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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | M a r c h 2 0 2 3 | 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 S parked right here at Yale, the recent revolt by many law schools against the U.S. News & World Report rankings have prompted soul-searching in higher education. In this issue, we look at the sources and aermath of the an- ti-rankings movement and alternatives. College tuition has been a hot topic in recent months, with some students and faculty circulating a petition and even marching in protest about the possibility of an increase. Read on for a story on tuition at the region's colleges and universities. From hot chicken to poke, recent food trends have spurred several New Haven-area entrepreneurs to launch restaurant chains and add locations. Inside, read about the expansion of eateries like local pizza veteran Pepe's and upstart Haven Hot Chicken. With the ongoing addiction crisis, several local nonprofit and for-profit providers are expanding their facilities and programs, offering hope for recovery. We look at some new facilities and expansions in the sector and efforts by the city of New Haven and state to fund and expand treatment. Our Q&A feature is with David Gallitto, the new president of CT Realtors, who weighs in on the current real estate climate in Connecticut and what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure. In another story, read about the recently inaugurated CON- NEX Connecticut online platform, which connects manufac- turers with in-state suppliers. We spoke to industry leaders about the platform's impact so far in helping solve supply chain prob- lems. Read on for a feature about the potential impact of new housing developments in downtown New Haven on the area's arts organizations. Leaders at cultural groups hope to woo the thousands of new residents as customers, subscribers and donors. is issue's real estate section features stories on ongoing construction projects at Yale University and a waterfront estate on the market once owned by former President Donald Trump. Please reach out to us with your story ideas, comments and suggestions. Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Editor Liese Klein Managing Editor Education spotlight C o n t e n t s Michelle Tuccitto Sullo newhavenBIZ 8 | On The Record New CT Realtors president prepares to lead industry through 'difficult time.' 12 | Hungry To Grow Local restaurants seek expansion through multiple locations and franchising. 14 | Making Connections New CONNEX website links state's manufacturers and suppliers. 16 | Crisis Care Addiction treatment providers expand as drug-use surge intensifies. 20 | Grading Education Tough questions arise as Yale Law School sparks national rankings revolt. 21 | Tuition Trends Colleges raise tuition amid economic pressures, affordability debate. 26 | What's The Deal Winstanley, Yale projects transforming downtown New Haven. F E A T U R E S D E P A R T M E N T S 8 14 21 EDITOR Michelle Tuccitto Sullo MANAGING EDITOR Liese Klein STAFF WRITERS Hanna Snyder Gambini Matthew Verrilli CT CONTENT DIRECTOR Greg Bordonaro CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Jordan Grice Chris Hoffman Matthew Broderick Frank Rizzo DESIGN DIRECTOR Mitchell Hayes PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Kira Beaudoin PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Tom Curtin CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Peter Stanton DIGITAL DIRECTOR Jan Holder New Haven Biz 900 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510 (203)-937-2148 • www.newhavenbiz.com 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. Liese Klein T H E L I S T S 23 | Largest Connecticut colleges and universities 24 | Largest MBA programs in Connecticut 4 | Around the Region 5 | By The Numbers 26 | What's the Deal 28 | Luxury Real Estate 29 | C-Suite