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March 1, 2024

CT business leaders to be inducted into Business Hall of Fame

Photo | Contributed Don Allan Jr., president and CEO, Stanley Black & Decker.
By Andrew Larson

Five Hartford-area business leaders, and a business journalist, will be honored at the 45th annual Junior Achievement of Southwest New England Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 2.

The awards recognize individuals for their leadership, success in business, community involvement and their contributions to the quality of life in Connecticut and beyond. 

The event will be held at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.

The honorees are: Don Allan Jr., president and CEO, Stanley Black & Decker; Karen Dubois-Walton, president, Elm City Communities; Samuel Gray Jr., president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford; Bill Griffeth, retired CNBC anchor, business journalist and author; Tom Sansone, partner, Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey; and Dr. Reid Waldman, founder, VeraDermics.

They are among 145 individuals and organizations who have been inducted into the Junior Achievement of Southwest New England Business Hall of Fame for their career achievements and contributions to the community.

"They have each established an inspiring track-record that reflects their commitment to community and determination to improve individual lives in meaningful ways," said Jeremy Race, CEO of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England. "We are pleased to recognize their leadership and example at this year’s induction ceremony, which promises to be a very special evening…”

Junior Achievement is a nonprofit that provides financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness education to Connecticut students.

Race will be joined by celebrity emcee Brian Shactman, host of Mornings with Brian & Co. on WTIC, as hosts of the event.

The Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 2. For tickets, go to www.jaconn.org, or for sponsorship information, contact Melinda Kester at mkester@jaconn.org.

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