Fairfield County Business Journal back issues from May 2004:
Innovating in a 90-year-old industry: for packing tape, making everything old new again.
May 03, 2004; ... Packing tape is mostly made of plastic, usually dispensed with a hand-held device and hasn't changed much in its function or form in the past 90 years. None of those statements is true for Better Packages Inc. of Shelton, a maker of machines that dispense packing tape. ...
N.Y. patients flock to Greenwich.
May 03, 2004; ... At a time when some hospitals in Westchester County, N.Y., are struggling financially, more patients are crossing into Connecticut in search of new facilities and better service at Greenwich Hospital. Officials at the 160-bed community hospital say they track the addresses of ...
House passes malpractice bill without limiting awards.
May 03, 2004; ... The state House of Representatives approved a medical malpractice insurance reform bill a week ago after shooting down two amendments that would have capped what juries could award victims for pain and suffering. Doctors and insurance companies say huge jury awards are the main ...
ProBatter hits twelfth patent.
May 03, 2004; ... A group of local entrepreneurs and sport enthusiasts, who six years ago set out to make the ultimate batting machine, were awarded recently their sixth U.S. patent on their creation. Michael S. Suba, Timothy O'Reilly and Gregory J. Battersby of ProBatter Sports L.L.C. received ...
Developers chosen for Bridgeport spec office.
May 03, 2004; ... The Bridgeport Economic Development Advisory, Council (BEDAC) was out to get the most bang for the state's buck when evaluating proposals submitted for a speculative office project for downtown. The development team of Suffern, N.Y.-based The Lynmark Group, Chapman Properties of ...
Executives grow more confident in job market.(Issues@Work)
May 03, 2004 ... A recent survey conducted by ExecuNet, an executive-level job and networking firm, reveals executives are growing more confident in the employment market as conditions improve. According to the survey of 204 executives, 48 percent describe conditions in the executive employment ...
Older workers to affect state economy.(Issues@Work)
May 03, 2004; ... The aging Connecticut work force is a topic of growing concern in human resource circles. As baby boomers approach retirement age, the younger age groups that are to take their place are sharply smaller. Does that mean the economy will confront a shortage of workers? Recent ...
Bridgeport Metal Goods files Chapter 11.
May 03, 2004; ... The Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Co. is looking for a buyer after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. "We are very disappointed at the lack of cooperation from our principal secured lender under its agreements with Bridgeport Metal Goods," president and ...
Donations key to modern hospital.
May 03, 2004; ... While Greenwich Hospital officials credit its growth and profitability to em facilities and a culture of excellence, they also acknowledge that the instituion's prescription for success is tied to sizable private donations that have kept it flush with cash and ahead of other regional ...
Developer builds a broad portfolio in Fairfield and Westchester counties.
May 03, 2004; ... There are commercial developers, and residential developers, and hotel developers. Then there is Antares Real Estate, a Greenwich, developer, which does a little of all three, almost all of that activity in New York's Westchester County and Fairfield County. In Westchester, ...
Concern over jobs not served protectionist measures.
May 03, 2004 ... As the end of the 2004 session of the General Assembly approaches, lawmakers are considering measures that purport to help save Connecticut jobs but, according to the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), would put them at risk. Legislatures across the country have debated ...
Business Web directory.
May 03, 2004 ... * Accounting & Business Management Software IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Microsoft Business Solutions--Great Plains Partner Free Software Selection Kit Answers@IntelliBddgeLLC.com * Accounting The Execu/Search Group ...
The changing face of medicine in Fairfield County: advanced cardiac care for Danbury Hospital?
May 03, 2004 ... Danbury area residents suffering a heart attack can get the condition stabilized at Danbury Hospital, but must be transported by ambulance or helicopter to Bridgeport or Yale-New Haven hospitals for follow-up treatment. Some patients slip over the line into New York state. Last ...
Terry O'Connor: he's never really left the court.(Profits & Passions)
May 03, 2004; ... Terry O'Connor is still getting his sports fix. The former Fairfield University coach and current executive director of Bridgeport's Cardinal Sheehan Center is staying in the sports arena with regular broadcasting gigs, including a weekly call-in radio show. "It's something I've ...
Office buildings.(The List)
May 03, 2004 ... <Pre> Ranked by size. More than 200,000 square feet. Alphabetically in event of tie. Ra- Name, address and rental agent'sSquare footage nkphone number (rounded) Area Code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) Web site...
Job growth in Connecticut depends on lower business costs.
May 03, 2004 ... Connecticut's ability to create jobs over the long term will be heavily influenced by how expensive it is to do business here, And Connecticut's cost of doing business is 12 percent higher than the national average, according to economy.com, an independent economic research firm. ...
Connecticut's fuel cell industry maintains dominance: state now home to almost half of U.S. fuel cell jobs; future looks bright.(Techcetera)
May 03, 2004 ... Connecticut's claim to being the "fuel cell capital of the nation" is secure, thanks to several factors, according to participants in a major industry conference at the fuel cell-powered Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville. The three-day event was presented by the ...
A tale of two cities: housing prices make Stamford and Shelton different.(Housing Market)
May 03, 2004; ... As new office buildings fill up in Shelton, the market is in a slump in Stamford. The differences in housing prices and commuting times are big reasons for the differing circumstances for the two cities. High housing prices in and around Stamford have forced many employees of ...
Residential sales still feeding off interest rates.(Housing Market)
May 03, 2004; ... Statistics show the number housing sales increased just about everywhere in March and area real estate brokers say that low interest rates are still driving the trend. "The housing markets get very active when the interest rates remain low," said Jim Dressel, a former financial ...
Kelly secures 2.7 million in House Bill for major restoration of Van Cortlandt Manor.(in the news)
May 03, 2004 ... Congresswoman Sue Kelly joined with HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY Chairman Mark F. Rockefeller and Historic Hudson Valley President Waddell W. Stillman to announce that she has earmarked $2.7 million in federal transportation funds to enable major restorations to Van Cortlandt Manor's entrance. ...
Season finale features two world premieres.(in the news)
May 03, 2004 ... The WESTCHESTER PHILHARMONIC's 2003-2004 "Passport to Music" season culminates with a series of "Discovery" concerts on Saturday, May 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m., at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College. "Discoveries" will feature two world premieres and a rising ...
Tomorrow's dance stars come of age today.(Purchase College Conservatory of Dance)
May 03, 2004 ... A brochure published by the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance for curious high school students offers a challenging disclaimer. "This is not a program for dabblers," it reads. "Commitment, intensity and exceptional talent are essential." The proviso is designed to give ...
Arts Bash weekend.(Cover Story)
May 03, 2004 ... June 3, 5 and 6 Public Art and a Pallet of Chefs. This year's Arts Bash weekend features a first-of-its kind exhibition and symposium on public art as well as a pallet a of 20 chefs, serving an array of delicacies during an Arts Bash Preview party on Thursday June ...
Arts calendar.(Calendar)
May 03, 2004 ... WHAT'S DOING? VISIT WWW.WESTARTS.COM May 3 MONDAY TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL presents Pippi Longstocking, featuring American Theatre Arts for Youth, 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., (800) 523-4540. READING NORTHERN WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS ...
Stay tuned: hypnotic videos by contemporary artists.(on exhibit)
May 03, 2004; ... Rhythmic repetition of sights and sounds, slowly shifting forms and rapidly changing scenes will mesmerize exhibition goers at Stay Tuned: Hypnotic Videos by Contemporary Artists at The Studio: An Alternative Space for Contemporary Art in Armonk. Opening on May 1 and continuing through ...
Linda Nisselson: new paintings on exhibit in Larchmont.(on exhibit)
May 03, 2004 ... Inspired by nature, Linda Nisselson: New Paintings will be on view at Kenise Barnes Fine Art in Larchmont. Opening in April 24 and continuing through June 5, Nisselson's abstract paintings of places remembered or imagined, reflecting the energy, rhythms and colors of nature are the result ...
On exhibit.
May 03, 2004 ... * CARAMOOR presents Symphonies in Enamel: Cloisonne from the Caramoor Collection, May 8-Dec. 18, 232-5035. * CASTLE GALLERY OF THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE presents Westchester Biennial 2004, through June 27, 654-5285. * HAMMOND MUSEUM presents Ceramics by Karen Ford ...
Summer arts: camps and classes guide.
May 03, 2004; ... Still looking for something for your child or grandchild to do this summer? Westchester Arts Council's many affiliate arts organizations offer special arts-related summer camps and classes for kids. Whether your child or grandchild loves, music, painting, history, theatre, ...
Arts awards.
May 03, 2004 ... On Wednesday, April 21st, nearly 400 guests gathered at The Rye Town Hilton to honor the Westchester Arts Council's 2004 Arts Award winners. Ten organizations and individuals were honored. Richard and Barbara Dannenberg (left) receive the an Arts Award in the ARS Patron category ...
Mara Mills: weaves a tapestry of stories.(artist spotlight)
May 03, 2004 ... Mara Mills, artistic director, teacher, and poet, loves to tell the story of how her grandmother who, as a curious five year-old in New York City, was so fascinated by an organ grinder and his monkey that she followed then1 for a little while until she suddenly realized she was lost. The ...
Haifa Bint-Kadi: alluring mosaics.(artist spotlight)
May 03, 2004; ... The moment artist Haifa Bint-Kadi visited the legendary Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain and viewed its Moorish architecture and stunning mosaics, she knew she had found her life's calling. "It's amazing when you don't really know that something exists and when you find it, you know it's ...
Christian Harder: a lens on landscapes.(artist spotlight)
May 03, 2004 ... Photographers Forum, a national magazine dedicated to photography, recently announced that Christian Harder of Waccabuc was selected as one of the magazine's Best of College Photography finalists. It has already been a busy year for the University of Rhode Island senior. His work has been ...
Michael Defeo: fantastic creatures.(artist spotlight)
May 03, 2004; ... Michael Defeo's studio is a laboratory of the imagination, where fantastic creatures from Ice Age Mammoths to Space Age aliens come to life. While his characters see the light of day at his small studio at the Arts Exchange in White Plains, they don't stay there for long. If ...
Not many businesses offer same-sex benefits.(Human Resources)
May 03, 2004; ... The growing cultural debate about same-sex marriage doesn't seem to have made its way into the human resource departments in Fairfield County businesses quite yet. But some companies have taken steps to offer benefits to qualified same-sex domestic partners. "I think companies ...
Why students turn off careers in computer, health-care.(Human Resources)
May 03, 2004; ... Like their counterparts nationwide, students in Fairfield County are showing little enthusiasm for careers in the fastest-growing fields, high school guidance counselors say. However, the advisers said the students are years away from making decisions on what they will do for ...
Outsourcing: is it meeting its promise?(Human Resources)
May 03, 2004 ... Human resources business process outsourcing is delivering immediate cost savings, but has not met companies' transformational objectives, according to a Towers Perrin survey of 32 corporations that have adopted broad-scale outsourcing in the last four years. David Rhodes, a ...
Higher Medicare rates good news for employers.(Human Resources)
May 03, 2004 ... Employers and retirees both stand to benefit from increased payments to the Medicare Advantage plans under the Medicare reforms enacted in December. Significant cost savings are definitely on the table, according to Towers Perrin. The boost in payment rates, 10 percent on ...
Bankruptcies.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... The following petition was filed in United States Bankruptcy Court. Chapter 11 indicates the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets. Dorsum Nemus L.L.C., ...
Building permits.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... Commercial 197 Connecticut Avenue Associates, Stamford. Renovations to UPS Store at 360 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. A.V. Tuchy, Norwalk, contractor for Plaza East Associates L.L.C., Westport. Interior alteration to tenant "Dr. Keith Overland" ...
Court cases.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... Bridgeport Superior Court 1700 Barnum Avenue L.L.C. Filed by Water Pollution Control Authority of the city of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Plaintiff's attorney: Russell Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: seeks $4,755, plus interest and costs, allegedly owed for services rendered. Filed ...
Deeds.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... Commercial 153 Fast Avenue L.L.C. Seller: Marc Franks. Property: in Norwalk. Amount: $2.45 million. Filed April 1. 17 Connecticut Avenue L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Julie Zieba, Greenwich. Property: in Greenwich. Amount: $1.22 million. Filed April 8. 46 ...
Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut Inc.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
May 03, 2004 ... Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, a nonprofit economic education organization, named the following business professionals to its Free Enterprise Hall of Fame for their notable and enduring contributions to private enterprise. Terry and Jean Jones of ...
The Connecticut and Fairfield County chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals presented its 2004 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award to Patricia C. Phillips of Stamford.
May 03, 2004 ... The Connecticut and Fairfield County chapters e the Association of Fundraising Professionals presented its 2004 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser ...
Aquarion Water Co., Bridgeport, a water utility, received two awards from the Southwest Connecticut Demand Response Pilot Team.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
May 03, 2004 ... Aquarion Water Co., Bridgeport, a water utility, received two awards from the Southwest Connecticut Demand Response Pilot Team, a partnership among the state Office of Policy ...
Sacred Heart University.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
May 03, 2004 ... Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, announced that the university raised more than $350,000 at its ...
The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
May 03, 2004 ... The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Stamford, a nonprofit mental health resource, announced ...
Poutray, Pekar, Stella Inc.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
May 03, 2004 ... Poutray, Pekar, Stella Inc., Norwalk, a marketing communications firm, was selected by O. C. Lugo Inc., New ...
Fairfield University.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
May 03, 2004 ... Fairfield University, Fairfield, named Dr. Arjun Chaudhuri of Norwalk, professor and chair of the university's marketing department to hold the newly ...
Foreclosures.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... Oligino, Joseph J., et al. In favor of Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A., by the Law Office of Martha Croog L.L.C., West Hartford. Property: vicinity Edison Road, Trumbull. Foreclosure of a $214,400 mortgage issued in October 2001. Filed March 31. ...
Liens.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... Federal Tax Liens-filed Berdebes, Spiro, 2344 Summer St., Stamford. $39,522 FICA/withholding and federal unemployment tax. Filed April 5. J Dennis Sutton Plumbing & Heating Inc., 43 Old Stagecoach Road, Redding. $70,829 FICA/withholding. Filed April 8. ...
Lis pendens.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Alexandra, Joseph, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York. Property: 450 Stillman St., Bridgeport. Action: seeks to foreclose a $97,750 mortgage ...
Mortgages.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... 153 East Avenue L.L.C., Stamford, by James Clogan. Lender: Hudson United Bank, Westport. Property: 149-153 East Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.64 million. Filed April 1. 16 River Street Associates L.L.C., by James Tucciarone. Lender: Patriot National Bank, Stamford. Property: 16 ...
New business names.(On The Record)
May 03, 2004 ... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. "A2C", 660 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Jerry Sullivan. Filed April 14. 360 Diva, 159 Lost District Drive, New Canaan 06840, c/o Marilena Greig and Veronique ...
Source Marketing.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Catherine Gordon of Weston was appointed senior vice president at Source Marketing, Westport, an integrated marketing agency. Since 2001. Gordon was president and managing partner of Catherine Gordon & Associates, Weston, a ...
Malcolm Pirnie Inc.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Joseph A. Husband of Ridgefield was promoted to a vice president at Malcolm Pirnie Inc., White Plains, N.Y., an environmental consulting firm. Since 1992, Husband was a senior associate. Prior to that, he ...
Greenwich Hospital.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Dr. Alex Poljak was appointed director of the occupational health department at Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich. Most recently, Poljak was concurrently an associate medical director at U.S. Healthworks, Branford, Bristol-Meyers ...
Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut Inc.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Gregory V. Frisoli of Greenwich was promoted to director, brokerage services at Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, a commercial reel estate services firm. Since 1999, Frisoli was an associate director in the brokerage ...
DELAMAR Greenwich Harbor.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Maryann Murphy Heller of Stamford was appointed director of sales and marketing at DELAMAR Greenwich Harbor, Greenwich, a villa. Since 1989, Heller was managing director of sales at The Inn at Longshore, Westport ....
The Wilton Bank.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... The Wilton Bank, Wilton, announced the following promotions. Melissa Mednick of Norwalk was promoted to Vice president and branch manager. Since 2002, Mednick was assistant vice president and branch manager. She was ...
Naugatuck.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Tracy Thorndike of Naugatuck was promoted to assistant branch manager. Thorndike rejoined the bank in 2003 as a part-time drive-up teller, after giving birth to a son. Before taking leave, ...
The Jewish Home for the Elderly.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Sharon Rosen of Stratford was appointed infection control nurse at The Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield, a skilled nursing facility. Since 2000, Rosen was a supervisor of clinical services in the Milford ...
Open Door Family Medical Centers.(Newsmakers)
May 03, 2004 ... Tracey Healey of Greenwich joined Open Door Family Medical Centers, Ossining, N.Y., a non-profit community health-care center, as a pediatric nurse practitioner based in Port Chester, N.Y. Since 1993, Healey was the public health nurse at the Greenwich ...
On the agenda.(On The Record)(Calendar)
May 03, 2004 ... Tuesday, May 4 Women's Business Development Center workshop, on starting a business, 6 to 8 p.m., Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. For reservations, call Dorothy Bratchell at 353-1750, ext. 16. ...
Public notices.(On The Record)(Calendar)
May 03, 2004 ... Tuesday, May 4 McKinley School health fair, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., McKinley School. 345 Logan Ave., Bridgeport. Call 335-6751. Saturday, May 8 Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens plant sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, ...
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Connecticut/Westchester, Stamford, received a Five Star Circle of Excellence Award from Cendant Mobility, Danbury, a provider of global mobility management and work force development solutions, for its performance in 2003.(Real Estate Update)
May 03, 2004 ... Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Connecticut/Westchester, Stamford, received a Five Star Circle of Excellence Award from Cendant Mobility, Danbury, a provider of global mobility management and work force development solutions, for its performance in 2003. The award is bestowed ...