Tax Credit for Donations To UConn Athletics May Be First in the Nation

Tax Credit for Donations To UConn Athletics May Be First in the Nation

State officials have indicated that as far as they know, it is the only program like it in the nation. The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking State Tax Credit Program designed to support UConn's athletic programs while providing “significant tax benefits” to Connecticut taxpayers.

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Plans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance

Plans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance

Firms have been selected by the state Department of Transportation to lead a privately developed transit-oriented, mixed-use community at New Haven Union Station and an RFP has been issued for a developer to advance a plan for the transportation center in Stamford.

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QuantumCT Selected as NSF Regional Innovation Engines Semifinalist

QuantumCT Selected as NSF Regional Innovation Engines Semifinalist

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced this summer that QuantumCT has been selected as a semifinalist in its highly competitive NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. QuantumCT is one of only 29 teams selected nationwide to advance to the next stage of the competition.

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CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum Slated for September 11 in Hartford

CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum Slated for September 11 in Hartford

The Connecticut Office of Manufacturing will host the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum on September 11 in Hartford, featuring nationally recognized speakers, interactive exhibits, and breakout sessions on topics such as talent development, technology adoption, and supply chain growth, along with opportunities to engage one-on-one with industry experts.

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CCSU Polish Studies Program to be Led by Experienced Educator, Scholar

CCSU Polish Studies Program to be Led by Experienced Educator, Scholar

Following an international search, Central Connecticut State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Karolina Kołpak as the next Stanislaus A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies. Kołpak brings a lengthy record of scholarship, teaching, and research, along with a commitment to an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach to Polish, Polish-American, and Polish-Jewish studies.

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Artificial Intelligence & Technology Institute Launched at Fairfield University, Stressing Responsible AI Use

Artificial Intelligence & Technology Institute Launched at Fairfield University, Stressing Responsible AI Use

Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business has launched its Artificial intelligence (AI) and Technology Institute, described as a groundbreaking new initiative at the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation.

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Source to Sea Cleanup Returns in September in Connecticut and Region

Source to Sea Cleanup Returns in September in Connecticut and Region

Plans are proceeding for the 29th annual Source to Sea Cleanup – with the goal of removing as much trash as possible from local waterways, riverbanks, and communities across the 410-mile Connecticut River watershed across New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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What's Next for Hartford? New Analysis Looks at Challenges, Opportunities

What's Next for Hartford?  New Analysis Looks at Challenges, Opportunities

Commissioned by LAZ Investments and Shelbourne and prepared by Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), a newly released economic study that presents data, insights, and proposed strategies to address one of our region’s most pressing challenges: high vacancy rates in downtown Hartford’s commercial office market.

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