July 29, 2013 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Real Estate & Construction

North End Hartford sites auctioned for $775K

It took only minutes for the owner and lender on a cluster of lots and buildings along Windsor Street, in Hartford's North End, to discover that their properties' market value was less than a third of the $2.9 million they were asking.

Logistics

CT’s logistics network

In today's third installment of How Connecticut Works, our summer series looks at the logistics business.

Energy

Businesses increasingly turn to rail to move goods

When people think of moving product from one place to another, most envision trucks rumbling down the highway. There are other ways goods move, though, and in some cases they move more efficiently.

News

Pratt & Whitney supports youth STEM skills building

More than 500 students participated in the CPEP Challenge Day recently at the Connecticut Convention Center. The...

News

Wells Fargo Advisors contributes $20,000 to Bloomfield build

A $20,000 donation by Wells Fargo Advisors, through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, is bringing Hartford Area...

News

CT’s fraud crackdown a good start

When politicians need to find ways to save money they'll often point to the age-old argument of...

News

Beyonce’s global brand brings big business to Mohegan

With 17 Grammy awards, $75 million in world record sales and a fourth world tour underway, Beyonce is one of the world's biggest names in show business.

Hospitality & Tourism

CT amusement parks bet big on water attractions

When the estimated 700,000 visitors pass through the gates of Lake Compounce this summer, General Manager Jerry Brick hopes the 167-year-old amusement park's latest multi-million dollar investment makes a splash.

News

CRIS Radio volunteers honored at Governor’s Mansion

Nearly 70 CRIS Radio volunteers were recently honored at the Governor's Mansion for their long-standing service. CRIS,...

News

Financial and insurance brands mistakenly ignore channel partners

Fewer industry categories have gone through more turmoil and change to their selling strategies and channel management philosophies in the last decade than financial services and insurance.

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United Illuminating team recognized at CBC banquet

The Connecticut Building Congress recently held the 17th Annual Project Team Awards banquet at the Bond Ballroom...

Health Care

Hospitals, docs see $161M payout for health IT investments

Connecticut hospitals and physicians are raking in millions of dollars in federal incentives for purchasing and using health IT systems, financial records show.

Economy & Labor

CT’s Logistics network

A customer walks into a store to purchase clothes or groceries. A manufacturer pulls raw materials off its inventory shelves for inclusion in an end product. A driver pulls into a gas station to fill up for the trip home after a long day at work.

News

Time to move beyond ‘Mad Men’ era for working women

There is compelling evidence that the economic security of women and their families is more fragile today...

Arts & Culture

Big names create hot tickets for CT venues

Q&A talks summer entertainment in Connecticut with Mitchell Etess, chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and Mohegan Sun.

Economy & Labor

Tech startup seeks to take guess work out of job search

Employers want top-notch talent, workers with years of experience and people who have industry know-how that sets them apart from competitors. But hiring managers, experts say, are having a tough time finding the job-seekers they want.

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