Business
Reaction of the National Federation of Independent Business
The state’s leading advocate for small business owners today said the Governor’s initial focus on the horrifying tragedy in Newtown was perfectly appropriate and sincerely received. The remainder of his speech, said the National Federation […]
Malloy Says He’s Met With Officials Who May Bring A Thousand Jobs To State
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is continuing to meet with companies during his trip to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and says one firm told him it’s interested in bringing 1,000 jobs to Connecticut.
Blumenthal Says Education Partnerships Already Underway Here
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is highlighting how the president’s proposal to create partnerships between community colleges and businesses is already underway in some Connecticut cities and towns.
Herbst Tells Business Leaders Research Can Boost State’s Economy
The University of Connecticut’s president is urging business leaders to envision a day when the state’s research investments help transform it into the Silicon Valley of medical and engineering advances.
Hearing To Examine Insurers’ Storm Response
State lawmakers want to learn more about how the insurance industry responded to the two recent storms to hit Connecticut – the remnants of Hurricane Irene and the October nor’easter.
Power Outages Take Toll On State Businesses
Businesses big and small have taken a beating from the power outages caused by the record-setting October snowstorm and the losses are only beginning to be tallied, owners and experts said Monday as tens of thousands of Connecticut homes and companies entered a second week without electricity.
UTC 3Q Profit Up 11%, Raises Forecast
United Technologies Corp. said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit jumped nearly 11 percent as orders rose in double digits at several aerospace and building systems businesses. The manufacturing conglomerate raised its forecast for the year.
UConn Business Trade Secrets
Connecticut’s highest court will soon consider whether the University of Connecticut must release its season ticket holders’ names and some other lists under open records laws.
Sikorsky To Cut Jobs
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., says it’s trimming its worldwide work force of 18,000 by about three percent to remain competitive in the helicopter design, manufacturing and service industry.
Crackdown On Unregistered Out-Of-State Businesses
An effort to find out-of-state companies operating illegally in Connecticut has netted $1.3 million in fines.
