CONNECTICUT'S BUSINESS NEWS WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM VOLUME 34 • NUMBER 18 $3.00 SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
From TV to TikTok:
Social media is reshaping
political campaigns.
Major CT manufacturer among
companies facing consumer
lawsuits over tariff refunds.
HBJ PHOTO | STEVE LASCHEVER
Modern Messaging
Payback Battle
West Hartford's amenities fuel
strong office demand amid
broader market slump.
Center Appeal
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CT employment lawyers launch AI
startup to help companies manage
workplace issues.
Counsel's Code
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CT beer maker pours
$650K into new
brewhouse, eyes
further expansion amid
wholesale growth.
On Tap
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Faster Track
Rising tuition, enrollment
pressures fuel CT colleges'
push for three-year degrees.
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Adam Roth is executive dean and dean of the College
of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University.