Connecticut Ranked at #7 in Research and Development Among the States
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A new report on the Best States for Research and Development in 2025 ranks Connecticut in the top 10 at number seven.
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Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"
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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 MoreHartford Foundation Commits $6 Million Investment in Greater Hartford Arts and Culture, Extends Collaborations
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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 MoreTransforming Rail in Naugatuck, Waterbury Line Gets Started
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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
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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
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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 MoreLegislative Session Urged to Address Federal Spending Cuts
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Advocates for low-income families in Connecticut are calling on state lawmakers to address federal spending cuts in a special session this fall, as undreds of thousands of residents are expected to lose benefits from HUSKY Health and SNAP.
Read MoreCT Manufacturing Innovation Forum Slated for September 11 in Hartford
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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.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence & Technology Institute Launched at Fairfield University, Stressing Responsible AI Use
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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.
Read MoreWest Hartford CoWorking Plans New Location, Continued Growth, Intensified Connections
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After six thriving years at 430 New Park Avenue, West Hartford Coworking has announced plans to relocate this fall to a new, reimagined space at 557 Prospect Avenue, located at the edge of the Historic West End of Hartford.
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