 10-unit apartment complex on three-quarters of an acre in Fairfield has received the green light.
May 14, 2025
Developer wants to convert closed West Hartford senior housing facility to multifamily housing
May 14, 2025A Glastonbury-based real estate investment firm has submitted an application in West Hartford seeking to convert the former Hoffman Summerwood senior housing community at 160 Simsbury Road to non-age-restricted multifamily housing with 108 units.
May 14, 2025
Teriyaki Madness set to open in West Hartford
May 14, 2025Teriyaki Madness, a fast-casual restaurant serving Asian fare, is set to open its first location in West Hartford this week.
May 14, 2025
CT Senate takes up legislation to expand oversight of municipal summer camps
May 14, 2025The Connecticut Senate took up S.B. 6 Tuesday, an omnibus bill that lays out extra support and protections for children across the state. Lawmakers expected the bill to pass, after debate stretched late into the afternoon.
May 14, 2025
No CT homeschool regulation changes in omnibus education bill
May 14, 2025The General Assembly merged disparate education issues into one omnibus bill Tuesday that, among other things, once again extends a deadline for addressing racial imbalances in schools, temporarily tweaks the age to begin kindergarten, sets standards for school crisis drills and encourages studen
May 14, 2025
Lamont, others mark launch of $52.8M project to transform former state office buildings in downtown Hartford into apartments
May 13, 2025After four years knitting together a complex package of funding sources, developers and government officials on Tuesday marked the imminent launch of a $52.8 million redevelopment of two vacant, century-old former state office buildings just off Bushnell Park at one corner of downtown Hartford.
May 13, 2025
Los Angeles-based real estate brokerage opens new office in Fairfield
May 13, 2025A Los Angeles-based commercial and residential real estate brokerage, The Agency, has opened a second office in Connecticut as it rapidly expands. The new office is at 1636 Post Road in Fairfield. The Agency’s other Connecticut office is in New Canaan.
May 13, 2025
Marriott hotel in CT changes hands for $5M
May 13, 2025The Trumbull Marriott Shelton, a 319-room, five-story hotel near the Stratford line, has sold for $5 million, according to property records.
May 13, 2025
Pioneering CT chocolate company acquired by national, private equity-backed firm
May 13, 2025Meriden-based chocolatier Thompson Chocolate has been acquired by a national company, Chocolate Works, which is backed by a private equity investor.
May 13, 2025
Fairfield University seeks to bond $30M for capital projects
May 13, 2025Fairfield University is looking to use $30 million in bonded debt to fund various capital projects at its campus, including student housing enhancements, the school confirmed.
May 13, 2025
UConn-based health biotech startup acquired by global company
May 13, 2025Bactana Corp., a biotech startup headquartered at UConn’s Technology Incubation Program in Farmington, announced Tuesday it has agreed to be acquired by a global manufacturer.
May 13, 2025
Electric Boat pays $3.6M for two commercial properties near its Groton shipyard
May 13, 2025Submarine builder Electric Boat has purchased two commercial properties near its Groton shipyard for $3.6 million, land records show. The properties are at 359 and 415 Thames St.
May 13, 2025
Report: CT Sun owners hire investment bank to explore selling the franchise
May 13, 2025The sun may be setting on the Connecticut Sun. The Mohegan Sun, a subsidiary of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and owners of the state’s WNBA team since 2003, has hired New York investment bank Allen & Company to explore selling the franchise, according to a published report.
May 13, 2025
Utility’s return on equity drops to lowest level ever
May 13, 2025Electric utility United Illuminating Co. said Monday that its return on equity (ROE) in the first-quarter was 3.49% – a number that President and CEO Frank Reynolds called “dismal” and said “makes debt investors nervous.”
May 13, 2025
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.
