August 23, 2010 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Politics & Policy

Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell A Poor Hiring Practice

When the Hartford Business Journal offered me a columnist slot, I decided not to tell them about...

News

Hospitals In Deal-Making Mode | Exiting Bankruptcy, Johnson Memorial Ready To Go It Alone

The interim president and CEO of Johnson Memorial Corp., says the eastern Connecticut-based health care provider will...

Real Estate & Construction

Moving Companies Hurting With Real Estate Slowdown

In what is typically the busiest time of the year for movers, many Connecticut moving companies are...

Politics & Policy

Constitutional Challenge to ObamaCare A Longshot

The attorney generals in several states are mounting a constitutional attack on Obamacare. The focus of that...

Banking & Finance

Job Shadow Day at The Hartford

Technology

Virtual Star In Virtual Realm

In a resource-constrained world, Glastonbury-based TopCoder has become a virtual power in a virtual world. Its goal...

Nonprofits

Personal Finance Seminars Are Focus For Foundation

The nonprofit Foundation for Personal Financial Education has opened its first Connecticut chapter with the hope of...

Legal & Courts

Listening To Employees May Be Best Safeguard | Law Firms Fielding Rush Of Calls In Wake Of Manchester Shootings

Connecticut employers have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe workplace environment for employees and labor attorneys...

Banking & Finance

Wachovia and March of Dimes Raise over $15,000

Retail

Lowe’s Team Works At Boys & GIRLS Club

News

Broadband Policy Must Contain Costs

Right now, in Washington D.C., the Federal Communications Commission is exploring changes to broadband policy which, if...

Small Business

No Shortcuts In Running Entrepreneurial Marathon

I ran my first marathon after my 15th birthday. I’ve run nine more since then, including the...

Legal & Courts

Tips To Make Your Workplace Safer

Spotting potential problems can be challenging, but labor and employment attorneys, security experts and business leaders say...

Small Business

Books Offer Aid Building Brand, Relationships

“Shift: How to Reinvent Your Business, Your Career, and Your Personal Brand” by Peter Arnell, Broadway Books,...

News

Hospitals In Deal-Making Mode | Hartford, Danbury Deals Could Be First Of Many

Rising costs and reductions in government reimbursements related to health care reform could lead to consolidation among...

Economy & Labor

Connecticut July 2010 New Business Starts

102 Commerce Park LLC, P.O. Box 453, Bloomfield, CT 06002. George T. Gaudette, member. 12 Springbrook...

Politics & Policy

Playing Shell Games With State’s Cash Flow

Often in public discourse, the little asides are the most telling. The grand policy statements are carefully...

Real Estate & Construction

Movers & Shakers

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

Retail

State’s Sales Tax Holiday Continues To Be A Success

The third week of August is an early holiday present to the tune of $3.5 million for...

Retail

Restaurant Events, Landmark Renovations, and Golf Event

Restaurants Host Fundraisers Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations throughout Connecticut are sponsoring back-to-school fundraising opportunities...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Sponsorships Troubles Extend To CT Tennis

Connecticut’s premier tennis event is suffering from sponsorship issues plaguing the entire advertising industry as the recession...

Energy

State Lags In Spending Energy Cash

The goal is to use federal dollars to create jobs and boost business. But Connecticut’s execution is...

Small Business

Employees Have A Lot To Say, Survey Finds

Most employees have a lot to say.Right Management recently surveyed more than 600 individuals throughout North America...

Legal & Courts

Finding A ‘New Normal’ After Workplace Violence

The senseless act of violence carried out at The Hartford Distributors earlier this month will not easily...

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