March 26, 2012 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Winning, losing often look alike

You win some; you lose some. That’s how it is. The trick, particularly in Connecticut politics, is...

Real Estate & Construction

A state of confusion | Housing associations struggling to comply with revisions to Common Interest Ownership Act

Nearly 30 years ago, the Connecticut legislature passed the Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA) in an effort...

News

Corporate HQs take a hit too

Downtown Hartford rental properties aren’t the only office buildings that have seen their values negatively impacted by...

Economy & Labor

Tauck traveling path to success

Tauck has been able to provide quality guided tour and river cruise experiences for nearly 90 years...

News

Governor outlines plan to reform teacher tenure

This winter I laid out my vision to revitalize Connecticut’s public schools. With our students’ overall performance...

Real Estate & Construction

Property value carnage | Municipal revaluation shaves at least 15 percent off most values

Downtown Hartford’s high vacancy rates have wreaked havoc on the property values of nearly all Class A...

News

2012 WOMEN OF INNOVATION WINNERS HONORED BY CT TECH COUNCIL

The Connecticut Technology Council recently hosted the 8th annual Women of Innovation awards program, which brings together...

News

UNITED WAY HONORS MANCHESTER COUPLE FOR YEARS OF DEDICATION

The United Way recently honored Dr. Sedrick Rawlins, and his wife, Alyce, of Manchester, with a community...

Economy & Labor

State ponders designation of ‘social enterprise business’

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow for the creation of a new corporate entity...

Economy & Labor

Acsys Interactive puts focus on professional, personal development

At Farmington’s Acsys Interactive, a full-service digital agency, management doesn’t just talk about work-life balance — it...

Small Business

Firm tests CT’s desire to help small business

Oxford green manufacturer Eemax, Inc. wants to know if Connecticut truly is open for business. The...

News

OF NOTE

ARDENT DISPLAYS CAPTURES INDUSTRY AWARDS, INKS NEW DEAL WITH STAPLES Two point-of-purchase displays from...

Real Estate & Construction

Waterbury motel, restaurant land bring $1.8 million

The Super 8 Motel and land beneath the neighboring Nino’s Trattoria Restaurant in Waterbury has been sold...

Small Business

CT small biz microloan program growing

Connecticut is growing a federal program offering small businesses alternatives to bank financing. The Hartford Economic...

Economy & Labor

Let your personal brand stand out, author urges

Q&A talks about building your personal brand with Julie Jansen, author, trainer and coach. She is a...

Economy & Labor

Employees are family at Turnpike Motors

Taking extra special care of employees and customers is nothing new to the folks at Turnpike Motors....

News

The Nutmeg State’s 20-year suicide spiral | Lack of spending restraint has taken its economic toll

The competition is fierce. California. New York. Illinois. Michigan. But there’s a dark horse in...

Economy & Labor

FactSet puts youthful spin on doing business

At Norwalk’s FactSet Research Systems Inc., youthful enthusiasm is highly valued and often rewarded. FactSet, which offers instant...

Economy & Labor

MoverS & Shakers

To submit items for Movers & Shakers, please email text and high-resolution photos to news@ hartfordbusiness.com....

Economy & Labor

Learning opportunities are central to the culture at Edward Jones

Fresh out of college in 1998, Kevin Hylander was considering a career as a financial planner. When...

News

Proposed Hartford PILOT program warrants cautious consideration

To the Editor: With the Segarra administration considering a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program...

News

Charter school success faces ‘special’ challenge

What if the publisher of the Hartford Business Journal came to me and suggested that while my...

Economy & Labor

At Bingham McCutchen, it’s all in the family

Like many companies across Connecticut, Hartford law firm Bingham McCutchen felt the crippling effects of last fall’s...

Economy & Labor

Culture of support, pride at Pullman & Comley

Anyone looking for evidence that Pullman & Comley, LLC is a good place to work can find...

News

MY SISTERS’ PLACE 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA RAISES NEARLY $200K

My Sisters’ Place, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the homeless in Greater Hartford,...

Small Business

Get your small business into tip top shape

Small businesses are running lean these days, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are in good shape....

Banking & Finance

State may add incentives to lure foreign investors

The state legislature’s Commerce Committee recently passed a bill that allows the Department of Economic and Community...

Economy & Labor

Citrin Cooperman: Big company with a cozy atmosphere

This is a busy time of year for the employees of Citrin Cooperman and Company LLP, but...

Nonprofits

Businesses investing in Teach For America

As Gov. Dannel Malloy and the state legislature focus on education reform and reducing the achievement gap...

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