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Will this be the year CT lawmakers curb private equity in health care?
Legislators will try for the third year in a row to address the fallout from private equity ownership of three Connecticut hospitals. Despite years of bipartisan calls for reform, proposals […]
CT hospital’s $950M tower is a whopper, ‘most advanced’ in nation. What it will look like and when.
The hospital tower will be double the height of the next tallest building on the 70-acre campus: …”the most advanced, most sophisticated hospital building anywhere in the country.”
WATCH: Hartford HealthCare’s 2026 Black & Red
Join us for Hartford HealthCare’s Black & Red fundraising event on WTNH News 8. Discover the life-saving work and inspiring stories in our community.
Camp safety, state tourism, Hartford Whalers Day: CT politics news
Plus: Help for college gamblers, medical credit card advertising regulations, and a small business 'concierge' through DECD.
Inside the debate that sank a small business health insurance bill
With the state legislature focused this session on affordability, a proposal that aimed to lower health insurance costs for small and midsize businesses appeared to have momentum — including backing from Gov. Ned Lamont. But the bill stalled in the Appropriations Committee.
CT Business Blend: April 20, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Camera Bar in Hartford celebrates 70 years in business | This Week in Connecticut
On This Week in Connecticut, Dennis House talks with Richard and Aaron Goldenthal about how a camera shop not only survives but thrives in this digital world.
Spring Cleaning: Hundreds of youths join annual spring cleanup in Oneida County
Bradley and Adey were part of a crew of nearly a dozen students from the honor societies in New Hartford High School and Strough Middle School who were out cleaning yards on Saturday. They visited two homes in Rome to rake cleaves, clear paths and pick up sticks leftover from winter — seemingly simple tasks that some seniors either can no longer do themselves or can't afford to hire a professional.
DoorDash, MetroHartford Alliance Hosts Small Business Workshop » CBIA
The workshop brings practical tools, expert guidance, and local resources together tailored to the realities of running a small business.
The Hartford backs UConn research on business climate risks
Initial projects look at heat exposure and energy systems
CBIA slams Appropriations Committee for rejecting small business health care bill
The state’s largest business organization is taking Connecticut legislators to task after the Appropriations Committee failed Monday to approve a bill that aims to help small businesses with their health care costs.
CBIA slams Appropriations Committee for rejecting small business health care bill
The state’s largest business organization is taking Connecticut legislators to task after the Appropriations Committee failed Monday to approve a bill that aims to help small businesses with their health care costs.
Small business R&D tax credit proposal makes progress in CT legislature
State lawmakers have moved along a proposal to expand access to research and development tax incentives for small businesses, an effort that has failed in previous legislative sessions.
East Lyme business acquires East Hampton’s Bee Smart Pest Control
Debug Pest Control, an East Lyme-based pest management company, has acquired Bee Smart Pest Control, according to an announcement Thursday. Bee Smart, based in East Hampton, was owned and operated […]
UConn names interim business dean as university relaunches search for permanent leader
The University of Connecticut has tapped operations and information management professor Robert “Bob” Day to serve as interim dean of its School of Business, as the university restarts its search […]
CT Business Blend: April 6, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Bordonaro: Legislature’s labor agenda risks hurting business competitiveness
With the Labor Committee approving 48 bills in six weeks, the cumulative weight of new scheduling rules, striking worker benefits and operational mandates risks making Connecticut a harder place to do business at exactly the wrong time.
Univ. of New Haven proposes new business school building in West Haven
The University of New Haven has filed plans to construct a new 50,000-square-foot business school building in West Haven.
Lamont, Democrats split on Connecticut Option health plan
House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, said establishing any new health insurance plan “would be a tall order.”
Firing Cop in Shooting, Did Mayor Yield to Politics?
When he peremptorily fired the Hartford police officer who shot and killed a mentally ill man who was walking through his neighborhood with a long knife and was refusing police […]
CT Business Blend: March 30, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Downtown North Augusta clinic expands holistic health services with acupuncture
Licensed acupuncturist Hartford B. Campbell has joined Aiken-Augusta Holistic Health, located in downtown North Augusta and serving the CSRA with integrated medicine for nearly 20 years.
New Innovation Lab unveiled at Connecticut Science Center
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new Innovation Lab at the Connecticut Science Center, expanding possibilities for students. The new space is designed to i…
Connecticut officer fired after shooting man in mental health crisis as others tried to de-escalate
Mayor of Hartford has fired a white police officer who fatally shot a Black man in a mental health crisis nine times
Officer fired after fatally shooting man in mental health crisis — as others tried to de-escalate
The mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, has fired a white police officer who fatally shot a Black man in a mental health crisis nine times. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced Friday that he terminated...
Hartford mayor fires officer who fatally shot man in mental health crisis after calls for justice
The moves comes just days after the mayor’s state of the city speech was interrupted by protestors calling for the firing of officers involved in two separate fatal shootings.
Democratic lawmakers highlight pay gap; business group raises concerns on wage transparency bill
Democratic lawmakers marked Equal Pay Day on Thursday by highlighting persistent wage disparities in Connecticut while backing legislation that would require employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job postings.
Boehringer, CT Science Center launch STEM lab in Hartford
The Connecticut Science Center and Boehringer Ingelheim have launched a new Innovation Lab aimed at expanding STEM education opportunities.
CT bill seeks to reduce business tax on energy, boost state tourism and international trade
State lawmakers are considering a wide-ranging proposal aimed at reducing business costs, increasing municipal revenue and expanding international trade.
Three Hawks Named to College Sports Communicators Women's Basketball Academic All-District Team
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District women's basketball teams were announced with three members of the Hartford volleyball team featured.
Meet CT’s 2026 Women in Business honorees
Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 Women in Business awards recognize top leaders who are making a significant difference within their organization and the broader community.
At CT Business Day, Lamont, Ritter say ‘Connecticut Option’ for health insurance will wait another year
Gov. Ned Lamont and House Speaker Mat Ritter (D-Hartford) joined other state elected officials in speaking to hundreds of business people Wednesday during Connecticut Business Day.
At CT Business Day, Lamont, Ritter say ‘Connecticut Option’ for health insurance will wait another year
Gov. Ned Lamont and House Speaker Mat Ritter (D-Hartford) joined other state elected officials in speaking to hundreds of business people Wednesday during Connecticut Business Day.
Hundreds of Connecticut companies meet with lawmakers at annual Business Day event
Business owners from all over the state got together on Wednesday at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford for the annual Connecticut Business Day event. “Every time a business owner can let their voice be heard, it is a way for us to be able to influence what decisions are being made,” said Chris Davis, vice president of public…
Proposed CT limits on grocery self-checkout lanes draw business pushback, union support
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a proposal that would limit the use of self-checkout lanes at grocery stores, a measure that has drawn sharp opposition from retailers and business groups.
Connecticut Department of Public Health warns against eating fish caught in West River
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) is warning people not to eat fish caught in the West River in West Haven and New Haven. The precautionary advisory is …
Guardant Health Launches Coast-to-Coast Screening Tour, Bringing Shield Colon Cancer Blood Test to Over 100 Communities Across America
Shield Across America mobile screening tour launches during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to address nation’s dangerously low screening rates by bringing Shield blood test directly to Americans Route will focus on rural communities across the country with the lowest screening rates and highest CRC incidence and mortality Shield is proven to increase screening rates with a 93% adherence Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the launch of Shield Across America, a historic coast-to-coast mobile screening tour bringing Shield, the first and only FDA-approved blood test as a primary colorectal cancer (CRC) screening option and recommended in national guidelines , directly to over 100 communities across the country from Las Vegas to Hartford, Atlanta and more. Mobile screening bus providing Shield by Guardant Health, the first and only FDA-approved blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening From national sporting events to
Hartford HealthCare committed to advancing health equity in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — In honor of Black History Month, Hartford HealthCare is highlighting its ongoing commitment to advancing health equity across Connecticut. Elisabeth Michel, director …
From investment to impact: The Cigna Group Foundation health equity investments deliver early results in Houston and Hartford
The Cigna Group Foundation’s Health Equity Impact Fund engaged more than 117,000 community members in first year.
Connect with GSA at the CT Business Matchmaker in Hartford on March 5
February 20, 2026Connect with GSA at the CT Business Matchmaker on March 5 in HartfordHARTFORD, Conn. –Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that GSA’s Office of Small Disadv
FanDuel Sports Network parent company to close CT facility, impacting 44 workers
Main Street Sports Group LLC plans to permanently close its Southport facility, a move that will affect 44 workers in Connecticut.
Thrive Athletic Center in New Hartford Announced Upgrades
Thrive Athletic Center has announced major upgrades to its facility.
Wauwatosa East's streak, Hartford's title push lead girls hoops headlines
With a week left in the girls basketball regular season, here's a look at some of the big girls basketball happenings from the week.
Owner of CT plumbing business buys Fairfield commercial building for $1.2M
The owner of a Westport-based plumbing business has purchased a two-story commercial building in Fairfield for $1.2 million, according to the town’s land records. 158 Kenwood LLC, controlled by Frank […]
Hartford tattoo and coffee shop rebuilding after pipe burst flooded business
A Hartford business is in the middle of a major cleanup after cold weather burst a pipe in the front of their shop. Refuge Tattoo and Taza Coffee is a unique dream business for the owners, and though they have vowed to build back, they have a serious project on their hands. “It was like a loud thump,” said Jose…
West Hartford Business Buzz: February 9, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Neither the weather nor college basketball have been very favorable this weekend. I'm hoping, however, that the arctic attack will recede and
GoFundMe set up after burst pipe floods two Pratt Street businesses in Hartford
Two Hartford businesses on Pratt Street were forced to close after flooding on Friday night damaged their establishments.
43rd Annual Business Women's Forum p/b Waterbury Regional Chamber
43rd Annual Business Women’s Forum Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville Join hundreds of professional women from across Connecticut for the 43rd […]
CVS Health to lay off 300 Hartford Aetna HQ
CVS has been rolling out layoffs semi frequently over the past few years, with over 1,000 having been laid off by early 2025.
CVS Health-Aetna laying off 313 remote workers, 17 in CT
CVS Health plans to lay off more than 300 additional workers at Hartford health insurer Aetna, including 17 in Connecticut, by the end of July, raising the total number of layoffs in the past two years to more than 1,000 workers.
New England-based tire and service company acquires CT business. ‘An important market’
A West Hartford auto business has been sold to VIP Tires & Service, according to a statement.
2 men charged with health insurance fraud, 1 charged with impersonating a doctor
Two men are facing a several fraud charges after police say a primary care medical doctor knowingly hired a non-licensed person who acted as a doctor at an East Hartford medical group. Police say in doing so, they then fraudulently billed the state Medicaid system. Police say Dr. Sultan Quraishi billed the state over $3,000 worth of fraudulent health insurance claims. Police are…
Hartford beats COVID business interruption claim over virus exclusion dispute
What happened when a policyholder demanded 22 different legal analyses for one policy dispute
West Hartford Business Buzz: February 2, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Today is Groundhog Day, and although it already seems (to me) like winter has lasted way too long, I'm sure that Punxsutawney
Connecticut Science Center temporarily closed due to burst pipe
The Connecticut Science Center is closed on Sunday due to a pipe burst in the building, the science center announced. “Our team has been working tirelessly to clean and restore the affected a…
PE-backed CT masonry business acquires New England manufacturer
US Masonry and Building Products said it purchased York Flashings LLC, which manufactures products designed to seal joints and channel moisture out of building walls to help prevent water damage.
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 26, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Brrrrrr ..... My thoughts, in general, about winter. This coffee mug was a gift a
Fleet Feet acquires Marathon Sports store in Glastonbury
Fleet Feet now has three Connecticut locations, in Hartford, Glastonbury and Westport.
Miller Foods marks fourth generation of family leadership
The Avon-based company says that CEO Capri Brighenti stepped down from her role at the beginning of January.
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 19, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Today is Martin Luther King Day and although it’s a federal holiday and many people have the day off, please note that
Lamont Takes Questions, Plans to Tackle 'Unfinished Business'
HARTFORD – Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont sat down on Thursday for a chance to talk one on one about his run for a third term, telling CT Examiner he welcomed […]
Derby cabinetry business to relocate to Shelton after $2.3M building purchase
The owner of a cabinetry business has bought a 15,524-square-foot industrial building in Shelton for $2.3 million, according to land records, and plans to relocate the business from Derby. Cloud […]
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 12, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton I'm not sure how it got to be Jan. 12 already – but then again I don't mind time flying through the
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 5, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is (maybe) ready to get back to a
How McCrory probe derailed a program to help Hartford businesses
The program was to help minority-owned businesses in Hartford’s north end with training and grants up to $15,000. Then everything changed.
Landscaping business owner buys 2.5-story mixed-use building in Norwalk for $1M
The owner of a Westport-based landscaping business has bought a 2.5-story mixed-use commercial building in Norwalk for $1 million, according to the city’s land records. Ruby Street LLC, controlled by […]
Travelers completes $2.4B sale of Canadian insurance businesses
The insurer said it expects to use net proceeds for share repurchases and to support operations and other corporate purposes.
Stanley Black & Decker to sell aerospace manufacturing business for $1.8B
The unit provides fasteners, fittings and other engineered components for the aerospace and defense industries.
West Hartford Business Buzz: December 22, 2025 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton It's rare for me to be breathing a sigh of relief with just days left before Christmas, but last week was so
USA Ultimate and 2-4-1 Sports Join Forces to Bring Ultimate to Youth Nationwide
Colorado Springs, Colo. and Hartford, Conn. (December 19, 2025) — USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States,
"What's Your Story?" A Small Business Giveaway 2026 Presented by Torrington Savings Bank
“What’s Your Story?” A Small Business Giveaway 2026 Presented by Torrington Savings Bank in partnership with Hartford Business Journal Hartford Business Journal and Torrington Savings Bank are the “Sponsors” of […]
Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their first two games last week before the rare blowout loss took them down a notch. Nick Hart at WBSPenguins with more: Wednesday, Dec. 10 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 0Sergei Murashov thwarted a first-period barrage from the Wolf Pack, earning to a 34-save shutout. Phil Tomasino and Avery Hayes scored on […]
Four Hawks Named to College Sports Communicators Volleyball Academic All-District Team - University of Hartford Athletics
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District volleyball teams were announced with four members of the Hartford volleyball team featured.
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Texas at UConn
From PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT
Water damage tops small business insurance claims, Hartford insurer finds
Water leaks and frozen pipes tied with burglary and slip-and-fall incidents as the most common small business insurance claims in 2025, each accounting for 20% of filings with The Hartford, […]
Hartford: 10-Year Analysis Shows Shifts in Common, Expensive Small-Business Claims
Liability risks for small businesses have shifted over the last decade, with fire and slip-and-falls becoming more expensive while water and freezing
Video of Brawl at Sangertown Square Entertainment Venue Goes Viral
A fight at the Fun Nation Action Park at Sangertown Square Mall is under investigation by New Hartford police.