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Trinity College to Build New Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ctr

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/trinity-college-to-build-new-entrepreneurship-innovation-center-on-hartford-campus/

Trinity College announces Elizabeth Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Vernon Street, construction starting late spring 2026 with anticipated fall 2027 opening, funded by lead gift from alumna Elizabeth Elting

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Solar Bill Draws Business Support, Cost Warnings As Lawmakers Weigh Clean Energy Overhaul (Subscrp)

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/solar-bill-draws-business-support-cost-warnings-as-lawmakers-weigh-clean-energy-overhaul/

Connecticut lawmakers debate solar energy legislation with business community expressing support while raising concerns about ratepayer costs as part of broader clean energy policy overhaul

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City Plan Passes On Union Square Vote, For Now

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/03/06/city-plan-waiting-for-zoning-update-passes-on-union-square-vote/

New Haven City Plan Commission postpones Union Square vote pending Board of Alders approval to remap 11.4-acre site from PDD-15 zone into Transit-Oriented Community zone for 2,490-unit development

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Office Sale Points To Housing Plan Revival

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/03/06/office-sale-could-spell-housing-plans-revival/

Queens-based Noble New Haven LLC purchases 446A Blake Street office building and parking lot for $2.9M where 144 apartments have been planned but not yet built in Westville

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Local, NECA Contractors Honored for Tornado Power Restoration

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1-neca-contractors-honored-for-tornado-power-restoration-efforts/

IBEW Local 1 and NECA contractors recognized for ReConnect STL initiative providing free electrical repairs to St. Louis tornado victims, restoring power to over 200 addresses after May storm

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