June 27, 2011 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Economy & Labor

‘Bridge to Justice’ seems dead-end for main street

By Dan Danner Finding a job is getting harder every day. The unemployment rate has clawed...

Economy & Labor

Connecticut’s economy on the mend | Pace of recovery remains slow, but growth in tax receipts, jobs suggest better days ahead

By Demetrious Giannaros Two years ago, the state, national and world economies were in desperate conditions....

Politics & Policy

OF NOTE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AWARD Judi Spreda, center, of Peter Paul Electronics in New Britain accepts an award...

News

Long-term care insurance: A more efficient approach

By Sam Radin and Daniel J. Munroe Much data supports the argument for acquiring long-term care...

Energy

Power generators: Hydro savings aren’t a given

The claim that the Northern Pass transmission line will bring in low-cost hydroelectric power resulting in big...

Technology

Mobile apps for business don’t have to be pricey

Q&A talks with ShoutEm CEO Viktor Marohnic about mobile apps for business. Q: Your company, ShoutEm,...

Retail

To reach millennial market, retailers must target moms

Retailers looking for a way to tap into the $43 billion spending power of the millennial generation...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Record Set At BlumShapiro 5K

Aaron Szotka of Windsor set a course record of 16:01 in the Blum Shapiro 5K at TPC...

Energy

Power plants work to block Northern Pass

Low-cost hydroelectric power, one of the key ingredients in a mix to lower Connecticut’s energy bills, is...

Real Estate & Construction

Reliable Tire buys East Hartford warehouse

Reliable Tire Co. has paid $1.2 million to acquire its 40,000-square-foot tire warehouse in East Hartford, authorities...

Banking & Finance

Absurdity of audits raises value question

By Michael Smith The general public tends to think of certified public accountants primarily as...

Small Business

Ready to be an entrepreneur? Take the test

I have never met anyone who left his or her job — whether fired or voluntarily —...

Politics & Policy

Hartford deal gives business tax relief hope

Some state, local and business leaders are praising new sweeping reforms to Hartford’s property tax system as...

Energy

Enfield firm growing with green technology

A 42-year-old Enfield company that has built its name and reputation on time management and fleet management...

News

Movers & Shakers

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Hospitality & Tourism

Mohegan Sun bets $10M on its buffet

In betting that regional gamblers prefer the best casino to the closest one, Mohegan Sun is putting...

Real Estate & Construction

Investors in alchemy | Old Lyme fund buys Bushnell on the Park rental units at ‘significant’ discount

To some real estate investors, the current rock bottom market is a nightmare. To others, like Matthew...

Hospitality & Tourism

Stanley Cup Parties at Foxwoods

After celebrating their Stanley Cup victory with a parade through Boston June 15, the Bruins hockey team...

News

This is the Connecticut we ourselves have made

By Chris Powell Maybe Governor Malloy, the General Assembly’s Democratic majority, and the leaders of the...

Politics & Policy

Saving the language, one quote at a time

I’m a collector. I save hard-copy versions of all my columns. (What did you expect me to...

Economy & Labor

Or will the recovery short-circuit? | Problems in housing market, potential for government cutbacks pose risks to economy

By Daniel W. Kennedy After starting with a spurt, Connecticut’s job recovery has slowed to a...

Nonprofits

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