11-04-2025
MADE in Connecticut: News 8, Connoisseur Media host discussion on talent attraction and retention
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — MADE, a quarterly business leadership series aimed at helping Connecticut's industry professionals and entrepreneurs, was held Wednesday afternoon at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
The first event of the series, Talent MADE, focused on talent attraction and retention.
News 8's Mike Cerulli and WICC's Melissa Sheketoff hosted a discussion with Hartford HealthCare CEO Jeff Flaks, Connecticut's Chief Marketing Officer Anthony Anthony and Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner and Chief Innovation Officer Dan O'Keefe.
Watch it in the video above.
State officials said the series helps people with 'the connections, resources, and insights necessary to create opportunity in today's business landscape.'
Upcoming MADE events include:
Innovation MADE | May 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Yale Innovation Summit inside the Yale School of Management in New Haven, exploring the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and business growth.
Reputation MADE | October 2025 in the greater Fairfield County area, addressing how businesses can differentiate themselves and stand out in a crowded media ecosystem with authentic and strong brands.
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