Exploria marks 10 years in Hartford
Company president says capital city is the place to be
Leo Herbette, president of Exploria, a visual communications company on the rise in Hartford, believes communication is at the heart of every business activity. Communicating clearly and dynamically, he says, is one necessary element for being successful in that business activity. And he built his company on that philosophy.

What began 10 years ago as a 3D computer animation studio, specializing in pharmaceutical and medical animation, has evolved into a resource for Fortune 500 companies throughout the country. Exploria is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in Hartford this June by moving from New Park Avenue into new downtown office space at one of the city’s prime locations: a brownstone on the corner of Trumbull and Asylum Streets. DETAILS >>

Unitex Expands its Operations in Hartford
HEDC assisted in creating 40 new jobs in the city with its role in helping to establish the newest Unitex 19,000 square foot facility. Unitex is the market leader in providing linen and uniform rental services, as well as image apparel, to all sectors of the healthcare industry.

“This facility marks the fourth Unitex processing plant in Connecticut. The addition of this facility will allow us to further expand our market share in New England region,” said David Potack, the facility’s general manager. “We are very excited about the prospect of growing in this great city.”   DETAILS >>

In the next three years, there will be over $1 billion of new development in the City of Hartford. We are fortunate to have visionary leaders who are committed to following through on projects throughout the city. We are seeing all the pieces come together to create a dynamic, vital and thriving city.

--Harry Freeman