The Hartford Advantage Hartford has an educated, productive workforce Connecticut ranks #1 in gross state productivity Connecticut students rank #1 in the nation on standardized tests in math, writing and reading Connecticut leads the nation in high school completion rates The Metro Hartford labor market draws from 58 towns in both Connecticut and Massachusetts Hartford - The Right Location Hartford is a two-hour drive to Boston and New York (which means excellent access to two markets at significantly lower cost) Hartford has access to 100 million customers within an 8-hour drive (which means direct access to 68% of Canadian population, 32% of U.S. retail sales, 33% of U.S. manufacturing establishments) Hartford ranks #17 in the top 40 U.S. real estate markets for expanding businesses Hartford is Connected Hartford is the 12th most wired U.S. city and ranks in the top 60 for cyber cities with high bandwidth. Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is one of the fastest growing and most user friendly in the nation. Bradley also serves as the distribution hub for UPS and is a regional distribution center for Federal Express and the USPS. Bradley’s cargo security ranks in the top 5 nationally and still serves as an active Foreign Trade Zone 24 hours/7days Hartford - A Unique Quality of Life Hartford is a growing metro area with some of the nation's most prominent suburbs within a ½ hour drive Hartford is home to the National Theatre of the Deaf. Hartford is home to the oldest public art museum – the Wadsworth Atheneum which houses more than 5,000 years of art and collective treasures in its prominent collection. The Tony-award winning Hartford Stage Company produces renowned classics and world premier dramas right in Hartford’s central business district. Hartford is ½ hour from two of the world’s largest casino and entertainment complexes – the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Connecticut Children's Medical Center (pictured at right) is also located in Hartford, and the University of Connecticut Health Center is in nearby Farmington. Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Hospital are two of the nation’s top 50 hospitals in the heart of downtown Hartford. Hartford is only minutes from some of New England’s most prominent ski slopes, mountain trails and seashore resorts. Nearby attractions include The Mohawk Trail, Essex Steam Train, Lake Compounce, Dinosaur State Park, Mark Twain House, Quassy Amusement Park and Six Flags New England. An abundance of heritage, culture, arts, sports and entertainment, diverse neighborhoods, distinctive dining and shopping makes Hartford the smart choice for life. The award winning Hartford Public Library serves as a gateway of learning for all who live in and visit the city. A major renovation and expansion of the Central Library, located at 500 Main Street, is near completion.				Hartford Key Facts & Demographics Population: 124,131 City of Hartford 857,183 Hartford County  1.6 million Knowledge Corridor (Metro Hartford, Conn. to Western Mass.) 3,226,929 State of Connecticut Square Miles: 18.5 City of Hartford 796 Metro Hartford 4,862 State of Connecticut   Area Colleges and Universities Albertus Magnus College Central Connecticut State University Connecticut College Connecticut Community Colleges Eastern Connecticut State University Quinnipiac University Sacred Heart University St. Joseph College Southern Connecticut State University Trinity College US Coast Guard Academy University of Connecticut University of Hartford Wesleyan University Western Connecticut State University Yale University

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