Pratt & Whitney employees and the Connecticut Whale joined forces Dec. 27 for a rousing hockey game that benefited the United Way Community Campaign. Hundreds of employees from Pratt & Whitney and other United Technologies Corp. companies attended the Whale’s home game against the Albany Devils as part of a game coupon program that raises money for local charitable causes. The Whale won 3-2.

We all want to live healthier, more productive lives. And in these lean times, optimizing employee performance is more important than ever to businesses. On this month’s United Way Community Connections, aired live on Saturday, September 24 on WTIC 1080-AM, we discovered how a free, innovative program is helping local workplaces maintain high productivity while empowering workers and their families to take control of their health.

HARTFORD—The 2011 United Way Community Campaign got off to a rockin’ start with a Battle of the Bands at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Sept. 7 and the announcement of the $25.8 million campaign goal, while more than 1,000 people volunteered for the 20^th Annual United Way Day of Caring.

Volunteers from 26 local workplaces completed 20 signature volunteer projects across central and northeastern Connecticut—including in Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, Enfield, New Britain and Avon—as part of United Way’s 20th annual Day of Caring.*

Pratt & Whitney and the Hartford Wolf Pack joined forces Saturday night to support the United Way Community Campaign. Hundreds of employees from Pratt & Whitney and other United Technologies Corporation companies attended the Wolf Pack’s home game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers as part of a game coupon program that raises money for local charitable causes.