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February 21, 2021 / 2021 Power 50

2021 Power 50: 29. David Griggs & Larry McHugh

David Griggs

Chambers of commerce have struggled amid the pandemic but they’ve also been a lifesaver for many small business members, providing invaluable information via webinars and other tools on how to access emergency government aid, maintain a safe workplace and Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders.

Larry McHugh

Two chambers that have stood out in helping their members are also the region’s largest — the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, led by Larry McHugh, and MetroHartford Alliance, led by David Griggs.

McHugh has long had one of the most active chambers in Connecticut with more than 2,200 members as of March 2020, and his monthly meetings are typically headlined by top statewide or even nationally-known business, political and other leaders.

A former high school teacher and football coach, McHugh is also known as one of UConn’s biggest boosters, having served as the school’s board of trustees chairman from 2009 to 2017.

David Griggs

Griggs has also made his mark since taking over the Alliance in 2018. Since then, he’s completely reshaped the organization, turning it more into an economic-development entity that is playing a larger role in recruiting companies and talent to Greater Hartford. Griggs’ also recently helped lead the business community’s opposition to a major fee hike on downtown parking-lot operators.

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