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Hartford landlord Larry Gottesdiener, once one of the city’s most prolific property owners and boosters, is diversifying his portfolio with a new type of asset ‒ a WNBA franchise. The Atlanta Dream WNBA team announced Friday that Gottesdiener, founder and chairman of Northland Investment Corp., is the lead investor in a three-member group that purchased the women’s professional basketball club for an undisclosed price.  The ownership group also includes former UConn women’s basketball star and Dream player Renee Montgomery and Northland President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Abair. “It is a privilege to join a team of inspiring women who strive for excellence on the court and equity off the court,” Gottesdiener said. “I would like to express my gratitude to Commissioner Engelbert, Commissioner Silver, and the WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors for the opportunity.”

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