Commercial & Industrial

Creating Incentives For Downtown Vitality

Creating Incentives For Downtown Vitality

By Steve Adams | Commercial Record Staff | September 14, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock Link

Decisions by General Electric, Aetna and Alexion Pharmaceuticals to uproot their corporate headquarters from Connecticut have spotlighted job-creating industries’ growing preference for urban centers with young, educated talent pools. Restoring jobs, housing and vibrancy to the state’s downtowns and struggling cities has been the longtime goal of the Hartford-based Connecticut Main Street Center. Patrick McMahon joined the group as CEO on Aug. 21 following a stint as economic development director in Suffield.

Solar Power To See Wider Diffusion In The State

Solar Power To See Wider Diffusion In The State

September 12, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock Link

The Connecticut Green Bank and Onyx Renewable Partners LP this week announced the introduction of Green Bank Solar power purchase agreement (PPA), a joint program that will provide funding for more than 15 megawatts of commercial-scale solar projects in Connecticut.