In Person
Cybersecurity and Compliance
Al Alper has been working in the cybersecurity space for close to three decades. In 1991, he founded Wilton-based Absolute Logic, an information technology and security firm that provides cybersecurity, compliance, technology support and consulting to businesses of all sizes.
A Fast Track To Leadership At CREW-CT
She’s only been a member for five years, but Lisa Lugauskas is on a fast track to leadership at Connecticut’s largest organization for women in the commercial real estate industry.
Bringing Foodie Crazes to the Next Level
Jessica Curtis helps small restaurant groups make the leap to the national stage.
Saving Paper with Paper
With all of the expenses banks and credit union rack up just to cover the cost of doing business, it’s hard to consider paper as a huge driver.
A Fairfield County Market in Transition
Al Mirin started out in the real estate industry as a financial analyst, advising investment and leasing brokers on the fundamentals of their pending deals.
From Minnesota to Hartford
The MetroHartford Alliance has named David Griggs as the organization’s new CEO and president.
A Big Picture View of Fairfield County Real Estate
Before entering commercial real estate, Tom Pajolek worked in the corporate world as a brand manager for Georgia Pacific.
A Discovery Process in Architecture and Beyond
Laura Pirie works with developers, academic institutions and communities in her role as founder of New Haven-based architects Pirie Assoc.
Meet the New SBA Administrator of New England
Earlier this year, Wendell Davis became the new regional administrator for the New England region of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
An Early Adopter of CRE Tech
A timely and tech-savvy internship helped Sean Cahill land his first job in commercial real estate.
Preparing for Disaster
Whether a fire or a power outage or a data breach, Tracy Hall has been helping banks prepare for and get ahead of disasters for more than two decades.
Technology, Travel and Talent
After a long career in marketing for companies that included Apple, Hewlett Packard and Xerox, Joe Scozzafava turned his talents to real estate.
Stepping Up to the Plate Every Day
Jim Fagan says he can’t think of a career choice that would be more enjoyable than commercial real estate, comparing the competition and day-to-day variety of the job to an athletic contest.
Mortgage Guy Takes a Shot at the Title (Industry)
Joe Amoroso left the mortgage business after 28 years to co-found Indeed Abstract, a title insurance, settlement services and default management company.
A Wealth Manager and Working Mother
With three decades of experience in wealth management, Bank of America Merrill Lynch financial advisor Michele McCallion has built a successful business.
Mortgages, Tapas and Hockey
Bill Hart is a consistent top-producing loan originator who likes a challenge.
Helping Banks And CUs Regain Lost Space
If your customers hate taking valuable time to pay their bills, a new fintech firm based in Glastonbury may have the perfect solution to help make their lives easier.
Regional Realtor
After working for several years in the grocery business with an eye toward eventually owning his own store, Dan Keune decided to give his parents’ business a try three decades ago and never left.
Rebuilding The Guts Of A Downtown
Gerry Amodio is a self-described “New Britain lifer,” but it wasn’t until 2010 that his passion for supporting the community became a fulltime job. He sold his family moving and storage business to take on the leadership of the New Britain Downtown District, which collects a property tax surcharge from 85 owners of 112 properties for police patrols, community events and placemaking. The city has seen a rebound in private investment in recent years, as developers focus on building multifamily housing in the downtown core with such projects as the $58 million Columbus Commons complex.
Thriving In A Tough Environment
The state of Connecticut has seen its fair share of troubles over the past year, and the banking industry has not been immune, dealing with slow economic growth that has made companies and residents flee the state for opportunities elsewhere.
