5 February 2012, 1:11 am
A win-win for employer, employeeTheDay.com (blog)By Anthony Cronin That's a great deal for both sides, and it's all part of an effort to jumpstart Connecticut's jobs-lagging economy. The new Job Expansion Tax Credit - it's known as JET - allows eligible businesses in Connecticut to r... Read More »
5 February 2012, 12:14 am
State to cap school building costsHartford BusinessThe School Building Project Advisory Council specifically is charged with determining the maximum per-square-foot cost for each of Connecticut's counties. If a local school district submits a project plan for state approval exceeding the maximum... Read More »
5 February 2012, 12:14 am
CT leads US high-tech, but nation losing groundHartford BusinessEven though Connecticut leads the nation in many educational and manufacturing indicators, industry groups push for the state systems to improve to help the entire country reverse its downward trend. “As we look at this as an economic... Read More »
5 February 2012, 12:14 am
Community banks: An endangered speciesHartford BusinessBy By Greg Bordonaro Connecticut's community banks have held up relatively well during the economic downturn of the past few years with no bank failures and only a spat of merger activity. But while economic conditions are improving, communi... Read More »
4 February 2012, 9:29 pm
Trade Gap Probably Widened as Imports Grew: US Economy PreviewBusinessWeek“We should see a bit of a pickup in imports as the economy and the consumer are doing better,” said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. “A lot of our exports are going to... Read More »
4 February 2012, 9:06 pm
Boston GlobeAs base closings loom, Hanscom's boosters tout its research cloutBoston GlobeBy Scott Van Voorhis Word out of Washington, DC, of another round of military base closings is showcasing Hanscom Air Force Base's role in fueling the region's high-tech economy as supporters come to... Read More »
4 February 2012, 3:52 pm
Robert Godfrey: With economy on the rise, more to be doneDanbury News TimesPhoto: Jessica Hill, ST / AP2011 The new year has brought some good news: Our economy is improving, employment is increasing, and state revenues are more stable. Our future is looking brighter. We continue to recover from the... Read More »
4 February 2012, 3:50 pm
Senate race offers McMahon, Shays second chancesCt PostL. Scott Frantz after a panel discussion on business and state policies held at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center in Norwalk, Conn. on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012. Photo: Cathy Zuraw / Stamford Advocate | Buy This Photo Christopher Shays.and more&nb... Read More »
4 February 2012, 3:22 pm
Murphy tries to cement front-runner statusCt PostDemocrat Susan Bysiewicz, the former Secretary of the State and candidate for US Senate, talks to voters at a Democracy For America meeting at Silver Star Restaurant-Diner in Norwalk Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Connecticut Post .... Read More »
2 February 2012, 8:10 am
Mansfield TodayConn. governor unveils affordable housing planCBS NewsHe maintains that housing is a key to improving the state's economy. "Taken together, this represents the largest commitment to affordable housing in decades," Malloy said. "For too long, Connecticut has built too little afford... Read More »
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