Almost 200 Layoffs Possible at Hostess
The notices also said Hostess would possibly close the Bridgeport, Cheshire, East Windsor and Uncasville facilities. Read »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wethersfield Nursing Home Cuts 69 Jobs: Report
In October, the company applied to the state close the 210-bed facility. Read »
"Hunger Games:" Amazing Props
A custom racing seat maker's handiwork will be featured in the upcoming "Hunger Games" film. Watch »
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 »
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 »
Windsor Residents Fight Dollar Tree Development
Neighbors fear property values could plummet and no one would want to move here. Watch »
NBC's "Fashion Star" Premieres
NBC's new "Fashion Star" features 14 aspiring fashion designers, each one trying to get approval not only... Watch »
Going Nuts For Nuts
Gourmet peanut business is booming. Watch »
Stopping Shopping Cart Thefts
Nineteen businesses in New Britain have posted signs in Spanish and English warning customers not to take... Read »
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 »
Mass. Company Buys Grote & Weigel
After a brief shut down, Grote & Weigel will resume production on Feb. 27. Read »
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 »
Don't Trust All Online Reviews: BBB
Some companies hire writers to stack websites with comments about a product, according to experts. Watch »
Have a Business Idea? Go to UNH for Free
The challenge Read »
Ryan Milks a Cow
Ryan Hanrahan is at Mapleleaf Farms with Vern Rechlin to milk dairy cows. Watch »
Backus, Hartford HealthCare Hope to Affiliate
Boards for both organizations must approve the affiliation and that process could take several months. Read »


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