April 7, 2014 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

News

Business owners must seek broad opinions to overcome obstacles

“Insight: Business Advice in an Age of Complexity” by David Wimer and Robert F. Everett (David Wimer...

Small Business

CT sees fewer women-owned firms in ’14

As we honor Greater Hartford's remarkable “Women in Business” in this week's issue, it's a good time...

News

Remarkable women find balance in work, life

Meet the Hartford Business Journal's 2014 Women in Business.

Economy & Labor

Construction poised to be CT’s growth industry

Construction will lead Connecticut's industries in job growth over the next 10 years, economists and labor analysts say.

Health Care

Hftd. Healthcare looks to rebound from FY ‘13 deficit

As Hartford Healthcare plans major capital investments over the next half decade, the focus this year is getting the health system's finances in order, executives say.

Economy & Labor

CT workers’ wages remain stagnant

While Connecticut's jobless rate continues to decline, employee wages and hours remain stuck in neutral.The state's private...

News

Connecticut’s struggle with profits

The lead story in the March 17 edition of the Hartford Business Journal (“Capital Infusion”) describing the...

News

SI Bank & Trust’s $2,500 check supports half marathon

The Savings Institute Bank & Trust is providing $2,500 to support and sponsor the Willi-Whammer Half Marathon...

Health Care

Hartford Healthcare eyes aggressive capital investments

Hartford Healthcare is preparing a major five-year capital spending plan headlined by a new $110 million bone and joint institute that will reshape Hartford Hospital's Seymour Street campus.

News

Subaru raises $4,200 for The Village for Families & Children

As part of Subaru's “Share the Love” campaign, Mitchell Subaru of Canton donated over $4,200 to The...

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Virtus invests $250K in CT Children’s Cardio Care Center

Connecticut Children's Medical Center has received a $250,000 donation from Hartford's Virtus Investment Partners in support of...

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Exchange leaders deserve praise, but plenty of work remains

Connecticut officials responsible for the successful launch of the state's insurance exchange should take a bow. Whether...

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Local author demystifies successful executive business strategies

Q&A talks with business author and consultant James M. Kerr, who recently joined West Hartford accounting and consulting firm BlumShapiro and published a new book called The Executive Checklist.

Economic Development

CT investing $68M in 159 brownfields

The Department of Economic and Community Development has invested $68.4 million in grants and loans to 159...

Nonprofits

Nonprofit Notebook

Bristol's Main Street Community Foundation distributed a near-record $1.2 million in grants and scholarships in 2013.Over the...

News

Seven tips for effective performance reviews

Performance reviews are one of the most effective tools a manager has for motivating employees, aligning goals...

Energy

Wallingford research scientist wins national award

The American Chemical Society has awarded Katherine Ayers, research director for Wallingford's Proton OnSite, the 2014 Women Chemists Committee...

Real Estate & Construction

Fujitsu doubles its NE regional space in Glastonbury

CORRECTION: Michael Gallon is managing broker at Reno Properties. His title was incorrect in an earlier version.The...

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