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Hartford Business Journal – Changing of the Guard: Meet the lobbyist backing package stores in their toughest political fight yet
Published: February 6, 2023 | By Robert Storace
This article about Jean Cronin, President of Hughes & Cronin, was published following the passing of the firm’s founder and longtime lead, Carroll Hughes. The 2023 legislative session was slated to be a very challenging year, as many of Hughes & Cronin’s clients were facing major political battles, especially the CT Package Stores Association (CPSA). Under Jean’s leadership, the firm succeeded on behalf of CPSA in 2023 and again in 2024.
School Bus Driver Shortage PR Campaign
At the end of 2021, Hughes & Cronin took on management of the CT School Transportation Association (COSTA). At this time, there was a major shortage of school bus drivers following the COVID-19 pandemic and recruitment efforts were needed. Hughes & Cronin organized and deployed a weeklong PR campaign that involved building a brand new website in-house, designing branding for the campaign, securing interviews and coverage with every major local news outlet, and hosting a press conference with Commissioners of the Department of Education and the Department of Motor Vehicles. These efforts yielded impressive results, with members reporting a substantial uptick in applications. COSTA continues to serve as the preeminent association dedicated to school transportation.
Hartford: New England’s Rising Star – Hughes & Cronin Profile
Published: November 1, 2004 | By New England Profiles – Hartford Business Journal
This profile on Hughes & Cronin was featured in the book “Hartford: New England’s Rising Star,” which covered Connecticut’s capital city and surrounding towns, and the best of its cultural and business institutions.