February 18, 2013 EditionEdition

Economic Development

Rentschler Field retail plan gains traction

Connecticut officials have been in deep discussions with an Arizona developer proposing an ambitious retail and entertainment destination outlet center at Rentschler Field, sources tell The Hartford Business Journal.
Telecommunications

Device boom straining wireless networks

It is projected that the global mobile workforce will exceed one billion this year. The proliferation of devices is not only causing headaches for IT departments, but also causing failures in wireless networks that were designed for occasional laptop use to connect to internal resources such as servers and printers.
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A snowy injustice

Nobody will begrudge anything to plow drivers right now, but the blizzard disclosed a profound injustice in...
Small Business

UConn ecosystem aims to spur entrepreneurs

UConn is endeavoring to create startup companies and inspire entrepreneurship as the innovation east hub in Connecticut's...
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News

How high is up on minimum wage?

There is a lot to like in President Obama's State of the Union address and several of...
Technology

Your antivirus software won’t block cyberattack

During a four-month cyberattack by Chinese hackers on the New York Times, the company's antivirus software missed...
Technology

Mining big data takes big investment in talent

Q&A talks about big data and the skills needed to mine it with Gary Sacks, metro market...
Real Estate & Construction

Hamden bldg. sale

An 18,500-square-foot industrial building in Hamden has sold for $575,000.The home of Fluid Tech Corp./Burt Process Equipment...
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Economy & Labor

Budget projections too rosy, economists warn Team Malloy

Several Connecticut economists are throwing a wet blanket over Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's $43.8 billion budget, raising concerns that the two-year spending plan relies on an economic forecast that may be too optimistic.
Telecommunications

Power of the phone in customer service

While everyone clamors about the power of the Internet, I see the pendulum is swinging back to...
News

Take revolutionary approach to state’s fiscal policies

Our state's economic development and fiscal policies could benefit from a revolutionary approach.The facts are well known...
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Financial education receives grant

The Citizens Bank Foundation presented Connecticut Association for Human Services with a $50,000 check in support of...
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Bank helps mortgage program

Dime Bank Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities in Norwich. This grant...
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Look inward first to find best workers comp rates

Like death, taxes, and the Rolling Stones going on tour again, at least one other thing is...
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Bloomfield’s Duncaster cited as top nursing facility

Caleb Hitchcock Health Center at Duncaster Retirement Community in Bloomfield has been recognized as one of the...
Energy

Sewers, Long Island Sound earmarked for $1B cleanup

The proposed Connecticut state budget earmarks nearly $1 billion to clean up city sewers and Long Island Sound, the biggest two-year commitment since the turn of the century.
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Deals suggest strong M&A year

Merger Mania is making a comeback, and investors stand to reap the rewards. Just last week, three deals, worth a combined $56 billion, were announced.
Real Estate & Construction

Construction industry facing skills shortage

The prolonged downturn in construction and Connecticut’s aging workforce are creating a skills shortage that will become...
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B of A supports youth mentoring

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters in support...
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