The MetroHartford Alliance’s investor network - now over 350 organizations across more than 20 industries - is one of the region’s greatest assets, particularly as 2026 gets underway.

Girls aren’t lacking ambition, creativity, or skills. They’re lacking visibility. You can’t dream of a career you’ve never seen. You can’t step into a room you didn’t know existed. Observation is a starting point, but participation is where confidence grows. Here are five simple actions anyone can take - which can make a difference.

Storytelling is the art of using narratives to convey information, experiences, or ideas – and so much more.

Since the 1800s, Conneticut has been known as “the land of steady habits.” What story would the land tell about Connecticut’s history and politics?

Third places are significant contributors to what is increasingly referred to as “social infrastructure.” A recent report suggests that the Capitol Region needs more, for numerous reasons, including our individual and collective well-being.

We need a federal law establishing a system that protects every child, no matter where they come from or what their family's circumstances might be. The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to obtain parental permission before minors download apps, creating a single, accessible system.

Whether they highlighted religious and cultural heritage, military accomplishments, or the cyclical rhythms of nature, festivals and parades had one purpose in common. They were communal, collective affairs with interfenerational revelers and participants, where something was “brought to remembrance,” as the origins of the verb commemorate remind us. They were a chance to make memories together.

Eliminating weight stigma in public health requires collective, cross-disciplinary efforts.Stigma reduction initiatives will be most effective through increased recognition of weight stigma as a legitimate social justice issue.

The numbers show that we need a new approach to stopping these crimes and immediate action in Congress. As the crimes have evolved, the government’s response to stopping them has failed to do the same. 

One of the most pressing challenges facing our families is protecting children in an increasingly digital world. Our families deserve a system that works for them.