March 18, 2013 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

News

Minimum wage hike hurts both business, job seekers

According to the state Department of Labor, unemployment among residents under 25 years old has fallen farther...

Economic Development

Southington retrenches after The Hartford’s exit

The economic fortunes of Southington's premier Class A office park, which has about 350,000 square feet of space, offers a window into the impact the departure of a major employer can have in a suburban market, particularly at a time of slow economic growth.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers must embrace Internet

Q&A talks about the state of manufacturing in Connecticut with Del Merenda, president of i-Mark Inc. in...

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Energy

CT microgrid program seeks full financing

Connecticut's pilot program to keep electricity flowing to key areas during widespread power outages is seeking significant expansion, setting up dozens — if not hundreds — of microgrids throughout the state in the coming years.

News

Benefit of office face time a myth

The recent decision by Yahoo's chief executive to drop the company's work from home policy makes sense,...

Logistics

CT maritime prepares for showcase event

As Connecticut begins the process to improve the economic viability of its ports, the state maritime industry...

Logistics

CT invests $6.1 million in making ports more viable

The State Bond Commission on March 13 approved $6.1 million in improvements for the New London port and State Pier, installing an energy-efficient lighting system and improving the ship loading and offloading facilities.

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Life’s stages provide marketing opportunity

One of the companies I admire is USAA Financial Services. Not everyone knows them because they are...

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Death by Powerpoint

We've all been there at one time or another. It's Friday afternoon after a big lunch. As...

Logistics

Shelton firm’s logistics package keeps delivery wheels rolling

Logic Technology's Logicbroker application is designed to streamline the exchange of data along the supply chain, enabling smaller companies to seamlessly sell products through large retailers like Best Buy and Amazon, among others.

News

Nobel Peace Prize winner visits Quinnipiac

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who founded the practice of microcredit as a means to combat...

News

Camp Courant raises $15,000

Camp Courant, the oldest and largest free summer program in the United States, raised $15,000 through its...

Real Estate & Construction

Bank of CT’s New Haven home sold for $1.9M

The New Haven headquarters for Bank of Southern Connecticut sold recently for $1.9 million, realty authorities say.NET2-215...

News

Stop wasting time in meetings

Technology is constantly speeding up the pace of business: Decisions once delayed for weeks are now made...

Nonprofits

McCormick grant helping Latino News Network grow

The parent company of CTLatinoNews.com in Farmington has received a $12,000 national grant from the McCormick Foundation's...

News

Simsbury Chamber will honor Giorgio

The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce has named P. Anthony Giorgio, of Avon, as its Business Leader of...

News

A modest proposal for legislative change

The quote of last week has to belong to Lawrence Cafero, the Republican House leader and one...

News

Doctors press legislature to allow co-op bargaining

A legislative proposal that would allow Connecticut's small physician practices to form cooperative groups that could negotiate rates with insurance companies is drawing fierce opposition from insurers and business groups who say the measure would drive up health care costs and violate federal antitrust laws.

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