Connecticut Entrepreneur Named Chamber Business Person of the Year

NEWINGTON, CT (May 23, 2026) — The Newington Chamber of Commerce has officially named Jill Kovalich, the president and founder of the informational resource platform SoloAgersConnect.com, as its 2026 Business Person of the Year.

Kovalich was selected for this prestigious regional honor due to her outstanding entrepreneurial leadership and tireless advocacy for older adults who are navigating life transitions independently. Under her guidance, Solo Agers Connect has grown from an organic local support initiative into an essential nationwide directory resource and community hub—combining dynamic peer social events throughout Hartford County with a thoroughly vetted network of professional elder care providers.

“This recognition from the Newington Chamber of Commerce underscores a vital truth: our community needs structural, empathetic solutions for independent seniors and elder orphans,” said Kovalich. “Solo Agers Connect was built to ensure that no older adult has to navigate aging, long-term care planning, or estate logistics without a strong network of trusted professionals and supportive peers behind them.”