October 29, 2018 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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🔒Private investment already crucial to Connecticut airports

In response to the Oct. 16 column entitled “Private investment in state assets? CT should explore it,” I wanted to take a moment to note the significant ways in which the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) has already fully embraced this approach.

Politics & Policy

🔒Retiring Gallo reflects on 41 years lobbying CT’s General Assembly

Betty Gallo, one of the top female lobbyists in Connecticut, is calling it quits after 41 years influencing lawmakers at the state Capitol.

Banking & Finance

🔒CT 3Q venture investment dips

Smaller deals in the third quarter led to less venture capital flowing to Connecticut companies, despite higher deal volume, according to the latest MoneyTree report from PwC and CB Insights.

Accounting

🔒Federal tax law brings numerous changes for commercial property owners

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most sweeping change to the U.S. federal income tax laws in over three decades, and it will have an effect on every U.S. taxpayer, but none more so than taxpayers engaged in the real estate business.

News

🔒Kevin’s Kourt opens at Channel 3 Kids Camp

Coach Kevin Ollie opened his fifth Kevin's Kourt and his first inclusive basketball court paired with a...

Health Care

🔒UConn Health’s upward trend

For the second time in a decade, UConn Health is officially on the hunt for a financial partner that can strengthen its long-term fiscal position.

Small Business

🔒Persistence, timing lead to $1.5M investment for Israeli entrepreneurs

Thirty minutes after winning Connecticut Innovations' third annual VentureClash competition, Voiceitt CEO Danny Weissberg sat in an emptying Yale auditorium with fellow co-founder Sara Smolley and reflected on how the moment nearly didn't happen.

Politics & Policy

🔒ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt: Casinos must be cautious about sports-betting impact

ESPN anchor Scott Van Pelt recently warned casino executives to be cautious about the financial impact of sports betting. Find out why.

Hospitality & Tourism

🔒CT beer brewers wonder if growing sector is becoming oversaturated

Connecticut's brewery industry has grown rapidly in recent years, raising questions about whether the sector is becoming oversaturated.

Nonprofits

🔒Nonprofit Notebook —October 29, 2018

The Savings Institute Bank & Trust recently raised nearly $4,000 through its quarterly employee-funded caring and giving...

News

🔒How to sell yourself without bragging

“It's Time to Brag! Five Amazing Steps to Sell Yourself” by Jeannette L. Seibly (BizSavvy Books, $13.95).Brag...

Politics & Policy

🔒Don’t dismiss Stefanowski’s chances

GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has made few friends in the media. His reported lack of access on the campaign trail and reluctance to sate some reporters' and editorial boards' interview requests has led to skeptical and sometimes negative reporting by the Connecticut press corps.

News

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