If Minor League Baseball is Reduced, Norwich Franchise Could Disappear

If Minor League Baseball is Reduced, Norwich Franchise Could Disappear

Connecticut’s minor league franchise hosts may be in two different categories – the have and the have not – when the 2021 season gets underway, if Major League Baseball’s plan to cut 42 teams in Minor League Baseball becomes a reality. Norwich is on the list of affiliated franchises that may be disconnected.

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Metro Hartford Leaders Craft Broad Strategy to Advance Region’s Economy, Opportunity

Metro Hartford Leaders Craft Broad Strategy to Advance Region’s Economy, Opportunity

There’s a new strategy in town. Multiple towns, in fact.  The Metro Hartford Metropolitan Region has revealed a strategy aimed at achieving inclusive economic growth and strengthening the region’s position in the global economy.  The forward-looking strategy covers approximately one million people in 38 municipalities.

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

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

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.  

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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