April 20, 2009 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Grants Aids Graduation

Jerome Home in New Britain is one of several nursing facilities that have been awarded a state...

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Proposed Tax HIkes | Dems would inflict more damage

To The Editor: Most experts agree this recession has produced some of the worst economic conditions...

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Groups Working Together

Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc. is a private non-profit provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment,...

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Movers & Shakers

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Realtor, Relocation Firm Make A Perfect Match

One of the few bright spots in this slumping housing market is the demand for real estate...

Economy & Labor

State Contracts

Here are the latest bids for products and services received by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services...

Small Business

When Bad Things Happen, Get Over It

In life and in business, a lot of bad stuff happens to you. Customers may desert you;...

Economy & Labor

Pension Planner

The state’s pension fund has lost 23 percent of its value since July, but state Treasurer Denise...

Economy & Labor

More Violations At Hartford Hospital

Hartford Hospital’s probation has been extended after state investigators uncovered more than 30 new public health code...

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Mortgage Refinance Activity Jumps

With interest rates near historic lows, Connecticut banks and mortgage lenders are seeing a surge in refinance...

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Firms Keeping Current On Loans

Connecticut residents and businesses owed $52.4 billion in loans at the end of 2008, but were doing...

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Cleary Returns To Telecommunications

Deb Cleary is frank when discussing why she returned to the telecommunications field after a stab as...

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Reaping the Benefits

Kathi Sorey of Kathi Sorey Associates in Bristol, won the “Reap the Rewards Annual Sales Contest” for...

Economy & Labor

Health Care Advocate Position Saved

Connecticut’s General Assembly has decided to keep the state’s health care advocate, defying Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s...

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Hartford Public Library

Mission: Hartford Public Library promotes literacy and learning, provides free and open access to information and ideas,...

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Tips On The Budget Mess

When Lt. Gov. Fedele decided to survey Connecticut’s population for advice and feedback and reassurance on how...

Manufacturing

Firms Have Carolina On Their Minds

There’s a lot on the minds of Connecticut manufacturers these days. Heavy layoffs. Possible tax increases....

Small Business

March 2009 Connecticut Business Starts

March 2009 New Business Starts KML Enterprise LLC, 4 Wedgewood...

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Foodshare Fund Honors McAdam

A permanent endowment fund has been established at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in honor of...

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Start-Up Students | Young Entrepreneurs Help Sick Children

Ellie van Gemeren was worried about one aspect of her business plan. She’s selling water bottles with...

Economy & Labor

Business Closings Reach Record

A record number of Connecticut businesses closed their doors during the first quarter of 2009, while the...

News

Proposed Tax Hikes | Rell’s budget won’t work

To The Editor: The main issue facing Connecticut and the nation is the weak economy that...

Economy & Labor

F-22 Troubles

Air Force officials are backing Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plan to phase out production on the F-22...

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Of Note

• For the eighth year in a row, CB Richard Ellis has been named the leading global brand...

Politics & Policy

Getting Greener

When it comes to conserving energy, too many Connecticut business owners believe they need to invest in...

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Foundation Exceeds Goal

The Connecticut Credit Union Solutions Foundation and the league’s dues-discount program, the Credit Union League of Connecticut...

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Make Sure Your Worry Makes Sense

There are plenty of things to worry about these days: your job, your 401(k), your kids’ education,...

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Longing For Lowell’s Leadership

I have some bad news. I’ve been watching what’s happening at the state Capitol and talking to...

Economy & Labor

For DOT Work, Bidders Take Low Road

Connecticut construction companies vying for stimulus-funded projects are bidding as much as 45 percent lower than what...

Economy & Labor

Compensation Counsel | Margaret M. Doherty, attorney, Halloran & Sage LLP

What is the annual cost of workers’ compensation in Connecticut to businesses? According to a Connecticut...

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Out Of Business

When Connecticut lawmakers consider plans to raise taxes on businesses, they should consider the plight of Pamela...

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