WEST HARTFORD, CT (January 24, 2014) –The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s public affairs department is taking a lead role in developing business and academic partnerships between Connecticut and Israel. Federation’s work is focused on bringing opportunities and solutions to Greater Hartford. Recently, the public affairs department has helped to galvanize support for partnerships that will bring talent and resources to Connecticut. Working with universities, businesses, local institutions, state legislators and trade associations, the Federation has significantly increased the visibility of leaders who bring the two cultures in unique and powerful ways.