April 6, 2020 - Hartford Business Journal

St. Francis surgeon Zarfos’ ‘day job’ shapes care at breast center

Despite her leadership roles at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Dr. Kristen Zarfos wants to make sure she is recognized for her “day job.”

Tobin marks 30 years as a top lawyer at Robinson+Cole

Rhonda Tobin, partner at Hartford law firm Robinson+Cole, is the only woman, and one of only five Connecticut attorneys, named as a fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel, the preeminent association of lawyers who represent the interests of insurers and policyholders.

Schlossberg’s Upward helps reinvigorate Hartford

Shana Schlossberg, CEO and founder of Upward in Hartford, originally thought she would be a physician because she wanted to help people.

Quinn-Carey brings innovation, revenue-generating ideas to Hartford Public Library

Bridget Quinn-Carey, CEO of the Hartford Public Library, graduated from college with an English degree, initially aspiring to have a career in publishing.

Neves leads WFSB through growth, crisis

When Dana Neves began her career at WFSB TV as an intern 25 years ago, viewers were not watching the news on their smartphones, and podcasts didn’t exist.

Moses’ accounting firm reaches quarter-century mark thanks to employee, client loyalty

Sheila Moses left the safety and security of a large accounting firm 25 years ago to start her own company, at a time when there were few women-owned CPA firms.

From teller to CEO, Merkle leads CT’s banking industry

Cynthia Merkle never planned for a career in banking, let alone to lead one.

Maric leads UConn’s research, innovation and entrepreneurship

As an engineer, Radenka Maric has seen her work incorporated into cutting-edge car engines that tap into hydrogen fuel cells for power.

Mandyck helps piece together, showcase Hartford’s assets

Imagine strolling from Hartford’s Union Station through Bushnell Park, stopping to watch skaters or even lacing up, and admiring majestic architecture and cultural events along the way.

PWC Partner Manaktala builds strong relationships, employees

One of Shilpa Manaktala’s principles of leadership is to be adaptable to change.

Jett breaks asset management compliance-industry mold

Medina Jett left a career as a corporate compliance officer to form Integrated Compliance Solutions Group LLC in large part to help women and minority-owned investment advisors attract clients.

Ibsen matches community’s needs with Travelers’ resources

When a midsize Hartford nonprofit was looking for help with its data collection several years ago, Travelers Cos. employees were there to help.

B of A’s Hutensky bridges the intersection of business and community

Bank of America’s Senior Vice President Jill Hutensky has an enviable job. As the Hartford market manager for enterprise business and community engagement, Hutensky has appeared on television celebrating the Hartford Camp Courant junior leaders program and also on the radio promoting Turkey Tuesday food collections.

Hennessey leads family business The Music People through ‘significant growth’

When Sharon Hennessey, co-president and co-owner of Berlin-based The Music People, was a child, she would go to work with her father on weekends at Ovation Guitars in New Hartford. While there, she and her younger brother John acted like they ran the company.

Diverse career leads Foster to front lines of domestic-violence support

Mary-Jane Foster seems destined to lead Interval House, the domestic-violence agency based in Hartford that assists nearly 5,000 women, men and children each year across 24 communities.

News

🔒Meet HBJ’s 2020 Women in Business award winners

Companies more than ever are in need of smart, problem-solving leaders. And increasingly, women are filling those roles.

Insurance

🔒Will your insurance cover coronavirus-related losses, lawsuits?

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant financial impact on businesses in all industries that is likely to continue for an uncertain period of time.

Economy & Labor

Storm clouds hover over CT economy

Now that many companies have settled into a new normal, mainly working from home or not working at all, the question on everyone’s mind is how long will the Connecticut economy be under literal and figurative quarantine, and what will be the long-term impact.

Economy & Labor

Here’s how 3 Greater Hartford CEOs have dealt with the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic continues to bring unprecedented disruption to Connecticut businesses, but after nearly a month of upheaval, many companies have adapted to a new norm.

Banking & Finance

🔒CT lenders show customer solidarity during pandemic, but worries linger

Connecticut’s sixth largest bank offers a window into what lenders here may be facing in the months ahead, as the COVID-19 coronavirus severely impacts the lives and operations of many business and consumer borrowers.

Real Estate & Construction

The Great Recession wreaked economic havoc on downtown Hartford. Will COVID-19 do the same?

Downtown Hartford was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Economic development officials and brokers weigh in on how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the Capital City.

Education

Coronavirus could make online learning the new norm at CT colleges

Southern Connecticut State University was already preparing to roll out a slate of new online continuing-education and certificate courses when it joined almost all Connecticut higher-education institutions last month in moving courses for the rest of this semester online, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Arts & Culture

Theaters plot survival strategies as coronavirus plagues their finances

“Getting Sauced with Rob” Ruggiero and “Scene and Heard” with Melia Bensussen are two virtual ways TheaterWorks Hartford and Hartford Stage are staying engaged with audiences via their artistic leaders — and are just the latest online activities these not-for-profit theaters hope will generate support during the uncertain weeks, and perhaps months, ahead.

Legal & Courts

🔒As industry consolidates, Hartford’s Cantor Colburn steadily becomes one of nation’s largest IP law firms

When Hartford law firm Cantor Colburn LLP replaced Fox 61’s tower signage at the Stilts Building a decade ago, staff commemorated the occasion with a grand unveiling and champagne toast.

Economic Development

🔒Rocky Hill officials hope pandemic doesn’t stunt economic development momentum

Rocky Hill officials have worked hard to expand their town’s commercial tax base, and have been rewarded over the past few years with several hundred thousand square feet of new manufacturing and medical facilities, as well as several dozen new businesses.

April 6, 2020Edition

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