Glastonbury Resident Among 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards Recipients

Hartford, CT – The Hartford Business Journal announced the selection of the four individuals who will receive the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards. The recipients will be recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at The Bond Ballroom in Hartford.

“We are delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards,” said Joe Zwiebel, founding publisher of the Hartford Business Journal. “We are both humbled and moved by the winners’ remarkable careers. They serve as shining examples for the Greater Hartford Region business community.”

During the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony, Hartford Business Journal will recognize the following individuals:

• Curtis Robinson, C & R Development
• Eugene (Gene) Sheehan, Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations
• Jerry Franklin, Connecticut Public Broadcasting
• John Rathgeber, Connecticut Business & Industry Association

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards panel moderator is Richard Sugarman, founding president of The Connecticut Forum. Sugarman will lead a lively discussion with the winners on their achievements so that they may share their stories and advice with the audience.

Admission to the event is $65/ticket and $600 for a group of 10 ($75/700 after October 22). To register or for more information, contact Amy Orsini at aorsini@hartfordbusiness.com, or 860.236.9998, ext. 134, or register online at www.hartfordbusiness.com.

The 5th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented by Hartford Business Journal and sponsored by CohnReznick (presenting sponsor); The Pita Group, WDRC-AM 1360 and DRC-FM 102.9 (event sponsors). Event Partners include, The Bond Ballroom, Panera Catering, Rider Productions, J. Fiereck Photography, The Perfect Promotion, Shoreline AV, Keep in Touch Media and Co-Communications, Marketing & Public Relations.

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