May 5, 2014 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Real Estate & Construction

Raveis tweaks realty model

William Raveis is nothing if not innovative.Forty years after starting in a one-room office above a Fairfield...

Health Care

Expanding nurse practitioner independence smart policy

Few issues garnered as much attention and heated debated this legislative session as a bill passed by the House last week that expands the independence of nurse practitioners.

Economy & Labor

Manufacturers add training programs to fill jobs gap

Alarmed that job applicants' skill sets are short of what he needs, a Berlin manufacturer is taking matters into his own hands by launching a training institute.

Nonprofits

Nonprofit Notebook

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation awarded the American School for the Deaf $50,000 in...

News

Construction trades join forces to honor CT vets

The Connecticut Road Builders Association, Connecticut Environmental and Utilities Contractors Association and Connecticut Ready Mixed Concrete Association...

Real Estate & Construction

Historic Amos Bull House reborn in $2.45M makeover

After years of planning and fundraising, downtown Hartford's historic Amos Bull House is modern and useful space again following a $2.45 million renovation.

Banking & Finance

Glastonbury startup caters to do-it-yourself investors

With outrage over hidden fees in 401(k) plans as fuel, a Glastonbury startup has launched an online retirement plan allowing do-it-yourself investors to allocate their own savings at a flat monthly rate.

Advertising, Media & Marketing

How to get what you want from marketing

The only way to find out if your marketing is performing the way you want is to...

Banking & Finance

Alternative lenders provide entrepreneurs options

Capital is fuel for America's small business engine leading to job creation, economic growth, and prosperity. Right...

News

The missing surplus scrambles Hartford

The state's economy has not responded to the shock therapy administered by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. In fact, it's flatlining.

Health Care

Gaylord Hospital exits sleep medicine business

As part of a major strategy shift, Wallingford's Gaylord Hospital is getting out of the sleep medicine...

News

Friendly’s Restaurant honored by Easter Seals

Easter Seals, the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities, honored Friendly's...

News

Tips to train the busy, unfocused mind

“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown (Crown Business, $23).Look at your inbox, to-do-list and...

News

Comcast honored by United Way with three awards

Cable giant Comcast was recently honored by the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut at the...

Technology

Best practices for protecting clients’ financial data

Ensuring clients' critical data remains secure is key to the success of businesses around the world, be...

News

Robinson+Cole rebrands with new logo, look

Hartford law firm Robinson+Cole is showing off a new look and logo as part of a company...

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