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26 Hartford Business Journal • April 15, 2019 • www.HartfordBusiness.com Community Would you like to see your face on the Community page? This new section will feature photos from business and community events. Please send submissions to gbordonaro@HartfordBusiness.com. Simsbury Bank sponsors local trivia fundraiser Simsbury Bank is a $1,000 "Swarm Sponsor" of the Granby Education Foundation's 16th annual Gran- Bee event. The Gran-Bee is the foundation's annual fundraising trivia contest that will be held on May 3rd at the Granby Memorial High School auditorium. The funds raised from this event will support educational opportunities and programs for Granby and area residents. Pictured (from left) are: Michelle DeGange, Kim Becker, Bernadeta Eichner, and Alfred Wilke. Regional workplaces, individuals named United Way Champions for ALICE United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut honored United Way Champions for ALICE at its Community Campaign Celebration. The awards recognized local workplaces and individuals who have helped support programs, initiatives and services that make a direct impact for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. Companies that were recognized included United Technologies Corp., Webster Bank, Aetna and Travelers. Indivduals who were recognized included Eric Galvin, of ConnectiCare, Margie Craig, of Whittlesey, and Kevin Kelley and Janet Paulhus, of Eversource. Of Note Hartford Business Improvement District's Director of Marketing, Chip McCabe, was recently selected by The International Downtown Association for the 2019 Emerging Leaders Fellowship program, which is a week-long experiential program bringing together 30 top IDA professionals from within the urban district management industry. CT Business Hall of Fame hosts networking event in Hartford The Connecticut Business Hall of Fame recently held a networking event in Hartford. The featured speaker was Katarina Halldén of New England Wind Power Council. Halldén spoke about the development of offshore wind power projects in Connecticut and how economic development and job growth opportunities will benefit the local economy. Pictured (from left) are: Chris Bachant, New England Regional Council of Carpenters; Katarina Halldén, New England Wind Power Council; and Raymond Oneglia, O&G Industries. Having A Bored Meeting? ~ Blending tradition and excellence for nearly 80 years ~ 2471 Albany Ave | West Hartford, CT | 860.236.1965 | www.thecrownmarket.com Shake things up with a luncheon delivered from The Crown! Call Today! (860) 236-1965 • Sandwich or Wrap Platters • Cold Salad Platters • Make Your Own Sandwich Platters • Design Your Own Menu • Hot Buffet Lunches • Beverages and Paper Goods Available