August 15, 2011 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Politics & Policy

In targeting wealthy, the left is missing the best chance to help poor

By D. Dowd Muska U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders recently penned an unintentionally hilarious op-ed for The...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Creative staff well positioned to drive change

Q&A talks about forming the creative team of the future with Tim Mullane, regional vice president, The...

Nonprofits

Women golfers raise funds

Community Renewal Team Inc. held its second annual “Tee Off With Women” golf tournament to benefit domestic...

Politics & Policy

State misses chance for global outreach ideas

There is a great void in Connecticut, an emptiness, a lack of connectedness and a sense of...

Economy & Labor

Pathfinders, Part 4: Farmington

Economic development is a tricky business in the best of times. And in a tough economy,...

Real Estate & Construction

LEED’s other cost | Paperwork, maintenance burden shouldn’t be surprise

LEED lasts forever. Businesses pursuing Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certifications from the U.S. Green...

Education

Hartford welcomes diverse students

INROADS, the nation’s largest non-profit source of corporate internships for underserved students, held its 21st annual awards...

Nonprofits

Following Newman | Madison-based nonprofit hopes to change world via H2O sales

Ruthanna Terreri knows that hope alone won’t prevent the world’s water crisis from growing. Hope...

Politics & Policy

Nemerson top choice as CI’s CEO | Board vote delayed awaiting budget deal

Connecticut Technology Council President Matthew Nemerson is the leading candidate for a newly created CEO position at...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Six outrageous marketing and sales ideas | Here’s a look at some new approaches that make sense

By John Graham “Outrageous” may seem like an indefensible stretch or, more likely, a deliberate attempt...

Politics & Policy

In budget-slicing charade, state may find its future

The overarching story of the summer — and likely of 2011 — doesn’t really have a name...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Letting the presentation get in the way of the sale

By Greta Schulz Salespeople devote tremendous amounts of time and energy in creating compelling presentations. The...

Economy & Labor

Low taxes, lifestyle place Farmington in enviable spot

With the third lowest tax rate in the region and a strong commitment from local businesses...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Business concepts have many mothers

“Mother Teresa, CEO: Unexpected Principles for Practical Leadership” by Ruma Bose and Lou Faust (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, $21.95)....

Energy

The Shale Bubble | Natural gas not all it’s cracked up to be

Natural gas: It’s American, affordable and abundant. So goes the marketing slogan but increasingly its accuracy is...

Banking & Finance

Nutmeg Credit Union pushing into commercial lending

With weak loan demand among consumers, Rocky Hill-based Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union is looking to expand...

News

OF NOTE

HARTFORD HOSPITAL DOCTOR RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL PRIZE David Glahn of Hartford Hospital’s Institute of Living has received...

Economy & Labor

Movers & Shakers

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Politics & Policy

In-state preference system would jumpstart economy

By Charles LeConche Why is history repeating itself over and over again here in Connecticut? Isn’t...

Small Business

If you want life’s best, see that life gets your best

It all started with an innocent question at a conference where I was speaking. After I was...

News

St. Francis models for Papua New Guinea

Gov. Peter Ipatas of Papua New Guinea’s Enga Province recently led a delegation of government and healthcare...

Economy & Labor

With P&Z plowing the way, another banquet facility blossoms

An old garden center at 999 Farmington Ave. has been transformed into the elegant Farmington Gardens, a...

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