November 23, 2019

Realizing the Promise of Conscious Capitalism

November 23, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Many young people have become disillusioned by an economic climate that left them buried in debt and struggling to provide for themselves and their families. Faced with a dim outlook casting doubt on the benefits of capitalism, they are looking for a new path forward by embracing socialism, the perceived alternative option.

November 19, 2019

New Haven Bakery Making a Big Difference in Refugees’ Lives

November 19, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Havenly, a local Connecticut bakery, is making a difference in refugees lives by providing employment and work skills while they learn the English language. The New Haven company is gaining acclaim for what they do - and the tasty results along the way.

November 18, 2019

Americans Leave 7 Days of 2019 Vacation Unused, Survey Says

November 18, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Nearly 44 million working Americans report having seven or more paid vacation days left to use this year, and a commonly cited reason is work guilt, according to the 2019 Priceline Work-Life Balance Report

November 17, 2019

Depression Among Seniors Increases Nationwide, CT's Rate Among Lowest

November 17, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

The prevalence of depression among seniors increased 19 percent between 2018 and 2019 nationwide, from 13.4 to 16.0 percent of adults aged 65+, and 23 percent in the past six years from 13.0 percent. While depression among seniors has been increasing, the levels in Connecticut are among the lowest in the nation.

November 17, 2019

What to Do with Connecticut’s Infrastructure: An Expert Perspective

November 17, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

An interview with Norman Anderson, Chairman and CEO of CG/LA Infrastructure, on CT2030, user fees, alternative funding sources and more, as Connecticut’s stares at infrastructure improvements that are sorely needed, undecided on whether and how to proceed.

November 13, 2019

Innovative Insurance Start-Ups Selected to Return to Hartford in 2020, With Industry Access

November 13, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Hartford InsurTech Hub expected 10, but ended their Selection Days with 11. After two days of intensive interviews with representatives of Connecticut’s leading insurance companies and related organizations, 11 start-ups from across the U.S. and beyond were selected by judges for a 12 week acceleration program.

November 10, 2019

Bradley Advertises to Attract Southern CT Travelers, Lamont Seeks to Grow Competitor Closer to Home

November 10, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

The advertising campaign’s message is concise and clear: if you’re doing business in New Haven or Fairfield County, your airport of choice ought to be Bradley International in Windsor Locks, north of Hartford. That may change if Gov. Lamont’s plan for Sikorsky Tweed come to fruition.

November 09, 2019

Women’s March on Washington: A Self-Portrait

November 09, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

In Washington D.C. for the women’s march, a Connecticut writer reflects on an unexpected activism and its aftermath.

November 07, 2019

Responding to Children's Mental Health Needs to Start Sooner

November 07, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

The average delay between when mental health symptoms first appear and when medical intervention is introduced is 8-10 years, according to Kate Mattias, MPH, JD, Executive Director of the Connecticut chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

November 06, 2019

State Unveils Business Recruitment Video Promoting “Place People Love to Live”

November 06, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

“It’s a state where people wanna be,” exclaims Gov. Ned Lamont in the state’s new business recruitment video. The 7-minute video has an impressive line-up of a dozen co-stars, extolling the state’s virtues and urging corporate decision-makers from elsewhere to “Choose Connecticut.”