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Connecticut Mentor Encourages Entrepreneurship
Connecticut mentor Dave Menard is passionate about fostering entrepreneurship. He has years of experience working with entrepreneurs from many industries. Dave is a partner at the law firm of Murtha...
View ArticleStartup Grind New Haven to Host November 15 Event
Startup Grind New Haven will host Claudia Reuter, Managing Director at Techstars on Thursday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. Claudia currently leads the Stanley+Techstars Additive Manufacturing Accelerator...
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CT Entrepreneur Shares Updates About Successful IT Tech Company
Where Are They Now? Follow Up with Avi Smith-Rapaport, Owner We Care Computers Innovation Destination Hartford met with We Care Computers Owner Avi Smith-Rapaport in July 2017. (Read the interview:...
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Hartford Joins City Innovation Ecosystem
This story by News Editor Gregory Seay originally appeared in the Hartford Business Journal November 14, 2018. Hartford, CT has joined the City Innovation Ecosystem. (Photo credit: Bushnell Park...
View ArticleRescheduled: Startup Grind New Haven to Host November 26 Event
The Startup Grind New Haven hosting Claudia Reuter, Managing Director at Techstars has been rescheduled for Monday, November 26 at 5:30 p.m. Claudia currently leads the Stanley+Techstars Additive...
View ArticleYour Business: From Idea to Innovation
Starting a new business is always uncharted territory. If you haven’t done it before, you may not be prepared for the bumps along the way. Even if you’ve broken the ice as an entrepreneur, each new...
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10 Startups Selected for the Hartford InsurTech Accelerator
Hartford InsurTech Hub meeting. (Photo courtesy: Startupbootcamp) Hartford InsurTech Hub, powered by Startupbootcamp, unveiled the 2019 cohort of startups for its acceleration program. The chosen...
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CT Dance Companies Put Their Spin on Entrepreneurship
Four Connecticut-based creative entrepreneurs share how they turned their dance companies into successful Hartford-area businesses. HARTFORD-BASED DANCE TROUPE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY CONNetic...
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Innovation Places Hartford/East Hartford
In June 2017, the communities of Hartford and East Hartford were selected as one of four Innovation Places in Connecticut. Michelle Cote, Instructor & Director, Strategic Partnerships for the...
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CT Entrepreneur Founds Social Impact Publishing Company
Jenn Grace is Founder of Publish Your Purpose Press. Publish Your Purpose Press Founder Jenn T. Grace knew from a young age she wanted to be a business owner. Innovation Destination Hartford Website...
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10 CT Entrepreneurs Share Tips and Advice
Throughout 2018, Innovation Destination Hartford continued to meet with dozens of entrepreneurs from all types of industries and all stages of growth. Here’s some entrepreneurial insight from 10: HAVE...
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Creative Entrepreneur Opens Seven Ravens Tattoo
Creative entrepreneur Erica Lynn launched Seven Ravens Tattoo in July 2018. Creative entrepreneur Erica Lynn launched her own company Seven Ravens Tattoo in July 2018. Innovation Destination Hartford...
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CT Entrepreneur Founds Creative Marketing Company
Connecticut entrepreneur Deirdre Tindall launched her startup Tind-All Creative Marketing in September 2018. Tind-All Creative Marketing Founder Deirdre Tindall spoke with Innovation Destination...
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CT Entrepreneur Talks Reinvention and Self Discovery
Home to Home Moving Specialists founder Susan Rabinovitch says it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. (Photo courtesy Justin Schwalbendorf) Connecticut entrepreneur Susan Rabinovitch launched her...
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Hartford Startup Ritual Earth Tea
Ritual Earth Tea Founder Kristy Baker (left) created her “Becoming” tea blend for Hartford Photographer Katrina Russo. Innovation Destination Hartford Website Curator Nan Price sipped tea with Ritual...
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Family-Founded Startup Empowers Women to Be Brave
Sisters Shawna Kitzman and Ashley Rigby created Jam Program with their mom, Teri Michaud. The startup provides a forum for women to support and exchange ideas with one another. Innovation Destination...
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CT Startup Offers STEM Learning Platform
Connecticut business founder, mompreneur, and former high school teacher Ashley Pereira started her “action-oriented social enterprise” Greater Goods Consultants LLC in 2012. In 2016, she launched her...
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Creative Startup SquishyBrick Finds Its Home in Hartford, CT
Kyrima Colon and Issac Hopkins are cofounders of SquishyBrick, a Hartford, CT-based creative startup. Hartford-based brand strategy and design consultancy SquishyBrick was founded by Issac Hopkins,...
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Weddings & Events Planner Finds Her Place in Collinsville, CT
Chelsea Suddes, owner of Connecticut startup of Pearl Weddings & Events, says she’s always felt entrepreneurial. (Photo courtesy Chris and Becca Photography) Chelsea Suddes, Owner of Pearl Weddings...
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Five Lessons from Hartford’s Innovation District
By Glendowlyn Thames, Executive Director CTNext Glendowlyn Thames, Executive Director CTNext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Connecticut Innovations that supports startups and entrepreneurs with...
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