CONNECTICUT'S BUSINESS NEWS WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM VOLUME 34 • NUMBER 2 $3.00 JANUARY 26, 2026
Dime Bank's new CEO,
Statoulas, charts Greater
Hartford growth path.
After high-profile tourism campaigns,
Anthony to leave Lamont administration
to launch marketing firm.
Businesses warn health insurance
requirements are driving up
premiums, fueling calls for scrutiny.
Amid rising liability risks, West Hartford
law firm builds national ski defense
powerhouse with dual-state expansion.
Photo | Shahrzad Rasekh/CT Mirror
Steady Rise Brand Builder The Mandate State
Expanding Terrain
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After decades of
growth, Wolcott
fastener maker
adds new facility
in $4M expansion.
Deal Watch
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Legislative
Agenda
With election looming,
Gov. Lamont targets
health care, energy
costs in 2026 session.
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