July 18, 2022 - Hartford Business Journal

Economy & Labor

🔒Bordonaro: Is CT headed toward a recession? Predictions aren’t easy.

Is Connecticut in, or headed toward a recession?It’s a question that seems to be on every business leader’s mind, especially as they plan for the rest of this year, and start looking ahead to 2023.Currently available data doesn’t give us a clear answer to the recession question, and economic indicators are sending somewhat conflicting signals.While […]

Arts & Culture

🔒Next act: With contract negotiations looming, Hartford Symphony Orchestra aims to diversify performances, audience

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is aiming to rebound from the pandemic — which forced the group to...

Real Estate & Construction

🔒Breaking barriers: In strategy shift, SLAM Collaborative taps East Coast, West Coast leadership team

A Glastonbury-based architectural firm has adopted a split leadership model, with the recent appointment of a West...

Economy & Labor

🔒Future of work: More CEOs work remotely as employees do the same

When ADNET Technologies CEO Christopher Luise’s mother got sick last year, he packed his bags and went...

Education

🔒UHart to launch new graduate nursing program

As the nursing shortage continues to be a challenge, the University of Hartford said it will be...

Education

🔒Filling a gap: Arizona nursing college eyes East Hartford campus amid industry worker shortage

An Arizona-based nursing college is looking to tap into the Connecticut market for growth and help the...

Banking & Finance

🔒Cross-border incursion: Freedom Credit Union the latest lender to jump state lines in search of growth

Where other banks see a state border, Freedom Credit Union President and CEO Glenn Welch sees an...

Hospitality & Tourism

🔒Filling up: As occupancy rates climb, Blue Back Square attracts out-of-state restaurants

The first 10 months on the job have been busy for Jim Dunn.Since becoming CEO of Rosa...

Logistics

🔒New owner plans up to $4M investment in one-time Hallmark Enfield warehouse

The new owner of greeting card maker Hallmark’s first big warehouse in Enfield plans to spend up...

Health Care

🔒CT health insurers seek 14.8% hike in 2023 small group rates

Health insurers planning to offer group and individual health plans in Connecticut in 2023 are asking for...

Real Estate & Construction

Meet HBJ’s 2022 Real Estate Power Players

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the commercial real estate industry, propelling some sectors, like...

Real Estate & Construction

🔒Bottoming out? Don’t bet on it. 40% office vacancy rate for towns north of Hartford prompts talk of conversions, demolition

After two years of a fruitless search for tenants, Mark Greenberg is “more than considering” converting a...

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