May 4, 2015 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Economic Development

State, telecom industry clash over gigabit network expansion

The state's plan to help municipalities develop ultra-high-speed Internet fiber networks is moving forward with an initial funding partner, despite objections from the business community over the public costs and competition with private enterprise.

News

Common misconceptions that can destroy businesses

“Digital disruption makes a nice headline,” said an insurance executive, responding to a news report that insurance...

Small Business

Tips for non-MBAs who want to start a business from scratch

“Miss Jessie's: Creating a Successful Business from Scratch — Naturally” by Miko Branch with Titi Branch (Amistad,...

Foreign Trade

Friendly’s brings new strategic focus to CT

Q&A talks about the reinvention of Friendly's and its strategic plan for Connecticut with John Maguire, the...

Energy

Roth matches compassion with entrepreneurial spirit

Julianne Roth tried her entrepreneurial hand straight out of college, launching an errand-running business. It lasted about a year and Roth discovered she had more to learn about owning and running her own venture.

Real Estate & Construction

Advance Auto occupying ex-Courant Middletown depot

Virginia retailer Advance Auto Parts is taking over a Connecticut newspaper's former Middletown circulation depot and converting...

Politics & Policy

YWCA’S In The Company Of Women luncheon draws 1,800 guests

YWCA Hartford Region recently held its 20th Annual In The Company of Women luncheon at the Connecticut...

Accounting

Union concessions must be part of budget talks

The Republican Party has taken much criticism in recent years for its paltry performances in statewide elections,...

News

GOP budget supports employers, encourages job growth

We are all tired of seeing families struggle as a result of Connecticut's high unemployment rate.We are...

Education

New Country Motor Group supports UConn victory parade

New Country Motor Car Group in Hartford provided the official vehicles for the UConn women's basketball team...

Economy & Labor

Hospital CFOs say finances aren’t as rosy as advertised

As the debate over hospital funding and taxes rages on at the State Capitol, several healthcare CFOs are going on the offensive by trying to paint a clearer picture of the financial shape of Connecticut's largest healthcare systems, which have been singled out by the Malloy Administration as a ripe target for budget cuts.

Arts & Culture

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