Pulse of the Region

This week on Pulse of the Region, we're discussing Connecticut's Electric System infrastructure with Eversource Energy and diving into how Connecticut is preparing for future infrastructure improvements, mitigating outages from storms, and improving overall resiliency. Our guests today are Eversource's Electric Operations President, Steve Sullivan, and Engineering Senior Vice President...

This week, we sit down with two employees from Nassau Financial Group: Anna Pope, Director of Investor Relations, and Michael Remieres, Fitness Center Manager. We examine how employers like Nassau Financial Group are approaching employee wellness and how a focus on employee wellbeing can assist in talent attraction and retention. Pulse of the Region is recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory ⁠ and produced...

This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we sit down with Sarah Westby, Partner and Chair of Shipman & Goodwin's Cannabis Team, and Paul Travaglino, cannabis entrepreneur and advocate, founder of Enlightened Foods, and holder of a cannabis product manufacturing license. In this episode, we explore developments in the cannabis industry and the latest regulations w...

(Originally released 2/12/26) Explore the connection between mental health and financial wellness on this week’s Pulse of the Region Cast, featuring insights from Jacquilyn Davis, Director of Learning & Workforce Development at Mental Health Connecticut , and Brandi Byrne, Financial Education Manager at Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union. The conversation also highlights Mental Health Connect...

(Originally released 2/5/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by Southern New England Healthcare (SoNE HEALTH)'s Lisa Trumble, President and CEO, George Beauregard, Chief Population Health Officer, and Renee Broadbent, Chief Operating Officer. In this episode, we discuss the use of AI in medicine and how SoNE HEALTH mindfully implements technolo...

(Originally released 1/29/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's  Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by the MetroHartford Alliance's David Griggs, President and CEO, and Gene Goddard, Chief Business Investment Officer. In this episode, we discuss the MHA's plans for each of our initiatives in 2026, including a focus on hospitality in the Hartford region, as well as development...

(Originally released 1/22/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by Daniela Michanie, Head of Northeast Public Engagement at DoorDash . In this episode, we explore DoorDash's community involvement and how the company is addressing food insecurity throughout the country and in the Greater Hartford region. We'll also discuss how DoorDash has rec...

(Originally released 1/15/26) This week on MetroHartford Alliance's Pulse of the Region Cast, we are joined by Prem Sagar Sundaram, Craig Weber, and Cary Ellexson from Cognizant . In this episode, we explore Cognizant's community investment in Hartford, as well as the key findings of their Engineering Empathy study, which looks at how AI can help insurers rethink the customer experience. R...

(Originally released 1/8/26) In this episode of Pulse of the Region, we sit down with Valerie Powell-Stafford, President of Saint Francis Hospital , to explore the many ways that Saint Francis Hospital is playing an impactful role in the Hartford area, from award-winning programs within the hospital to their community outreach efforts. Pulse of the Region is recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory ⁠ and pr...

(Originally released 12/18/25) In this episode of Pulse of the Region, we sat down with Jessica Kearney, Vice President of the Travelers Institute , and Rich Ives, Senior Vice President of Business Insurance Claims, Travelers , to discuss the Travelers Institute and highlighting how they’re approaching mental health in the workforce. Pulse of the Region is recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory ⁠ and prod...

(Originally released 12/11/25) In this episode, we sat down with John Turgeon, Mel Walker, and Drew Illingworth of CohnReznick to discuss insights on AI, the importance of having guard rails in place when implementing AI workflows, and more. Pulse of the Region is recorded at ⁠The Swift Factory ⁠ and produced in partnership with the ⁠ North End Partnership⁠ .

(Originally released 12/4/25) In this episode, we sat down with Mike Shea, Executive Director at the Connecticut Airport Authority . We discussed the exciting renovations underway at Bradley International Airport, how new flight offerings are established, and explored how the airport works as a major driver of economic development in the region. Pulse of the Region is recorded at ⁠The Swift Factor...

(Originally released 11/14/25) FROM THE VAULT: HYPE’s NextGen Summit is an annual event focused on young professionals and the future of work. Listen to our episode from this past November, where we sit down with Lauren Zevetchin, Executive Director of HYPE, alongside leadership experts that took to the stage at NextGen Summit 2025. This episode features Peter Callahan, PCC, Engagement Manager, Le...

(Originally released 11/13/25) Pulse of the Region premieres in our new home at The Swift Factory! For our first episode in the studio, we sat down with Brenda Watson, Executive Director of the North Hartford Partnership and Swift Factory, and Patrick McKenna, North Hartford Partnership’s Director of Sustainability and Real Estate. We discuss the North Hartford Partnership and the transformation o...