Economic Development Focus
Economic Development Focus
Joseph Simone proposes two 15-story apartment towers for his hometown
Developer Joseph Simone of Simone Development Cos. and L”™Judie Matt-Simmons have joined under the banner of the entity Q West Towers...
Tin Barn Brewing adds effervescence to Sugar Loaf
Lauren Van Pamelen”™s passion for making beer has turned a former auction gallery into Tin Barn Brewing, a craft brewery in...
Licensed to Death: NY, CT among worst states when it comes to barriers for businesses
The share of U.S. jobs requiring an occupational license increased from 5% in the 1950s to 22% in 2020.
Danbury’s Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill plans regional expansion
New eateries in Brewster, Fairfield and Westport are under construction.
From bottles to buildings: Recycled glass gets new life in cement product
In most of the U.S., the effort to recycle glass continues to be an economic and logistical challenge that most municipalities...
Robert Weisz foresees more Westchester development, economic growth
Developer Robert Weisz believes the surface is just being scratched when it comes to what the market will bear in the...
Employers get ready for post-pandemic return to work
Attorney Gary Phelan cites three exception to employer mandates on workforce vaccinations.
Union Savings Bank emerges from pandemic stronger, but plenty of challenges remain
“A lot depends on how quickly people go back to their old behaviors,†the Danbury bank's president and CEO says.
Report warns banks of economic uncertainty as pandemic recedes
The report highlighted environmental, social, and governance risk management.
Latimer delivers in-person State of the County address
“I am here to tell you tonight the state of our county, Westchester County, is strong and getting stronger," the county...
CT House passes amended zoning reform bill – to no one’s full satisfaction
“While this might be a watered-down version, this is a huge boot in the door for state control over our towns...
CT House passes pro-sports betting bill; Sportech, fantasy sports operators left out
Sportech, which operates Bobby V's in Stamford, believes that "courts will hold that this bill violates the equal protection clauses of...
Connecticut added 500 jobs in April
The state's 8.1% unemployment rate was greater than the 6.1% national rate.
Philips Domestic Appliances signs Donatella Arpaia for marketing deal
A new live interactive cooking series debuts May 26.
Pitney Bowes taps IBM for global hybrid cloud transformation
The arrangement will help Pitney Bowes "bring its ambitious hybrid cloud vision to life,†says IBM executive Karen Bruno.
