Tag: Banking & Finance
Special Workshop en Español: Financiar Un Negocio (Financing a Business)
Workshop teaches Spanish language business owners how to apply for financing and loans.
JOBS Act schism
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes are on opposite sides on the merits of the JOBS Act.
Opinions split on real estate bill
Appraisers and real estate agents are on opposite sides of the aisle on a bill that would authorize “price opinions” in Connecticut.
In the field
Pat Callahan is wrapping up a 30-year career at Pepperidge Farm, and other Fairfield County business news.
Startup squared
One local franchisee wanted to experience her own startup – and to do so with a startup franchisor.
Legal briefs
XL sued a defunct Greenwich hedge fund, and other law news in Fairfield County.
In the field
Connecticut extracted merger concessions from Northeast Utilities, and other news affecting Fairfield County businesses.
Planes, trains and DNA
John Stafstrom Jr. has handled the legal paperwork on some of Connecticut’s knottiest public finance deals.
Shark tank, Stamford-style
Stamford hopes to add a dash of élan to its inaugural Startup Weekend.
Double-whammy loans loom large
Some area banks are struggling with restructured loans in which borrowers remain in arrears.
Jepsen’s focus turns to investors
Following February’s $25 billion mortgage settlement, Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is going after the credit rating agencies.
In the field
Home ownership ticked up in Fairfield County last year, and other news affecting Fairfield County businesses.
Loan drought continues
Community banks in Fairfield County only barely increased small business loans last year, with the state taking another crack at the problem.
Step one: commit to change
The Foundation for Personal Financial Education offers free, no-sell financial literacy workshops at area companies.
