Hartford Foundation Breaks New Ground, Will Grant $175,000 to Support Housing Advocacy

Hartford Foundation Breaks New Ground, Will Grant $175,000 to Support Housing Advocacy

In a groundbreaking initiative drive by a determination to make affordable, stable and higher quality housing more accessible to low-income residents of color or residents encountering housing barriers, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is announcing its first-ever grants focused on supporting housing policy and advocacy activities.

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M&T Bank Called On to Explain Layoff Plan at People’s United; Earns Recognition for Disability Inclusion

M&T Bank Called On to Explain Layoff Plan at People’s United; Earns Recognition for Disability Inclusion

The pending merger of Buffalo-based M&T Bank and Bridgeport headquartered People’s United Bank continues to draw the ire of elected officials in Connecticut, with more than 700 layoffs pending, even as the bank is recognized for its diversity inclusion work.

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State Exports Take a Hit in 2020; COVID Drives 15% Drop

State Exports Take a Hit in 2020; COVID Drives 15% Drop

“Consumer demand sharply increased for particular goods, while others experienced dramatic drops,” in 2020, largely attributable to COVID-19, according to an analysis of state exports highlighted in the June issue of the Connecticut Economic Digest. The impact of the pandemic was evident in the state’s export numbers, which dropped 15%.

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Stamford's Synchrony is Only CT Company Ranked Among 100 Best Places to Work

Stamford's Synchrony is Only CT Company Ranked Among 100 Best Places to Work

The 2021 edition of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, published annually by Fortune magazine, showed that only a single Connecticut company earned a place in the rankings. Synchrony, a financial services company based in Stamford, stood alone among Connecticut companies, and ranked number 37 on the list.

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