December 13, 2010 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Brokers Bracing For Pinch Of Reform

A sweeping provision in the federal health care reform that requires insurance companies to spend a fixed...

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WESTFARMS HOSTS ICE PALACE PARTY

Children from The Village for Families and Children, Klingberg Family Centers and Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters...

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OF NOTE

Growers Decorate Governor’s Residence A team of more than 20 volunteer florists and growers from around...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Books Say Know Yourself And When To Shut Up

“Employment Options: The Ultimate Resource for Job Seekers with Disabilities and Other Challenges” by Paula Reuben Vieillet...

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State Economy Requires Sacrifice, Not Silver Bullet

After three years of recession, Connecticut’s economy and job environment are suffering.Connecticut’s official unemployment rate hovers at...

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How Insurance Brokers Can Survive Reforms

Brokers who sell health insurance are set to be profoundly affected by the Patient Protection and Affordable...

Energy

Sustainability Saves, Makes Money | Companies share experiences at Hartford sustainability conference

Money can be made in cutting back on energy expenditures, even if there’s a large upfront cost....

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UNITED WAY REACHES $25 MILLION GOAL

The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut celebrated passing the $25 million goal in its Community...

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State Business Taxes: Havens and Hellholes

“Any tax increase, I will veto it.” That’s Brian Sandoval, Nevada’s governor-elect, whose vow stares...

Retail

Events Drive Shoppers To Local Retail Centers

Area retailers are finding consumer response has been strong this holiday season. Crowds are filling local...

Small Business

Every Action, Employee Is Part Of Sales Effort

“How many salespeople do you have?” I’m often asked that question, and I reply that we have...

Manufacturing

Futurist Says CT Manufacturing Will Rebound

Manufacturing is poised to make a comeback in Connecticut, not necessarily in a year or two, but...

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DATTCO Staff Shapes Up With Wellness Program

With over 1,400 employees, many in sedentary jobs, New Britain-based transportation company DATTCO had a problem. Like...

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LAW FIRM HELPS MEALS PROGRAM

For the second year in a row, attorneys and staff of Murtha Cullina‘s Hartford office, through a...

Energy

Energy Bill Back For Round Two

Advocates of comprehensive energy legislation designed to simultaneously raise and lower electricity bills are gearing up for...

Nonprofits

Law Firm Helping Residents Claim Earned Income Credit

When Matthew Delude joined Dechert LLP, an international law firm focused on corporate litigation and financial services,...

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Dear Justice Katz: What WERE You Thinking?

It’s not like Joette Katz didn’t have one of the best jobs around, except for maybe a...

Economy & Labor

Movers & Shakers

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Rate Hike Renews Call For Workers Comp Overhaul

Recent steep rate hikes for workers’ compensation insurance will reignite a fight for the creation of a...

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Wellness Program Seeks Long-Term Changes

Q&A talks with Laure Welch, a wellness life coach with HealthConsultants Group LLC, about eating healthy, losing...

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A One Track Mind In A Multi-Track World

The winter version of “The Connecticut Economy,” a quarterly report from UConn economists, contains a couple of...

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Look Past BOP To Umbrella

Myth: Cutting back on insurance is a good way to save capital. Fact: You truly are...

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