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Harriet Jones

Harriet Jones is a journalist and audio storyteller based in Hartford, Connecticut, covering business, manufacturing, and economic development for the Hartford Business Journal. Previously, she was Managing Editor at Connecticut Public Radio, where she reported on issues like immigration and income inequality, earning an Edward R. Murrow Award. She has also edited award-winning podcasts, including Higher Ground, and worked for the BBC in Scotland and Eastern Europe. With a career spanning print, radio, and podcasts, she specializes in making complex topics accessible through in-depth reporting and storytelling.

🔒Two Greater Hartford CPA firms join forces following M&A deal

The combined company will have 25 employees and seven partners based in the Glastonbury office, continuing to do business as Nicola Yester.

Consumer brands giant Henkel appoints UConn alum as new North America region president

Henkel has its North American headquarters in Rocky Hill and its consumer brands headquarters in Stamford.

New London puts finishing touches to replacement for Sailfest event

Celebrate New London replaces Sailfest which had been a fixture in the city for some 45 years.

Hartford nonprofits aim to raise funds through social enterprise accelerator

The program helps organizations branch out into selling a product or service that complements their mission to help them raise money.
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🔒New Haven biotech Verinomics uses agricultural genomics, gene editing to produce healthier crops

A New Haven-based biotech company has developed advanced technology that uses gene-editing to improve the quality of lettuce.

Insurer: most wedding problems caused by vendor issues; avg. cost to tie knot in CT is $39K

The company offers wedding insurance, providing coverage for the cost of weddings that are disrupted or canceled by a variety of events.

Operation Fuel rebrands, warns of impact of federal cuts

The 47-year-old organization says it's making the change to the name Generation Power CT to better reflect the breadth of its services.

Middletown mulls tax break for major pickleball development

Pickleball Park, which is slated to begin construction at 100 Centerpoint Road, could be given a multi-year tax incentive on a sliding scale.
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New Haven organizations launch program designed to build generational wealth

The Wealth Accelerator is a research project that will investigate the efficacy of large-scale cash-injection programs.

Cannabis Social Equity Council relaunches $36M community grant program

The program, which makes grants to community organizations, was paused last year amid tensions within the council and concerns from legislators.
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