Pulse of the Region

MetroHartford Alliance
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Pulse of the Region is a show hosted by the MetroHartford Alliance highlighting the Hartford Region's business community. Our show is proudly recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory ⁠and produced in partnership with the⁠ North End Partnership⁠.

  1. 1d ago

    Women's Health in Connecticut

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re joined by Tiffany Morrissey, Executive Director of the Connecticut Health Council (CHC), and Paula Greenberg, President and CEO of Women’s Health Connecticut. Tiffany and Paula discuss CHC’s annual summit, The Changing Landscape of Women’s Health, taking place September 16 at the 1635 Club at Hartford Athletic. Women’s Health Connecticut is serving as a Presenting Partner of the event along with Deloitte. The conversation explores why women’s health was chosen as the focus of this year’s summit, highlights leading services and innovations available to women across Connecticut, and examines how healthcare has become a major economic driver in the state. Learn more about the CHC Summit. Pulse of the Region is recorded at The Swift Factory and produced in partnership with the North Hartford Partnership.

  2. Aug 26

    Beyond a Library: Hartford Public Library

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re joined by Hartford Public Library (HPL) President and CEO Bridget Quinn, Hartford History Center and Digital Library Lab Manager Leon Ha, and HPL Studios Manager Aaron Hillard. Bridget, Leon, and Aaron provide an overview of Hartford Public Library and discuss how HPL serves as much more than a traditional library. They also highlight innovative spaces within the recently renovated Downtown Library, including the Digital Library Lab and HPL Studios. Pulse of the Region is recorded at The Swift Factory and produced in partnership with the North Hartford Partnership.

  3. Aug 19

    A Look at Real Art Ways

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re joined by Will Wilkins, Executive Director, and Winnie Wong, Director of Marketing and Communications at Real Art Ways. Will and Winnie discuss Real Art Ways’ role as a cultural anchor in Hartford’s Parkville neighborhood, reflect on its 50-year history, and share updates on the organization’s expansion project, set for completion in mid-2027. Pulse of the Region is recorded at The Swift Factory and produced in partnership with the North Hartford Partnership.

  4. Jul 22

    A Preview of Hartford Stage's Upcoming Season!

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re joined by Melia Bensussen, Artistic Director of Hartford Stage. Melia shares a preview of the 2026/2027 lineup of plays and discusses how theatre serves as both an economic driver and a powerful way to bring people together, regardless of background. Pulse of the Region is recorded at  and produced in partnership with the .

  5. Jul 15

    AI Transformations in the Workplace

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re joined by BJ Kito, President and CSO of Rebellion Group, and Grant Flannery, Head of Strategy. BJ and Grant explore how AI is transforming the workplace, from using tools to better understand customers more efficiently to applying strong judgment in asking the right questions and expanding what AI can do. They also discuss the AI tools currently in development at Rebellion Group, which combine behavioral intelligence with organizational knowledge, and share their perspective on what the future of business and marketing could look like as these technologies take shape. Pulse of the Region is recorded at The Swift Factory and produced in partnership with the North Hartford Partnership.

  6. Jul 8

    A Preview of TheaterWorks Hartford's 26/27 Season

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re joined by Rob Ruggiero, Artistic Director at TheaterWorks Hartford. Rob reflects on the success of the 25/26 Season as it comes to a close—a milestone year that marked TheaterWorks’ 40th anniversary. He also offers a preview of the 26/27 Season, which opens October 8 and features a diverse lineup of stories centered on family dynamics. Learn more about TheaterWorks Hartford's 26/27 Season Pulse of the Region is recorded at The Swift Factory and produced in partnership with the North Hartford Partnership.

  7. Jul 1

    HYPE Celebrates 20 Years

    This week on Pulse of the Region, Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE) Executive Director Lauren Zevetchin hosts a reunion of HYPE leaders from across the past 20 years—founder Julie Daly Meehan, former Executive Director Kim Bishop (2016-2018), 2015 Chair Adam McLaughlin, and current Ambassador Saskia Butler. Tune in as the group revisits HYPE’s evolution and shares exciting details about the 20th Anniversary Celebration coming up on July 16 on Pratt Street. Purchase tickets for HYPE's 20th Anniversary Celebration This celebration is the largest Get HYPED to come to Pratt Street! Pulse of the Region is recorded at The Swift Factory and produced in partnership with the North Hartford Partnership.

  8. Jun 24

    Hartford's Growing Film Industry

    This week on Pulse of the Region, we discuss Hartford's thriving arts scene with Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and TJ Noel-Sullivan, Founder and Director/Producer of the Hartford Film Company. We dive into what the state's burgeoning film industry looks like today, its workforce development potential as the ecosystem continues to disperse across the country, and ways to watch CT-made films during the Long Weekend celebration happening in Hartford on July 1-5. Learn more about Hartford Film Company at https://www.hartfordfilm.com/, and view a schedule of film screenings and other events part of the Long Weekend at https://longweekendhartford.com/. Pulse of the Region is recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory⁠ and produced in partnership with the ⁠North Hartford Partnership⁠.

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Pulse of the Region is a show hosted by the MetroHartford Alliance highlighting the Hartford Region's business community. Our show is proudly recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory ⁠and produced in partnership with the⁠ North End Partnership⁠.

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  • Creator
    MetroHartford Alliance
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © MetroHartford Alliance
  • Show Website
    Pulse of the Region

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