For the second consecutive year, Connecticut has been ranked as the nation’s fourth most innovative economy. California, Massachusetts and Washington ranked one-two-three in Bloomberg’s annual State Innovation Index, for the third straight year.
Read MoreConnecticut became the first state in the U.S. to re-start container deposit programs after suspending operations upon the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-March. Container deposit programs got underway in mid-May to solid reviews, following their COVID-19 downtime.
Read Morehe number and variety of locations had been steadily growing across Connecticut, and now, after weeks of stay-at-home orders, co-working spaces are making adjustments to prepare for members and visitors to return. The goal of building a community within co-working locations remains, but day-to-day routines are being altered for safety and peace of mind.
Read MoreAs we all long for a time when we can once again traverse the state, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued its Electric Vehicle Roadmap for Connecticut (EV Roadmap). It is described as a comprehensive strategy for achieving widespread deployment of electric vehicles in the state.
Read MoreJust as the United States was recognizing the severity of the coronavirus and state governments were reacting to the impending health crisis, a Farmington-based company with ties to the University of Connecticut that has been pursuing a cure for another elusive disease received milestone news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read MoreA new report by a Connecticut-headquartered company with expertise in employee assessment reveals that many employees lack the skills and culture to maintain productivity remotely and raises red flags that businesses ought to consider as a result of the sudden, massive shift to employees working from home.
Read MoreIn a new analysis ranking the best states to work from home, Connecticut was middle-of-the-pack, placing 24th among the states. The state’s strongest category? Access to fast broadband speeds, definitely a plus when working online from home.
Read MoreThe date hasn’t changed, but that’s about all that is the same. Major fundraising events for area nonprofits have gone back to the drawing board to quickly reinvent their galas, rather than postpone to an uncertain future. Three nonprofits – Ability Beyond, Best Buddies and the Hartford Symphony – are actively spreading the word, and hoping that traditional supporters, and some who may be new to the cause, respond to this year’s unique circumstances.
Read MoreComcast, which has hundreds of Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots across the state, has provided a location map to any member of the public in need of free internet, including non-customers. Comcast also announced that it has paused data caps for 60 days to give all customers unlimited data for no additional charge.
Read MoreNew Britain-based Polamer Precision has been named one of North America’s best plants by a leading industry publication, earning a spot in the top three after being named a finalist in the annual competition last fall.
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