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Startups, Technology & Innovation
Global packaging innovator Ranpak picks
Shelton for innovation hub.
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Market Jump
Berkshire Bank begins southern
Connecticut expansion.
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Town Spotlight
Redevelopment aims to give Cheshire a
coveted arts, entertainment district.
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Smaller banks ally with potential
industry threats: fintechs.
Big Names,
New Products
Manufacturing
giant BIC branches
out from lighters,
shavers and pens.
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Gonzalve
Bich is CEO of
manufacturing
giant BIC.
Corner Office
Entrepreneur Howard Hill wants to
diversify his funeral home client
base.
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