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In our challenging social and economic environment, we’re highlighting stories about the dedication and resilience of the people and businesses in our community.
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Food and drink entrepreneurs and arts and culture organizations are key players in Connecticut’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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IDH spotlights Hartford-area women-owned businesses, startups, and leaders.
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Parkville Market Is Open for Business
The much-anticipated Parkville Market officially opened May 20—with a different outcome then Director of Operations Chelsea Mouta originally anticipated. Safety measures are in place to adhere to state and CDC guidelines in terms of social distancing and sanitation. MetroHartford Alliance Content Manager Nan Price toured…
IT Company Provides Computer Equipment to Students Throughout Greater Hartford
West Hartford-based information technology company We Care Computers is collecting and refurbishing donated computer equipment and providing these devices to local students free of charge. They are working with school districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to get the computers to the students who need them…
Connecticut Main Street Center Supports Small Businesses
Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) helps revitalize downtowns throughout Connecticut to become the social and economic heart of each community. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, CMSC Marketing & Development Director Christine Schilke spoke with MetroHartford Alliance Content Manager about how the organization continues…
CT Entrepreneur Provides Virtual Programming for Youth
Innovation Destination Hartford Website Curator Nan Price spoke with Creativista Charm Founder Tia Miller in October 2018. (Read the interview: Connecticut Business Owner Offers Kid Activities, Parties, Events.) Tia checked in with an update about the virtual programming she’s offering. NAN PRICE: How has your…
Global Breweries Come “All Together” to Support Industry
Connecticut breweries notoriously work together to support one another—and the industry. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, breweries from across the globe are collaborating to support those in the hospitality industry through a worldwide beer collaboration known as All Together. The idea for All Together beer was…
