As more companies announce they are moving to Connecticut, the Lamont administration continues to be bullish on attracting and retaining young professionals through career-development programs and marketing.

The state Capitol and legislative office building became open to the public for the first time since the March 2020 shutdown. The Capitol is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour schedule is still in flux, but visitors can do a self-guided tour that is limited to the first floor.

The advertising industry is positioned to come back stronger than ever in 2021, and with a twist.

Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed legislation that allows parents running for state elected office to use a certain amount of public campaign funds to pay for childcare.

There’s a sense of economic momentum building in Connecticut; three large companies, all headquartered in New York, announced recently that they will move to the state. This means 450 new jobs for Connecticut.

The 2021 legislative session brought significant changes to “the land of steady habits.” Here are a few of the major laws that will shape Connecticut’s future.

With people gradually returning to the office, organizations need to focus on internal communication to give their employees clarity and instill confidence. Many employees who have been isolated for the last year may be anxious about what’s waiting for them when they come back to the office.

MCG had the pleasure of sponsoring “Perfecting Your Pitch,” a virtual workshop held by the PRSA Greater Connecticut Chapter. Attendees learned from three of the state’s media pros and took away valuable insights for improving their outreach to the state’s news media.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, affectionately known as “The Kate,” has some big plans for this summer and beyond.

Sarah Miner of MCG spoke with Brett Elliott, executive director of The Kate, about what we can expect from the center as we enter post-pandemic life.

The Hartford Yard Goats are back on the field, and fans can enjoy a game in a stadium that was recently voted the 2021 “Best Double-A Ballpark in America.”

Competing in a bracket-style tournament for Ballparkdigest.com, Dunkin’ Donuts Park came into the tournament seeded in the number three spot by the experts at Ballpark Digest. However, support from the fans was strong, and the Goats won the entire competition to be crowned the new champions.