Newly Launched Yale Ventures Aims to Propel Start-Ups in New Haven and Beyond

Newly Launched Yale Ventures Aims to Propel Start-Ups in New Haven and Beyond

A new initiative at Yale University is designed to support and expand innovation and entrepreneurship across the university and throughout the greater New Haven region. Yale Ventures aims to support the translation of university research into impactful products, services, and social ventures and accelerate the expansion of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Connecticut Libraries Celebrate Connecticut Libraries

Connecticut Libraries Celebrate Connecticut Libraries

Nearly 140 Connecticut libraries are celebrating National Library Week, inviting people to visit participating Connecticut public libraries across the state. Each library has its own architecture, vibe, and collection to explore and browse, officials explain. The program is open to adults and children, and there are prizes too!

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State Seeks to Match Students with Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology Careers at Inaugural Event Tuesday

State Seeks to Match Students with Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology Careers at Inaugural Event Tuesday

The first-ever statewide Connecticut Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology (CT MET) Career Fair is being held on Tuesday, April 5, as state officials seek to bolster employment in the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors, respond to the employment needs of businesses, and retain students graduating from schools across the state, many just weeks from now.

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Connecticut Has Its First Geographic Information Officer

Connecticut Has Its First Geographic Information Officer

Alfredo Herrera became Connecticut’s first Geographic Information Officer at the start of the year. The position was created by the state legislature to help the state’s Office of Policy and Management with better information for analysis, planning and delivering of services across the state. Geographic information can help organizations and governments make better and faster decisions using data visualization tools.

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Legislative Proposal Would Allow Electric Vehicles to Use High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, Make Additional Changes to Mitigate Traffic

Legislative Proposal Would Allow Electric Vehicles to Use High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, Make Additional Changes to Mitigate Traffic

The Connecticut legislature is considering legislation that would make a number of changes in state law, all under the umbrella of “traffic mitigation,” according to the bill’s title - ranging from the management of traffic accidents to the use of drones and high occupancy vehicle lanes.

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Solar Panel Installation Supports Danbury Manufacturing Facility's Green Energy Initiative

Solar Panel Installation Supports Danbury Manufacturing Facility's Green Energy Initiative

Danbury-based Preferred Utilities Manufacturing, a leading provider of custom-engineered boiler solutions that reduce emissions and increase efficiency, has expanded its commitment to sustainability with the completion of a 209 kW solar panel installation at its headquarters facility.

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