AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHigher Ed Strategy: Connecticut private colleges are pushing three-year bachelor’s degrees (90–96 credits) to cut student costs and boost enrollment as fewer high school graduates loom. Labor Policy: Opinion and reporting spotlight Connecticut’s minimum-wage “autopilot” increase to $17.48 on Jan. 1, raising questions about whether indexing truly helps low-wage workers. Local Business Expansion: Nod Hill Brewery in Ridgefield is spending about $650,000 on a new brewhouse to improve quality as CT wholesale sales rise more than 35%. Real Estate Investment: A former Hartford HealthCare manager has built a 300-plus unit Connecticut portfolio through Blue Key Property Group, shifting from healthcare management to full-time investing. Workplace Compliance Tech: Hartford employment lawyers are backing an AI app, COMP, to help restaurants document incidents and apply workplace policies more consistently. Commercial Property Demand: West Hartford office demand stays unusually strong, highlighted by a $3.8M purchase near town center. Consumer/Trade Litigation: Stanley Black & Decker and others face lawsuits over whether tariff refunds amount to double-dipping after price hikes. Tech & Politics: A Connecticut-focused look at how social media’s more casual, candidate-centered content is reshaping campaigns.
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