The Directory

Goodwin College is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees.

We tailor our career-focused educational programs to address the needs of employers, and we shape them to fit the lives of students. Classes are conveniently offered year-round — days, evenings, weekends, and online. Degrees may be flexibly layered across certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

COST is a member-driven organization committed to giving Connecticut’s smaller communities a strong voice in the legislative process. COST champions the interests of member municipalities at the state Capitol and provides resources to help municipal leaders meet the challenges they face as chief executives of the state’s 139 smaller communities.

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Founded in 1983, Sullivan & LeShane Companies pioneered the integration of government relations, public affairs and public relations in Connecticut and has since established itself as the most recognized full-service firm of its kind in the state.

NAVIGATING THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE – We’re sought after for our understanding of the interplay between the news media and the world of government affairs.

Communication Strategies is a communications firm that partners with marketing, media, and government relations firms in the region to provide strategic planning and public relations and media production services to individuals, candidates, and organizations. With a strong background in politics and journalism, Communication Strategies specializes in campaign-style approach to both long- and short-term public relations planning and implementation.

The Yankee Institute for Public Policy is Connecticut’s oldest state-based think tank. Our mission is to improve lives through freedom and opportunity, and we are committed to developing and promoting policies that will foster free enterprise, prosperity and liberty throughout Connecticut.

Throw out the old paradigm. In fact, throw out the word paradigm – and anything else tired, trite, sluggish or slow. Powered by over 240 lawyers in key financial centers, including New York, London, Paris, Boston, California, and Washington, DC, Brown Rudnick is a law firm designed for speed and performance.

Our advice is practical and business-driven – not abstract or opaque. And our progressive operating model takes collaboration to a new level – benefitting like-minded clients who want muscular, integrated service, timely delivered.

CCM is the state’s largest, nonpartisan organization of municipal leaders, representing towns and cities of all sizes from all corners of the state, with 158 member municipalities.

Rome Smith & Lutz is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm, providing representation at all levels of Connecticut government. With decades of public sector experience and deep relationships with key decision-makers on both sides of the aisle, the team at Rome Smith & Lutz delivers results for their clients.

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Since 1946, The Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut (ARTC) has been a retiree organization exclusively representing Connecticut’s retired teachers, and dedicated to securing and protecting our pension and health insurance benefits.

Situated in the heart of Connecticut’s Capitol, members of the Global Strategy Group (GSG) team in Hartford have strong connections to state government and have served as a trusted advisor to business, government, and advocacy groups across a number of industries and issue areas. From reputation management to public policy counsel, GSG has a deep understanding of the issues, the players, and the press in the State and the New England region as a whole.

Graff Public Solutions is a full-service public affairs firm providing a range of customized services specific to your needs.

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit association dedicated to creating and maintaining a more just society by preserving individual rights within the civil justice system to:

Express Strategies provides strategic communications and public policy consulting, with particular expertise in advocacy writing, project management and media relations and an acute understanding of the public implications of the policy decisions made by an organization.

The CRA is the only restaurant industry trade association in Connecticut. Representing hundreds of restaurants and affiliated businesses, we are committed to improving the business environment through legislative efforts, providing affordable insurance for our members, offering educational opportunities, saving you money on utilities and a host of other benefits.

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Digital Campaign Solutions provides critical media strategy, digital video content and targeted online distribution for progressive causes and candidates.

CACIL is the advocacy and support organization for Connecticut’s Centers for Independent Living (CILS), which empower people with disabilities to take control of their lives. CILs serve people with all types of disabilities in all age groups, and work to remove barriers and prejudices in society so all individuals can live, work and enjoy all that communities have to offer. At least fifty-one percent of the staff and boards of CILs are people with disabilities.

Companions & Homemakers provides in-home care for the elderly 3 hours per week, or 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Care includes comprehensive personal care and assistance. Specialized training allows caregivers to care for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Caregivers are matched to the needs and interests of the client. Free in-home consultation provided on request.