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Almost 200 Layoffs Possible at Hostess
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Almost 200 Layoffs Possible at Hostess

The notices also said Hostess would possibly close the Bridgeport, Cheshire, East Windsor and Uncasville facilities. Read »

May 15, 2012
Essex Company Lands Army Contract

Essex Company Lands Army Contract

The owner of Bell Power Systems said the deal will allow him to hire more veterans to do the added work. Read »

May 1, 2012
State Celebrates Improvements to Groton Sub Base

State Celebrates Improvements to Groton Sub Base

Gov. Dannel Malloy, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Rep. Joe Courtney attended a ribbon-cutting on Thursday on a new... Read »

Apr 12, 2012
AT&T Employees Working Without Contract

AT&T Employees Working Without Contract

AT&T union workers and the company are at odds over job security issues and health care premiums. Read »

Apr 9, 2012
State Unemployment Rate Now 7.8 Percent

State Unemployment Rate Now 7.8 Percent

In January, the state’s unemployment rate was 9.3 percent and this is the first month over the last year that... Read »

Mar 29, 2012
Wethersfield Nursing Home Cuts 69 Jobs: Report

Wethersfield Nursing Home Cuts 69 Jobs: Report

In October, the company applied to the state close the 210-bed facility. Read »

Mar 26, 2012

"Hunger Games:" Amazing Props

A custom racing seat maker's handiwork will be featured in the upcoming "Hunger Games" film. Watch »

Mar 19, 2012
Sandballz in Storrs Needs You

Sandballz in Storrs Needs You

The world's biggest big box store is looking to find the best new products & a Storrs man might have it! Read »

Mar 14, 2012

March Madness Means Distracted Workers

From work-place brackets to a sneak-peak at scores or games, estimates are 2.5 million fans will spend around... Watch »

Mar 13, 2012

Windsor Residents Fight Dollar Tree Development

Neighbors fear property values could plummet and no one would want to move here. Watch »

Mar 13, 2012

NBC's "Fashion Star" Premieres

NBC's new "Fashion Star" features 14 aspiring fashion designers, each one trying to get approval not only... Watch »

Mar 12, 2012

Going Nuts For Nuts

Gourmet peanut business is booming. Watch »

Mar 8, 2012
Stopping Shopping Cart Thefts

Stopping Shopping Cart Thefts

Nineteen businesses in New Britain have posted signs in Spanish and English warning customers not to take... Read »

Feb 29, 2012

600 New Jobs Coming to Milford

Two new rest areas are opening on Interstate 95 in Milford and a job fair was held on Monday to fill some of... Watch »

Feb 28, 2012
Mass. Company Buys Grote & Weigel

Mass. Company Buys Grote & Weigel

After a brief shut down, Grote & Weigel will resume production on Feb. 27. Read »

Feb 22, 2012
Guida’s Sold to Dairy Farmers Cooperative

Guida’s Sold to Dairy Farmers Cooperative

There will be no job losses, changes in management or plans to move any operations out of New Britain. Read »

Feb 21, 2012

Don't Trust All Online Reviews: BBB

Some companies hire writers to stack websites with comments about a product, according to experts. Watch »

Feb 20, 2012
Have a Business Idea? Go to UNH for Free

Ryan Milks a Cow

Ryan Hanrahan is at Mapleleaf Farms with Vern Rechlin to milk dairy cows. Watch »

Feb 17, 2012
Backus, Hartford HealthCare Hope to Affiliate

Backus, Hartford HealthCare Hope to Affiliate

Boards for both organizations must approve the affiliation and that process could take several months. Read »

Feb 3, 2012
Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge
The NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk is on Saturday, June 9 in Simsbury.
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