2023 is almost in the rear view mirror, but there were numerous business stories across Connecticut that stood out.Â
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 20 stories are:
HBJ’s No. 20 top story of 2023: Talcott Financial opens downtown Hartford HQ; commits to creating 51 new jobs
HBJ’s No. 19 top story of 2023: Hartford HealthCare, Amazon-owned One Medical partner to open five new CT offices
HBJ’s No. 18 top story of 2023: Once a nightlife hot spot, downtown Hartford’s Allyn Street corridor in search of a rebirth
HBJ’s No. 17 top story of 2023: University of Hartford retains financial consultant after breaching loan agreement
HBJ’s No. 16 top story of 2023: Small realty investor goes on buying spree in long-neglected Hartford commercial corridor
HBJ’s No. 15 top story of 2023: Hartford HealthCare will consolidate office space following $14.25M Farmington property purchase
HBJ’s No. 14 top story of 2023: Downtown Waterbury sees a wave of restaurant openings
HBJ’s No. 13 top story of 2023: CT’s first chief innovation officer aims to jump-start economic growth
HBJ’s No. 12 top story of 2023: Cigna CEO Cordani to employees: Time to return to office
HBJ’s No. 11 top story of 2023: Here are CT’s highest-paid CEOs
HBJ’s No. 10 top story of 2023: Raytheon elevates former Pratt & Whitney President Calio amid corporate restructuring
HBJ’s No. 9 top story of 2023:  All-star development team plans $841M housing, commercial project along CT River in East Hartford
HBJ’s No. 8 top story of 2023: Hartford developer takes on transformation of antique Litchfield courthouse into boutique hotel
HBJ’s No. 7 top story of 2023: $11M sports bubble opens in Windsor to roaring demand, spurring adjacent development interest
HBJ’s No. 6 top story of 2023: Yale Univ. buys downtown New Haven building for $139.6M
HBJ’s No. 5 top story of 2023: New Amtrak trains offer Hartford business travelers, tourists direct service to NYCÂ
HBJ’s No. 4 top story of 2023: Hartford’s Noble Gas prepares for explosive growth with unique combination of amenities
HBJ’s No. 3 top story of 2023: Prominent developer Martin Kenny, 67, dies; partners to honor legacy by continuing work
HBJ’s No. 2 top story of 2023: Sign Pro sues Southington, claiming harassmentÂ
HBJ’s No. 1 top story of 2023: As 3 CT golf courses go up for sale, advocates say slide in course numbers is slowing
