February 22, 2023

Tong Seeks Power to Prevent Another M&T Merger Debacle, Protect Consumers

February 22, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

The aftershocks from the debacle that was the transition of the merger between People’s United and M&T Bank continue to be felt, now at the state legislature.

February 09, 2023

Measuring Success of Downtown Initiatives in Connecticut, A New Assessment Method

February 09, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Connecticut Main Street Center has launched a new Annual Assessment tool for member communities. The metric-based scoring system will provide CMSC’s 80+ community members across the state with a way to measure the success of their initiatives to boost downtowns.

February 06, 2023

State’s Municipalities Focus on Six Priorities at Legislature This Year

February 06, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) is focusing its attention on six legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session at the State Capitol. The organization is urging Governor Lamont and state legislatures to take specific action on each of the proposals before the regular session ends in the first week of June.

February 01, 2023

Planning to Work Your Way Through College? It'll Take 4 Times as Many Hours as in the '90's

February 01, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Working your way through school is much more of an uphill climb today than 30 years ago, a look at college tuition and minimum wage employment shows, according to a new report and analysis. Nationwide, on average, today’s students will need to work four times as many hours to meet the cost of tuition.

January 26, 2023

The Hartford Scores Again in 2023 JUST 100 List of Leading Companies

January 26, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

The Hartford, for the fifth straight year, has been named to the 2023 JUST 100 list by JUST Capital and CNBC. Overall, The Hartford ranked No. 32 for its commitment to serving employees, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders. CIGNA, Raytheon Technologies and Eversource also earned a place on the list.

January 18, 2023

Connecticut Green Bank Provides Investment Opportunities for State Residents

January 18, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, is launching their fifth Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign made possible in partnership with Raise Green, an award-winning online marketplace for impact investing.

January 16, 2023

Healthcare Companies Lead the Way Among State's Largest Employers

January 16, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Companies in the healthcare sector dominate the list of Connecticut’s largest employers, but the state government was ranked #1. And yes, insurance was well represented as well.

January 05, 2023

Connecticut's Leading Tech Firms Reflect Presence Across State

January 05, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Winners of the 2022 Marcum Tech Top 40, an annual program recognizing the fastest growing technology and life sciences companies in Connecticut, reflected the growth of tech companies throughout Connecticut. A Norwalk firm led the way.

January 03, 2023

Small Business Owners Often Among Older Residents As Numbers Grow

January 03, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

People age 55+ make up 21% of the U.S. population, but own a disproportionately high 50.9% of U.S. small businesses, according to survey data.

November 28, 2022

Food Trucks Drive Closer to Streamlined Permit/Licensing Process in Connecticut

November 28, 2022/ Bernard Kavaler

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has announced a cooperative, “first-in-Connecticut” policy of reciprocal permits and licenses for food trucks across the state, technically known as itinerant food vendors. The goal is to make the process - particularly for food trucks that seek business in multiple towns - easier for the truck owners, and more convenient for consumers.