September 17, 2012 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

Banking & Finance

Underwriters raise $19,000 for charitable causes

The Connecticut Chapter of the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters Society raised $19,000 at its annual golf...

News

Charitable giving taxes focus of four program

The Hospital for Special Care Foundation in New Britain will host a series of four educational programs...

Energy

Connecticut’s $1B energy program hits early snags

Connecticut's $1 billion program to develop clean energy installations throughout the state suffered early bumps in the road as preliminary project awardees were forced to drop out due to unrealistic bids and contractual obligations.

News

Writing for Twitter: 6 tips to win in 140

If Shakespeare ever had a great Twitter writing tip it would have to be, “brevity is the...

News

Drawing Board

News

Lessons from Mickey D; a look at U.S. rebound

“Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline… and the Rise of a New Economy” by Daniel...

News

Appeals court reviews attack on small business

As Election Day approaches, small-business owners are beginning to get lots of notice, especially from vote-seeking candidates...

Economic Development

Economists say regional approach, not incentives, leads to prosperity

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and state lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credit and incentive programs to lure businesses to the state or get companies already here to stay or add jobs. But do the programs really move the dial in growing Connecticut's economy?

Education

Manchester, Middletown see green tech learning centers

With a little help from utility ratepayers, two property owners in Manchester and Middletown envision green technology...

News

United Way campaign kicks off in Torrington

Employees from Alcoa Howmet in Winsted spoke about their commitment to community service and learned how their...

Banking & Finance

The sad state of financial advice

Before you read further, you should know that I am often “that guy” on airplanes who strikes...

News

Construction women elect

Zoe Belcher, a project manager with HRP Associates Inc. in Farmington, has been elected president of The...

News

Three questions shed light on auto bailout debate

The U.S. auto industry's recovery is one of the biggest success stories of the last four years.American...

Banking & Finance

Wells Fargo eyes growth as credit market thaws

Wells Fargo is the market share leader in many states across the country, but when it comes...

Economic Development

CRDA moving quickly on housing mission

The newly minted Capital Region Development Authority has met just a few times, but is already off...

News

Candidate views differ on corporate taxes

Policymakers last overhauled the corporate tax system 26 years ago. The economy, international trade and technology have...

News

40th Anniversary Celebration for Jewish Community Foundation

More than 150 donors and friends of Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford attended a reception Sept....

Retail

New car sales picking up but dealers hampered by new tax policy

Connecticut auto dealers are seeing a healthy rise in new car sales but claim to be vexed by a switch in the enforcement of property tax collections that is hampering their ability to do business.

News

Incentive arms race leads state astray

From halfway around the globe, Governor Malloy put his finger on the problem:“I don't think we have...

Banking & Finance

Technology changing life for credit unions

Q&A talks with Tony Emerson, president and CEO of The Credit Union League of Connecticut.Q: How is...

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