December 15, 2008 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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The Hartford Overhauls Life, Annuity Segments

The Hartford Financial Services Group said it has started restructuring its life insurance operations, an initiative that...

Economy & Labor

State’s Young Vets Battling For Jobs | Vets Urged To Broaden Searches

Many of Connecticut’s young veterans returning from duty are still struggling to land jobs, a problem stoked...

Economy & Labor

Warning: Job Squeeze

About 123,500 people in Connecticut work in financial services, earning an average salary of $146,288. They...

Economy & Labor

Debt Trap

Sam Zell blamed a “tough economy” and the “credit crunch” for forcing his Tribune Co. into bankruptcy...

News

Limited Options

There’s always some candidate, freshman lawmaker, or member of a minority caucus calling for a top-to-bottom or...

Economy & Labor

State Contracts

On-Line Licensing on behalf of the Dept. of Public Health. Department of Information Technology. Bid due date:...

News

Pitkin Wants To Speed Bank Merger Process

Banking Commissioner Howard Pitkin will ask state lawmakers to consider legislation to cut the time it takes...

News

BANK’S BRICKS BOLSTER CHARITIES’ BOTTOM LINES

Rockville Bank recently donated more than $40,000 from its 150th Anniversary “Buy-a-Brick” fundraiser to more than 30...

News

Bank Food Drive Benefits Foodshare

The customers and employees of Farmington Savings Bank donated enough nonperishable food items to fill two minivans...

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Movers & Shakers

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

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Of Note

OF NOTE • Press Ganey Associates Inc. has named MidState Medical Center a 2008 Press Ganey...

Banking & Finance

Hillyer Plans $3M Building Expansion

Hillyer College, one of the original trio of schools that created the University of Hartford a half...

News

Good Advice Is A Good Investment

Whenever I come across a parable — or any little story — that can easily illustrate a...

News

Boundless Playgrounds

Mission: Boundless Playgrounds Inc. partners with local communities to build inclusive playgrounds where children of all abilities...

News

NEW OFFICE EQUALS NEW FUNDS FOR NONPROFITS

Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union recently opened a new branch office at 81 House St., Glastonbury. In...

Politics & Policy

Online Networks Want To Friend You

Online social networking is already an overused phrase. The term is now an umbrella to cover both...

News

Conn. Credit Unions See 19 Percent Income Dip

Although Connecticut is home to three of the nation’s 14 credit union failures this year, the industry...

News

Howard Pays It Forward

In the midst of a national recession, there are less challenging jobs than director of development. But...

Economy & Labor

‘Scary Guy’ | House Speaker Donovan says fears of his labor ties are overblown

When the Legislature convenes Jan. 7, all eyes will be on Chris Donovan, the new Speaker of...

News

HARC HAS A ROARING AUCTION

With more than 300 guests in attendance, HARC Inc. celebrated its 20th Annual Auction, “Roaring Twenty,” at...

Economy & Labor

Marketing On The Cheap During The Holidays

Holidays offer businesses a great time to connect with customers. For years, I’ve advised readers to...

News

A ‘Free Press’ Is Free Of State Handouts

You don’t need a license to be a columnist or news reporter. And you only need the...

Economy & Labor

State’s Young Vets Battling For Jobs | Center Provides Needed Transition

Months after Jarrod Koczur returned home following four years of military service in the U.S. Navy, the...

Manufacturing

Profits Up, Cuno Announces Layoffs | Jobs may be cut at Enfield, Stafford and Meriden plants

Minnesota-based 3M Companies Inc., corporate parent of Connecticut’s Cuno Inc. operations, is in the middle of 1,800...

Economy & Labor

World Bank: Global Recession Possible

Economic growth prospects for both high income and developing countries have deteriorated substantially and the possibility of...

Economy & Labor

Excessive Enforcement Patrol

One of the classic lies is supposed to be, “I’m from the government and I’m here to...

News

Grants Target Hunger, Homelessness

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to help Greater Hartford...

News

Dutch Treat

Congratulations and thank you to the local team that didn’t quit after Northwest Airlines announced in June...

News

Variable Annuities Lag, Fixed Annuities Gain

Despite the decline of variable annuity sales, overall sales of individual annuities continue at a record setting...

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