October 9, 2017 EditionEdition

🔒Farmington Accounting Firm Honored by Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation honored Farmington-based accounting firm Federman, Lally & Remis and managing partner, David S. Federman, at its annual Commitment to a Cure awards dinner in Hartford. Federman was […]

🔒Sales pitches that turn away customers

Sales pitches are shortcuts that save time and don't require thinking. They're the stock-in-trade of salespeople, rolling off the tongue easily and unconsciously. They once worked well with customers, but not so much today. Here are some of them:

🔒Q&A with West Hartford’s Matthew Hart

Matthew Hart became West Hartford town manager July 31, a significant position in a top-tier town known for sound management, quality schools, reputable restaurants, and a thriving town center and Blue Back Square. He replaced Ron Van Winkle, who retired after nine years in the role.

🔒As electric car sales accelerate, environmental advocates still worry

In recent years, Hoffman Ford Lincoln general sales manager Billy Genereux has sold and leased from his East Hartford show room an increasing number of plug-in hybrid vehicles, which can run on both electricity and gasoline.
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🔒Connecticut has it right on gun control

The outrage expressed last week by Connecticut state and federal lawmakers in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre was palpable.

🔒Farmington Bank hosts business breakfast

Farmington Bank recently hosted the Farmington Economic Development Commission Breakfast. At the event guest speaker Evan Dobos,...

🔒Powder Ridge revamps business model to bridge four seasons

The Powder Ridge Park in Middlefield and Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Parks in Portland have long offered winter, spring and summertime recreational sports, but that fourth tourist season — fall — has historically been quiet.

🔒CT’s transportation infrastructure needs grow as funding ebbs

Q&A talks with Don Shubert of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association, which recently released a report calling for greater investment in the state's transportation infrastructure.
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🔒UConn AD Benedict in search of fans, facilities, revenues

UConn Athletic Director David Benedict played linebacker at Southern Utah University in the 1990s and looks like he still could level a ball carrier, but today he tackles the issues of running an $82 million athletic program.

🔒Tips for achieving life/career outcomes you yearn for

“The Decision Makeover — An Intentional Approach to Living the Life You Want” by Mike Whitaker (Greenleaf Book Group Press, $21.95).

🔒Simsbury Bank supports Simsbury High School

Simsbury Bank has been named title sponsor of the 2018 Class of the Simsbury High School Trojan's...

🔒Fuel-cell vehicles await their moment

Of the 5,565 electric vehicles (EV) registered in Connecticut, three are powered by fuel cells — which convert compressed hydrogen gas into electricity.
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🔒As executives age, future of CT family-owned businesses under threat

Connecticut's family owned businesses face an uncertain future in the years ahead due to a confluence of factors, a reality that could have stark consequences on the state's economy, which has long depended on privately held, multigenerational companies.

🔒Tax reform is a unique opportunity to drive economic growth

Congress returned to Washington last month with quite a daunting to-do list. They were able to quickly check off a few items — helping storm victims, funding the government, and extending the debt ceiling on a short-term basis. Still on this list are healthcare and immigration reform — both issues that will not be easily resolved.

🔒Local businesses provide supplies for hurricane victims

The Perfect Promotion of West Hartford partnered with Woodland Movers and Warehouse and local iHeartMedia radio stations...
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