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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | A u g u s t 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 3 F r o m T h e E d i t o r s I t's been a time of growth and expansion for many businesses in Greater New Haven. Nonalcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing has expanded to a 150,000-square-foot building in an industrial park at 75 Cascade Blvd. in Milford. According to the company, the expansion reflects a pro- found cultural shi, with more consumers deciding that social life and human connection don't need alcohol. In this issue, we put a spotlight on Athletic and how it is growing as consumers embrace health and wellness trends. In another story, we feature Webster Bank and what custom- ers can expect following its recent $10.3 billion merger with New York's Sterling Bancorp. According to Webster leaders, the merger has given it scale to grow with its clients, who can expect to see it expand its products, services and investments in technology. Our Q&A feature this month is with Post University's Alisa Hunt, who is involved in the launch of the university's new institute to help women succeed in business. Women continue to face challenges such as not being paid as much as men, and Post aims to help women overcome obstacles in their careers. In another story, we delve into Subway's recent move to Shelton, and how it caps sev- eral years of change and rebranding for the sandwich chain as it faces new competitors. While many may have spent much of the pandemic working from home in casual clothes, upscale men's clothier J. Press gets customers ready for the boardroom or the courtroom. e business has a new location in New Haven, as it increasingly markets its classic Ivy League look online. We hope you enjoy the stories in the issue. Please reach out to us with your comments and suggestions for future coverage. n – Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Editor – Liese Klein Managing Editor Gearing up for growth 4 | Around the Region 5 | By The Numbers 26 | What's the Deal? 28 | Luxury Homes 28 | C-Suite C o n t e n t s Michelle Tuccitto Sullo T H E L I S T 22 | Privately held companies in Greater New Haven 6 | Corner Office New SCSU School of Business Dean Boronico: "Never conform." 7 | Small Biz Spotlight New Haven communications firm finds growth with social justice focus. 8 | On The Record Post University launches new Institute for Women in Business. 10 | Town Spotlight Brewery to bring new life to defunct West Haven conference center. 12 | Healthy Growth Athletic Brewing expands to Milford as nonalcoholic beer trend takes off. 14 | On The Brink Restaurant industry's worker shortage, other challenges raise fears of mass closures. 18 | Suiting Up J. Press moves to new Elm Street location as New Haven menswear retailers rebound. 24 | Arts Biz New Haven Symphony Orchestra plans major changes aer historic $14M gi. F E A T U R E S D E P A R T M E N T S Liese Klein New Haven Biz 900 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510 (203)-937-2148 • www.newhavenbiz.com EDITOR Michelle Tuccitto Sullo MANAGING EDITOR Liese Klein CT CONTENT DIRECTOR Greg Bordonaro CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chris Hoffman Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Matt Broderick Frank Rizzo Alix Boyle DESIGN DIRECTOR Mitchell Hayes PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Kira Beaudoin PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Tom Curtin CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Peter Stanton CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Mary Rogers DIGITAL DIRECTOR Jan Holder AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Valerie Clark NEW HAVEN BIZ (ISSN 2639-605X), is published twelve times annually, 900 Chapel St., 10th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions are available for $29.95. To subscribe please email circulation@newhavenbiz.com or contact our circulation team at 203-937-2148 ext. 4 New Haven BIZ accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or materials and in general does not return them to the sender. A division of: New Haven BIZ is a publication of New England Business Media, LLC. newhavenBIZ MEDICAL REHAB gaylord.org LEADERS IN

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