Tag: business
Sacred Heart University’s president leads change, but maintains school’s core...
“We are a Catholic institution deeply rooted in those traditions, but we don’t proselytize,” Sacred Heart University President John J. Petillo said.
HCC’s Paul Broadie II encourages student and business community synergy
The college president noted that funding is his most significant challenge, adding that “if we had more funding, we’d have even more of an impact.”
Dr. Raymond Sackler, co-owner of Purdue Pharma, dies at 97
Dr. Sackler was also a generous philanthropist who served as a benefactor for educational and cultural institutions in the U.S., Europe and Israel.
Retiring University of Bridgeport president leaves a more robust campus after...
In May, Neil Salonen announced that he was entering his final year on the job at the University of Bridgeport, leaving in 2018.
Shelton Mayor Lauretti positions his small city for big business growth
“Last year, we pulled two big companies into Shelton — Unilever and United Healthcare — with over 1,600 employees total,” Mayor Mark Lauretti said. “The bad news is that we pulled them from other places in Connecticut."
Survey finds Connecticut business owners cautious on near-future conditions
On the subject of credit availability, 76 percent of Connecticut business owners characterized credit conditions as excellent, good or average.
1.5 percent of U.S. exports come from Connecticut, survey shows
Seventy-seven percent of companies surveyed for the CBIA said they were engaged in international trade.
CT not likely to follow NY with free public college tuition...
Connecticut business and political leaders discuss the pros and cons of the state doing as New York did this month and offering free tuition for eligible students at public colleges and universities.
Connecticut business leaders predict near-term economic stability
However, 28 percent expected the lending climate to grow less favorable in the next three months.
Column: Six keys for a successful succession plan
Succession planning is the process of establishing a framework for the continuation and ownership of a business enterprise. The business may be large,...
Column: Planning and preparation can reduce a disaster’s impact on your...
The National Centers for Environmental Information reported that as of July 2016, there have been eight weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding...
State-led credit finance fund announced for New York business
A $200 million investment has helped create the New York Credit Small Business Investment Company Fund, which will deliver returns to the state pension fund.
Manhattanville expands business curriculum
College to offerbusiness-related undergraduate degrees in marketing, accounting, digital media production and sports studies.