2018 is in the rear view mirror, but there were several stories across Greater Hartford and Connecticut that stood out.
As we wrap up the year, here is a look back at some of the most-read stories on HartfordBusiness.com over the last 12 months.
This is a countdown, so please check back to see the evolving list.
The top 10 stories are:
Thursday, Dec. 20
HBJ’s No. 10  top story of 2018: Two CEOs shaping CT economic policy say state’s future at stake
HBJ’s No. 9 top story of 2018: Prolific Hartford landlord Gottesdiener airs frustration, optimism for city
Friday, Dec. 21
HBJ’s No. 8 top story of 2018: Farmington Bank to shed 27% of workforce after $544M People’s United deal
HBJ’s No. 7 top story of 2018: Bradley International Airport officials prep new 20-year, $1.4B master plan
Wednesday, Dec. 26
HBJ’s No. 6 top story of 2018: Developers pitch $1B N. Britain fuel-cell powered data center
HBJ’s No. 5 top story of 2018: Aer Lingus extends commitment to Bradley Airport; CT reduces revenue guarantee
Thursday, Dec. 27
HBJ’s No. 4 top story of 2018: Developer plots $200M mega-sports complex in W. Locks with stadiums, hotels, 500 jobs
HBJ’s No. 3 top story of 2018: Global IT giant Infosys to bring 1,000 jobs to Hartford
Friday, Dec. 28
HBJ’s No. 2 top story of 2018: Building Connecticut’s workforce pipeline
HBJ’s No. 1 top story of 2018: Knights of Columbus’ insurance business enmeshed in bitter contract dispute