February 2, 2009 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Movers & Shakers

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A Return To Hometown Roots

A decade away from her hometown was long enough for Mary M. Fay. The East Hartford native...

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KBE Celebrates 50th

To The Editor: An article published Jan. 5, “Konover Renamed”, focused on the renaming of...

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‘Scrape and Rebuild’ Set For West End KFC

Connecticut’s leading Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee is preparing to invest in Hartford’s West End with a larger,...

Manufacturing

GOP Kills Bill Delaying Conversion To Digital

Bucking the Obama administration, House Republicans last week defeated a bill to postpone the upcoming transition from...

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Webster, People’s Stick To Expansion Plans

Despite rough fourth quarters, the two largest banks based in Connecticut still have their eyes set on...

Economy & Labor

Duty Calls â€¦ Again

After eight years at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Neal Wolin is returning to Washington, D.C. to...

Economy & Labor

State Contracts

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

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The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc.

Mission: The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc. is dedicated to promoting increased independence to men and women...

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Holiday Spirit Shared with Community Groups

Blum Shapiro cut back on their own company’s annual holiday celebration so they could help those in...

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Saint Francis Hospital ER Gets $1.5M Hoffman Grant

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Maximilian E....

Manufacturing

Stem Cell Researchers Hope Funds Will Flow

With widespread expectation that the Obama administration will lift restrictions on federal funding for stem cell research,...

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Griebel Got It Wrong; Drivers Value Freedom

To The Editor: Shame on Oz Griebel and the MetroHartford Alliance for encouraging higher gasoline...

Economy & Labor

Stimulus Plan May Send $1.8 Billion To Connecticut

Congressional analysts have estimated that Connecticut stands to get an extra $1.8 billion in federal grants from...

Economy & Labor

Restless Times | Gold Bond Mattress Stays The Course In Fierce Downturn

People are tossing and turning over this troubled economy. Too bad they’re not out buying fine...

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Rage And Confusion

People are angry and confused. And they have their reasons. As layoffs pile up by the tens...

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The Hartford: Ripe For Sale? | Former Allianz executive joins analysts in predicting takeover

A former senior insurance executive says it’s only a matter of time before The Harford Financial Services...

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Fearing Rate Spike, Local Banks Turn To Fannie

The combination of historically low mortgage rates and the prospect of surging inflation is causing a growing...

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Change Helps Feed the Hungry

Hartford Federal Credit Union donated $1,120 for Foodshare and more than $600 in nonperishable food items that...

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This Is An Emergency

Under normal circumstances, there would be a good chance that any budget proposal Gov. M. Jodi Rell...

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Of Note

• The Connecticut Light & Power Company, part of the Northeast Utilities System, and the United Illuminating Company,...

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Machete-Wielding Rell?

Whatever the final diddling and doodling that brings the state government’s budget deficit under control, Gov. M....

Economy & Labor

Taking The Leed in Green | Christopher Novak, LEED certified attorney, Halloran & Sage in Hartford

What is LEED and why should people care about it? The LEED Green Building Rating System...

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Taking a Trip to Candyland

The law firm of Halloran & Sage recently held their Annual Holiday Giving Campaign, entitled “Candyland.” Four...

Economy & Labor

Hartford Stage Encore

Hartford Stage Co. is pressing on with plans for a major renovation and expansion of its 31-year-old...

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The Warning Signs

Violence in the workplace and learning how to recognize the warning signs and help ease the friction...

Economy & Labor

Get A Plan For 2009

If you call my office in mid-January, you’ll most likely get the following message: “The Planning Shop...

Economy & Labor

Big Pharma’s Losses Are Startups’ Gains

As reports of cuts at major pharmaceutical copmanies pile up, there is a bit of silver lining:...

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