Employment
Hartford possess a well-diversified, strong economy. Long known as a powerful insurance and financial center, it also boasts a long list of major high-tech manufacturing firms producing everything from aircraft engines to nuclear reactors to space suits to missile components. Data processing, telecommunications, health care and retail also maintain a strong presence in the City.
Aetna, United Technologies, The Hartford, Gerber Scientific and ESPN are headquartered in Hartford. Other major employers include the City of Hartford, Travelers Insurance Company, and Hartford Hospital.