We are proud to share that our Hartford Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Max Kothari, owner of Express Kitchens in Hartford, has been appointed Chair of the New England Advisory Council (NEAC) for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Between 2021-2023, the City partnered with the Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to host a highly utilized scootershare system, which boasted over 450,000 rides over the course of the program. Although profitable and in high demand in Hartford, the program ended in December 2023 due to national financial challenges faced by Superpedestrian, the operating company.

In response to the closure, CRCOG reviewed various micromobility providers and selected Veo, a firm that is nationally successful and regarded as financially stable. As a member municipality, Hartford is able to host the Veo system thanks to CRCOG’s overarching agreement.

Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford will kick off the holiday season with the unveiling of the street’s festoon lighting and its annual Small Business Saturday event. 

The Hartford Taste event was a remarkable success, significantly helping the local business community and enhancing the impression of our region as a vibrant, active community. Over two days, the event attracted an impressive attendance of more than 40,000 people (up 200% in two years) providing a unique platform for over 60 small businesses, including dozens of music and artistic creatives, to showcase their products and services.