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A M E R I C A A T 2 5 0 | H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S J O U R N A L 5 N H I S T O R Y A R T N E R S H I P MAYOR ARUL AMPAL AM: Community leaders, businesses, public servants, and dreamers are all coming together to create the Hartford that they want to see. We are working to create a City where people can work, live, and thrive at all stages of their life. Increasing the number of homeowners in the City, creating protections for renters, and providing employment opportunities to residents are elements of a greater revitalization of Hartford, where residents and visitors alike can enjoy a thriving city where our neighborhoods are more connected than ever. "We are working to create a City where people can work, live, and thrive at all stages in their life." Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, City of Hartford DESIGNED FOR WHAT'S NEXT DAVID GRIGGS: Hartford's future will be driven by partnership and investment. The region's business community has long played a central role in shaping the City—including the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, one of the oldest in the nation, which reflects a deep-rooted commitment to economic and civic leadership. That tradition continues today, with businesses supporting housing, workforce development, and new opportunity. Organizations like the MetroHartford Alliance are bringing leaders together to align around shared priorities and long-term growth. As Hartford evolves, that sustained collaboration will help strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and position the City as a place to live, work, and innovate. MAYOR ARUL AMPAL AM: In the coming years, Hartford will continue to grow and thrive, attracting entrepreneurs, families, and young professionals. We want to make the City of Hartford the easiest place in the State to do business, and a leader in innovation. We also want to continue to welcome visitors to Hartford to enjoy our diverse culture, with the City serving as a destination in the New England landscape. I can't wait to see what the next 250 years have to offer, and I am sure that Hartford is ready to meet any challenge that is thrown its way. "Hartford's future will be driven by partnership and investment." David Griggs, MetroHartford Alliance The City of Hartford's Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and the MetroHartford Alliance's CEO David Griggs reflect on the City's legacy and the collaborative vision shaping its future.