Hartford Foundation Announces $600,000 Grant, Largest Ever Received by Urban League of Greater Hartford

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Hartford Foundation Announces $600,000 Grant, Largest Ever Received by Urban League of Greater Hartford

The Urban League of Greater Hartford has addressed economic disparities experienced by Black residents and other marginalized communities in the region since 1964. To help support the organization’s growth and impact, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded the nonprofit a two-year, $600,000 flexible funding grant, the largest ever received by the organization. 

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"I Got It Made" Marketing Campaign Highlights CT's Manufacturing Industry

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"I Got It Made" Marketing Campaign Highlights CT's Manufacturing Industry

The “I Got It Made” marketing campaign in Connecticut, designed to generate interest in manufacturing jobs in the state, got underway this past summer.  It continues, highlighting some interesting stat about the state of the industry, many of which may surprise observers outside the industry.

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Connecticut Science Center Recognizes Outstanding STEM Achievement, Leadership

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Connecticut Science Center Recognizes Outstanding STEM Achievement, Leadership

The Connecticut Science Center has recognized honorees of the 2024 STEM Achievement Awards and the Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. All honorees were selected due to their significant contributions and leadership in STEM fields, showcasing their dedication to advancing science and inspiring future innovators.

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Homelessness Increases Nationwide Including in Connecticut, New National Data Shows

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Homelessness Increases Nationwide Including in Connecticut, New National Data Shows

Homelessness in the U.S. increased to the highest level on record in 2024, reportedly driven by factors including high rents, stagnant wages and a surge in migrants seeking asylum, and the end of COVID pandemic restrictions, according to federal officials.  Connecticut saw increases as well, according to the data.

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CBIA Points to Unsettling Economic Numbers, Urges Comprehensive Legislative Action

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CBIA Points to Unsettling Economic Numbers, Urges Comprehensive Legislative Action

Connecticut’s job growth is trapped in a frustrating holding pattern, explains Chris DiPentima, president and CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the state’s largest business organization.  And CBIA is urging legislators to proceed with a series of actions to set a course forward.

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Artificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol

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Artificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) is accepting applications for a one-year CASE Fellowship at the state legislature - the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellowship, to get underway in 2025.

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