June 11, 2007 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Flight Of Fancy

In July, Northwest Air begins non-stop service from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam. It’s a huge deal,...

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Taxation Representation

The thought of taxes makes most people groan. Instead, for Sue Lavelli-Hozempa, thinking about them (even tackling,...

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Building Units

The Home Builders Association of Hartford County raised $25,000 for the University of Connecticut’s Neonatal Intensive Care...

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May The Better Charity Win

As the General Assembly staggered toward the finish line, the state’s nonprofit social service agencies were issuing...

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Fonfara Deal Questioned By Billboard Competitor

To The Editor: After reading the May 21 Influence column on the awarding of Norwich billboards to state...

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Provide Great Customer Service

When Russia first transitioned from communism to capitalism, my friend, retail specialist Nancy Glaser, spent time there...

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Neighborhoods Reign In City Plan | Latest ‘Hartford 2010’ proposal foresees strong job growth and development

Hartford 2010’s supporters last week outlined six neighborhood areas’ potential for new jobs, housing and retail –...

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Scammers Go Far With Stolen Data

Chicago-based security firm Authentify uncovered a stunning example of how stolen data is being used to create...

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Adams Family

The Advertising Club of Connecticut recognized Adams & Kight of Avon with the Best of Show award...

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HBJ Deputy Editor Moves To Treasurer’s Office

Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier last week appointed award-winning journalist Diane Weaver Dunne as the state Treasury’s director...

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Getting A Bigger Bang From Your Brand

Retooling your branding strategy can be a low-cost way to increase sales and build valuable corporate assets....

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From Candy Striper To Comptroller

Brooklyn, N.Y., native Nancy Wyman’s early work paid almost nothing. In fact, the stipend she received didn’t...

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Good Health Resolutions For Business

Proper diet and regular exercise are keys to good physical health. In business, there are also some...

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The GOP’s General

In a few short months, Chris Healy may be on the verge of doing something no one...

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Cohn Acquires Haggett Longobardi

Other suitors have come to Frank P. Longobardi’s door at his Glastonbury office inquiring about the availability...

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Auditors Slam DSS Pacts | Noncompetitive bids among 19 items identified

State Auditors of Public Accounts is faulting the Department of Social Services for entering into three vendor...

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Doing Good Is Good Business For Firms In HARC Program

To The Editor: Since 1994, our firm has been fortunate enough to be a Supported Employment site for...

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Miner Achievements

The Miner family was presented with a plaque honoring Miner’s Inc. for its community support at the...

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Of Note — June 11, 2007

OF NOTE • The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants recognized Charles J. Frago with the meritorious...

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State Agency Watchdogs The Doctor | More than 50 cited for incompetence/negligence

When physicians fail, the state Department of Public Health generally hears about it.During the past year, the...

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New Britain Factory Helps Keep Eyes On The Road

In a factory amid the busy southeastern corner of New Britain, a company busily produces something that...

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Be Resourceful Or Remorseful

Do you remember Robinson Crusoe? In the book by Daniel Defoe, the character is cast away on...

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Double Dare

The Hartford Club launched its Women Who Dare lecture series with high powered women sharing their stories...

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CFO Turnover Decreasing, Says Survey

Turnover among Fortune 500 chief financial officers is waning, with a 32 percent decrease in the overall...

Manufacturing

Illumina’s Ultra-Fast Growth Doomed Wallingford Factory | Exec: Big patent lawsuit not to blame for closure

It had nothing to do with the $17 million patent suit his company lost. No, it was...

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Movers & Shakers — June 11, 2007

Rockville Bank in Rockville appointed Richard J. Trachimowicz senior vice president of human resources and administrative services....

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Lobbying With Energy

The state’s new energy law is the result of hundreds of hours of hashing and rehashing, drafting...

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Pledging Allegiance

The New England Patriots presented a $3,500 grant to Community Health Resources in Windsor on behalf of...

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Making An Impac

Education is the key to success, or so the maxim goes. Business groups are pondering the state...

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State Contracts — June 11, 2007

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

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Working In The Danger Zone | Little enforcement of fire safety rules for city’s tallest buildings

The Hartford Fire Department’s tallest ladder truck can reach seven stories high. But Hartford has dozens of...

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Connecticut Alters Land-Taking Rules | State lawmakers approve changes to eminent domain laws

The state at the center of a national property rights battle moved to limit the use of...

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Better Service For Business Filers | Secretary of the State’s offices get customer-centered makeover

A lot of people roam the halls of the Secretary of the State’s offices. They do so,...

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