March 30, 2009 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Economy & Labor

Limo Expansion

A Boston limousine service is adding Hartford to its weekday Boston-to-New York schedule, beginning April 16. ...

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NU On Way To Hartford – No State Aid Needed

Word of UnitedHealth Group’s planned big move across downtown into CityPlace I was a reminder that a...

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Dime Bank

Type of business: Banking Connecticut employees: 164 Connecticut locations: 9 Headquarters: Norwich HR...

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Charter Oak Cultural Center

Mission: The Charter Oak Cultural Center of Connecticut is the Hartford’s premier multi-cultural arts center. Charter Oak...

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Aerodyne Alloys

Type of business: Distributor of specialty metals Connecticut employees: 35 Connecticut locations: 1 Headquarters:...

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Searching For Truth On A Social Network

The hottest news blurb of March is that 22-year-old actress Lindsay Lohan is converting to Judaism. ...

Economy & Labor

Auto Franchise Laws In Flux | James Fleming, executive director, Connecticut Automotive Retailers

Connecticut Automotive Retailers (CAR) is actively involved in presenting legislation that could radically change Connecticut’s automotive franchise...

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People’s Bank Recipe For Success: Less Risk, More Reward

When large to midsize banks around the country got greedy by making subprime loans and risky investments,...

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UHY Advisors, NE

Type of business: Tax and consultingConnecticut employees: 89 Connecticut locations: 2 Headquarters: New Haven...

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A Division Of J.H. Cohn | Creating A Nontaxing Workplace

For the average accounting firm, January 1 through April 15 is normally a very taxing period as...

Economy & Labor

Some Industries In Hiring Mode | New job data offers hope in some sectors

There is life — and work — in parts of the economy, from health care workers to...

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LAWMAKERS HEAR OF NONPROFIT NEEDS

The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits Week was held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford in February...

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Shared Technologies Inc.

Type of business: Telecommunications: Installation and service Connecticut employees: 46 Connecticut locations: 1 Headquarters:...

Economy & Labor

State Contracts

Here are the latest bids for products and services received by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services...

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Icon International

Type of business: Specialized finance and corporate barter Connecticut employees: 175 Connecticut locations:...

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Time Short For Dodd To Regain Voters’ Trust

I have never seen U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd as humble as he appeared to be on the...

Economy & Labor

Unions Gain In State

Labor union membership increased 8 percent in Connecticut last year, continuing a five-year trend of positive gains...

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Long Commute Doesn’t Deter Love For New Job

Janice Gabriel definitely sees the silver lining in clouds. In her case, the cloud is the 140-mile...

Economy & Labor

State Businesses Ready To Fight Union-Friendly Laws

State and federal efforts to increase union participation have drawn the attention of many in Connecticut’s business...

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PPI Benefits Solutions

Type of business: Insurance wholesaler and administrator Connecticut employees: 47 Connecticut locations: 1 ...

Small Business

Pullman & Comley | Taking A Personal Approach

Type of business: Law firm Connecticut employees: 157 Connecticut locations: 4 Connecticut offices:...

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Thinking Small

The Obama Administration deserves credit for its recent pledge to make it easier for borrowers to apply...

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Sparking Spirit Is The Manager’s Job

I recently saw the movie “New In Town,” which really drove home the point of employee spirit...

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Envision Pharma Inc. | Making Work Enjoyable

Type of business: Medical and scientific communications Connecticut employees: 70 Connecticut locations: 2 Headquarters:...

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Comcast Corp. | Communicating A Small Company Feel

Comcast’s Berlin headquarters is a busy place and full of energy. It’s evident in the hallways and...

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New England Financial Group

New England Financial Group’s team of associates and staff at its 2008 Employee Awards Dinner at The...

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Emcor Services â€“ New England Mechanical | Listening To Employees Is Key

Type of business: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and facilities services Connecticut employees: 450 ...

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IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BLOOD CANCERS

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presented Rockville Bank with a plaque for their support in the fight...

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MS Action Day Comes To Hartford In April

The fight against multiple sclerosis takes place in many venues and the next battleground will be the...

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Michael Page International

Type of business: International recruiting and job placement Connecticut employees: 70 Connecticut locations: 2 ...

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Edward Jones | Encouraging A Family Friendly Environment

Succeeding in tough times sums up the past year for financial services firm Edward Jones. For the...

Economy & Labor

Taking Leave

Last month, The Phoenix announced it was cutting its work force by 25 percent and eliminating its...

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Standard Builders Inc.

Type of business: Construction management, general contractor and design Connecticut employees: 57 Connecticut locations:...

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Movers & Shakers

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

Economy & Labor

Stowe Center Aids Twain House

Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe were friendly neighbors for years, so it may be only appropriate...

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Kostin, Ruffkess & Co.

Type of business: Public accounting and business advisory services Connecticut employees: 120 Connecticut locations: 2...

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FIGHTING FOR BUSINESSES

Focus on the economy, saving jobs, and positioning Connecticut for a strong recovery was the message nearly...

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Kforce Professional Staffing

Type of business: Professional Staffing Connecticut employees: 45 Connecticut locations: 2 Headquarters: Tampa, Fla....

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Robinson & Cole | Respecting Employees Makes The Difference

A common theme weaves through conversations with employees at Robinson & Cole about what makes work life...

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Good Neighbors

Kudos go to Katherine Kane and Jeffrey Nichols for collaborating on cost-cutting measures that will help the...

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Harco

Connecticut employees: 155 Connecticut locations: 1 Headquarters: Branford HR contact: Lindsay Buonomano, human...

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KBE Building Corp.

Type of business: Commercial construction services Connecticut employees: 150 Connecticut locations: 1 Headquarters: Farmington...

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TAKING TO THE AIRWAVES FOR MAKE A WISH

WCCC morning man, Sebastian, along with help from Anderson Jewelers in East Hartford, helped raise $10,000 for...

Economy & Labor

Start Spring With Small-Business Savings

Want to save money? Need to watch every dollar? Give me half a day, and I’ll give...

Politics & Policy

We Must Invest In Math, Science | Marc Lautenbach

The economic crisis is forcing states to make difficult choices that involve all aspects of our lives,...

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A.W. Hastings & Co.

Type of business: New England distributor of Marvin Windows and Doors Connecticut employees: 163 ...

Small Business

Best Company Group’s Presentation from Best Places to Work in Connecticut

Link back to winner list Best Company Group’s Presentationfrom Best Places to Work in ConnecticutDelivered by Peter...

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Homecare Management Strategies Inc.

Type of business: Health care financial management Connecticut employees: 22 Connecticut locations: 1 ...

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Of Note

• Aetna announced that Floyd Green, head of community relations, was recognized with the 2009 Sankofa Award at...

Economy & Labor

Spotting An Opening | Restaurant Owner Goes Basic Even As Others Get Creative

Dennis Chui has a long history in the Connecticut restaurant business, owning and operating five Chinese restaurants...

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