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www.HartfordBusiness.com May 18, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 7 WHAT'S AHEAD: ■ 5/25 Focus: Manufacturing ■ The List: Largest CT manufacturers ■ Nonprofit Profile: Community Mental Health Affiliates CALENDAR TUESDAY, MAY 26 "SUCCESS: How We Made it Happen" The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce Business Builders networking group will hold a special breakfast event called "SUCCESS: How We Made it Happen" from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at Nuchie's Restaurant, 164 Central St., Bristol. This event will feature a panel discussion with Craig Yarde, founder of Yarde Metals, Nancy Brault, president of The Ultimate Companies, and Ken Crowley, owner of Crowley Auto Group. The three business leaders will share their secrets to success. Each panelist will discuss how they built their businesses and what it takes to maintain a high level of success in the business world. They will then open the floor up to questions and discussions with the audience. Cost to attend is $15 for pre-paid Chamber members or $20 at the door; $20 for pre-paid non-members or $25 at the door. For more information contact the chamber at 860.584.4718 or register online at www.CentralCTChambers.org. F O R A C O M P L E T E L I S T O F G R E A T E R H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S E V E N T S , G O T O W W W . H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S . C O M A N D C L I C K O N ' T H E A G E N D A . ' A L L C A L E N D A R I T E M S M U S T B E S U B M I T T E D E L E C T R O N I C A L L Y V I A O U R W E B S I T E , H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S . C O M . EDUCATION UConn to launch digital-workforce program A new training program for those interested in the digital media industry starts in July at UConn's Stamford campus, officials said. UConn developed Digital Media CT with the state Office of Film, Television & Digital Media, which contributed $350,000, accord- ing to a spokesman for its parent agency, the Department of Eco- nomic and Community Development. The full-day, Monday to Friday course will run from July 6 to July 31 and will focus on four study tracks: 3D animation in Cin- ema4D, game design, motion graphics design and web design. UConn faculty and area professionals will teach the classes, which aim to give participants a portfolio project to include on their resumes. Those who complete the $500 course will also receive a certifi- cate from the film office for their selected track. It is open to high school and college students, those with communications, film or television degrees, and others interested in the industry. $131.5M for UConn Tech Park The state Bond Commission last week voted to approve $131.5 million to construct the first building in UConn's technology park. The Innovation Partnership Building, slated for the flagship Storrs campus, will offer specialized equipment and shared laboratory space for UConn researchers, industry scientists and businesses. The approved borrowing brings the total amount of state and federal funding for the tech park to $183.5 million, according to a commission document. The UConn money was the biggest single item authorized by the commission, which approved nearly $338 million in general obligation bonds. INSURANCE New Britain insurance agency acquired New Britain insurance agency Jones, Raphael & Oulundsen said it has been acquired by a private equity-backed agency headquartered in Florida. JRO, which was founded nearly 110 years ago, will continue to operate under Richard Oulundsen and Garret Ratcliffe, who are both vice presidents. The purchase price was not disclosed. Oulundsen said in a statement that the deal with AssuredPart- ners will allow his agency to offer more services to clients. JRO will be AssuredPartners' second Connecticut holding. It has owned Hartford's AP Advantage since 2013. AssuredPartners is a portfolio company of GTCR, a Chicago private equity firm. It said it has acquired more than 90 insurance agencies since 2011 and has approximately $475 million in annual revenue. Hartford's Asylum Hill park to bear McGee's name The Hartford Financial Services will rename HartBeat Park after its late CEO, Liam E. McGee. The park will be named Liam E. McGee Memorial park. McGee died in February after a battle with cancer. He was 60. The Hartford hosted a memorial ceremony last week at the park, adjacent to its Asylum Hill headquarters, featuring remarks from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, Mayor Pedro E. Segarra, and Doug El- liot, the company's president. A new community garden that will provide food to the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford was also unveiled. P H O T O | H B J F I L E An artist's rendering of the future Innovation Partnership Building to be located at the UConn Technology Park. Join us for a gala celebration of the University of Saint Joseph honoring: Departing USJ President Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D., for her distinguished service to the University and greater communities. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Connecticut Convention Center For information and reservations: www.usj.edu/gala or 860.231.5291 Platinum Sponsor Reception Sponsors Drs. Pamela T. & Irvin G. Reid Media Sponsor Sapphire Sponsors Berkshire Bank Mr. and Mrs. E. Clayton Gengras Jr. Gengras Motor Cars, Inc. The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company JCJ Architecture K-12 Teachers Alliance Metro Realty Group, Ltd/ Steele Road LLC Murtha Cullina LLP Silver Sponsors Adams Family Foundation Nicholas S. and Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo '62 ConnectiCare, Inc. The Courant The Hartford The Simon Konover Company KPMG LLP Saint Francis Care Sullivan & LeShane Companies The Temple Street Townhouses Travelers WHAT Swimming Trustee Circle Sheila W. Horan '69, DAA '04 Rob King Kozak & Salina, LLC Brewster and Judith Perkins Willis Parking Sponsor LAZ Parking a special thank you to our sponsors:

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