Copyright 2010 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business en-us Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:30:06 -0400 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:30:06 -0400 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Make-Green-By-Working-Green-87678132.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:10:47 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Windmill_640x480.jpg
In this economy, it’s hard for many people to find a job, but in Connecticut, there’s one field that people might be overlooking. Not only does it have job openings, but it’s also offering a big incentive to...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/television/Say-Goodbye-to-Stewart-Colbert-on-Hulu-86234567.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:49:32 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/stewart+and+colbert-6401.jpg
No more moments of zen framed by Hulu's ever-present gray video player.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Madoff-In-Laws-Wont-to-Drop-the-Notorious-Name-85263557.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:54:34 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*89/011309+madoff.jpg
One of Bernard Madoff's daughters-in-law says she and her children shouldn't have to bear the burden of his name

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Sikorsky-Wants-To-Continue-Chartering-Presidents-84768637.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:19 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/AP09122419366.jpg
Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford is launching an aggressive bid to get back into the presidential helicopter business.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/celebrity/Beatles-Studio-Up-For-Sale-84481227.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:00:57 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*83/88029400.jpg
Abbey Road studios are up for sale, but so far, no one's interested.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/120-Jobs-Coming-To-Southington-84123867.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:22:21 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/85506265.jpg
The Hartford announced Thursday it plans to hire 120 people for its busy call center operation in Southington.

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UConn's CFO called on the school's Board of Trustees to increase the cost for tuition, room and board

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Layoffs-Delayed-at-Pratt--Whittney-83689992.html Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:12:24 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/pratt+whitney.jpg
A judge ruled Friday night to delay planned layoffs in CT for Pratt & Whitney that would have moved 1,000 out of the state.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Positive_Economic_News_Overshadowed_by_Jump_in_Unemployment_Claims_All__National_.html Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:56:40 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/LIM_JobsEcon02_04_mezzn_640x480.jpg
Productivity is up, and that's good, but so are unemployment claims.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/cars/Cataloguing-Toyotas-Woes-83530952.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:16 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*79/96382336.jpg
To say Toyota has hit a bump in the road would be an understatement.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/NATL-CBS-Sells-Out-Super-Bowl-Ads-83296797.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:45:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/super-bowl-trophy-0115.jpg
CBS has sold out all of its advertisements for Sunday’s Super Bowl, despite controversy surrounding anti-abortion ads and gay dating sites, Reuters reported Monday. The network will be airing some of the most...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/24-Million-Army-Grant-Awarded-To-Univ-Of-Harford-83258237.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:58:14 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/uav.jpg
The University of Hartford has been awarded a $2.4 million grant to develop unmanned aerial vehicles for the U.S. Army.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Madoffs-Brother-Subject-of-Criminal-Probe-82881087.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*83/nycguy.jpg
A lawyer for the brother of Ponzi king Bernard Madoff said in court papers made public Wednesday that his client has been told he is a "subject" of criminal investigators probing the...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Toyota--82857087.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:13 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/95924731.jpg
Connecticut Toyota owners are worried about how safety their cars are after the company recalled millions of vehicles and expanded that recall.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Nestle-Waters-Will-Stay-in-Connecticut-82630577.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:00:48 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/water-drip.jpg
Nestlé Waters North America Inc. has had a headquarters in Fairfield County since 1979, and the company will be staying in Connecticut, with the state’s help.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/The-Bernanke-Clash--82581797.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:57:24 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*78/88186680.jpg
Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year” is fighting to keep his job this week. Here’s what pundits are saying about the implications of the Bernanke clash, and whether he should stay or go.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/State-Unemployment-Reaches-New-High-82370827.html Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:30:23 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/need_job_unemployment.jpg
Connecticut's unemployment rate reaches its highest level since the recession began.

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How well does Obama's tough talk on big banks play with citizens and does he really plan to take on Wall Street? Pundits weigh in.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Student-Savings-82132077.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:15:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/PHI+college+graduate.jpg
Discounts are out there for college students facing the high cost of college.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/food-drink/Taco-Bell-Founder-Dead-Glen-Bell-81981122.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:08:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/taco-bell-sign.jpg
Glen W. Bell helped spread that oh-so-delicious Taco Bell goodness across America.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Spending-Green-to-Go-Green-81976002.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:30:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/PHI+foxwoods.jpg
The old saying is you’ve got to spend a little to save a little. Well in this case, you’ve got to spend millions to save millions.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/movies/Warner-Bros-Netflix-Waiting-Period-DVDs-80863247.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:36:56 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*75/netflix1.jpg
Take a deep breath, Netflix customers. This may not be so bad.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/No-Filing-Taxes-Over-the-Phone-80803412.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:00:43 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/tax+reporter.jpg
Connecticut is shelving its once popular Telefile option for filing your state income taxes.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/celebrity/Comic-Stamp-of-Disapproval-80742142.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:07:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/archie-640.jpg
New U.S. Postal Service “Sunday Funnies” collection goes with Archie but snubs The Far Side and Doonesbury. Which comic strips do you think are stamp worthy?

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/NATLA-Lost-Decade-1-Invested-in-2000-Now-Worth-90-Cents-80617117.html Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:11:34 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/95513912.jpg
A lousy decade shakes the faith of of investors who have long championed the stock market.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Marvel-Disney-Merger-Deal-80430242.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:41:57 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/marvel_640x480.jpg
If your merger-sense is tingling, it could be due to a multi-billion dollar deal between Disney and Marvel.

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