Skyler Frazer is a reporter for the Hartford Business Journal, covering a wide range of topics including government contracts, real estate, manufacturing, and the cannabis industry. With a focus on business news in Connecticut, Skyler provides insightful reporting on the local economy and its various sectors.
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By: Skyler Frazer
Contributed A sketch of the proposed apartments at Bel Air Circle, Rocky Hill
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A Bristol-based design and manufacturing company has secured a $4.5 million investment that it says will help grow the company and add up to 30 new jobs.
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The state Senate on Wednesday is debating a bill that would make it easier for a developer or landlord to repurpose commercial buildings into residential properties, a proposal supporters say will help increase housing production in Connecticut, while detractors argue it will take away local control over zoning.
By: Skyler Frazer
The state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would make it easier for a developer or landlord to repurpose commercial buildings into residential properties, a proposal supporters say will help increase housing production in Connecticut, while detractors argue it will take away local control over zoning.
PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED Verano Holdings Corp. in October 2023 opened its hybrid dispensary Zen Leaf Newington, located at 2903 Berlin Turnpike.
Two of Connecticut’s largest manufacturers and employers received more than $152.5 million combined in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contracts in April, according to information from the federal agency.
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PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED Workers at East Hartford jet-engine maker Pratt & Whitney inspect an engine.
Efforts to revitalize Hartford’s XL Center are set to receive another potential boost after the state legislature’s passage late Tuesday night of a $370 million budget stabilization plan.The bill, which has been greenlit by the House and Senate, increases the maximum amount of funding from $80 million to $125 million that the state and Capital Region Development Authority can contribute to an XL Center renovation.
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A rendering of C3 Industries' planned cannabis grow facitliy in East Hartford.
By: Skyler Frazer
HBJ Photo | STEVE LASCHEVER A photo of restaurateur Al Gamble stands in one of his Locals 8 Hospitality Group restaurants.
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