September 12, 2011 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Be different; play smart, not safe, books advise

“The Anywhere Leader — How to Lead and Succeed in Any Business Environment” by Mike Thompson (Jossey-Bass,...

News

New governors remaking business climate of states

The recent National Governor’s Association annual meeting concluded with an address by New York Times columnist Thomas...

Economy & Labor

Malloy seeking quick consensus on jobs | Special session will target workforce, economic development

After more than three months of traveling the state to meet Connecticut businesses on a jobs tour,...

Economy & Labor

Movers & Shakers

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

News

Choices in savings just don’t add up

The governor’s office has put out a long list of budget cuts — $135 million in all...

Energy

Irene blackout inquiries begin

Blame trees, other states, overhead power lines and poor communication for the chaos that followed Tropical Storm...

News

EMPLOYEE GIFTS SUPPORT THE RIGHT PLACE

Employees of the Hartford law firm of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP presented back packs loaded...

Economy & Labor

Hearing client’s concern is vital part of sales call

Jim arrived at the office of Bob Simmons, president of the ABC Tool and Dye Co., early...

News

EMPLOYEE GIFT HELPS ELDERLY

The employees of the Savings Institute Bank & Trust Co. in Willimantic have awarded $4,000 to 15...

News

Health law ruling a beacon of hope

Not even the promise of Back-to-School shoppers looking for bargains can make small-business owners optimistic these days....

Economy & Labor

Malloy mulls trimming back greenery

In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he is considering a “substantial”...

News

A successful mix | Mother-daughter team finding business success

Susan Nolte always dreamed of starting a business and had plenty of ideas to consider, but nothing...

Technology

Technology products get the most out of smart phones, tablets

When it comes to mobile phone service, the United States is stuck in the 1990s compared to...

Banking & Finance

In-state banks see profits soar, but not revenues

Connecticut’s 53 federally insured banks continued to see positive earnings growth in the second quarter of 2011,...

Economy & Labor

Fall convention business to be ‘great’ | Convention bureau on rebound, sees better days ahead

Hartford’s convention business will recover strongly this autumn, according to the head of the Greater Hartford Convention...

Economy & Labor

Conference will focus on social enterprises

Q&A talks about social enterprise with Kate Emery, president and CEO of Walker Systems Support in Farmington....

News

Yale, Wesleyan facing a marketing challenge

I need to reassess my nephew, Ben. He’s a good son to my sister, a functional nephew...

Economy & Labor

XL Center to use AEG ticketing site, eventually

The operator of the XL Center is launching a new ticketing Web site giving facilities opportunities to...

Nonprofits

Study finds 1 in 5 kids to be ‘food insecure’

One in five children under the age of 18 are struggling with hunger in Greater Hartford, according...

News

OF NOTE

AETNA WINS NATIONAL HONOR FOR COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS Americans for the Arts has recognized...

Economy & Labor

Stand up against workplace bullying

The playground isn’t the only place where you’ll run into bullies. Internet bullying has led to suicides....

News

CANCER WALK HOLDS KICKOFF

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Hartford, the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer awareness walk, held its...

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