Three City Men Named to Hartford Biz 40 under 40

Three young men — all under four decades of age — have accomplished so much in their time as business leaders in Middletown that the Hartford Business Journal has named them to the exclusive list of this year's 40 Under 40.

Michael Silvestrini, 32, of Westbrook, president of in Middletown; Matthew J. Pugliese, 30, of Old Saybrook, executive director of in Middletown; and Rory Moorer, 35, of Haddam, owner/artist of the new in Middletown; are, according to Hartford Business Journal, "driven by success, motivated by challenges and are role models for their peers"

The 40 Under Forty Awards recognize outstanding young professionals in the Greater Hartford area excelling in their industries through leadership.

There will be a celebration on Sept. 24 from  5-9 p.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford. Tickets are $85.