March 30, 2018 EditionEdition

If genes carry intellectual and physical traits, then Stacie Ropka is genetically predisposed to be untiringly curious.

When Yolande Spears' mom bought an old violin in a pawn shop, Spears had a pretty good idea that her life was about to change. What she didn't know was how that introduction to music would go on to change countless lives in the Hartford area and beyond.

The Women in Business Awards has become a flagship event for Hartford Business Journal.

Lynn Rossini's secret to success in any profession is to execute your duties with passion and to build strong relationships in every aspect of your career.

Very little can change at a public utility like Eversource without legislative approval. And that's where Peg Morton comes in.

Most business owners have a difficult time admitting their weaknesses. But for Krystyna Paluch, the ability to acknowledge that it is impossible to be an expert in everything has been the key to her success.

In her job as chief human resources officer, Marty Gervasi's objective is to keep the 18,000 employees at The Hartford at the center of everything she does.

Laura Cruickshank is a woman with some very big plans. As the University of Connecticut's master planner...

When Sara-Beth Donovan joined advertising agency Mintz + Hoke between two big financial bubbles — dot-com and the Great Recession — she knew she faced a big challenge. It was 2007 and many clients were confused about digital media and panicked about their marketing and advertising budgets. She was undeterred.