September 1, 2008 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Hitting The Books At Trinity

Paul Mutone brings more than 15 years of experience in education finance to his new post as...

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HBJ Wrongly Backs Special Interests

In the Hartford Business Journal’s Aug. 25 editorial, “McGovern’s Right,” opposing the Employee Free Choice Act, the...

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GAME, SET, MATCH

Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters raised $46,000 at its 16th annual invitational golf tournament in Simsbury. The...

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Consumer Outlook Up More Than Expected In August

Americans became more optimistic in the economy amid declining gas prices in August, marking the biggest jump...

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SCIENCE SUPPORT

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford invested $1.5 million in support of the traveling exhibition...

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Medical Device Sector Seeks Investors | As population ages, demand is expected to soar in Connecticut

For Joseph Bronzino, there is no time like the present to invest in the state’s medical device...

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The Best Ship To Sail – Friendship

I’m amazed that we only have one week to celebrate National Friendship Week in August because I...

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Rein In Marketers

Connecticut’s new law regulating medical discount plans doesn’t go far enough in protecting consumers from unscrupulous marketers...

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A HARTFORD HOSPITAL HONOR

Dr. John D’Avella, a specialist in internal medicine and nephrology at Hartford Hospital, received the James P....

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Cash On Delivery

Normally, banks transport large sums of cash in armored trucks. At least that’s the legal way to...

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LEARNING FROM LAWYERS

Lawyers from Robinson & Cole in Hartford volunteered to teach students at Hartford’s Parkville Community School for...

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September 1, 2008 — Of Note

• Horizon Staffing Services in East Hartford ranked 73rd on the Inner City 100 list of the...

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September 1, 2008 — Movers & Shakers

To submit items for Movers & Shakers, please email text and high-resolution photos to news@ hartfordbusiness.com. Shipman...

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Who’s In Your Bull’s-Eye?

Who’s your customer? That’s one of the most important questions any business can answer, but it’s particularly...

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U.S. Firms May Have To Adopt Global Accounting Rules

Securities regulators have given the go-ahead to a plan that could require thousands of U.S. companies to...

Manufacturing

Venture Capitalists Go Exploring For Startups

While others toiled in the technology mecca of Silicon Valley, Trevor Loy — a former Intel manager...

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New Law Cracks Down On Medical Discount Plans

Supporters of a new law that tightens regulations on medical discount plans say it will add transparency...

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Covering Cyber Threats | Companies spent more than $6.3 million on data breaches in 2007

As companies face a host of new risks associated with their digital data, insurers are scrambling to...

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Pay The Fine

The city of Hartford is at it again. Officials are throwing away scarce taxpayer dollars by foolishly...

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Column Writing 101

I am often asked how I manage to craft such consistently extraordinary columns. With a smile and...

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Staking Out State’s Energy Role

“I’ve been an awl man my whole life.” So begins a major political marketing campaign financed this...

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Banking Profits Shrink | Connecticut banks, savings institutions fare better than national average

While Connecticut banks and savings institutions reported weaker results in the second quarter, they fared considerably better...

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Southwest Drops Flights | Three trips out of Bradley affected; fuel angle downplayed

Southwest Airlines has announced that on Jan. 11 it will cut three flights from its lineup at...

Manufacturing

Power Company Unveils Huge Transmission Plan

Connecticut Light & Power has unveiled a cooperative multistate plan to upgrade transmission lines in eastern Connecticut,...

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Windsor Castle Buys Apartments In Bloomfield

In its second major acquisition of the summer, Windsor Castle LLC has acquired the 125-unit Manor House...

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September 1, 2008 — State Contracts

Here are the latest bids for products and services received by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services...

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