June 29, 2015 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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🔒Polishing CT’s manufacturing image

In a recent HBJ article, “Miscast, CT manufacturers seek fresh image, minds,” ingrained misperceptions about the manufacturing industry are cited as a root of the industry’s struggle to recruit a new-generation workforce.Why is this important? Connecticut has a deep and strong legacy in the manufacturing sector. It is a significant force that drives our economy, […]

Nonprofits

🔒Nonprofit Profile: Charter Oak Health Center Inc.

Glastonbury independent insurance agency GoodWorks Insurance has donated $2,500 to the FOCUS Center for Autism and is...

Insurance

🔒Health insurers rein in small group rate hikes

Connecticut's small employers, which have long felt the brunt of ever-increasing healthcare costs, could get some relief in 2016.

News

🔒Hartford realty deals show progress but much work still to do

Recent talk of Hartford's renaissance has drawn a healthy dose of skepticism from residents in and outside...

Real Estate & Construction

🔒Newington retail center undergoes $5M retail refi

A Newington retail building in the shadow of Westfarms Mall that houses FedEx Office and DSW Designer...

Banking & Finance

🔒Caring streak marks Citizens’ Maass

Lisa Maass, newly seated as chief of Citizens Bank's Connecticut franchise, says her focus is on building its reputation as “a very good commercial bank,'' including ramping up staffing.

Politics & Policy

🔒Hartford Mayoral Race 2015 Preview: Week 5

The Hartford Business Journal continues its series of profiles of Hartford's mayoral candidates.

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🔒Pratt & Whitney helps carry Special Olympics torch

Pratt & Whitney employee Alice Straight led a Pratt-sponsored team and completed a half-mile leg with her...

Hospitality & Tourism

🔒Smulders hits right tune with health-conscious consumers

Michael Smulders studied music and envisioned playing in an orchestra percussion section. Instead, he conducts a natural foods company on a rapid growth trajectory.

News

🔒Charles Mathews receives R.C. Knox Distinguished Leadership Award

Charles Mathews of West Hartford received the 2014 Robert C. Knox, Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award at...

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🔒SkillsUSA CT receives donation from Grainger Foundation

Connecticut Technical High School System's SkillsUSA received a $30,000 donation from the Grainger Foundation. The funds will...

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🔒Cohn Reznick volunteers for JA in a Day

CohnReznick's Hartford office employees (shown above) recently volunteered for Junior Achievement in a Day in 11 classrooms...

Economy & Labor

🔒Employers must prep for Cadillac health plan tax

The Cadillac tax will soon become one of the most impactful and controversial provisions of the Affordable Care Act for employers.

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🔒The power of the right metrics

At the recent Connecticut Business Expo I moderated a panel discussion on innovation and growth. The panelists...

News

🔒Change agents employ ‘big-picture’ thinking

“The Attacker's Advantage — Turning Uncertainty into Breakthrough Opportunities” by Ram Charan (PublicAffairs, $24.99).Strategists often see their...

Economy & Labor

🔒Tuition reimbursement programs make a comeback

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has added a free tuition option to its education benefits package for its 1,400 Connecticut employees, bolstering a perk that some companies are now reinstating and better aligning with their talent-management strategies as the economy improves and labor market tightens.

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🔒Corporate Profile: Kaman Corp.

Read more Flying Strong: Timely deals, diversification, China help Kaman fend off choppy headwinds

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