JA's Hartford Hall of Fame is set for Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Hartford Club. This year's Laureates are Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, The Travelers Companies, Inc.; Frank Borges, President and Chief Executive Officer, Landmark Partners; Chuck Shivery, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Utilities.

Bill Bromage, former President and Chief Operating Officer, Webster Bank who died in September, will be honored posthumously.

In addition, Bank of America will receive the JA Corporate Award in recognition of its outstanding contributions to education and the region.

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Junior Achievement of Southwest New England is happy to welcome Alyssa Lowry to our staff. Alyssa, a 2009 graduate of Bryant University,received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and minors in Communications and Psychology. She is the Area Program Manager serving Avon, Berlin, Bristol, Canton, Cromwell, Durham, East Haddam, Farmington, Middlefield, Middletown, Moodus, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Portland, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Unionville and West Hartford.

Alyssa is not new to the non-profit world having worked as a volunteer intern at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society where she helped plan, prepare for, and execute some of the MS Society’s fundraising/awareness-raising events.

Alyssa is excited about coming to JA especially after attending her first JA in a Day. When asked about the experience, she said "It was so easy to see the impact our volunteers have on the kids, and vice versa. The programs are designed to make the kids excited about learning and succeeding. I know it is going to be very rewarding and fulfilling to be part of (JA)."

JA's development director honored

We are pleased to announce that JA's Director of Development, Jeremy Race has been named to Hartford Business Journal's "40 Under Forty". Those chosen for this honor share a commitment to business growth, personal excellence and deep community involvement - people who are shaping the future of Greater Hartford