2 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | JANUARY 8, 2024
INNOVATORS RECEPTION
HBJ
Innovators
Reception
H
artford Business Journal on
Dec. 12 celebrated the launch
of its second annual "Innovators
Issue," a magazine that spotlights indi-
viduals from diverse backgrounds and
fields who are change-makers.
The invite-only event was held at the
Hartford Club.
Photos were taken by Brian Ambrose
of Brian Ambrose Photography.
HBJ Publisher Tom Curtin welcomes guests to
the second annual Innovators reception.
Lindsey Fortunato, CEO of the
Fortunato Construction Group.
Hartford HealthCare Chief Clinical Innovation Officer Dr. Barry
Stein (center) talks with HBJ Editor Greg Bordonaro (right).
2022 Innovator Gina Luari, CEO and founder of
The Statement Group restaurant company.
2023 Innovator Sabrina Tucker-Barrett, co-founder,
president and CEO of Hartford nonprofit Girls For
Technology, with her husband Anthony Barrett.
2023 Innovators (left) Jennie Ripps, founder and CEO of Owl's Brew,
and (right) Pete Sena, co-founder of Digital Surgeons LLC.
2022 Innovators Rev. Shelley Best and Anthony McDonald,
executive director of the Shubert Theatre in New Haven.
2023 Innovator Courtney Murphy (left), director of talent acquisition,
workforce development and compensation at Electric Boat.
