February 18, 2008 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Manufacturing

Propped Up In East Haddam

When most people think of airports, they think of big planes, long lines, roaring jets and little...

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As Green As Granny Apple Pie

From Al Gore’s crusade to the political debate about global warming, environmental issues have dominated headlines for...

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Where’s The Money? | Bank robberies on the rise as economy falls

When Rockville Bank opened a branch in East Windsor in the fall, bank officials thought the location...

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An American Nightmare

While homeownership is considered to be part of the American Dream, losing your home through foreclosure is...

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Economy Gets Its Booster Shot

The stimulus law signed by President Bush provides what he called a “booster shot” to the economy,...

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Former Cabana Boy Now Heads Arts Effort

As the head of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, Ken Kahn lives a cultured existence. But he...

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BOY SCOUTS AT HEART

John A. O’Brien and Charles W. Shivery received the 20th annual Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen...

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Spend Your Marketing Dollars Wisely

You’re launching a new business and you need customers. You know you have to spend some real...

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HEARTS FOR CARDIOLOGY

Becker’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in West Hartford hosted a Hearts on Fire charity trunk show to...

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Political Blogs: A Virtual Focus Group

In the past few election cycles, bloggers have had an impact. It is not clear that they...

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Are MBAs Worth Fat Paychecks? | Businesses still say yes, but complaints on the rise that MBA programs need to specialize

Having the initials “MBA” on your resume is often a golden ticket, a sure-fire path to career...

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Nerac Restructuring Will Cost Jobs | Revised business model eliminates some positions, adds others

Tolland-based Nerac has laid off 34 employees, the first such major job cut in recent memory, according...

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New Apartments Available In Downtown Hartford | Developer of American Airlines building looking for tenants

After years of vacancy, Hartford’s former American Airlines building is on the verge of opening its doors...

Manufacturing

Report Predicts Job Losses | Manufacturing to experience greatest decreases

Over the next 10 quarters Connecticut will avoid a formal recession but will tally significant and growing...

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Feb. 18, 2008 — Of Note

• Junior Achievement of Southwest New England in Hartford received Junior Achievement Worldwide’s Silver Summit Award, the...

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Column Was A Blend Of Fact And Fiction

Having worked on steel industry problems for several decades, I remember the publicity attacks United States steel...

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OPENING IN SOUTH WINDSOR

Soft Surroundings held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new South Windsor location. Pictured, from...

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The Death Penalty Pretense

Jury duty. The nightmare for every business executive and sales rep and butcher, baker and candlestick maker....

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Forensic Accounting 101

Fraud. Embezzlement. Probate. All concerns to a forensic accountant like Stephen Pedneault. And now those things can...

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CAMPING FOR A CAUSE

Channel 3 Kids Camp hosted a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser to benefit disadvantaged children in Connecticut that...

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If The Bottom Line Bottoms Out

Stash something aside for a rainy day? Good advice for people and businesses both. How about stocking...

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GUIDE DOG GOLFING

The third annual Fidelco Fall Classic raised $21,000 for Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc. in Bloomfield. Pictured,...

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Blurring The Line Between Prayer And Profit | A Bloomfield nondenominational megachurch converts to corporate behaviors

Nearing the end of Sunday services at The First Cathedral church in Bloomfield, Archbishop and church CEO...

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Blue Back’s Buzz Attracts Retailers | Nearly a dozen new retailers, many restaurants, opening in new West Hartford development

If mammoth stores like Crate & Barrel and REI spearheaded Blue Back Square’s opening, then Matt Rusconi...

Manufacturing

Council Tables Key Component Of Tax Reform Proposal

Two key recommendations proposed by Hartford’s Property Tax Task Force were put on hold last week, including...

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Feb. 18, 2008 — State Contracts

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

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