Fairfield County Business Journal articles from March 2002

Fairfield County Business Journal archives from March 2002

Wear knot, want not: Brothers spin dreams into million-dollar silk tie company.(Ian and Shep Murra)
March 4, 2002... Ian and Shep Murray do not like to wear ties. Well maybe to weddings, but certainly not to work. They don't like the "commuting thing" from Greenwich to New York City either. Sand, ocean, boats, Jimmy Buffett, that's more like it. And they...

YHD brings 2 percent commissions: Brokers downplay impact.(YHD Foxtons)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... A New Jersey-based real estate brokerage is making its entrance into Fairfield County's residential market with an intense advertising campaign aimed at wooing sellers with the promise of 2 percent commissions. But two of the area's...

Real estate appraisals slightly on the rise.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... With the commercial real estate market in a slumber from the shaky economy, companies are watching pennies more closely and taking extra steps before buying or leasing property. Norwalk's vacancy rate skyrocketed in the fourth quarter of...

Blumenthal opposes power cable approval: Legislature to consider moratorium.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has appealed the Connecticut Siting Council's approval of a 24-mile power line across the seabed of the Long Island Sound, both in Superior Court and with the Army Corps of Engineers. The appeal...

Economy hits turning point.(Connecticut economy linked to national economic recovery)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... An economy that was knocked down by the dot-com collapse and further shaken by the fallout of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is ready for recovery, according to one local economist. "Everything is moving in the right direction to tell you...

Success is mostly about personal growth. (It's Your Business).(how Fred Hsieh built up his business)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 4, 2002... Hsieh owned a restaurant, a music store, a movie theater and a Chinese-language weekly classified newspaper, as well as real estate. But there was much more to Hsieh then simply making money. How did Fred Hsieh come to this country with...

The List: Home Builders.(directory of these businesses in Fairfield County, CT)(Directory)
March 4, 2002... Home Builders Listed alphabetically FAIRFIELD COUNTY Name, address, phone, number and Top local executive(s) website Area code: 203 (unless E-mail address otherwise noted) Year company established...

Overseas benefits change shape. (Focus on Business Relocation).
March 4, 2002... As the globalization of business continues to thrive, U.S. corporations are increasingly utilizing international assignments for senior executives as away to expand and develop business operations around the globe. But two of the greatest...

England to New England: KBR makes its international home in Wilton. (Focus on Business Relocation).(relocation firm)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... When Kevin Buckthorpe decided to start his international relocation firm in 1994 and settle his family in the United States from his native England, he looked for certain amenities. He had many years of relocation experience with Cendant and...

Americans' mobility shows seasonal, racial trends. (Focus on Business Relocation).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... Half of all residential moves in the United States occur during the summer months, with June leading the way at 13.1 percent, and August a close second at 12.6 percent. About 48 percent of moves occur between June and September, and 60...

Fairfield County relocations cause sticker shock. (Focus on Business Relocation).
March 4, 2002... Business relocations are always complicated, and relocations to Fairfield County can involve any number of special problems. The first consideration is whether the relocation is permanent or temporary. But Fairfield County cities simply do...

Runzheimer offers relocation software. (Focus on Business Relocation).(Runzheimer International, in conjunction with Orion Software Solutions)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Management consulting firm Runzheimer International of Rochester, N.Y., has introduced employee relocation expense management/tax gross-up software and service, plus relocation and tracking system software through an alliance with Orion...

FleetBoston Financial. (Faces and Places).(ATMs for blind and visually impaired)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... FleetBoston Financial is bringing ATMs to Connecticut to meet the banking needs of the blind and visually impaired. Pictured at the announcement of this service (from left) are: George Salpietro, executive director of the Fidelco Guide Dog...

Prudential Connecticut Realty. (Faces and Places).(new branding campaign)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Prudential Connecticut Realty has launched a new branding campaign titled "At Your Service," a tagline following its logo. Pictured with the firm's centerpiece logo are Peter G. Helie, Prudential's chief executive officer and president and...

The Barnum Festival. (Faces and Places).(honors FleetBoston Financial)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... The Barnum Festival, Bridgeport, recentiy honored FleetBoston Financial for its consistent sponsorship of Barnum's Great Street Parade. Pictured (from left) are: Len Berger, Fleet vice president and business development officer; Michael...

Prudential Connecticut Realty. (Faces and Places).(celebration of 35th year)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Celebrity impersonators (center) Ricky Ricardo, Lucille Ball and Carol Channing are surrounded by Prudential Connecticut Realty executives at the firm's recent celebration of its 35th year. Pictured (from left) are: Steve Richards and Candace...

The Jewish Home. (Faces and Places).(honors graduates)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... The Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County recently honored four graduates of its new sponsorship program designed to develop and retain key employees. The graduates, pictured with Dennis Magid, president of the home, (from left) are:...

Stephen Haraske. (Faces and Places).(Eastern Scrabble Tournament)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Stephen Haraske of Danbury played in division one of the Eastern Scrabble Tournament, sponsored by the Housatonic Valley Tourism District, at the Inn at Ethan Allen during Presidents' Day weekend.

Mark C. Meachem. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(named 2001 Businessman of the Year in Connecticut by the Business Advisory Council)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Mark C. Meachem of Ridgefield, president of MCM Communication Consultants, Ridgefield, a communications training firm, was named the 2001 Businessman of the Year in Connecticut by the Business Advisory Council, Washington, D.C., for...

ConEdison Solutions. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(2001 President's Award given to Peter Keamey)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... ConEdison Solutions, White Plains, N.Y., an energy service provider, presented its 2001 President's Award to Peter Keamey of Darien, commercial finance manager at the company, for his dedication and commitment to his company and customers....

The Fryman Group LLC. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(formed by Tom Fryman)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Tom Fryman of Fairfield announced the formation of The Fryman Group LLC., Fairfield, a provider of custom market research services. Fryman serves as president of the company. Since 1985, he was vice president of client service at Leferman...

American Skandia. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(rated number 29 by Training magazine for level of investment in work force development)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... American Skandia, Shelton, a financial services company, was ranked number 29 by Training magazine, Minneapolis, on its 2002 Training Top 100 list. Published in the magazine's March issue, the list ranks companies according to their level of...

Danzas North America. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(chosen by Evans and Sutherland Computer Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Danzas North America, Darien, a provider of logistics services and a business unit of the Danzas Group, was selected by Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City, a manufacturer of visual systems used in training, simulation and virtual...

O,R &L. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(contracted by state of Connecticut)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... O,R &L, Branford, a commercial real estate firm, was contracted by the state of Connecticut to provide property management and maintenance services for the new Stamford Courthouse, which is expected to open in the spring.

Advantage Human Resourcing. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(awarded certification by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Advantage Human Resourcing, Norwalk, a staffing firm, was awarded certification by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, Washington, D.C. The certification allows Advantage Human Resourcing to be recognized as a Women's Business...

Bock Benjamin & Co. (Newsmakers).(Gary Mathias appointed a managing director at Carter Morse & Co.)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Gary Mathias of Ridgefield was appointed a managing director at Carter Morse & Co., Southport, an investment banking firm. Most recently, Mathias was president of an Atlanta-based software company that was sold to ScanSource Inc. Prior to that,...

New Rochelle YMCA. (Newsmakers).(appoints Jeffrey E. Krause chief executive officer)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Jeffrey E. Krause of Stratford was appointed chief executive officer at the New Rochelle YMCA, New Rochelle, N.Y., a provider of community services. Since 1993, Krause was branch executive director at the Bridgeport YMCA, Bridgeport Prior to...

Sheraton Four Points. (Newsmakers).(appoints James E. Sorrell II general manager)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... James E. Sorrell II of Cheshire was appointed general manager of the Sheraton Four Points - Norwalk, Norwalk, a hotel managed by Waterford Hotel Group. Most recently, Sorrell was general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Danbury....

Source Marketing. (Newsmakers).(appoints Scott Mueller vice president)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Scott Mueller of Montclair, N.J., was appointed a vice president at Source Marketing, Westport, an integrated promotion-marketing agency. Since 1999, Mueller worked at The Promotion Network, New York City most recently as vice president,...

Sacred Heart University. (Newsmakers).(appoints Dennis C. Benamati university librarian)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Dennis C. Benamati of Valatie, N.Y., was appointed university librarian at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield. Since 1997, Benamati was assistant library director at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Prior to that, he was electronic...

American Society of Home Inspectors Inc. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Stephen Gladstone of Stamford, owner and chief inspector of StoneHollow Inc., Stamford, a provider home inspection services, was elected vice president of the American Society of Home Inspectors Inc., Des Plaines, Ill., a professional...

Immaculate High School. (Newsmakers).(Nancy Dolan named to advisory board of directors)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Nancy Dolan of New Fairfield, vice president and business relationship manager at Newtown-based Newtown Savings Bank, was named chairperson of the newly formed advisory board of directors at Immaculate High School, Danbury, a Catholic college...

What can a design firm do for you?(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... WBDC INTERVIEW WITH PROPELLER WORKS Propeller Works is an integrated creative design services firm located in Stamford, CT. The partners, a husband and wife team, Regina Vorgang and Scott Miles, provide a full range of services for the...

Tanning trendsetter.(Today's Tan)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... In the world of tanning, Jeff Maier may be considered a trendsetter. As a four-year tanning salon owner, Maier has worked to stay on top of the latest tanning trends since he began his sunny service. So it is no surprise that Today's Tan...

U.S. Cigar smoked by $43 million verdict.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... A Miami jury rendered a $43 million verdict against U.S. Cigar Sales Inc. stemming from a contract dispute with a distributor, but an attorney for corporate parent UST Inc. of Greenwich vows to fight the decision. "We are, of course,...

Court denies Bridgeport's yacht club land grab.(Bridgeport, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... A Connecticut Supreme Court ruling sunk Bridgeport's attempt at using eminent domain to seize a key Steel Point property and put the Pequonnock Yacht Club's chances of finding a place in the planned waterfront development at high tide. "We...

Want to sell a home fast? Hire a home manager.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Homeowners and real estate agents in Fairfield and Westchester (N.Y.) counties looking to sell their properties may reduce costs and accelerate their sales with a little "tendering loving care" from Showhomes of America. Working under the...

Shelton on the move.(Shelton, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... More companies are moving to Shelton than moving out of the area, according to Bill Purcell, president of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce in Shelton. "We've just been having a positive momentum." An example is the architectural,...

Staff may be quick to excuse firm's excesses. (View Point).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 11, 2002... There is probably a little bit of Sherron Watkins in us all. Let's hope we realize that, should we ever need it. Watkins is the Enron executive who studied the company's business dealings and, in August, expressed her concerns in a memo to...

Lt. Gov. Rell announces help for export-ready companies.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Lt. Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced Feb. 19 that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has formed a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) Connecticut Export Assistance Center to make it easier...

INDEX to move out of Shelton.(Shelton, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... A machine tool company with a 20-year history in Shelton has decided to relocate its North American headquarters to Noblesville, Ind. The INDEX Corp., a company specializing in the manufacture of turning machines, announced that it would...

What's wi-fi? Internet guru outlines new technologies.(wireless fidelity)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... John R. Patrick gets more annoyed than most people about having to drive a half-hour from his Ridgefield home to Danbury when it's time to renew his drivers' license. It's typical of what he calls the customer-hostile attitude reflected by...

States need to get together on transportation. (View Point).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 11, 2002... Well, they're at it again. An alphabet soup of state agencies and planning groups have convened in their separate fiefdoms to examine ways of freeing the region's snarled transportation system. In Connecticut, the powers that be formed a...

A new service: Ridgefield-Katonah shuttle awaits first commuters. (Special Report: Transportation).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Starting next month, northern Connecticut commuters eager to use the Harlem line of Metro-North Railroad in Katonah will finally have an alternative to driving to Westchester County, N.Y. The long-discussed Ridgefield-Katonah shuffle will...

No quick answers to traffic problems, conferees agree. (Special Report: Transportation).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... The long-planned Ridgefield-to-Katonah, N.Y., shuffle service was among options for addressing the region's traffic woes discussed Feb. 26 at a regional transportation conference held in White Plains, N.Y. Speakers agreed that the shuffle...

Having a say: Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 corridor team announces stakeholder committee. (Transportation: Special Report).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... The project management team heading up New York's Tappan Zee Bridge/I287 Corridor Environmental Review Process. said it would form a stakeholders committee to discuss infrastructure and congestion issues in the corridor. The management...

Bradley records second-best travel year. (Transportation: Special Report).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to San Francisco will resume this summer -- the first nonstop flight to the West. Coast restored since Sept 11. Starting June 7, United Airlines Flight 289 will depart Bradley at 7 a.m....

Internet complaints rise at Better Business Bureau.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving metropolitan New York released its annual Top Ten list of industries with the most inquiries and complaints for 2001. Although traditional retail sale of "Consumer Electronics" continues to dominate...

Education tax breaks you can't afford to miss. (Focus on Education).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Parents facing college tuition expenses and college graduates struggling to pay off student loans can look forward to some help. According to the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, you may qualify for tax credits and...

Taking the test: Colleges and universities face economic challenges. (Focus on Education).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Every individual and business has been impacted by the recent economic struggles Universities are no exception. From fund raising and enrollment to the programs in the classrooms, different schools are facing at least marginal financial...

WestConn expands building, course offerings. (Focus on Education).(Western Connecticut State University )(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Western Connecticut State University in Danbury has recently announced a number of building projects. A $30 million science building that will house the chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy and meteorology departments, along with the...

Enrollments end six-year decline at nursing colleges. (Focus on Education).(survey results)
March 11, 2002... Enrollments in entry-level baccalaureate programs in nursing increased in fall 2001, ending a six-year period of decline, according to an annual survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This increase comes at a...

U.S. officials urge students to seek health careers. (Focus on Education).(nursing marketing campaign details)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... With new evidence of a growing shortage of nurses, Health and Human Resources Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Education Secretary Rod Paige launched a campaign to encourage schoolchildren to consider careers in nursing and the health...

Savings plans a boon to help pay for college. (Money & You).(529 College Savings Plans )
March 11, 2002... Give them an A+ for improvement. Five years ago, Congress created so-called 529 College Savings Plans to provide tax incentives to families saving for college. In 2001, lawmakers added new features that take effect this year, transforming the...

Corporate, higher education heads focus on 'diversity'. (Focus on Education).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... A coalition of corporate chief executives and university presidents said the nation faces a "social and economic crisis unless America succeeds in promoting and taking advantage of racial and ethnic diversity." In a report released by the...

Mixed picture: Apartment vacancies rise in Stamford; house market remains robust. (Doing Business in Stamford Feature Section).(real estate statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 11, 2002... Occupancy rates for residential apartments in Stamford had been 96 percent over the last five years, according to Paxton Kinol, senior development director with AvalonBay Communities Inc. No more. Some of Avalon's current properties are...

Computronix, Sony target small- to medium-sized businesses. (Doing Business in Stamford Feature Section).(development contract details)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Stamford-based Computronix Security Systems Inc. (CSSI), an IT security services company, announced last week it is collaborating with Sony Electronics, a manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications and information technology products,...

The Connecticut Society of Association Executives (CSAE). (Credits, Clients and Awards).(hires John Farnham)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... The Connecticut Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Norwalk, a professional society of association executives from nonprofit organizations throughout the state, named John Farnham of Glastonbury, executive director of the Associated...

James M. Kosakow of Wilton and Myron Kove of New York City. (Credits, Clients and Awards).
March 11, 2002... James M. Kosakow of Wilton and Myron Kove of New York City, members of the law firm of Kove & Kosakow L.L.C., Westport and New York City, co-authored "New Proposed Regulations Challenge Accelerated Charitable Remainder Trusts" an article...

Pitney Bowes docSense, Danbury, a provider of solutions for the creation and distribution of documents. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(award details)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Pitney Bowes docSense, Danbury, a provider of solutions for the creation and distribution of documents, and a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc., received the highest rating as an electronic presentation and payment vendor in a report issued by...

Tom Bogardus of Bridgewater, vice president, commercial properties at REI Property and Asset Management. (Credits, Clients and Awards).
March 11, 2002... Tom Bogardus of Bridgewater, vice president, commercial properties at REI Property and Asset Management, Danbury, a real estate management firm, received the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate...

Marquardt & Roche and Partners. (Credits, Clients and Awards).
March 11, 2002... Marquardt & Roche and Partners, Stamford, a marketing communications agency, won two "Best of Division" titles the 2001 Pro-Comm Awards competition of the Business Marketing Association, Chicago, Ill. Marquardt & Roche received first-place...

Environics Communications Inc. (Credits, Clients and Awards).
March 11, 2002... Environics Communications Inc., Stamford, a public relations agency, announced the addition of two new clients: Synergy Brands, Melville, N.Y, an Internet property developer; and Comfidex Corp., New York City, an e-business solution provider.

Dennis M. Nally of New Canaan was promoted to the senior partner of the U.S. firm of Pricewater-houseCoopers L.L.P. (Newmakers).(company personnel changes)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Dennis M. Nally of New Canaan was promoted to the senior partner of the U.S. firm of Pricewater-houseCoopers L.L.P., New York City, a professional services firm. Since 2000, NaIly was the U.S. managing partner. Prior to that, he was the leader...

William Fasano of Danbury was appointed president of National Retail Services, Danbury. (Newmakers).
March 11, 2002... William Fasano of Danbury was appointed president of National Retail Services, Danbury, a provider of in-store merchandising services and a Havas company. Since 1997, Fasano was a senior vice president at New America Marketing, most recently...

James M. Aries of New York City was appointed vice president of acquisitions and leasing at Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (Newmakers).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... James M. Aries of New York City was appointed vice president of acquisitions and leasing at Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc., Greenwich, a real estate investment trust. Most recently, Aries was director of leasing at Kin Properties, White Plains,...

Thomas Hubregsen of Southbury was promoted to vice president, marketing at GE Supply. (Newmakers).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Thomas Hubregsen of Southbury was promoted to vice president, marketing at GE Supply, Shelton, the electrical, voice and data products distribution business of General Electric Co. Hubregsen was formerly manager, GE industrial systems products....

Elissa O. Getto of Wilton was promoted to general manager of U.S. operations in the South Norwalk office of Theatre Projects Consultants. (Newmakers).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Elissa O. Getto of Wilton was promoted to general manager of U.S. operations in the South Norwalk office of Theatre Projects Consultants (TPC), a theater design and consulting firm. Getto joined TPC in January 2001 as a senior consultant. Prior...

Christopher M. Graham of Wilton was promoted to a principal at Levett Rockwood P.C. (Newmakers).
March 11, 2002... Christopher M. Graham of Wilton was promoted to a principal at Levett Rockwood P.C., Westport, a business law firm. Graham joined the firm in 1999 as an associate. Prior to that, he was vice president, general counsel and secretary at...

Harold R. Burke of New Canaan joined the law firm of Philip Russell P.C. (Newmakers).
March 11, 2002... Harold R. Burke of New Canaan joined the law firm of Philip Russell P.C., Greenwich, as an associate. Most recently, Burke was a member at Holland Kaufmann & Bartels L.L.C., Greenwich. He holds bachelor science degree in international relations...

Joseph S. O'Malley of Sandy Hook was appointed senior trust consultant at Mahopac National Bank. (Newmakers).
March 11, 2002... Joseph S. O'Malley of Sandy Hook was appointed senior trust consultant at Mahopac National Bank, Brewster, N.Y., a community bank,. Since 1984, O'Malley worked at Chase Manhattan Bank, most recently as vice president in its Fairfield office and...

MetroPool Inc., Stamford, a nonprofit commuter transportation management company. (Newmakers).
March 11, 2002... MetroPool Inc., Stamford, a nonprofit commuter transportation management company, announced the following appointments. Paul Intrieri of Stamford joined MetroPool as director of information services, a newly created position. Intrieri has...

Yvonne DeAngeli of Meriden was appointed director of catering at the Trumbull Marriott. (Newmakers).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Yvonne DeAngeli of Meriden was appointed director of catering at the Trumbull Marriott, Trumbull, a hotel owned and operated by Meristar Hotels and Resorts. Most recently, DeAngeli was director of catering at the Waterbury Sheraton, Waterbury....

Jacqueline Bloom of Westport was appointed a clinic director at Westchester Jewish Community Services. (Newmakers).(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Jacqueline Bloom of Westport was appointed a clinic director at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), White Plains, N.Y., a mental health, development disabilities, health care and social service agency. Bloom also has a psychotherapy...

Kathy Parisi of Hartsdale, N.Y., was promoted to the newly created position of creative services director at Landmark Document Services. (Newmakers).(company personnel changes)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Kathy Parisi of Hartsdale, N.Y., was promoted to the newly created position of creative services director at Landmark Document Services, Stamford, a commercial printer and provider of direct-mail services. Parisi joined the company in November...

Donald C. Dickey of North Granby, principal of Dickey Management Services Inc. (Newmakers).(elected president of the Connecticut Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Donald C. Dickey of North Granby, principal of Dickey Management Services Inc., North Granby, was elected president of the Connecticut Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Norwalk, a professional society of association executives from...

3 generations 2 stores and lots of hugs.(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... There is something a bit charming about buying pair of 3350 Prada sandals from a gentleman in a modest suit with a master's degree in Chinese history and culture. And while Jack Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of Mitchells...

Danbury settles lien on ice rink $3.5 million still in dispute.(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... FirstYear Mayor Mark Boughton is determined to close the books on unsettled mechanic's liens filed against Danbury's downtown ice rink when the original developer failed to complete the project or pay its contractors. The city negotiated a...

Zoning main hurdle for Greyrock Place.(RIC Diamond Stamford L.L.C. plans hotel and retail, downtown Stamford, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... A developer's plan to turn an empty lot on the corner of Broad Street and Greyrock Place in downtown Stamford into an extended-stay hotel with slick, street-level retail stores has gained wide support in the city, but faces a series of zoning...

Expo tips its hat to Danbury-area tech sector.(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... In absence of a catchy name like High-Tech Housatonic, two Danbury-area business leaders decided the best way to promote the vibrant duster of technology companies in their midst was to bring them together in one celebration of their collective...

Local job market picking up, but slowly. (Issues@Work).(unemployment statistics, Connecticut)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Illustration)
March 18, 2002... Unemployment in Connecticut has risen, but the state has been spared the level of joblessness suffered in most of the rest of the nation. In the figures for January 2002 released in early March, 3.5 percent of Connecticut's labor force of...

Work/Life. (Issues@Work).
March 18, 2002... Many of us will spend 43 years, or about 80 percent of our adult lives, at work. For all too many of us, it's 43 years of grinding away so that we can enjoy the last few years of our lives--if our health and our pocketbooks hold out. This...

Norwalk company announces $15 M equity financing.(HealthMarket Inc., Connecticut)($15 million)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 18, 2002... HealthMarket, a Norwalk-based provider of self-directed health plans, last week announced it has dosed a $15 million, second-round of capital financing led by General Atlantic Partners, a global private equity investment firm, and Whitney &...

Museum opens doors to business functions and fund raising.(Lockwood-Matthews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... A national historic landmark in Norwalk is starting to clean the dust from its windows and open up to more corporate functions. The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum has hired a full-time event and planning coordinator to lure more businesses...