Economic Development Focus
Economic Development Focus
CT hearing on ‘mansion tax’ boils over into charges of racism against state rep
Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) blasted Rep. Michael Winkler (R-Vernon) after the latter referred to "Asians and other minorities that have never...
Developer offers new plan and new look for former United Hospital site
The owner of the former United Hospital site in Port Chester has submitted a plan to the village board that would...
CT lawmakers debate who should control zoning: State or municipalities?
“If we want effective, efficient government, then zoning has to be in the hands of the towns,†says State Rep. Kimberly...
Real estate giant The Agency comes to CT with New Canaan office
The New Canaan office will be headed by partners Todd David Miller and Cliff Smith, both of whom had been brokers...
CT wraps up agreement with Mashantuckets, paving way for ‘tens of millions’ in sports betting income
Terms include a new retail sports betting venue in Bridgeport, but the tribes' plans to build a casino in East Windsor...
Google says CT use of its products generated $6.6 billion in economic activity last year
Since 2009, the tech giant has awarded over $7 million in grants to nonprofits and other organizations in the state.
Yonkers biotech ContraFect announces public offering of common stock
The company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of...
Osprey Funds to spin off from REX Shares as independent entity
As part of the reorganization, Osprey has brought in three new executives.
Google commits to investing over $7 billion in U.S., $250M in New York
The tech giant said that 169,600 New York businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google products, generating $70.04 billion in economic activity,...
CBIA survey finds most businesses cautiously optimistic about year ahead
Almost a quarter of employers anticipate increasing the size of their workforce over the next six months, while only 11% predict...
XPO Logistics moves closer to spin-off with new name, SEC filing
If approved, GXO Logistics Inc. will be the second-largest contract logistics provider in the world.
Westport restaurant The Cottage to open Greenwich location
The Greenwich restaurant is scheduled to open later this year.
Belmont: Harrison’s $13.65M offer accepted for Willow Ridge CC; But club calls it ‘an advance payment’
Harrison Town Supervisor and Village of Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont has told the Business Journal that the Willow Ridge Country Club has...
Yonkers company awarded $86.8M government contract for work on staph infections
ContraFect Corp. has been working to discover and develop therapies to combat drug-resistant infectious diseases such as the staph infection MRSA.
Startup Spotlight: Black Rock Social House becomes Bridgeport’s newest restaurant
The menu will be 100% gluten-free.
