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June 12, 2023Edition

🔒Confused about AI? Create a business community AI collective

AI is rapidly transforming the business world, allowing companies to automate their processes, enhance customer experiences and make better business decisions. However, not all businesses have the resources or knowledge to implement AI effectively.

🔒Bordonaro: Banks, credit unions play key role in passage of financial literacy curriculum mandate

Connecticut is poised to join 20 other states that will require high school students to complete a...

🔒Demand for coworking and small offices not a sure-fire bet

Keith Werner, president of downtown Hartford business services provider ThinkSynergy, said his coworking space can accommodate about 30 people, but membership has dwindled to about half capacity over the past three months.

🔒Despite sector’s woes, some landlords say there’s demand for small office space

As big companies retreat from massive suburban office complexes, and owners of Class A, center-city office towers fret about growing vacancies, some small office landlords and coworking space providers say they’re seeing strong demand.
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🔒As New Haven’s port grows, it’s drawing new companies to the region

With massive bulk cargo ships looming in the background, FullStack Modular President Roger Krulak and a bevy of state and local officials gathered at the port’s Gateway Terminal to discuss the motivation and economic impact of the company's relocation.

🔒Amid summer tourism season, CT wineries use passport program to boost visitors, sales

Wine enthusiasts are hopping on board with Connecticut’s passport program, aimed at boosting visits to local farm wineries and educating residents on their proximity and importance.

🔒Wesleyan projects blend new with historic buildings to transform Middletown campus

Most of the students are gone, but Wesleyan University’s Middletown campus will be a buzz this summer with aggressive work on a number of high-profile construction projects aimed at repurposing and revitalizing arts, science and humanities education spaces.

🔒New Amtrak trains offer Hartford business travelers, tourists direct service to NYC

Two new trains providing one-seat service from Hartford to New York City’s Penn Station have been added to the Hartford Line, prompting cheers from rail advocates and others who have long promoted better connectivity between the neighboring cities.
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🔒New BioCT leader Gillon says boosting venture funding, bioscience talent pipeline key priorities

Jodie Gillon, an advocate in the healthcare field for years, has taken over as president and CEO of BioCT, which serves as the voice for Connecticut’s bioscience industry.

🔒Southington lighting manufacturer eyes expansion after move to CT, reshoring supply chain

Juniper, a designer and manufacturer of chic architectural lighting systems that started in New York City a dozen years ago, has been steadily growing at its 25,000-square-foot Southington facility, with an eye toward further expanding its Connecticut footprint.

🔒Long Island family of realty investors bullish on downtown Waterbury revival amid buying spree

John Bale Book Co. co-owner Edith Reynolds spent decades trying to kindle interest in downtown Waterbury. But she has good reason to hope the revival she sought for so long will find fresh energy in her building’s new owners — a Long Island-based family of real estate investor-developers that has built a growing Waterbury portfolio since late 2021.

Cannabis angel investor tax credit repealed; marijuana businesses can deduct business expenses after state budget changes

The state’s cannabis angel investor tax credit program will be repealed through the state’s new biennial budget,...
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