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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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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Small Business Administration Lending in CT Reflects Historic Increase in Fiscal Year 2024

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Small Business Administration Lending in CT Reflects Historic Increase in Fiscal Year 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Connecticut District Office reached historic volume through 1,058 approved SBA loans totaling over $383 million to small businesses during FY24 (October 2023-September 2024). The 1,058 loans approved in FY24 represent an increase of 18.3% over FY23’s 894 approvals, according to the SBA.

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US Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract

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US Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract

In what is described as a significant boost to the maritime industry and workforce development, a $12.5 million contract has been awarded to Junior Achievement USA – with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, based in Hartford, leading the way. The funding will support a new shipbuilding career-inspiration program designed to attract the next generation of talent to the field.

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CIGNA Earns Ranking Among World's 20 Most Sustainable Companies

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CIGNA Earns Ranking Among World's 20 Most Sustainable Companies

The CIGNA Group has placed a priority on environment leadership, which was recently recognized by TIME magazine in its ranking of the world’s top 20 most sustainable companies.  Connecticut-headquartered CIGNA ranked tenth, and was one of only two U.S.-based companies ranked in the top ten.

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