| Overview |
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State: |
Connecticut
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County: |
Hartford County (CT) |
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Population: |
910,309 |
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Population Year: |
2005 |
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| Metro/Region Description |
The
Hartford region is located in north central Connecticut
midway between Boston and New York City. Interstates I-84
and I-91 intersect the region with I-95 and I-90 in close
proximity. Greater Hartford is home to Bradley International
Airport, one of the nation's fastest growing airports and
the second largest in New England.
The Hartford Labor Market encompasses Hartford, Tolland, and
Middlesex counties, representing a population of 1,148,618
and a labor force of 600,323. The Hartford region enjoys the
2nd most productive labor force in the world and ranks 1st
in GDP per capita.
Hartford serves as the headquarters for several Fortune 500
companies, including United Technologies Corporation, The
Hartford Financial Group, Aetna Inc, and Northeast
Utilities. Hailed as ¿the insurance capital of the world,¿
Greater Hartford is home to corporate headquarters or
divisions of the world's largest insurance companies: The
Phoenix Companies, St. Paul Travelers, CIGNA, Lincoln
National Life Insurance Company, ING, Prudential
Financial/Prudential Retirement and Uniprise.
The Hartford economy is dominated by several other
industries including aerospace and information technology,
precision machining, health care and medical device. Foreign
owned companies such as Ahlstrom, Henkel Loctite, LEGO
Systems, Retail Brand Alliance, Trump Inc. enjoy the regions
strategic location and superb access to North American
markets.
Hartford ranks among the top six percent of North American
regions for the arts. In addition to the abundance of arts,
heritage, culture, sports, and entertainment in the Hartford
region, one can enjoy the benefits of a four season climate.
Connecting many of the Hartford region's towns and
neighborhoods, the Connecticut River provides a dynamic
waterfront experience. Connecticut's shoreline, with its
sandy beaches, is a 40-minute drive south. To the north are
some of New England's highest mountains, perfect for skiing
and hiking |
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