Grove Street Highway Entrances Reopen

The Capital City Economic Development Authority reports that the entrances to I-84 West and I-91 North will be open until further notice. The entrance ramps were closed as work continued on the Grove Street Pedestrian Bridge. That work is suspended for the winter and will resume in the spring of 2011. Completion is expected this spring.

Picture of the Day......November 19, 2010

Photo credit: Ben Pollard for the Hartford Business Improvement District

Picture of the Day......November 9, 2010

Photo credit: Ben Pollard for the Hartford Business Improvement District

Big Belly has arrived

Have you seen the new solar-powered trash receptacles that have appeared in Bushnell Park? The City of Hartford recently rolled out a number of Big Belly Solar receptacles in time for the ING Hartford Marathon in early October. The receptacles use solar power to compact trash and can store more than 4 times the normal amount of a standard receptacle. To increase recycling, the City has paired the solar powered units with a recycling receptacle. Stop by Elm Street and give the new Big Belly units a try.

First Night Hartford Back for 22nd Year

Brand new, colorful banners were unveiled on Trinity Street this past weekend just in time for the Connecticut Veterans Parade. The banners are up early promoting First Night Hartford, the city's celebration of the New Year. Entering its 22nd year, First Night Hartford promises offers dozens of musicians, artists, performance groups and exhibits on New Year's Eve in Downtown Hartford. There are also two fireworks displays at 6 p.m. and midnight.

Only 53 days till New Year's Eve! See you there.

Picture of the Day - November 5, 2010

Photo credit: Ben Pollard for the Hartford Business Improvement District

BFDH General Membership Meeting to be held January 27th

Business for Downtown Hartford will hold its next General Membership meeting on January 27, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be open to all members and future members and will be held in the future site of the grocery store at Hartford 21, 226 Asylum Street.

The agenda will include an update from Northland Investment Company with an opportunity for questions and answers. There will also be a review of First Night Hartford. Tours of the future grocery store will also be available. RSVP to info@bfdh.org or call 860-727-1090.