Fairfield County Business Journal articles from June 2006

Fairfield County Business Journal archives from June 2006

Steeped in tradition: family's specialty product is its cup of tea.(R.C. Bigelow Inc.)(Company overview)
June 5, 2006... Only a tiny percentage of family businesses survive beyond the third generation. Tea company R.C. Bigelow Inc., founded 61 years ago in a kitchen, is more than just a survivor. Its original product, Constant Comment tea, has grown into...

Church donations: how safe are they?
June 5, 2006... After a Darien pastor was accused of using parish funds to shower expensive gifts on a friend, some churchgoers could be forgiven for questioning how well the money they put in the collection basket is being safeguarded. The scandal at St....

No cure in sight for high health costs.
June 5, 2006... As demand for high-quality health care continues, the high cost of providing it is expected to continue and a prognosis for the problem continues to elude industry experts. "Technology and the development of drugs to treat chronic...

Airport shuttle service expands into Danbury.
June 5, 2006... A 10-year-old shared-ride airport shuttle service has made its first foray outside the I-95 corridor and into metro Danbury. "We really think there's a market in Danbury and surrounding towns," said Paul Seeger, president and owner of Prime...

Danbury firm has eye in the sky.
June 5, 2006... A weather satellite hunched May 24 and in geosynchronous orbit with Earth has sophisticated, precision optics made at Goodrich Optical Systems in Danbury. Lockheed Martin's Solar and Astrophysical Laboratory put the telescope's pieces...

What's in, and coming into, your wallet? This is the first of a four-part series on what is, and prospectively will be, in one's wallet.(Money $ense)
June 5, 2006... There is a lot of stuff in the average-American wallet. In addition to greenbacks, odd pieces of paper and identification, most wallets contain several bank cards (often with a Mastercard or Visa logo), a handful of retail and gas cards, at...

Get your blog on: events highlight high-tech ways to market your business.
June 5, 2006... Business people who would like a primer on using blogs, podcasts and videocasts to market themselves and communicate with employees are in luck. There am two events planned that may help provide explanations. A conference titled "Business...

Process for support.(Ask Andi?)
June 5, 2006... This week's question comes from the owner of a service-based company. After growing for several years, the company has hit a plateau. Like most of us, the owner strives to produce an excellent service. Now that the company has grown, they are...

Shopping centers.(ranking of shopping centers)(Table)
June 5, 2006... Shopping centers Ranked by square footage of 260,000 square feet or more. Rank Name, Intersection --Center owner's name and (if applicable) and phone number address --Center...

Business web directory.(Directory)
June 5, 2006... ACCOUNTING Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg www.ezkrcpa.com 914-428-7733 ACCOUNTING & BOOKEEPING SERVICES Tumkey Bookkeeping & Computer Training www.TurnkeyFMS.com www.TurnkeyComputerTraining.com ...

Grand, green houses on the Saugatuck.(FOCUS: real estate and construction)
June 5, 2006... When Irwin Stillman's company builds a house, bulldozers don't plow through the property leveling trees and chopping the acreage into hodgepodge building lots for cookie-cutter McMansions. Instead, "I sit there and look at the land, walk in the...

High-concept builder raises the bar on creativity.(construction of restaurants)
June 5, 2006... When Gail Sagel, owner of Beautiful Faces, was looking for a firm to design and coordinate the construction of her salon in Westport, she hired D2 (D squared) Builders of Norwalk. "I needed their creativity. The space was empty and barren....

Condominium complex rises on lake-front land in Danbury.(FOCUS: real estate and construction)
June 5, 2006... One of the last parcels of 'lake-front land in Danbury. zoned for mulfifamily construction is being turned into a complex of 88 upscale condominiums, most of which have views of Candlewood Lake. "We worked very hard and did a lot of work...

Project restoration builds houses, helps rebuild lives.(FOCUS: real estate and construction)
June 5, 2006... A Bethel-based real estate services group and a small army of volunteers will renovate the house of a family with three members disabled by an incurable illness--the second year Scalzo Group Real Estate Services has enlisted its staff, vendors...

$olar power: engineer looks to tap sun for energy venture.(TECHCETERA)
June 5, 2006... When Paul Passarelli looks at sunlight spilling on the ground, he is apt to grab a pen and paper. But not to write a poem about the beauty of nature. His notes are all mathematical calculations that translate the sun's rays into kilowatts...

Norwalk, 24/7: string of redevelopment projects could 'activate' city.(DOING BUSINESS IN NORWALK)
June 5, 2006... The north-south "spine" of Norwalk--from SoNo through West Avenue to Wall Street in the center of the city--is becoming one long chain of redevelopment projects that the local redevelopment agency hopes will be a retail and entertainment...

Norwalk snapshots: a day in the life of a thriving city.(DOING BUSINESS IN NORWALK)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... A recent visit to Washington Street (the heart of SoNo) and the waterfront revealed a city poised for summer crowds, shop owners ready for heavy pedestrian business and residents set to take advantage of the salty air, outdoor seating and open...

Cartus Corp., Danbury, a provider of global mobility management and work force development solutions, was named a "Best Workplace for Commuters" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 5, 2006... Cartus Corp., Danbury, a provider of global mobility management and work force development solutions, was named a "Best Workplace for Commuters" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Cartus was...

Outhouse Communication, Fairfield, an advertising agency, won the Gold Brush Award in the 2006 Award Show of the Advertising Club of Connecticut, Rocky Hill, for best art direction.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 5, 2006... Outhouse Communication, Fairfield, an advertising agency, won the Gold Brush Award in the 2006 Award Show of the Advertising Club of Connecticut, Rocky Hill, for best art direction. Outhouse received four other awards in the competition,...

The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Stamford, a nonprofit mental health resource, was named a recipient of a $25,000 GE Chairman's Award from General Electric Co., Fairfield.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 5, 2006... The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Stamford, a nonprofit mental health resource, was named a recipient of a $25,000 GE Chairman's Award from General Electric Co., Fairfield. The donation was awarded on behalf of Ray Duggins of...

OutlookSoft Corp., Stamford, a provider of predictive performance management solutions, announced that New Jersey-based Spencer Gifts L.L.C., a novelty gift retailer, has selected OutlookSoft performance management software.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 5, 2006... OutlookSoft Corp., Stamford, a provider of predictive performance management solutions, announced that New Jersey-based Spencer Gifts L.L.C., a novelty gift retailer, has selected OutlookSoft performance management software to streamline its...

Building permits.(on the record)
June 5, 2006... Commercial Birmingham Group L.L.C. Perform alterations to 100 condominium units at 5 Bridge St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed April 6. Birmingham Group L.L.C. Perform alterations to six condominium units at 5 Bridge St.,...

Fairfield County Federal Credit Union.(Newsmakers)
June 5, 2006... Ralph J. Cervero of New Haven was appointed chief executive officer of the Fairfield County Federal Credit Union, Stamford, a credit union. Since November 2005, Cervero was acting CEO. He was also chief financial officer since 1999. Before...

GE Commercial Finance.(Newsmakers)
June 5, 2006... Brent Hazzard of Manchester was appointed managing director of the restructuring finance team at GE Commercial Finance, a business unit of General Electric Co. that provides financial products and services to businesses. Hazzard is based in...

Webloyalty.(new appointments)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... David Lynch of New Canaan was appointed senior vice president at Webloyalty, Norwalk, an online subscription and marketing services company. From 1999 to 2005, Lynch was managing director, North America East at Modern Media, Norwalk. Prior to...

Dianne Murphy of Wilton was promoted to vice president, partner and practice development at McCreight & Company Inc., New Canaan, a strategy implementation consulting firm.(Newsmakers)
June 5, 2006... Dianne Murphy of Wilton was promoted to vice president, partner and practice development at McCreight & Company Inc., New Canaan, a strategy implementation consulting firm. Murphy was also named to the same position at McCreight's sister...

Mary Franco of New Canaan was appointed vice president of public affairs at Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, and president of the Norwalk Hospital Foundation, Norwalk.(Newsmakers)
June 5, 2006... Mary Franco of New Canaan was appointed vice president of public affairs at Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, and president of the Norwalk Hospital Foundation, Norwalk. Franco formerly worked at General Electric Co. for nine years, most recently as...

Fairfield County Bank.(Newsmakers)
June 5, 2006... Christopher D. Pepin of Westport was appointed a vice president at Fairfield County Bank, based in the bank's Westport office. Pepin also joined Fairfield County Financial Services and Infinex Investments Inc. as a financial advisor. Most...

St. Luke's LifeWorks.(new appointment)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Mirlande Cassagnol of Stamford was appointed manager of children's services at St. Luke's LifeWorks, Stamford, a not-for-profit social service agency that provides housing and support services to the needy. Since 2002, Cassagnol worked at the...

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Inc.(Newsmakers)
June 5, 2006... Ginger Donaher of Westport, a community leader, was elected president of the board of directors of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Inc., Westport, a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to parents to promote their...

Court cases.(on the record)
June 5, 2006... Bridgeport Superior Court 920 Madison L.L.C. et al., Stamford et al. Filed by Brendan Halligan, Fishkill, N.Y. Plaintiff's attorney: Law Offices of Paul L. Brozdowski, Bridgeport. Action: the plaintiff alleges that he fell on the premises...

Deeds.(on the record)(List)
June 5, 2006... Commercial 53 Magnolia L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Toni Ann Benedetto and Jason Bouton, Norwalk. Property: 53 Magnolia Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $170,000. Filed May 8. 90 Connecticut Avenue L.L.C., Shelton. Seller: Milbank Northstar...

Leases.(on the record)
June 5, 2006... Davroc L.L.C. by Nicola Fiore. Landlord: 618 Main Street L.L.C. Property: 618 Main St., Monroe. Term: indefinite, beginning May 1, 2006. Filed May 5.

Liens.(list)(List)
June 5, 2006... Federal Tax Liens--filed Busboy Productions Inc., Local, Monroe. $21,224, FICA and employee withholding tax. Filed May 5. Grassi, Michael, 162 Country Road, Fairfield. $116,262, responsible corporate officer. Filed May 16. Kelly,...

Lis pendens.(on the record)
June 5, 2006... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Bennett, Douglas. Filed by Reiner Reiner & Bendett P.C., Farmington, by HSBC Bank USA N.A., trustee, New...

Mortgages.(on the record)
June 5, 2006... 508 Monroe Turnpike L.L.C., Monroe by David D'Ausilio. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 508 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Amount: $1 million. Filed May 3. 525 Main St. Monroe L.L.C., Monroe by David D'Ausilio. Lender: Newtown...

New business names.
June 5, 2006... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. A Time for Us, 600 Main St., Monroe, 06468, c/o Harry Mottram. Filed April 27. A&F Builders, 63 Prospect St., Greenwich, 06830, c/o...

On the agenda.(calendar)(Calendar)
June 5, 2006... Wednesday, June 7 Connecticut Venture Group and University of Connecticut tech transfer forum, 4:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, 400 Farmington Ave., Farmington. $60 nonmembers. To register, call 256-5955. Thursday, June 8 U.S....

Public notices.(on the record)(Public notice)(Calendar)
June 5, 2006... Wednesday, June 7 Seminar for first-time home buyers, presented by a Realtor, a mortgage banker, a financial planner and an insurance agent, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Fairfield Public Library, Memorial Room, Fairfield. For reservations, call (877)...

Patents.(on the record)
June 5, 2006... Adsorbents for low vapor pressure fluid storage and delivery. Patent no 7,048,785 issued to Luping Wang, Brookfield and Doug Neugold, Southbury. Assigned to Advanced Technology Materials Inc., Danbury. Apparatus and method for printing an...

Sherri J. Abruzzese of Darien joined the Darien office of William Raveis Real Estate and Home Services as a sales associate.(Real Estate Update)
June 5, 2006... Sherri J. Abruzzese of Darien joined the Darien office of William Raveis Real Estate and Home Services as a sales associate. Abruzzese has more than 10 years of experience in the real estate field.

The 2006 Connecticut legislative session review: historic? Ho hum? How much did it cost?(The Business Council of Fairfield County: Strengthening business Communities.)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Exactly what were the results of the 2006 legislative session? At a recent end of session recap, The Business Council of Fairfield County reviewed successes and the tough issues to be addressed next session. Two senior Fairfield County members...

2006 tax summary: a comparison of state and federal tax projections for the tri-state region.(The Business Council of Fairfield County: Strengthening Businesses. Strengthening Communities.)
June 5, 2006... Planning to relocate within the tri-state area? Recruiting employees to the area from within or outside of the tri-state area? Produced for The Business Council's Fairfield County Information Exchange by Deloitte Tax LLP, this invaluable guide...

June 29: Business Council 2006 annual meeting.(The Business Council of Fairfield County: Strengthening Businesses. Strengthening Communities.)
June 5, 2006... On June 29th, The Business Council will celebrate a very important milestone--the 15th anniversary of our "Leadership Fairfield County" professional development program. Leadership Fairfield County is designed to cultivate and develop potential...

Resource directory.(Directory)(Table)
June 5, 2006... Advertising Agencies * WRIGHTWAY CREATIVE GROUP 203-354-3650 A full-service advertising agency providing award winning creative and marketing services. Advertising/...

Ralph Kirmser: heart sounds.(PROFITS & PASSIONS)(Biography)
June 5, 2006... Occupation: Cardiologist Passion: Oboist Works in: Norwalk Lives in: Wilton Although had an interest in music as a young boy, Ralph picked the oboe by default. The music department of the school in the suburbs of...

Donald in the drink, Donald in the air.(the grapevine)
June 5, 2006... Before even starting to ship the stuff, Drinks Americas Holdings Ltd., based in Wilton, sold 40,000 cases of its new vodka drink with Donald Trump's name on the bottle, called (inhale now) "Trump Super Premium Vodka: The World's Finest Vodka."...

Lillian Vernon embodies the entrepreneurial spirit.(OurView)
June 5, 2006... We've all heard the story: A young mother starts selling items she made on her kitchen table to earn some extra money. Perhaps the most famous of those entrepreneur kitchen tables belonged to Lillian Vernon, who turned a catalog retail dream...

Weighing in on the 'fat' tax.(Congress should establish a fat tax)
June 5, 2006... In our other role as nighttime couch potatoes, we noticed as we spun through the channels the re-emergence of the debate over whether Congress should establish a "fat tax." Oh great, some sigh, as if Americans aren't taxed enough. We're...

Energy costs, health care on lawmakers' agenda.
June 12, 2006... Utility companies will find it harder to raise or lower prices if the leaders of the state Senate and House have their way and pass a law reversing some of the deregulation of energy prices in the past several years. A special session of...

Electro energy gears up for product expansion.
June 12, 2006... Electro Energy Inc. of Danbury is getting ready to become a larger player in the world battery market, pinning its future and fortunes on a quartet of different battery applications hybrid automobiles, the utility industry, government military...

Teacher's pet.(TeacherWeb.com)
June 12, 2006... It may seem too soon to be thinking about back-to-school stuff, but Jeanne Bodnar doesn't think so. Last month she introduced a new bell and whistle to her TeacherWeb Internet site for the coming school year. Now teachers will be able to send...

Diocesan audit focus widens.
June 12, 2006... The bishop of the Roman Catholic DioceseofBridgeporthas announced a sweeping audit that will review the diocese's financial regulations for parishes. Bishop William E. Loft had previously announced that the audit would look into the...

Excerpts from bishops letter on church finances.
June 12, 2006... Bishop William E. Lori, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, has appointed a new pastor for SL John Church in Darien. Here is an excerpt from a letter from Loft distributed at St. John Church in Darien on the weekend of June 3...

Bridgeport site eyed for $30m fuel cell power plant.
June 12, 2006... FuelCell Energy of Danbury and PurePower of Farmington want to build the nation's largest fuel cell power plant at a remediated brownfield site in Bridgeport--a $30 million, 10-megawatt generation plant that would create clean power for more...

Exporting hugs to Estonia.
June 12, 2006... Over the years Jack Mitchell, chief executive officer of Mitchells/Richards, and his brother, co-owner Bill, have acquired a loyal following at their department store Richards in Greenwich and at their original location Mitchells in Westport....

Need a plan for marketing?(Ask Andi?)
June 12, 2006... QUESTIONS: Maybe you can give me some suggestions. I am a small-business owner, about $1 million in sales. I've been the one doing sales, and am getting ready to hire my first salesperson. Here's the problem. I don't think I have enough leads...

Market information company expands in Stamford.(Real estate briefs)
June 12, 2006... TNS, a global market information company, has signed a 10-year lease at the High Ridge Park Corporate Center in Stamford. The 28,094-square-foot space will expand the company's quarters from its former 24,000-square-foot space in Greenwich. ...

Southport Manor facility sold.(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Southport Manor, a nursing facility at 930 Mill Hill Terrace in Fairfield, was sold recently for $8.7 million, Elizabeth Chappel, vice president of CB Richard Ellis, represented the seller; Connecticut Health of Southport Chappel also...

Office leases signed in Norwalk.(Real estate briefs)
June 12, 2006... Seven new office leases and lease renewals have been signed at Merritt 7 Corporate Park, a 1.4 million-square-foot office complex in Norwalk. The announcement was made recently by Albert D. Phelps Inc., managing and leasing agent: *...

Real estate company expands, relocates headquarters.(Real estate briefs)
June 12, 2006... Building and Land Technology, a Fairfield County real estate development company, is expanding and relocating its headquarters to 901 Main Ave. in Norwalk. In addition to Building and Land Technology, GE Commercial Finance and Carlson...

Luxury condominium conversions unveiled.(Greenwich Place and Greenwich Oaks renovated by Antares Investment Partners L.L.C.)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Sister condominium communities Greenwich Place and Greenwich Oaks have undergone renovations by developer Antares Investment Partners L.L.C., a Greenwich-based company, and will be available for sale tiffs month. The exclusive broker for...

W&M settles buyout and re-letting at MerrittView.(W&M Properties)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... W&M Properties negotiated a buyout by Banc of America Securities LLC of its lease at MerrittView in Norwalk in order to re-let the space to an international moving company, Paramount Transportation Systems Inc. Paramount will occupy 7,800...

Survey finds wealthy remain optimistic.
June 12, 2006... Affluent Americans are much more optimistic about investing in the stock market over the next two years, according to a survey by U.S. Trust Co. A total of 69 percent of respondents this year said they were optimistic versus 31 percent...

Amann: state money available for Bridgeport.(state House Speaker James A. Amann)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Bridgeport has a great opportunity to get more money from state coffers, state House Speaker James A. Amann said, and he urged business executives to get involved by suggesting how the state could help the Park City. "You're going to see...

Residential real estate brokers.(THE LIST)
June 12, 2006... Ranked by number of houses listed in 2005. Listed alphabetically in event of lie. Rank Name, address, phone number Top local executive(s) and Web site Contact (in bold) Area code: 203...

Shopping center sells for $59.3m: sale 'a barometer of Danbury's economic strength'.(DOING BUSINESS IN DANBURY)
June 12, 2006... Syosset, N.Y., developer has purchased the as-yet incomplete, 320,000-square-foot Eagle Road Shopping Center in Danbury for $59.3 million. The shopping center includes a Best Buy, which opened last fall, a Lowe's Home Center, scheduled to open...

Bucking the trend: Danbury boasts low unemployment rate, high retail sales, housing.(DOING BUSINESS IN DANBURY)
June 12, 2006... When you look at the entire state of Connecticut, Danbury is starting to stand out as one of the best places to do business. Whether it's a new company coming into the area, an established one expanding or one that is staying the course and...

WestConn M.B.A. graduate exemplifies perseverance, excellence.(Christopher Burns)
June 12, 2006... Western Connecticut State University offers more than a dozen graduate degree programs, including: Master of Arts in Biological & Environmental Sciences, Earth & Planetary Sciences, English, History, Mathematics, Professional Writing and Visual...

40 under 40 Fairfield County.(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Forty of Fairfield County's brightest business professionals under the age of 40 were honored Thursday evening, June 1st, for achievements in their chosen fields The tended event was held at the world headquarters of Conair in Stamford and...

Business web directory.(Directory)
June 12, 2006... ACCOUNTING Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg www.ezkrcpa.com 914-428-7733 ACCOUNTING & BOOKEEPING SERVICES Turnkey Bookkeeping & Computer Training www.TurnkeyFMS.com www.TurnkeyComputerTraining.com ...

Healthy operation: facility evolves into regional med center, teaching hospital.(FOCUS: health care)
June 12, 2006... Danbury Hospital has enlarged its footprint, big time, as it transitions from a large local hospital serving metro Danbury's residents into a regional medical center and university teaching hospital that draws patients from 61 communities in...

It's nothing to sneeze at: surprising financial impact of allergies on the bottom line.(FOCUS: health care)
June 12, 2006... We have all heard the jokes about calling in sick to work Unfortunately, absenteeism is no laughing matter. With almost a quarter of the U.S. population suffering from (hay fever) represents 23 percent of the total costs of absenteeism and lost...

New law to help in detection of kidney disease.(FOCUS: health care)
June 12, 2006... As health-care cost continue to rise, businesses and government are increasingly looking for ways to employ prevention and wellness programs to control spending. More businesses are beginning to understand the long-term benefits of helping...

Attachments.(on the record)
June 12, 2006... TKE Concrete Contractors L.L.C., Trumbull. $30,000 in favor of the Beard Concrete Co., Milford. Property: 111 North St., Trumbull. Filed May 10. Wendorff, Marie, Wilton. $20,000 in favor of Costello & McCormack P.C., Bridgeport. Property:...

Building permits.(on the record)
June 12, 2006... Commercial Antinozzi Associates, Stratford, contractor for Fairhaven Investors L.P. Perform a fitout of an existing commercial space for tenant Select Business Solutions at 35 Nutmeg Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed May 19....

The Stamford Center for that Ads, Stamford, presented its 2006 F.D. Rich Jr. Awards to the following individuals for their steadfast dedication and support of the arts in Fairfield County.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 12, 2006... The Stamford Center for that Ads, Stamford, presented its 2006 F.D. Rich Jr. Awards to the following individuals for their steadfast dedication and support of the arts in Fairfield County: Mayor Dannel Malloy of Stamford and Joseph M. Cahalan,...

Robert E. Button of Old Greenwich, a retired journalist, received the 2006 Mark Twain Distinguished Journalist of the Year Award from the Connecticut Press Club for his numerous contributions to the communications field.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 12, 2006... Robert E. Button of Old Greenwich, a retired journalist, received the 2006 Mark Twain Distinguished Journalist of the Year Award from the Connecticut Press Club for his numerous contributions to the communications field. Button is a former...

Media Storm L.L.C., South Norwalk, a strategic media agency, was ranked No. 2 in the 2006 Hot 100 list of the fast-growing U.S. companies by the Entrepreneur magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.C.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 12, 2006... Media Storm L.L.C., South Norwalk, a strategic media agency, was ranked No. 2 in the 2006 Hot 100 list of the fast-growing U.S. companies by the Entrepreneur magazine and PricowaterhouseCoopers L.L.C. Media Storm reported that it more than...

The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County, Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that provides services to women and their families in cases relating to sexual assault and domestic violence.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
June 12, 2006... The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County, Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that provides services to women and their families in cases relating to sexual assault and domestic violence, received a $10,000 grant from the...

InsightExpress.(Newsmakers)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Michael Tsavaris of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., was appointed vice president, chief financial officer at InsightExpress, Stamford, an online market research firm. Since 2004, Tsavaris was the CFO of the global healthcare sector at TNS, based first...

GVA Williams Real Estate Services.(Newsmakers)
June 12, 2006... Jon Sabrowski of Fairfield was promoted to senior vice president of investment sales in the Stamford office of GVA Williams Real Estate Services, a commercial real estate services firm. Sabrowski joined GVA Williams in 2001 as a vice president....

Simone Development Cos.(Newsmakers)
June 12, 2006... C. Alexandra Friedman of Fairfield was appointed vice president and general counsel at Simone Development Cos., New Rochelle, N.Y., a real estate investment company. Most recently, Friedman was a real estate associate with the law firm...

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County.(Newsmakers)
June 12, 2006... Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Bridgeport, a Christian housing ministry that works in partnership with families and organizations to build housing, announced the following appointments. Josie Reis of Fairfield joined...