October 7, 2013 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Economic Development

Connecticut firms invest in global trade shows

In the aerospace business, long-term relationships matter, says Marc Nemeth, president of Jonal Laboratories.

News

Ovation Benefits employees lend a hand to CRT facility

More than 40 employees from Ovation Benefits recently visited Community Renewal Team’s Locust Street Early Care and...

News

A business lesson from Abraham Lincoln

What is one lesson we can learn from Abraham Lincoln that preceded his accomplishments in the White House?

News

Berkshire Bank grants $5K to Wilson-Gray YMCA

The Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center has received a $5,000 grant from Berkshire Bank to support...

Health Care

As merger falters, St. Francis plots future

It's not easy getting a hospital merger done these days.

News

Time to grow Hartford’s grand list

Hartford must grow its grand list and reduce its mill rate to generate the tax revenues needed...

News

Leaders find success serving clients, community

Ask any one of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winners to reflect on their many accomplishments and they'll probably pause for a moment.

Small Business

Startup Weekend aims to boost Hartford entrepreneurs

Computer programmer and entrepreneur John Farrell has advice for those planning to attend Startup Weekend Hartford-Ottawa this year. Have an open mind. Avoid useless buzzwords in your pitch. And snack often.

News

Hartford REALTORS raise $15K for Special Olympics CT

The 9th Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS Charity Golf Tournament at Ellington Ridge Country Club in Ellington...

News

Becker leads lifelong pursuit of acceptance, understanding

Back in college, Stephen Becker spent his summers working as a camp counselor for special needs children in Pennsylvania. Little did he know then that the experience would shape his more than three decades long career helping people with intellectual disabilities.

News

Hartford Healthcare seeks fresh capital

Hartford Healthcare is heading back to the bond market.The growing healthcare system, which recently added Norwich's Backus...

Energy

NU Succession – Shivery passes final torch in NStar merger

On Thursday, the final piece of the Northeast Utilities-NStar merger will be put in place.

News

Levy serves as deal maker, philanthropist

A conversation with Coleman B. Levy tends not to be about him but in some respects praise...

News

Republicans need to match words with action

Republican lawmakers say Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is overusing the state's credit card.So when it came time...

Foreign Trade

Israel offers opportunities for CT businesses

In addition to its historic and cultural interest for at least three of the world's major religions, Israel can be a pretty exciting place in the modern business world. The country offers many opportunities for Connecticut businesses.

News

Meet our Lifetime Achievement Award judges

John CarmonJohn Carmon is the president of the Carmon Community Funeral Homes Inc., which has eight locations...

News

U.S.-EU free trade pact could boost CT companies

Q&A talks about how Connecticut could benefit from a U.S.-European free trade agreement with Christopher Ball, director of the Central European Institute at Quinnipiac University.

News

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Energy

Trees planted in memory of Sept. 11 victims

KNOX, a Hartford nonprofit commissioned by the city of Hartford, along with more than 50 volunteers recently...

News

Votto leads Hospital for Special Care through unprecedented growth

Hospital for Special Care is fortunate that John Votto had a change of heart in college. The chief executive, who has led the New Britain long-term acute care specialty hospital through growth and expansion since 1997, almost chose a different career path.

News

Hartford strip center lands Little Caesar’s Pizza

Little Caesar's Pizza has leased about 3,100 square feet at 306 Farmington Ave. in Hartford.Landlord 294-308 Farmington...

News

McAdam builds a legacy trying to feed, comfort the hungry

In 1982, Foodshare began as a small coalition of 20 to 25 local pantries and shelters working to combat hunger in Greater Hartford by warehousing and distributing food donations. Today, the organization serves as the food bank for all of Hartford and Tolland counties, distributing 16 tons of food per day to a network of 300 local partners.

Health Care

Hospitals restructure to break down silos

Connecticut hospitals are reengineering their organizational structures in an effort to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and better manage their patients' care.

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