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Banking & Finance

🔒 As banks embrace AI, CT sets safeguards for financial industry

Local banks say they already meet most of the new expectations. Smaller fintechs, including out-of-state firms, face a heavier lift.
Restaurants

The Charles restaurant closes permanently in Old Wethersfield

Owner Bryce Hardy cited building limitations and financial setbacks as reasons for the closure. Gift card and event questions remain.
Bioscience

New Haven biotech BioXcel prepares to shut down after $57.5M drug asset sale

The bankrupt biotech has dismissed four top executives and plans to liquidate.
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Economy & Labor

Bordonaro: Five priorities for Connecticut’s next governor

Fiscal discipline, energy costs, permitting, workforce and healthcare top the list. The winner should be judged on results in four years.
Economic Development

Opinion: Revitalizing Constitution Plaza can bring downtown Hartford together

A hotel tower, apartments and more college space could finally link the riverfront to the arena district, the Science Center CEO argues.
News

Rhode Island bank to open Essex branch in 2027, expanding CT network to eight locations

The Rhode Island-based bank will enter Middlesex County for the first time, taking over a former Bank of America location.
Real Estate & Construction

🔒 Fairfield County investor pays $8.3M for 91,298-sq-ft Ansonia shopping center

The former Stop & Shop space offers an opportunity to attract a new grocer as the shopping center's new owner seeks tenants.

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Recreation

🔒 Level 99 to open Nov. 20 at The Corbin Collection in West Hartford

Level99 will open its 43,000-square-foot gaming and dining venue in West Hartford on Nov. 20.
Real Estate & Construction

🔒 Project to develop CAVA, Panda Express restaurants in Southington approved

The former Plan b Burger Bar site will be divided into two restaurants, with a drive-thru planned and openings expected in 2027.
Banking & Finance

🔒 Ion Bank completes Boston merger, grows to $3.4B in assets

The deal adds four Greater Boston branches to Ion Bank's network and establishes a $2.5 million charitable foundation.
Politics & Policy

🔒 Ready for hard night Tuesday, GOP legislators look to life after Trump

Democrats expect to expand their majorities Tuesday as several Republican-held districts face competitive races and GOP recruitment challenges.
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Latest Poll

Does your business have a written policy on employee use of AI?

Connecticut banks are increasingly using artificial intelligence to draft communications, summarize documents and spot fraud.

State regulators now want those uses on paper: The Department of Banking issued draft guidance Sept. 22 calling on banks, credit unions and other regulated financial businesses to adopt written AI governance plans.

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County News

Hartford County

🔒 Displaced from Middletown, automotive customization business expands in Newington

The city’s waterfront plan stalled, but the auto customizer still had to move. Commercial van outfitting is driving its next phase.
New Haven County

🔒 New rehab hospitals reshape CT market as providers compete for patients, workers

PAM Health opens in Waterbury in November and a Branford project may follow. Nonprofit rivals question whether CT needs the beds.
Fairfield County

Serial entrepreneur Rosow takes the helm of a health tech company he didn’t start

Four of the seven largest national health plans are customers. Now ReferWell is betting AI can free its navigators to talk to patients.

Thought Leadership

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Reliability in Action: A Year in Review

At Eversource, delivering safe and reliable electric service to our customers is a year-round priority. As we reaffirm that commitment in 2026, our team is working harder than ever to ensure the electric system is smarter and more resilient with fewer outages, all while allowing for seamless connection to new clean energy sources that will help meet current and future energy demands of residents and businesses.

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“America at 250: Letters from Connecticut’s Business Leaders,” featuring perspectives from executives representing diverse industries.

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The Hartford Business Journal 2026 Charity Event Guide is the annual resource publication highlighting the top charity events in 2026.

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