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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m N o v e m b e r / D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 43 New Haven Biz celebrates launch F E T E S > N ew Haven Biz celebrated the launch of its new print magazine Oct. 16 with a reception at Roìa restaurant in downtown New Haven. About 50 people gathered to mark the debut of the magazine, the only business-to-business publication currently in print in greater New Haven. "ere's an information black hole pertaining to local business, and we're here now to fill that hole up – to fill it with information that helps our readers run their companies better, and smarter. Information from our advertisers to let their clients know why they should buy from them, and not their competitors," said New Haven Biz Editor Michael C. Bingham. "We're here today to thank you for standing with us, and we'll be here tomorrow to serve you." New Haven Economic Development Administrator Matthew Nemerson spoke of the need for a critical approach to covering business in the city. Skeptical reporting is needed to keep the local business community honest, he said. "is is a time for business leaders and their companies to step up and engage in true civic leadership about many things including their responsibilities to urban communities in Connecticut," Nemerson said. "Having an honest and at times tough business-oriented press — not a business booster press — is what we need." n Gina Bingham, business outreach librarian for the New Haven Free Public Library, with Karen Spatafora and Liz Saltzman of the Hartford Business Journal. Tom Griggs (left) of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas with Peter Newman of Newman Architects. Joe Zwiebel, publisher of New England Business Media, parent of New Haven Biz. Ann Harrison of the Workforce Alliance, Yale's Richard Gard, Matthew Katz, New Haven Biz Editor Michael Bingham and Evelyn Gard of Gateway Community College.

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