October 28, 2013 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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If you want to get ahead in business, never say …

What does it take to get ahead in business today? While the experts may offer such suggestions...

Energy

NU’s $338M CT transmission line shelved

The most Connecticut-centric segment of Northeast Utilities' planned $1.5 billion transmission project for southern New England has been put on hold, slowing the creation of potentially hundreds of new construction jobs in the state.

Economy & Labor

Small firms skeptical of Obamacare

Thousands of people have submitted applications to buy health care coverage through Connecticut's new insurance exchange, but small businesses haven't been as eager to test the online market.

Energy

Debunking myths behind U.S. oil prices

Q&A talks about the true drivers of oil prices with Raymond Learsy, a commodities trader in Sharon...

News

Channel 3 Kids Camp Golf Tourney raises nearly $85,000

More than 150 golfers came out to support the Channel 3 Kids Camp at its 16th Annual...

Energy

Brewing Opportunity – Startup’s K-cup vending machine offers employers money-saving option

In 2011 Paul Striebel, procurement manager at the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology in East Hartford, was given a task that's become rather commonplace at offices around North America.

News

Hinckley Allen attorney appointed to state board

Michael McCormack, a business litigation and insurance law attorney at Hinckley Allen in Hartford, has been appointed...

Banking & Finance

Webster Bank Grant Supports Micro Loan Programs

Webster Bank recently provided the Community Investment Corp./New Haven Development Corp. a $25,000 grant to support their...

Real Estate & Construction

Separate CT apt. deals bring sellers $80 million

A 168-unit Orange luxury apartment complex has sold for $35.3 million.Grand Reserve Orange opened in 2005 with...

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Does power make you mean?

We all know the story. Someone gets promoted at work and suddenly they change — they start forgetting their previous peers or turning into bullies.

News

Enfield firm finds niche in booming home care industry

After helping to care for nursing home patients for years, Sandra Sergeant developed an interest in providing specialized services for people who want an alternative to assisted living.

Energy

New CT law gives farms a solar opportunity

Connecticut farmers traditionally grow crops such as vegetables, fruit, and tobacco, accounting for just over half of the state's agricultural revenue. The other half comes from nurseries and greenhouses. But there is a new crop that may boost revenues for the industry — solar panels converting sunshine into electricity.

Hospitality & Tourism

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