GREATER HARTFORD'S BUSINESS NEWS WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM VOLUME 30 • NUMBER 6 $5.00 FEBRUARY 14, 2022
FOCUS: Banking & Finance
Big banks accelerate branch closures, while
small lenders expand geographic footprints
with new locations.
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R&D Inc.
Interim President Radenka
Maric leads UConn's efforts to
become a top-flight research
university.
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Human Resources
Many businesses breathe 'sigh of relief'
after federal vaccine mandate is withdrawn.
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Growing
Entrepreneurship
CTNext's new leader
Obiocha, legislature
aim to expand state's
startup ecosystem.
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Deal Watch
The pandemic has fueled investment in self-
storage facilities.
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THE LISTS
LARGEST IN-STATE BANKS
LARGEST OUT-OF-STATE BANKS IN CONNECTICUT
HBJ PHOTO | STEVE LASCHEVER