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  • Aitken tapped for role as IAE CEO, president

    Ian Aitken has been appointed president and CEO of International Aero Engines (IAE) succeeding Jon Beatty, who is returning to a senior position at United Technologies Corporation.Ian joined IAE in June 2008 as executive vice president for customer business from Rolls-Royce where he held a number of leadership positions across [...]
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    Posted: December 11, 2009, 7:14am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • UConn CSA Silent Auction Benefit

    Less than a week remains to bid on more than 80 gift certificates, baskets, gifts and art objects at the UConn Community School of the Arts (CSA) Silent Auction. Find unique items that make great holiday gifts for your friends and family and help benefit the CSA Scholarship Fund.New items [...]
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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 10:55am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • 29th Annual Mark Twain Holiday House Tour

    The Friends of The Mark Twain House & Museum will deck the halls of five elegant homes in Hartford and West Hartford for the occasion. Tour the private homes, plus Mark Twain's magical mansion and enjoy live music in each locale on Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tickets [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2009, 11:28am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Holiday Event At Papa's (See Nice Wheels, Too)

    This month, Papa's Chrysler Dodge Jeep is collecting non-perishable food for Christmas and local food pantries through Dec. 23. The goal is to fill a 2010 Dodge Caravan for the holiday. Those who stop by and make a donation get a cup of hot chocolate at Papa’s Pit Stop Diner,' [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:30am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Silver Circle, Boston/New England Chapter

    National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New England Chapter (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter, will induct TV pioneers Ken Bell, Jeanne Blake, Leslie Breault, William Murphy, Mary Richardson, and Emily Rooney to the 2009 Silver Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at Granite Links Golf Club at 100 [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:16am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • A & P Debuts "Food Basics" store

    The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) debuted the first ever Food Basics store in Connecticut, located at 1700 Park Ave. in Bridgeport.Customers can also find their national brand favorites as well as an extensive variety of private label brands, including America’s Choice and Smart Price.Food Basics [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:19am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • CT ACG Private Equity Expo

    ACG Connecticut, the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), will hold the 6th annual ACG Connecticut Private Equity Expo in Stamford, at the Stamford Marriott on Dec. 4, 2009, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. More than 300 middle market dealmakers are expected to attend the event, including [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 2:54pm EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • TD Bank: Housing Grants Per Market

    The TD Charitable Foundation announced the 56 winners of its annual “Housing for Everyone” grant competition. Award winners will receive a total of $2 million in grants to support affordable housing initiatives from Maine to Florida, a $500,000 increase in program awards from 2008.Now in its fifth year, the “Housing [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:22am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Salon Highlights Art, Architecture, Film

    The third in a series of monthly Hillside Salons of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Rd., Amherst. It will feature one of the museum’s architects, Kevin [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:08am EST
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Bankers' Bank Northeast Gets New CFO

    Anthony Arsenault, CPA, has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of Bankers’ Bank Northeast, according to an announcement made by Peter Sposito, president and CEO.Arsenault reports to Allen Nielsen, executive vice president, who is current CFO and will continue with bank operations and lending responsibilities.Arsenault has more than 19 years [...]
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    Posted: October 28, 2009, 3:29pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Peptides, Fuel Cell Membranes - UMass Research

    WGBY (Western Massachusetts PBS affiliate) offers a new local show, Eco-Exchange, that features interviews with academics and business people working in energy-related fields.Marla Michel (left), University of Massachusetts at Amherst research liaison and development director, talked with show host Sandy Thomas (above, second from left). Current research was talked about [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 10:55am EDT
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  • New Campus For Gateway in New Haven?

    The amount of $182,730,057 for a construction contract to build the new campus of Gateway Community College in downtown New Haven, Conn., is expected to gain approval when members of the state Bond Commission meet Oct. 30. Gateway Community College campus will be a four-story structure located on Church Street [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2009, 10:43am EDT
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  • Build Boston Convention, Trade Show

    Build Boston, the largest regional convention and tradeshow for the design and construction industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary with more than 250 exhibits and 200 workshops, tours and other professional development and networking events. To market your business or attend the AEC industry’s annual gathering in New England, Nov. 18 [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 10:50am EDT
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  • Yorktown. Cornwallis Surrendered, Oct. 19, 1781

    "On October 19, 1781, a British army under General Charles Lord Cornwallis was forced to surrender to General Washington’s combined American and French army. Upon hearing of their defeat, British Prime Minister Frederick Lord North is reputed to have said, "Oh God, it's all over." And it was. The victory" [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 5:20am EDT
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  • Reveal Imaging Tech Awarded Airport Contract

    Reveal Imaging Technologies has signed a $3.9 million contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for developing an enhanced personnel inspection system for U.S. airports.The technology will combine multiple sensors with automated detection technology.To develop the screening system, the company will use a combination of broadband acoustic sensors and [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 9:47am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Online New England Film Festival Awards

    Online New England Film Festival Awards ceremony and networkingat the Coolidge Corner Theater happens Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. An opportunity for networking will be followed by a screening and the announcement of awards in each category.Meet and talk with the festival founders, jurors and filmmakers include:Kevin Anderton, Boston [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 6:54am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Solar Thermal Incentive Program

    Some $4 million in federal stimulus funds is earmarked to help homeowners and businesses pay for the installation of solar-powered hot water heating systems, an investment that will lower utility bills and promote the use of alternative fuels.The new Solar Thermal Incentive Program is part of the comprehensive State Energy [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 8:46am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • What's The Deal Energy Conference

    The 10h Annual What's the Deal? Energy Conference is Wed. Oct. 14, at the Crowne Plaza, Cromwell. Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) join to bring business owners energy-efficient technologies to financial aid for business consumers.Registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Noted' [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 6:49am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Samuel Colt, Hartford - Columbus Day Discovery

    That distinctive blue onion dome seen to the right in this image is topped with the figure of a rampant colt, the original symbol of the Colt Manufacturing Company. That building under the dome? The Colt Armory, where the "gun that won the West" was born and manufactured. Read more [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 5:35pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Entrepreneur Conference: Pathways To Prosperity

    The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues will co-host a conference, The Women Entrepreneurs Conference, ongoing to Oct. 9, in Washington, D.C.. The goal is to launch a network of entrepreneurs who will "promote access to markets, finance and training for women throughout" [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 10:34am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Smith CIO Commonwealth Asset Management

    Commonwealth Asset Management LLC (CAM), a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm that will initially focus on a variety of “conservative but highly flexible” fixed income strategies, has been launched by Commonwealth Management Partners to serve the investment needs of high net worth and selected institutional clients.CAM will be [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 10:58am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Brownfields: Economic Development Potential

    The FY 2010 Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training Grants has been posted to the brownfields site at ">http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-oblr-09-07.pdfThe proposal deadline is Dec. 1, 2009.Grants are funded up to $200,000 over two years to "bring together community groups, job training organizations, educators, labor groups, investors, lenders, developers, and other affected [...]
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    Posted: October 02, 2009, 10:55am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Fees Double For Doing Business SOTS

    Connecticut taxpayers and business owners should note that on Oct. 1, fees for most transactions in the Secretary of the State’s office will double. This impacts fees across the board from reservations of corporate names to annual reports, adoption papers, notaries and apostilles.Fee increases were contained in the state budget [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 10:42am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Connecticut Ranks High With IP Innovation

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) report just released highlights Connecticut’s contributions to America’s innovation economy. This study is part of GIPC’s state fact sheets, which provide a look at the roles innovation and creativity play in each state. Highlighted are local companies and facts demonstrating [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 7:59am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Kaman Gets Contract For Bell Helicopter

    Kaman Corporation (Nasdaq: KAMN) Helicopters Division of its subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Corporation has been awarded a five-year contract to build composite helicopter blade skins and skin core assemblies for Bell Helicopters. Under the terms of the contract, Kaman will provide 18 different assemblies for H1, 406, 407, 412, 427, 429,430 [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:55am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Arthur On Nanotechnology Commercialization

    SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. CEO Dave Arthur will speak at the 2009 NanoBusiness Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Chicago."From Nanotechnology to NanoBusiness: Commercializing Carbon Nanotubes" will be presented at the Chicago Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 10:45 a.m.The company recently secured a $3 million investment from Insight Technology Capital Partners, LP, [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 11:05am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Social Media & Business: What It All Can Do

    Like spokes on a wheel, different forms of media link up communities - and get the word out about business and life.The Gravity Summit Social Media Marketing for Business Conference is Monday, Aug. 31 at the Harvard Faculty Club in Boston.Social media is a fast, efficient and relatively low-cost way [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 7:47am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Notable End-of-Summer Auction

    Mark the date for a Northeast Auctions event, Thursday, Aug. 27, at Dover Elks Lodge, 282 Durham Rd., Dover, NH.The end of the summer auction includes 350 lots of American, European and Oriental antiques, including property from a Cambridge professor’s estate, two coastal Connecticut homes, residual property from an old-time [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 8:50am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • World-Class Business, Profit, Passion

    "Happiness comes from doing work that matters. Profits ensue from doing the right thing."- Raj SisodiaThe MIT Enterprise Forum is presenting a series of Virtual MasterClasses with leading visionary thinkers in business and entrepreneurship.Coming up on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 27, noon to 1 p.m. is [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 12:03pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • State Fleet Pared Down, Auction Saturday

    Some 881 state cars and trucks are are scheduled for auction on Saturday, part of the state fleet – not counting state police vehicles – cut from 4,082 on January 1 to a current total of 3,201. Governor Rell issued an executive order in February for fleet reductions. The order [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 1:22pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • IT Market Reports In For Q2

    SkillPROOF Inc. is a Bridgeport-based research company that systematically surveys job openings obtained from large U.S. and foreign employers. Research identifies growth or decline in the demand for skills and occupations.The company maintains a growing database containing millions of job records with history data sets beginning in 2004.In partnership with [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 6:43am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Pilots Sought, Fly Dogs Home

    During the week of Sept. 12-20, 2009, Pilots N Paws, which is an online forum for animal rescue groups and pilots to coordinate animal transports around the country, has set a goal to fly 5,000 dogs from high-kill shelters to new homes."The goal of The Pilots N Paws 5000 is" [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 6:39am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • CCTV At Airports Gets $7.7 Million

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to install $7.7 million worth of new CCTV systems at several airports across the country.The airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Spokane International, Gerald R. Ford International and Boise, Idaho.The fund will be provided under the American Recovery and [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 10:21am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Smith named Waterford CFO

    Waterford Hotel Group has named Gregory Smith as chief financial officer and vice president, finance at its corporate offices in Waterford, Conn. Waterford Hotel Group professionally manages 25 properties in 9 states, representing nearly 3,500 hotel rooms nationwide, as well as the Connecticut Convention Center.Smith is responsible for the financial, [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 10:13am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • EAA AIrVenture Oshkosh Celebrates Aviation

    Kirk Hawkins, founder and president of ICon Aircraft with his Icon A5 at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.Hawkins detailed progress towards bringing the A5 light sport amphibian to market. Hawkins, an accomplished engineer, former U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot, and long-time motorsport enthusiast, said the aircraft is currently undergoing LSA [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 11:55am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Ranger Aerospace Investment, CAV International

    Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator that specializes in the aviation industry, has re-entered the airfield services industry with the majority buyout of CAV International, Inc., a government outsourcing contractor specialized in airfield services and logistics. Ranger's newest investment platform is called Ranger International Services Group, Inc. (RISG), which acquired [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2009, 7:21am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Investment Potential, Google Ventures

    Google Ventures is looking for startups in industries including consumer Internet, software, hardware, clean-tech, bio-tech, health care and others - specifically in entrepreneurs who are tackling problems in creative and innovative ways. As a venture fund, however, they also looking for investments with the "potential for significant financial return."Seed funding [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2009, 11:22am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Capital Management Firms Team Up

    JD Capital Management, an alternative investment management company in Connecticut, and FRM Capital Advisors (FCA), a division of Financial Risk Management (FRM) the global fund of hedge funds group, have formed a strategic relationship under which JD Capital will receive up to $50 million from FCA.JD Capital manages $160 million [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2009, 11:17am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Sponsor Cal Ripken Regional Baseball Tournament

    Connecticut Cal Ripken Assistant State Commissioner Michael Haddad, Danbury Youth Baseball Board member (left) with John C. Kline, Union Savings Bank president & CEO. Eight youth baseball teams from across New England, including a Danbury team, will face off during five days of competition during the Cal Ripken New England [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2009, 1:02pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Slot Revenue Reported, Foxwoods

    Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods reported June slot revenue was $57.8 million to the Connecticut State Division of Special Revenue. The amount represents a decrease of 9.1 percent in slot win and a decrease of 7.7 percent in total slot handle as compared to June 2008.The Mashantucket [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2009, 11:37am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Upgrade For Air Cargo at Halifax

    Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Canada will begin work on a multi-tenant cargo facility at an estimated cost of $15 million.The 40,000-square-foot building will feature an 8,000-square-foot area for temperature-controlled cargo and will be located near the new IMP hangar, which is accessible through a taxiway from the runway.The new [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 10:42am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Boardman Silversmiths Inc. To Grow, Move

    The state of Connecticut will aid Boardman Silversmiths Inc.'s move from Meriden to Wallingford, ensuring the company and its 11 employees stay in Connecticut. The company also plans to create 10 more jobs within three years.The company was looking for a larger facility to expand its line of silver and' [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 5:07pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • USAF Modifies JPF Kaman Contract

    Kaman Corporation of Bloomfield has entered into a contract modification with the United States Air Force (USAF) for the award of options 6, 7 and 8 under the company's multi-option "Joint Programmable Fuze" (JPF) contract. The modification provides new prices and quantities for the next three option buys upon exercise [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 8:39am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • One Way Investors Meet Entrepreneurs

    FundingPost's 6th annual Pitching Across America competition is in progress. The competition continues until Aug. 14, with more than 120 venture capital and angel investor judges. FundingPost works to bring entrepreneurs together with leading investors worldwide. Venture investors may search the database after registration.FundingPost is part of Second Venture Corporation [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2009, 12:03pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Unforgettable Gettysburg - July 1, 2, 3

    Gettysburg commemorates the battle, July 1-3, and include "real time" ranger-led programs following the progress of the battle in chronological order. In addition to these programs, the park offers three-hour battle walks on the anniversary dates. All are free. For details visit www.nps.gov/gett.It now costs more to visit the Cyclorama, [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 8:40pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Transportation Papers Sought

    Papers are sought now for the 2010 Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting, Jan. 10 to 14 in Washington, D.C.Theme is "Investing in Our Transportation Future-Bold Ideas to Meet Big Challenges" and will recognizes that a robust and efficient transportation system is necessary in order for the nation to successfully [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 7:34am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • NFL Says Yes to Corporate Sponsors Patches

    The New York Jets and Giants are teams applying a new NFL rule allowing corporate names to appear on practice uniforms.The Jets uniforms will be display Atlantic Health. In addition, the organization purchased the naming rights to their practice facility. Both deals will last 12 years. The Giants will wear [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 11:17am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • $17-Million Main Runway Upgrade Complete

    The main runway at Bradley International Airport (BDL) main is ready for take-offs and landings after a two-month, $17 million reconstruction project.Runway 6-24 handles about 210 of the 350 daily flights at Bradley, located in Windsor Locks, about 15 miles north of Hartford.State Department of Transportation crews milled, resurfaced, grooved [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 11:08am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • Manufacturing Means "To Make"

    Manufacture1. To make (wares or other products) by hand, by machinery, or by other agency . . . 2. To work, as raw or partly wrought materials, into suitable forms for use . . . - Webster's Revised Unabridged DictionaryHousatonic Community College (HCC) students David Curtis of Trumbull (center) and [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 10:52am EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson

  • M&A Firm Opens Branch in Canada

    The Woodbridge Group has opened of its first Canadian office in Toronto, Ontario. Woodbridge Group provides sell- and buy-side, financing and distressed company mergers and acquisitions services to businesses with $5 million to $50 million in sales. The firm operates out of 11 offices in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
    by Editor Chris Brunson
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