In the 24 years that the Hartford Marathon has been run in Hartford, there's been no shortage of inspirational individuals, motivating stories, exemplary team work or displays of true acts of kindness in support for others. This event brings with it a great sense of pride in our Capital City, and delivers an incredible positive impact. In 2016, the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon provided the region $14.2 million in economic value, according to Witan Intelligence.
Much has been written about whether Hartford can be an attractive destination for those choosing where to begin their careers. Much has also been written about the purported rise and fall of the “Insurance Capital” and its inability to be a major league city. So, how can local companies attract top talent to bring their family and career to Hartford? Look around — Hartford has plenty to celebrate and sell.
Q&A talks with attorney Miguel Escalera, of Hartford law firm Kainen, Escalera & McHale, about a new state law that expands pregnancy anti-discrimination protections.
While many people consider the Great Recession to have lasted only two years, Connecticut's economic malaise lasted much longer. In fact, measured by real output or gross state product, Connecticut's economy actually shrank for seven years, even as the state regained jobs lost during the Great Recession.
One could say Darek Barcikowski is Connecticut's Polish point man, wearing many hats for a Polish community that he said numbers roughly 300,000, or about 10 percent of the state's population.