May 9, 2011 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Economy & Labor

MoverS & Shakers

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Legal & Courts

Murtha Cullina eyes growth | Flexibility still key as law firm marks its 75th year

From its humble Depression-era beginnings with just three attorneys, Hartford-based law firm Murtha Cullina LLP has survived...

Nonprofits

Northeast Utilities backs Junior Achievement with both funding, volunteers

As president and chief operating officer of Connecticut Light and Power, Jeff Butler understands the importance of...

Legal & Courts

Lawyers’ debt hits all-time high

After working at ESPN in Bristol for three years, Glastonbury native Allison Cantor developed an interest in...

News

LAW DAY CELEBRATES JOHN ADAMS

The Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Judicial Branch hosted a re-enactment of the 1770 Boston Massacre...

News

FOODSHARE RUN BEATS GOAL

More than 4,000 people came out in support of Foodshare’s 28th annual Walk Against Hunger on May...

Economy & Labor

Ego trips likely to have a dangerous destination

Talent is God-given, be humble. Fame is man-given, be thankful. Conceit is self-given, be careful. ...

Banking & Finance

The road less traveled | Liberty Bank seeks growth while retaining mutual savings model

While many competitors are ditching the mutual savings bank model for a chance to raise significant capital...

Legal & Courts

Profession in Turmoil | Law field shrinking as firms shift focus to sharpen business results

The message from Connecticut’s attorneys is clear: Unless you love the law, you’ll hate being a lawyer....

News

Pell Grant program critical to region’s economic growth

Our region’s continued economic recovery depends on a well-educated and highly-skilled workforce. At the same time, thousands...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Beyond digital marketing lies fusion marketing

So much of the talk these days is about how marketers must adapt to survive in our...

Economy & Labor

Property taxes dividing Hartford residents, business

For years, Hartford’s business community has complained that it’s paying a disproportionate share of property taxes and...

News

OF NOTE

CONCERT JUNE 4 MARKS END OF CUMMING’S HSO TENURE Edward Cumming will lead the Hartford Symphony...

News

Marriage of DEP, DPUC worthy only of a yawn

One of the luxuries of writing a weekly column not tied to yesterday’s news is that I...

Legal & Courts

Law firms creative, less selective in finding new business

While large law firms expand and try to be all things to all customers, small Connecticut law...

Transportation

CT waiting for truck rebound

Commercial truck sales, generally regarded as a leading indicator of economic vitality, are booming nationally, suggesting better...

Economy & Labor

Pert’s strategists offer tips

Regardless of your size, if you are a consumer-oriented company, you need to constantly evaluate the relevance...

News

Property tax mess presents no easy fix

Running a major American city is no picnic. It was a little more than 40 years...

News

Government’s solvency or public’s prosperity?

Meeting with journalists last week at the Executive Residence in Hartford, Governor Malloy congratulated himself for the...

Economy & Labor

Federal agency expands protected groups in hiring

Q&A talks employment law with Christopher Brown, a named partner in the Westport law firm of Begos...

Economy & Labor

Analyzing survey data key to Pert’s success

At a time when small marketing research and consulting firms are coming back to life in a...

Banking & Finance

Report paints grim picture if swipe fees cut

Connecticut bankers have been arguing against a proposed change in federal laws that would cap the swipe...

News

REBUILDING HARTFORD TOGETHER

A team from the McCarter & English law firm was among the 650 volunteers working with low...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Book offers some clues on feedback that works

“Bare Knuckle People Management: Creating Success with the Team You Have … ” by Sean O’Neil and...

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