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4 | DOING BUSINESS IN CONNECTICUT | 2019 There are several core qualities that define Connecticut businesses—characteristics that have shaped a rich legacy of innovation and continue to drive companies today as they navigate the modern world. Chief among those qualities? Ingenuity, for sure. Forgive the old saying, but necessity is the mother of invention, as true today as it was when Eli Whitney developed the cotton gin.So many factors demand ingenuity and innovation in today's globally competitive market, none more so than technology, which is driving ever-shorter product development cycles. It's why Connecticut companies are relentlessly pursuing opportunities and making investments in people and technology. I am always fascinated by the entrepreneurs among us. Connecticut has plenty with that relentless passion and drive. It's what gives rise to that persistence, stubbornness, and never-say-die self- belief that are the hallmarks of any successful business leader. They're fully invested in their businesses, their workforces, their communities, and their state. They chose Connecticut for many reasons—including historic roots, family, location, the highly skilled and productive workforce, quality of life, the education system. Our companies are among the very best in their industries. And they're the reason why Connecticut is a global leader in innovation, research and development, and productivity. We're proud to represent and champion Connecticut businesses, small and large. Proud to fight for their interests at the state Capitol and before regulatory agencies and support them with a wide range of services, benefits, and resources. Joe Brennan, President & CEO, Connecticut Business & Industry Association Connecticut has long been a hub of ingenuity and innovation. This is thanks in no small part to the forward- thinking entrepreneurs, inventors, and researchers who have chosen to build their dreams in the Constitution State. As one of the nation's top public research universities, the University of Connecticut (UConn) is proud to support efforts to strengthen the innovation ecosystem that sets Connecticut apart. We believe that institutions of higher education like UConn and others around the state serve as a major force of economic vitalization and fuel the critical innovation workforce pipeline of tomorrow. Constant activity on all of UConn's campuses speaks to these core beliefs. UConn's Technology Incubation Program (TIP) provides unparalleled lab and office space to a vibrant community of life science entrepreneurs from both UConn startups and external ventures. The Innovation Partnership Building at UConn Tech Park is abuzz with collaborative research projects that leverage industry and academic expertise to solve some of the most critical challenges of our time. A new partnership between UConn and Innovate Stamford aims to provide a platform of new programs that will strengthen the city's position as a leader in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. For businesses big and small in fields as diverse as personalized medicine, additive manufacturing, or digital media – UConn is poised to make an even greater contribution to the state's economy and society in the future. UConn is also proud to contribute to the HBJ's "Doing Business in Connecticut'' initiative alongside partners from industry, government, education, and the broader community to not only highlight the innovative work that is already underway, but also to ensure that Connecticut's reputation for ingenuity remains strong in the future. Radenka Maric, Vice President for Research, University of Connecticut OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS