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Four Cities Win First Innovation Places Funding Tied To High-Tech Growth — Hartford Courant

By Judith Stahl On June 7, 2017 · Add Comment · In In the News
Hartford-East Hartford, New Haven, New London-Groton and Stamford were announced yesterday as the state’s first designated Innovation Places, urban hubs for high-tech development and entrepreneurship.  Each winner will receive a share of $30 million in funding from CTNext, a subsidiary of Connecticut Innovations, the state’s venture capital firm. Coming on the heels of Aetna’s announcement to move their
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Survey: People Want To Remain In Connecticut, But They Also Want Jobs, Affordable Housing — Hartford Courant

By Judith Stahl On November 18, 2016 · Add Comment · In In the News
A new survey taken in Connecticut by AARP shows 60% residents want to stay in Connecticut.  Digging deeper, they found the main reason respondents site for leaving is the availability of good jobs.  High on the list of what Millennials and other groups are looking for are livable/walkable communities with affordable housing, better public transportation, and
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New Data Shows Most UConn Grads From Connecticut Staying In State — Hartford Courant

By Judith Stahl On October 3, 2016 · Add Comment · In In the News
The Hartford Courant brings us some good news on recent Connecticut grads: “Despite what you may hear about young professionals leaving our state in large numbers, I can tell you that UConn students continue to be a critical factor in driving the economy of our state,”  James Lowe, director of the Center for Career Development,
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From Millennials to the Elderly, More Affordable Housing is Needed — Partnership for Strong Communities

By Judith Stahl On September 27, 2016 · Add Comment · In In the News
The Partnership’s Stephanie Berman teaches us all how the need for affordable housing in Connecticut affects everyone in the state.  From Millennials paying off college debt, to local teachers and first responders, to retirees living on fixed incomes, the limited housing options affect where and how Connecticut residents are living. “As much as we want
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Study Says Millennials And Better Transportation Critical For Economy – Hartford Courant

By Judith Stahl On August 8, 2016 · Add Comment · In In the News
The third edition of “Metro Hartford Progress Points”, a report from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, looks at what is needed in the region to attract and retain a skilled workforce.  Scott Gaul, director of the Foundation’s Community Indicator Project, says recent graduates are looking for walkable communities that are close to public transportation,
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Drop In Young Population Could Become A Long-Term Problem — Hartford Courant

By Judith Stahl On July 24, 2016 · Add Comment · In In the News
The Hartford Courant has a few possible solutions to Connecticut’s shrinking population.  The combined trends of the decreasing birthrate, and the increasing departure of new grads and Millennials present a bleak future for our state if we don’t make investments soon.  Read the Courant article here for their proposed solutions. Drop In Young Population Could Become
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