June 30, 2014 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Energy

DOT officials bullish on CTfastrak’s future

In hindsight, Michael Sanders says, the state initially made a mistake in the heralding and marketing of a 9.4-mile, $570 million rapid-transit busway connecting New Britain to Hartford.

News

Whittlesey & Hadley’s community day serves nonprofits

Employees from Hartford accounting firm Whittlesey & Hadley, and its subsidiary The Technology Group, hosted their sixth...

Arts & Culture

Bleachers Sports Bar target of music copyright suit

A Bristol restaurant has become the latest target of a copyright lawsuit from a New York licensing...

Banking & Finance

Executive pay rule changes likely in ’14

Q&A talks about upcoming changes in executive compensation regulations with Patrice Luoma, professor and chair of entrepreneurship and strategy in the School of Business at Quinnipiac University.

Politics & Policy

Federal gas tax hike could help CT

A proposal by Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy to increase the federal gas tax to pay for...

Energy

ESPN’s $100M digital studio strives to find energy efficiencies

Bristol sports broadcaster ESPN only has just begun tapping the potential of its new $100-million digital studio center, but as the media giant adds more programming into the 194,000-square-foot facility, one key to the operation will be keeping its power usage in check.

Nonprofits

Graff Public Solutions founder named to American Lung Assoc.’s CT Leadership Board

The American Lung Association recently appointed Glastonbury's Kevin Graff to its Connecticut Leadership Board in recognition of...

Manufacturing

CT manufacturer to build military’s new shoe

Polyurethane manufacturer Uretek will reap the benefits of the U.S. Department of Defense's latest policy change to require all military personnel to wear footwear made entirely in America.

Energy

CT’s recycling goals unnerve waste haulers

If every Connecticut resident and business recycled their soda and beer cans — instead of throwing them away or returning them for a nickel deposit — Tom DeVivo would be a rich man.

News

Marriot Hartford hosts event for children’s hospital patient

The Marriott Hartford Downtown recently hosted a special Champions Ambassador launch party for Connecticut Children's Medical Center patient Shemar...

Economy & Labor

Workers rank salary as top motivator for first time since recession

For the first time since the Great Recession, employees say compensation is the biggest contributor to job satisfaction, according to a new Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) survey.

Manufacturing

Former Stanley chairman Archibald is CT’s top paid exec.

Former Stanely Black & Decker executive chairman Nolan D. Archibald has been off the CEO hot seat for four years, but his bank account hasn't been sitting idle.

News

GM’s problems offer a lesson in crisis communications

There are four steps any company dealing with a crisis should take:1. Open mouth.2. Remove foot.3. Apologize...

Real Estate & Construction

WinnCo’s apt. buying spree may net Hfd. area sites

Boston realty investor-manager WinnDevelopment just paid $8.7 million for a 108-unit, affordable apartment complex in Waterbury, and...

Nonprofits

Community foundation awards scholarships

Bristol's Main Street Community Foundation has awarded nearly $135,000 in scholarships to 121 students from Bristol, Burlington,...

News

Parsons Brinckerhoff employees sponsor local Relay For Life

Employees from Parsons Brinckerhoff's Connecticut office recently participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in...

News

Mastering the art of great presentations

“Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever — Break the Rules Make Mistakes and Win Them Over” by...

News

West Hartford’s Mayor’s Charity Ball raises funds for nonprofits

West Hartford's 15th annual Mayor's Charity Ball raised over $53,000 for two nonprofit organizations: Playhouse on Park and...

Legal & Courts

Employers should caution against sharing worker salaries

When it comes to the wages you pay your employees, mum's the word. Don't discuss your employee pay rates with the competition — or even other firms that hire similarly skilled workers.

Politics & Policy

Candidates must focus on improving business climate

Graduates all across Connecticut received their diplomas over the last several weeks. They tossed their graduation caps in the air, full of excitement for the future.

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