September 26, 2011 Edition - Hartford Business Journal

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Fewer insured patients put hospitals in a bind

Many Connecticut hospitals are seeing another spike in patients insured by government assistance programs like Medicaid that...

Real Estate & Construction

Apartments, hotel approved for S. Windsor’s Evergreen Walk

The Evergreen Walk retail and commercial development in South Windsor will blossom into a residential community following...

Banking & Finance

Lack of capital kills community bank bid

A group of small business owners in Madison are retreating from their efforts to open a new...

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COLLEGE THANKS DONORS

St. Joseph College thanked its donors recently at a reception hosted by Edie Gengras and E. Clayton...

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HARTFORD STAGE HONORS BENEFACTORS

Hartford Stage recently named the theatre’s lobby in honor of local philanthropists and entrepreneurs George and Laura...

Economy & Labor

One step forward | Patent reform good, not great

The nation’s latest reform of the patent system provides plenty of good news for Connecticut businesses, but...

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Future of solar rests with USA, not China

The future of solar is not in China. They are the present: 185 Chinese solar panel makers...

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A wellness investment | Farmington firm nurtures workers, bolsters companies’ bottom line

A Farmington life and health management company is helping businesses get a handle on their medical insurance...

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In Irene’s aftermath, take stock of coverage

Although Irene was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm just as it passed over Connecticut,...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Lessons from Netflix show what not to do

Poor Netflix. First they announce a 60 percent price hike in July, causing a mass exodus...

Economy & Labor

Movers & Shakers

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Growth of wireless technology carries hope for regional jobs

President Obama’s recent address to Congress served to once again renew the focus of the entire nation...

Hospitality & Tourism

Flooded restaurant tries to win back diners

Flooding is an annual rite of spring at the Mattabesett Canoe Club in Middletown, but when rising...

Advertising, Media & Marketing

Two books offer tips on getting ahead

“Management Tips — Harvard Business Review” (Harvard Business Review Press, $18). Here are 150 tips...

Nonprofits

Building Community | For its 75th anniversary, firm helping build Habitat homes

During its history, the Hartford-based firm JCJ Architecture (formerly Jeter, Cook & Jepson Architects) has designed its...

Economy & Labor

Hartford Public Library rebuilding reputation, reshaping role | Business community getting behind efforts to increase literacy, prepare residents for job market

As the CEO of the Hartford Public Library, it’s no surprise that Matt Poland loves stories. In...

Energy

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