CT BUSINESSES
CVS Health to Lay Off 416 Employees Tied to Aetna’s Hartford Headquarters
4 October 2024
CVS Health announced plans to lay off 416 employees associated with its subsidiary, Aetna, based in Hartford, Connecticut. This move, detailed in a notice under the WARN Act, includes 93 employees working at Aetna’s Hartford office and 323 remote workers. The layoffs are scheduled for December 8-21 and are expected to be permanent.
This announcement follows an earlier report from September 30, where CVS Health indicated it would cut 2,900 jobs across the U.S. as part of a strategy to save $2 billion through expense reduction and technology investment. The impacted roles include various administrative positions, reflecting ongoing cost-cutting measures in response to declining revenues at Aetna.
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Branford, CT — September 11, 2025 — After nearly two years of planning and preparation, Serve & Smash Pickleball & Padel Club has officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration at its brand-new facility at 61 East Industrial Road, Branford, CT .
A brand-new business has opened in Connecticut, and it’s quickly becoming a destination spot. While it might look like just another ice cream shop at first glance, this scoop shop is designed to be much more — combining delicious treats with an experience that draws people in for fun, community, and a reason to stay awhile.
Forbes has released its annual list of top employers, highlighting the Connecticut companies where employees are happiest and most engaged. The rankings are based on surveys of over 169,000 workers nationwide, focusing on factors such as pay, growth opportunities, workplace culture, diversity, and how well employers address employee concerns.
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Connecticut — Pierce Ridge Capital today announced key leadership updates and strategic hires as part of its ongoing commitment to building a world-class organization positioned for long-term growth.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has intensified an investigation into an AT&T-authorized retailer following the arrest of former employee Katie Ann Barnaby. She is accused of adding unauthorized lines and services to customer accounts to earn commissions, allegedly costing some victims more than $2,000.
Woodbridge-based New England Brewing Co. (NEBCO) , one of Connecticut’s largest craft brewers—producing approximately 21,000 barrels in 2023 —is expanding its operations through a significant acquisition. The company has purchased the former Stony Creek Brewery facility in Branford for $6.1 million , redirecting its long-planned expansion into West Haven after encountering legal and logistical setbacks.