CONNECTICUT'S BUSINESS NEWS WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM VOLUME 32 • NUMBER 4 $3.00 FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Politics & Policy
As CT preps for increase
in beverage container
recycling, grocers worry
they'll be inundated with
cans and bottles.
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Regulatory Overreach?
Fintechs urge action after new banking
regulations drive 'earned wage access'
services from CT.
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Building A Pipeline
CT has an engineer shortage;
some colleges are working to
address the need.
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Technology & Innovation
Cheshire company builds broadcast
stages, mobile sets for ESPN, MLB
Network and Court TV; after recent
sale, it has even higher ambitions.
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FOCUS:
Banking & Finance
Out-of-state banks eye continued
expansion in CT.
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HBJ PHOTO | STEVE LASCHEVER
Seizing
Opportunity
Amid post-pandemic rebound,
Max Hospitality eyes growth
with expanded Hartford presence,
new golf simulator concept.
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Max Hospitality CEO and President Scott Smith (left) with Vice President
Steve Abrams in their newest downtown Hartford location, Bar Max.