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Senate president endorses Lamont's bid for governor Norwich Bulletin Lamont spoke of his support for small business and for opportunities the northeast corner provided for education, transportation and development. ... and more »

In 1765, the economy in the British colonies in North America was in shambles. A Philadelphia newspaper headline said, "The Times are Dreadful, Doleful, Dismal, Dolorous, and Dollar-less." For the past two years, many not-for-profit performing arts organizations would have agreed that this assessment could be applied to the present day.

High-Speed Government Waste The Ledger How will Florida high-speed rail benefit the taxpayers from Idaho, Texas, Connecticut or the other 47 states? Millions of dollars have been spent on ...

First Ever ComiCONN In Connecticut TheForce.net Alternate Universe comic shops, Death Ray Weekly and Indy Marketing have joined forces to design a con like no other, intended to bring all the excitement, ...

Robert Egan's company was supposed to restock cash in Webster Bank ATMs, but ended up making quite a hefty withdrawal instead, law enforcement officials say.

Moviemakers are coming to Connecticut, though Sen. Gary LeBeau says the state can keep them coming and save money at the same time by adjusting its film tax-break program.

Nov. 24, 1945: Adolfo M. Bruno is born in Bracigliano, Italy. - Bruno emigrates to Springfield at age 10.

What Simmons lacks in star power, the Senate contender says he more than makes ... American Chronicle Businesses that receive loans from the Small Business Administration should instead be allowed to postpone the principal or interest payments until the end ... and more »

A four-year, $26.8 million program involving public and private sector money will bring 183 new natural gas-powered vehicles into the state and allow for the creation of 10 fueling stations, according to an announcement made Friday.

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Feb. 19--Greenwich state legislators are proposing a bill that would prohibit building cell towers within 750 feet of a school or day care, but some parents say that distance isn't far enough to ensure their kids' safety.

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. — Consumers in at least four states who buy their own health insurance are getting hit with premium increases of 15 percent or more — and people in other states could see the same thing.

Rell To Propose Credit Consortium For State's Smaller Businesses Hartford Courant M. Jodi Rell today is expected to propose a $500 million " Connecticut Credit Consortium" that would provide loans to small and medium-sized businesses. ... Governor Rell's budget includes wide-ranging fiscal reforms, safeguards for ...Connectcut Plus all 28

In weather-related terms, the forecast for the local real estate market seems to be gradually clearing skies.

Webster Bank hiring 150 TheDay.com "We are especially interested in bankers who are experienced in sales of financial products and services and in small business banking," said James C. Smith ... Webster Bank to hire 150, hold job fairsNew Haven Register (subscription) Webster Bank Announces Plans To Create 150 New Jobs; Schedules Job

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Connecticut Earmarks Matching Funds To Help Small Businesses With New Products Hartford Courant The Connecticut Small Business Innovation and Diversification Program will offer grants to manufacturers looking to innovate and diversify their operations, ... State to assist high-tech manufacturersTheDay.com No way to run a state —

If you could sum up what's most important to economic recovery right now, it would be jobs.

Small Business Issues Take Center Stage at Treasury ABC News In wake of yesterday's announcement by Goldman Sachs that the megafirm would devote $500 million of its bonus pool to small business development, ... and more »

Business West

This Business Community Preserves Its Hometown Values Business West So in the traditional sense, it's a small business zone. “But we look at enterprises very broadly,” she continued. “In addition to the health care and human ...

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. , parent company of The Washington Trust Company, has announced that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Granite Theater, One Granite Street, Westerly, Rhode Island, beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Financial Reform Lite Portfolio.com Bowing to ferocious pressure from the US Chamber of Commerce and Wall Street lobbyists, some of it dishonestly directed as small business, there would be no ... and more »

The Franchise Magazine

Retiring into a whole new career The Franchise Magazine They will also have good management skills including experience of leading a small team and an understanding of small business finance and administration. ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Work On Jump-Starting The Economy Hartford Courant Sponsors believe the tax suspension would send a signal that Connecticut is friendly to small business. Democrats would make up the $12 million in revenue ... and more »

Career-Changer Finding Selling Is Key To Success Hartford Business Nolte says she's proud to be the winner of two awards from the Entrepreneur's Circle and The Connecticut Specialty Food Association. ...

If you want a cautionary tale about doing business with a company you don't know anything about, consider the story of a California businessman - I'll leave his name out of it - who ordered a batch of Apple iPhones last August from a liquidator who gave an address here in Ledyard.

Police: Ledyard woman took $49000 in iPhone scam TheDay.com "I too am a small business, trying to make a living in a bad economy," reads one of these posts. "After losing my job of 27 years I began selling on eBay ... and more »

New SCORE chief hopes to build volunteer base TheDay.com SCORE, a national organization affiliated with the US Small Business Administration, used to be known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives ... and more »

JOANN RYAN: What's going on in March isn't madness Torrington Register Citizen What better way than to promote small business, the backbone of our economy! Please check the website for the calendar of events covering Young ...

Eastern Connecticut Columbia Republicans Endorse Daria Novak And Tim Ackert Hartford Courant Tim has served on many boards and commissions and is a small business owner who knows the struggles we all are facing today. Tim is excited to go to work ...

Leaders of Latinos United for Healthcare , including Hispanic Federation, LULAC, NPRC, USHCC, National Hispanic Medical Association and Labor Council for Latin American Advancement , have sent a letter to Capitol Hill calling upon Congress to focus their attention and efforts on ensuring that the healthcare issues of Latinos are not overlooked in

Column: Candidates address Republicans, how they will change government Norwich Bulletin Fedele talked about his modest beginnings and his hard work ethic that helped him create a successful small business in southwestern Connecticut. ...

To Your Health Take a Break East Hampton Star As a small-business owner, it's been tough for Mr. Mazzeo to take any time away over the years. Mr. Mazzeo's son Nicholas, who works the chair next to his ...

Williams wants more accountability for lawmakers TownTimesNews.com Sean Williams (R-68) offered a common sense message to small business owners and manufacturers during a forum last week, asking them to hold lawmakers ... and more »

Indiana small business owner Mike Hutson is facing a wakeup call when payroll taxes come due in April.

Payroll tax hike hits small businesses msnbc.com CHICAGO - Indiana small business owner Mike Hutson is facing a wakeup call when payroll taxes come due in April. ... and more »

Free workshops offered this month TheDay.com Three Rivers Community College, the Small Business Administration, and the Connecticut Small Business Development Center will present four workshops this ... and more »

First Selectman Endorses Westby Voices Among those who are running for the Republican nomination, Mr. Davis called Mr. Westby the most "grassroots and small business-oriented. ...

CTREIA Monthly Meeting - Build an empire from single family homes RealEstateRama ... February 15th, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, CT. This event is free for... Start a Small Business: If you have not been ... and more »

New ActionCOACH program targets business success MMD Newswire (press release) ... ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world's largest business coaching network, has created Sounding Board, a unique, new small business strategies, ... and more »

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Legislation to Stop Health Insurance Co's. from ... BigNews.biz (press release) They own a small business. They recently received notice that their monthly premiums would increase from $787 per month to $1035 per month. ... and more »

Bridgeport News

Finch: Making the difficult decisions today to position the city for a ... Bridgeport News Joining me today is Joey Iannucci, the owner of Joey I's Barbershop, a great example of a small business owner who has owned and operated a barbershop in ...

Biz Buzz Submitted by Lisa Poutre, South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, on 2010-03-08.   SCORE, a national organization devoted to the success of America's small businesses, has intensified its offerings to the Hartford community for the month of March.

The New Ledger

How Mitt Romney Blew It (Again) The New Ledger Next door in Connecticut, that price was just $1468 a year ($122.36 per month, with a $2500 deductible) – and Connecticut hadn't even spent $1.3 billion on ... and more »

Sound investment TheDay.com Rell that the Navy will reserve boiler work for a Connecticut company under a Small Business Administration program intended to help such businesses take ...

Despite deregulation, state ranks 2nd in nation for highest electric bills Waterbury Republican American Small business and our business community in general have to be given lower costs so they can create more jobs." There is little argument that rates are ...

Unemployment Levy Isn't Place To Battle Hartford Business And, as Bysiewicz points out, small business is the engine for creating jobs. We believe the Legislature has a responsibility to create a tax and regulatory ...

Three Rivers hosts workshops TheDay.com Three Rivers Community College, the SBA, and the Connecticut Small Business Development Center will present a series of workshops for budding entrepreneurs. ... and more »

AT&T Inc.* today announced that core wireline employees in its Southeast Region have voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America.

AT&T Inc.* today announced that core wireline employees in its Southeast Region have voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America.

City Town Info Education Channel

States Consider Mandatory Sick Leave Bills City Town Info Education Channel But small business groups pointed out that the legislation would be unfair to employers. "The proposed changes are just nibbling around the edges and not ... and more »

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States Move Forward on Health Care Reforms Progressive States Network (blog) The bill includes an insurance exchange, an information clearinghouse that makes it easier for individuals and small business employees to compare insurance ... Solid Evidence Emerges of Senate Republicans' Unconstitutional Abuse of PowerAlterNet (blog) all 7,055

Workshop in Bridgeport March 16 will inform small businesses of loan opportunities Bridgeport News ... of small businesses in Connecticut since the organization was founded in 1994, also provides services such as training and small business counseling for ...

Demetrius Purefoy of Bridgeport has expanded his teaching of the martial arts with the opening of Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Derby.

The AP is reporting that Republican Senate candidate Rob Simmons' "plan for prosperity" borrows liberally and without attribution from a business advocacy group.

Simmons faces plagiarism question in Conn. race Waterbury Republican American Andrew Markowski, the Connecticut chapter president of the National Federation of Independent Business, said the organization is pleased when politicians ... Simmons camp questioned about plagiarismHartford Courant (blog) all 7 news articles »

Simmons camp questioned about plagiarism Hartford Courant (blog) ... Rob Simmons relied on his experience as Connecticut's Business Advocate and his consultations with hundreds of members of the small business community. ... Simmons faces plagiarism question in Conn. raceMeriden Record-Journal all 7 news articles »