Hartford Business Journal

12/31/2025

Blue Jay Orchards, a 122-acre orchard in Bethel, has sold for $4.1 million, according to brokers who represented the seller.

Blue Jay Orchards, a 122-acre orchard in Bethel, has sold for $4.1 million, according to brokers who represented the seller. Mille Mele LLC, controlled by Alex Covino of Ridgefield, and […]

12/31/2025

Ascend Bank will close a branch in Madison at the end of March.

Ascend was formed when Guilford Savings Bank merged with Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank in October and rebranded itself.

12/31/2025

A manufacturer of officially licensed diploma frames has purchased a manufacturing facility in Monroe for $1.68 million, according to property records.

A manufacturer of officially licensed diploma frames has purchased a manufacturing facility in Monroe for $1.68 million, according to property records. Aurora Ventures, an entity controlled by Lucie Voves of […]

12/31/2025

A prohibition-themed speakeasy in downtown Hartford will close after a final New Year’s Eve celebration tonight, with plans to reopen in 2026 under new ownership.

A prohibition-themed speakeasy in downtown Hartford will close after a final New Year’s Eve celebration tonight, with plans to reopen in 2026 under new ownership. Melissa Melonson, founder and CEO […]

12/31/2025

The state Department of Motor Vehicles has installed 36 electric vehicle charging stations at six branch locations statewide.

The state Department of Motor Vehicles has installed 36 electric vehicle charging stations at six branch locations statewide. The Level 2 charging stations are now operational at DMV branches in […]

12/31/2025

Sponsored Content: Leadership that adapts while values stay constant—Dime Bank continues to empower businesses that strengthen our communities.

Since our founding back in 1869 to present day, Dime has provided loans, credit and other funding to many local companies and organizations across all of CT and beyond.From the railroads, local towns and school districts of yesteryear to the healthcare facilities, manufacturers and local business ex...

12/31/2025

A nearly half-acre lot in Waterbury where a blighted former school burned in 2024 could soon be the site of a $2.75 million apartment development yielding up to a dozen low-income rental units — that is, if city officials are willing to sell it for $25,000 and offer deep tax breaks over 15 years.

A nearly half-acre lot in Waterbury where a blighted former school burned in 2024 could soon be the site of a $2.75 million apartment development yielding up to a dozen low-income rental units

12/31/2025

Stamford Health has purchased a 0.71-acre vacant parcel for $2.5 million, according to a brokerage firm that represented the buyer and the seller in the transaction.

Stamford Health has purchased a 0.71-acre vacant parcel for $2.5 million, according to a brokerage firm that represented the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The health system confirmed […]

12/31/2025

Westport-based Compass Diversified Holdings reported second-quarter 2025 earnings Monday — more than five months late — as it seeks to regain New York Stock Exchange compliance amid an investigation into a financially troubled subsidiary.

Westport-based Compass Diversified Holdings reported second-quarter 2025 earnings Monday — more than five months late — as it seeks to regain New York Stock Exchange compliance amid an investigation into […]

12/31/2025

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12/30/2025

Reed’s Inc., a Norwalk-based maker of ginger-based beverages, has appointed its sales leader as chief operating officer following several C-suite changes made this year as part of a corporate reorganization.

Reed’s Inc., a Norwalk-based maker of ginger-based beverages, has appointed its sales leader as chief operating officer following several C-suite changes made this year as part of a corporate reorganization. […]

12/30/2025

Denver-based Voyager Technologies has partnered with UConn to accelerate research and development in the metamaterials, microgravity and quantum technology realms.

The University of Connecticut has signed a memorandum of understanding with Voyager Technologies to establish a regional hub for space-based research and technology commercialization, the Denver-based defense and space technology […]