November 28, 2011 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Bioscience

Synaptic Dynamics pursues novel Alzheimer’s treatment

Synaptic Dynamics Inc., a spinoff from the University of Connecticut incubator, is screening variants of a common...

Retail

Bob’s Discount Furniture keeps growing with employee focus

From its humble origins as a waterbed store, Bob's Discount Furniture has...

News

OF NOTE

GROVE HILL PHYSICIAN APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Michael Genovesi was recently appointed vice president of...

Nonprofits

Eating for the cause | Restaurant fund raising events make giving fun, cost-effective

Aimee Furness spent most of October thinking about pizza sales at California Pizza Kitchen — particularly Thursday...

Economy & Labor

Unusual gadget gifts can please in the executive suite

When it comes to gifts for or from C-level executives, the thinking is always that money is...

News

FARMINGTON BANK FUNDS IPAD PURCHASE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Farmington Bank recently funded the purchase of an iPad for the East Farmington Fire Department, making the...

News

Thanks to small business, we have some choices

Politicians are fond of talking about the importance of small businesses. They frequently point out that small...

Economy & Labor

Business interruption claim tips

The historic snowstorm of Oct. 29 blanketed much of Connecticut with heavy wet snow causing power outages...

News

Teacher makes his point about pregnant teens

Would you like to read another compelling piece on “education reform” and why the system needs (are...

Real Estate & Construction

Chipotle Grill leases Corbins Corner space

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a year from now a 3,500-square-foot restaurant at West Hartford’s Corbins...

Economy & Labor

State program to help firms try exporting

Exports are viewed as a major driver of the nation’s economic future, but many small businesses are...

Technology

Pathways students taking technology to new levels

The motto at the Pathways to Technology school is “We prepare for tomorrow … today.” Talk...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Business books give gift that lasts, grows

The holidays are fast approaching. Shoppers search for that special gift. While choices seem endless, choosing is...

Banking & Finance

Nontraditional lenders gearing up | State initiative provides cash for small business loans on relaxed terms

When Chris Runyan was looking for financing last year to open an entertainment store that allows customers...

News

Movers & Shakers

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

News

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING HOLDS ANNUAL CELEBRATION

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving held its annual Celebration of Giving recently at the Hartford Marriott...

Banking & Finance

State is moving quickly on small business loans

State economic development officials are moving quickly to try to implement several key measures of the jobs...

Economy & Labor

Eight tips to make your office’s holiday party sparkle

Like Aunt Blanche’s fruitcake, the office holiday party is an inevitable and integral part of our December...

News

AUXILIARY MAKES GIFT TO ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL

The Rockville General Hospital Auxiliary recently made a gift of $52,725 to benefit several departments and enable...

Banking & Finance

Bridging the ‘valley of death’ | Struggling startup could be among first to seek help from new fund

Synaptic Dynamics, Inc., a University of Connecticut startup company, is screening a compound to stimulate the brain...

News

Awareness, reaction, or action? Three views of the Occupy Wall Street movement

The Occupy Wall Street movement is fading now. The mayor of New York has cleared the park...

News

Economic uncertainty in a political maelstrom

There are few things that business dislikes more than uncertainty. Recall the rollercoaster ride the...

Technology

Video conferencing firm sees business in others’ cutbacks

Anticipating phenomenal growth in the American market, a Scandinavian video conferencing company is opening its North American sales...

Economy & Labor

Attending holiday office party can boost career

Q&A talks about office holiday parties with Kelleigh Marquard, Hartford metro market manager with OfficeTeam. Q:...

Real Estate & Construction

Simon Konover heads list of TOBY awardees

The Simon Konover Co. in West Hartford grabbed top honors at the recent Building Owners and Managers...

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