January 7, 2019 - Hartford Business Journal

News

🔒CT Wealth Management hosts annual food drive

Farmington-based Connecticut Wealth Management recently held its annual food drive to benefit The Bridge Family Center. During the month-long effort, the company's employees collected approximately 600 donated items for The Bridge Family Center, which provides youth and family services.

Nonprofits

🔒Nonprofit Notebook — January 7, 2019

Community Partners in Action (CPA), a Hartford nonprofit focused on behavioral change and criminal justice reform, has tapped its former chief operating officer as executive director.

Accounting

🔒C-corp vs S-corp: Federal tax reforms alter business structure pros and cons

When the Tax and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law by President Trump, it was the most significant change to tax policy our country has seen in more than 30 years.

Economy & Labor

🔒Progressives pose early challenge for Lamont

As Gov.-elect Ned Lamont prepares to take office Jan. 9, it would appear he has the political winds at his back.

Banking & Finance

🔒Nappier: CT college savings program has helped 56,000 students

As she prepares to leave office after nearly two decades as state treasurer, Denise Nappier says the state's 529 college savings program is in “strong shape.”

Economy & Labor

🔒As CT retirement plan slowly approaches, Oregon offers initial insights

As Connecticut's state-created retirement plan for private-sector workers aims to start enrollment this year, a similar system in Oregon is showing mixed results as it rolls out, potentially hinting at what's ahead for the Nutmeg State.

News

🔒Tips for change management

“The Great Management Reset: 27 Ways to Be A Better Manager” by Leslie Kaminoff (Morgan James Publishing,...

News

🔒Johnson Brunetti supports Manchester Elks’ annual holiday veterans gathering

Financial planning firm Johnson Brunetti presented a $6,000 donation to the Manchester Elks Lodge to support the...

Bioscience

🔒UConn Health tests its own biotech breakthroughs

UConn Health is one of the country's smallest academic medical centers, with just 30 beds for cancer patients.

Accounting

🔒Automation, machining learning, AI shifting accounting industry landscape

Automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence are transforming the accounting industry and its workforce.

Manufacturing

🔒Hartford is a great city. So why don’t you know it?

Dramatic changes in Hartford are transforming the core of Greater Hartford.

Health Care

🔒CT can be U.S. leader in curbing healthcare costs

Health care is expensive in the Nutmeg State. The reasons are plentiful, but a more informed and better coordinated utilization of our current system could help lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes, making it more affordable for everyone.

Hospitality & Tourism

🔒CT craft distillers say tight laws holding back industry’s growth

The state's craft distillers say tight regulations, including limitations on on-site drink sales, are holding back the industry's growth.

Education

🔒CT private colleges want parity in state’s degree program approval process

Connecticut's private colleges are pushing for parity with public universities in the state-approval process for new degree programs.

News

🔒Robinson+Cole staffers volunteer with Junior Achievement

Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members participated in Junior Achievement's “JA in a Day” program at Parkville Community...

Health Care

🔒Hartford HealthCare bringing early stage clinical trials to region

Hartford HealthCare is getting into the specialized and competitive world of early stage clinical trials.

News

🔒Pratt & Whitney hosts Girls in Aviation Day

The Pratt & Whitney Women's Council, in partnership with the Connecticut Chapter of Women In Aviation, recently...

Economy & Labor

🔒Thomas Goldberg | Managing Partner, Day Pitney

Hartford law firm Day Pitney LLP, which has over 100 attorneys locally and is the third-largest firm in Greater Hartford, has been eyeing growth in another state lately: Florida.

January 7, 2019Edition

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