Life + Culture

Water Safety Takes Center Stage at Glenbrooke

June event highlights Glenbrooke’s partnership with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and focus on swim Lessons Article by Eileen M. McNamara Tucked behind a line of trees and houses on Oak Street in East Hartford, the Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center feels like a world apart. Spread across more than a dozen acres and hidden from the road, the facility sits at the intersection of the East Hartford, Manchester and Glastonbury town lines. Built in 1964 by a group of East Hartford...

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Experts Espresso Corner

The Importance of a Professional Headshot, How to Promote an Easy-Care Landscape Article by Brian Ambrose, Ron Poulin A Montessori education nurtures a child’s natural desire to be capable. If you’ve ever heard a young child say, “I do it myself,” you’ve already seen this instinct at work. At home, independence can be encouraged in simple, thoughtful ways. Accessible spaces like low hooks for coats, a stool at the sink, or a reachable shelf allows children to care for themselves. Invite...

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Where Opportunity Meets Ambition

Some tips for planning your own business Article by Jaye Subramanian | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso For many women, the idea of starting a business begins with a question: Where do I start? A growing network of programs, advisors and financial resources is helping women turn ambition into opportunity. Not sure what type of venture fits your skills, career ownership coaching can be a useful first step. Firms like The Entrepreneur's Source can evaluate your professional strengths, financial...

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The Growth Guild

Meet the Women Helping to Driving the River Valley Economy. Article by Eileen M. McNamara Jessica Olander, President, Connecticut River Valley Chamber Jessica Olander is the President of the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce, leading efforts to support business growth, advocacy, and community connections.  With a strong background in business development, she has expanded membership, enhanced networking programs, and introduced innovative events that empower local businesses.  ...

Arts + Culture

Scenes from Runway7 in NYC

Staff Photographer John Helmke's Images From This Year's Fashion Show Article and Photography by John Helmke Runway7 is fast becoming the premier fashion show producer at New York Fashion Week. Hosting 6 shows a day for 5 full days, they present fashion for every taste. Staff photographer, John Helmke, shared some of his images from this season’s Runway7 shows. John is a Connecticut-based artist specializing in fashion and creative portraiture. He’s been actively photographing runway fashion...

Health + Wellness

Pelvic Therapy Expands Patient Options

FYZICAL'S Lauren Cummins is helping raise awareness of the benefits of Pelvic Floor physical therapy Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso For years, many people quietly accepted problems such as pelvic pain or discomfort after childbirth, as an unavoidable part of life. Increasingly, however, healthcare providers are pointing to a solution that remains underused: pelvic floor physical therapy. The specialized form of rehabilitation focuses on strengthening and...

Finance + Legal Services

Retirement Without Fear

Independent Fiduciary Advisor James Beyer Helps Investors Plan For Life’s Biggest Financial Transition Article by Eileen M. McNamara For many Americans, the final three to five years before retirement can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff — close enough to see what’s next, but uncertain about the landing. For Connecticut-based financial planner James T. Beyer, that stretch isn’t a danger zone. It’s a specialty. An independent fiduciary financial advisor with more than 14 years of...

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Protecting What Matters Most

Independent Agent Coe Bancroft on the Value of Thoughtful Insurance Planning Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by EB Taylor Photography Homes, cars, jewelry, health, even the ability to earn a living—modern life is filled with things worth protecting. Yet deciding what coverage is truly necessary can feel overwhelming. Coe Bancroft of State Farm Insurance in Glastonbury says the starting point is simpler than many people think: focus on the assets and income you couldn’t afford to...

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Experts Espresso Corner

Cummings & Lockwood: Estate Planning for Executives, Justin Wolf, Update Your Landscape By Restoring Walkways and Patios Article by Justin Wolf, Cummings & Lockwood Cummings & Lockwood’s private clients attorneys understand that corporate executives have complex estate planning needs which change and evolve over the course of their careers and into retirement, requiring in-depth review and analysis and sophisticated solutions.   Corporate executives often structure their financial planning...

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Finding Financial Confidence

Allegra Wealth Management Founder Jenny Bergeron Helps Clients Conquer Their Fear of Financial Planning Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Lynn Damon In an industry long shaped by sales targets and complex jargon, Jenny Bergeron is making investing feel natural. The founder and principal of Allegra Wealth Management, Jenny has built her practice around a simple idea: financial planning should help people live with more freedom and less fear. “Everybody worries about the same...