Connecticut Ranked at #7 in Research and Development Among the States
/
A new report on the Best States for Research and Development in 2025 ranks Connecticut in the top 10 at number seven.
Read More
Philip Morris International’s U.S. Businesses Put Pragmatic Philanthropy into Action in Connecticut
/
Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) have announced details of their philanthropic investments in Connecticut, with over $2.5 million committed during 2024-2025.
Read MoreShelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"
/
Which are the leading “small cities” in Connecticut, and how do they rank among similar communities across the country? A new analysis, released this week, reflects that Connecticut holds its own among similarly-sized communities nationwide - led by Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk and West Hartford.
Read MoreConnecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch
/
Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children. Under an initiative launched a year ago, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards at no cost.
Read MoreHartford Foundation Commits $6 Million Investment in Greater Hartford Arts and Culture, Extends Collaborations
/
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving - the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding towns currently celebrating its 100 year anniversary – has had a memorable and milestone month of September. And the reverberations of new initiatives will likely impact the city and the region for quite some time.
Read MoreWebster Bank Supports Connecticut Financial Scholars with a Three-Year, $300,000 Grant
/
Webster Bank has announced a $300,000 grant for Connecticut Financial Scholars as part of its ongoing support of programs designed to help students build financial empowerment.
Read MoreTax 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.
Read MoreTransforming Rail in Naugatuck, Waterbury Line Gets Started
/
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced this summer that construction on a new train station in Naugatuck is beginning, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment.
Read MorePlans 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.
Read MoreQuantumCT 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.
Read More
