February 6, 2012 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

News

Malloy misses chance on minimum wage

There are moments when politicians just take your breath away. And so it was when Chris...

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KUHLOR NAMED NURSING GROUP VP Aysha Kuhlor, director of nursing/clinical services at the Mercy Community’s St....

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Books examine ‘local,’ breaking glass ceiling

“All Business is Local: Why Place Matters More Than Ever in a Global, Virtual World” by John...

News

hartford federal credit union donates $1,000 to foodshare

Hartford Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to Foodshare and more than $200 worth of nonperishable food...

News

Water vs. power | Vermont Yankee pollution puts fish in hot water

The recent Vermont Yankee court decision said the State of Vermont can’t trump the federal government when...

News

SIMSBURY HIGH STUDENTS, CIGNA FOUNDATION CREATING MLK JR. MEMORIAL

Simsbury High School students, inspired to honor Martin Luther King Jr., are creating a memorial for the...

Economy & Labor

MoverS & Shakers

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Real Estate & Construction

State hires CBRE to aid in office hunt

The state of Connecticut has hired powerhouse real estate brokerage firm CBRE-New England to assist its efforts...

Economy & Labor

Best practices show how to build trust

One advantage to working directly with Rainmakers every month is I hear stories. These stories relate what...

News

Obama plan to consolidate trade agencies needs work

International trade policies and global manufacturing formed the centerpiece of the State of the Union speech delivered...

Retail

For retailers, minimum wage, liquor laws are top concerns

When the legislative session opens this week, the largest issues looming for some of Connecticut’s bigger retail...

Economy & Labor

Booming Hispanic market creates business opportunities

When South Windsor-based TicketNetwork decided to launch a Spanish-language version of its sports and concert ticket exchange...

Transportation

Driven to succeed | Family steers bus business into more profitable lane

Amid rising fuel cost, expensive upgrades and a growing roster of big-name competitors, a local charter bus...

Nonprofits

A year of celebration | ‘Taste of History’ kicks off Amistad Center’s anniversary

There is perhaps nothing more synonymous with nonprofits than special events. Each month there are often dozens...

News

Liquor industry changes require gamesmanship

When I arrived at the Hartford Business Journal, my initial strategy was incremental. I would launch...

Real Estate & Construction

State to cap school building costs

Connecticut soon will limit the costs of school construction. Based on a law passed during last...

Technology

Bay State data law may bite CT firms

Connecticut firms doing business across the Massachusetts border may be in for a rude surprise next month....

Technology

CT leads U.S. high-tech, but nation losing ground

Thanks to its strong educational system and manufacturing industry, Connecticut will pace America’s high tech-sector for the...

News

STEVE WEIR HONORED AT GLASTONBURY CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER

Steve Weir, founding member of American Integrity Restoration, a disaster restoration contracting company based in Glastonbury, was...

Manufacturing

Colt Defense adjusts its sights for sales

Q&A talks about the firearms market with David Ridley, vice president of sales and marketing at Colt...

Technology

The Lex model: Hire, train, retain

Shelton power manufacturer Lex Products utilizes a rare yet simple solution to address the workforce shortage in...

Banking & Finance

Community banks: An endangered species | Shrinking margins, higher compliance costs putting squeeze on small banks

Connecticut's community banks have held up relatively well during the economic downturn of the past few years...

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