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Insurers push tiered-network plans to CT employers

As Connecticut employers search for ways to rein in healthcare costs, insurers are responding with new benefit plans that rank hospitals and doctors by cost and quality metrics and incentivize consumers to visit providers offering the best bang for their buck.

Ex-Better Brands Windsor warehouse brings $3.8M

The former Better Brands food-distribution facility in Windsor has sold for $3.75 million to a Waterbury investor...

Parsing Horizon chairman’s oblique ‘competition’ comment

If the line in the Nov. 5 third-quarter earnings commentary from the chairman/CEO of Farmington's Horizon Technology Finance Corp. was meant to draw attention, it did.

Village for Families and Children

The Rockville Bank Foundation donated $1,000 to Amy's Angels in support of their first annual Gala at...
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Business community must play key role in Hartford’s revival

Recent renovations downtown have temporarily changed my normal morning commute, leaving me with two other options for...

Local restaurants, breweries open test kitchens to drive product innovation

For restaurant owners, earning repeat customers isn't as simple as perfecting a menu and delivering the same dishes day after day. While menu favorites are a must for every eatery, so too are the new dishes that excite loyal customers and draw in new ones.

Griffin says now not the time for an REIT

Griffin Land Co., the Manhattan, N.Y.-based landlord that is Connecticut's biggest private landowner, has explored and decided not to convert to a real estate investment trust (REIT).

Cigna helps feed 250,000 people in Kenya

Cigna CEO David Cordani encouraged employees as they packaged more than a quarter million meals for families...
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Aerospace training program aims to create jobs for Hartford’s homeless

In an attempt to help Connecticut manufacturers cope with a skilled-labor shortage, a Hartford nonprofit and Windsor-based staffing agency have developed a new program to train homeless residents for in-demand positions, particularly in the aerospace industry.

CT state gov’t no longer affordable

It's still nearly a month before Christmas, but already Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has found a lump...

Conflict looms for utilities, renewable providers over rate structures

A conflict between Connecticut electric utilities and business and residential customers who install renewable energy systems on their properties is coming to a head, and national and local industry leaders are meeting this week to discuss ways to avert a crisis threatening both the stability of the power grid and solar/fuel cell/hydro installers.

Seven ways to stay calm under pressure

Today's complex and fast-paced world can be very stressful at times. It's important to learn how to...
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With new leader, CT Tech Council hones focus

When its longtime CEO Matthew Nemerson departed for a city government job in New Haven a year ago, Connecticut Technology Council's board members found themselves asking a perennial question discussed often by business associations and chambers of commerce: How do we remain relevant to a broad range of members so they continue to pay dues and be active participants?

How to achieve success as a mom entrepreneur

“Moms Mean Business — A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and Happy Life as a Mom...

Windsor’s Garibay Named 2014 Chamber Executive of the Year

Windsor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jane Garibay was chosen as the 2014 Chamber Executive of the...

Employers, state must focus on competency-based education

Everyone is talking about common core, when they talk about education. After all, English, language arts/literacy and...
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2014 Holiday Gift Guide for business executives

The holiday shopping season is here again. And, as usual, there is the dilemma: What do you get for the C-level executive on your holiday shopping list? We humbly present these suggestions that cover sports, music, technology and clean clothes. Because, when all is said and done, you still have to look good.

CT CHILDREN’S RADIOTHON SHATTERS FUNDRAISING GOAL

Connecticut Children's Medical Center and 102.9 DRC's 2014 Connecticut Children's Radiothon raised a record-breaking $115,376, the highest...

SIKORSKY SPONSORS VETERANS DAY HOUSE OF HEROES BUILD DAY

A team of Sikorsky Aircraft volunteers, pictured in photo, recently spent an entire day repairing two homes...
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