Connecticut — Pierce Ridge Capital today announced key leadership updates and strategic hires as part of its ongoing commitment to building a world-class organization positioned for long-term growth.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has intensified an investigation into an AT&T-authorized retailer following the arrest of former employee Katie Ann Barnaby. She is accused of adding unauthorized lines and services to customer accounts to earn commissions, allegedly costing some victims more than $2,000.

Woodbridge-based New England Brewing Co. (NEBCO) , one of Connecticut’s largest craft brewers—producing approximately 21,000 barrels in 2023 —is expanding its operations through a significant acquisition. The company has purchased the former Stony Creek Brewery facility in Branford for $6.1 million , redirecting its long-planned expansion into West Haven after encountering legal and logistical setbacks.

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) recently teamed up with Meta to provide AI training for business owners — marking Meta’s first such event in the Northeast. The session focused on helping companies better understand prompt engineering, aligning AI with brand voice, and evaluating AI tools for their operations.

Connecticut artist Chris Webby has long been known for using his voice to speak truth—but this time, the message goes far beyond music. Recently, Webby took to social media to raise concerns about the chemical spraying of Connecticut’s waterways, claiming the state moved forward with the use of Diquat —a substance reportedly more toxic than Glyphosate—despite earlier indications that spraying would be postponed until 2026. According to Webby, this decision comes in direct opposition to public sentiment and growing environmental concerns.

Zaelab, a digital commerce consultancy based in Westport, has expanded its reach by acquiring Chicago-based Techmates Group. The move brings the combined team to over 350 employees and positions the company as the largest independent consultancy in Connecticut focused on B2B digital transformation.

Get ready for one of Greater Hartford’s biggest food events of the year—Hartford Taste returns downtown this weekend!

We wanted to share a fascinating article by CT Insider , which highlights how 15 Connecticut-based firms landed spots on the Fortune 500 list.

A recent study from the Connecticut Business & Industry Association finds that the state’s severe housing shortage is hampering business growth and recruitment efforts. With housing inventory and affordability drooping below neighboring states, companies are struggling to hire—leaving over 70,000 open positions unfilled.

Cynergy Capital Partners, a Connecticut based boutique M&A advisory firm known for its hands-on approach to helping business owners buy, sell, and grow companies, has officially rebranded as Pierce Ridge Capital .