August 17, 2009 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Economy & Labor

Don’t Take A Chance On Luck

Luck seems to have a peculiar attachment to work. I’m sure that most of you have heard...

News

Best Budget Alternative

The Quinnipiac University Poll released in July showed that by a 2-1 ratio, respondents wanted government to...

Nonprofits

Furniture Foundation Aids Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation recently presented a check for $15,000 to Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters....

Technology

Tiny Redbox A Force In DVD Rentals

We all know that DVDs are dying, and pretty soon people who want to watch movies at...

Economy & Labor

State Contracts

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

Banking & Finance

Banks Move To Rebrand By Changing Names

After more than a year of planning, TD Banknorth will chop its name in half this fall,...

News

In Summer’s Heat, Just Filing Column Is Quite A Feat

I know. I know. I should be writing about pork-belly futures and utility deregulation and actuarial accuracy...

News

Newest Woman Advocate for Youth

The Children’s Home of Cromwell honored Saint Joseph College Professor of Economics and International Studies Shyamala Raman,...

Economy & Labor

State Lags In Enforcement Resources

A team of five Connecticut labor department employees issued 220 stop-work orders during the past 22 months...

Economy & Labor

Wall Street Slow On Compensation Reform

Public outrage has boiled over as billions of dollars in bonuses have been handed out on Wall...

News

Of Note

• For the 14th consecutive year, the Society for Human Resource Management has awarded the Superior Merit Chapter...

Economy & Labor

Water Watcher | Tom West, Superintendent, Southington Water Department; Member, Connecticut Water Works Association

The Connecticut Water Works Association (CWWA) is an association of public water supply utilities that promotes state...

Small Business

How To Snag That First Customer

It’s finally happened. You’ve taken the big step and decided to go into business for yourself. You’re...

News

Realtors Raise Funds Through Golf

The Greater Hartford Association of Realtors (GHAR) Charity Golf Tournament took place at the Shuttle Meadow Country...

News

Dodd’s Flawed Defense Strategy

There’s an old saying, used by lawyers, that when the facts are on your side you argue...

News

Hoffman Honda Helps Out Campers

The Hoffman Auto Group unveiled its new home for Hoffman Honda, located at 44 Albany Turnpike, Route...

Economy & Labor

Rell Wants Less In Film Industry Tax Credits

While Connecticut’s film industry celebrates its latest victory — the first taping last week of “The Jerry...

Economy & Labor

Judge OKs UnitedHealth Settlement

A federal judge has approved a settlement that pays UnitedHealth Group shareholders more than $900 million to...

Economy & Labor

Hanley Hopes To Create Opportunities For Disabled Artists

As groups like Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) repeatedly try to drive home, Hartford is a...

Economy & Labor

Rate Worries

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal last week suggested new legislation to overhaul Connecticut’s approval process for individual health...

Nonprofits

Children’s Advancement Fund Inc.

Mission: The mission of the Children’s Advancement Fund, Inc. is to help children with special needs realize...

Banking & Finance

Homeowners Avoiding Foreclosure Through State Mediation

The state’s hallmark foreclosure mediation program continues to have a high success rate for homeowners, but still...

Economy & Labor

Profiting From Shadow Labor | Others Pay When Subcontractors Avoid Employee Taxes

The state’s two-year crackdown on companies that avoid paying employee taxes and workers’ compensation insurance has resulted...

News

Family Owned Business of the Year

Carmon Community Funeral Homes, based in Windsor, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “2009...

News

Enforcing Labor Laws Must Be Priority

State authorities need to direct more resources toward the effort to crack down on subcontractors who fail...

Real Estate & Construction

Simsbury’s Public Farm Leased For Grower’s Lessons

The town of Simsbury has leased its 38-acre public farm to nonprofit Community Farm of Simsbury Inc....

Economy & Labor

Movers & Shakers

To submit items for Movers & Shakers, please email text and high-resolution photos to news@ hartfordbusiness.com....

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