Fairfield County Business Journal back issues from November 2005:
Biopark proposed for Danbury.
Nov 07, 2005; ... A proposal to build a bioscience research ark in Danbury could result in creative synergies between it and Western Connecticut State University. It can also serve as an incubator for bioscience start-up companies and help solidify the region's growing biomedical cluster. "It's ...
Designs on success: couple's firm marries and architecture with construction.
Nov 07, 2005; ... In researching the Mohegan Native American tribe, Jay Haverson found that they were skilled basket weavers. As the architect was conceptualizing the Uncas American Indian Grill at the Mohegan Sun Hotel & Casino in Uncasville, he decided to incorporate woven materials into his design. ...
CDA exposes failed loans: agency's charge-offs at $14 million.
Nov 07, 2005; ... The Connecticut Development Authority reversed its policy, and decided to disclose details about more than $14 million in failed business loans the agency has written off since 2000. "We fully comply with FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) disclosure," said Marie C. O'Brien, ...
Cendant Mobility set for new name and growth in Danbury.
Nov 07, 2005; ... Cendant Corp.'s planned split into four smaller public companies should have little impact on the Danbury-based Cendant Mobility operations--other than a name change and the continued promise of growth in the number of its employees over the next few years. "As our success ...
Danbury's FuelCell Energy plans for rapid growth.
Nov 07, 2005; ... FuelCell Energy's environmentally friendly fuel cells are beginning to show up in some pretty spiffy digs. During the past four years, nearly a dozen of the base-load power plants have been installed in Starwood hotels, most recently at the 1,750-room New York Sheraton in Manhattan this ...
High-end mattress retailers poised for strong growth.
Nov 07, 2005; ... Mattress selling has become much more of a high-end business in recent years in a trend that retailers and industry observers expect to continue as the baby boom generation gets older. In Westchester County, N.Y., Select Comfort stores are already in the Jefferson Valley mall ...
Firm cited for fatal cave-in.
Nov 07, 2005; ... The death of a worker in a Shelton trench collapse could have been prevented if the excavation had been properly guarded against collapse, reports the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). On June 18, employees of Edwardo Osello Masonry ...
Landlords don't feel pressure to upgrade.
Nov 07, 2005; ... Despite the commercial real estate market being rather tight in Fairfield County, most space does not require much in regards to renovations, according to area brokers. Older buildings are competing with newer properties for tenants, but that does not necessarily mean the owners ...
Office equipment suppliers.(THE LIST)
Nov 07, 2005 ... <Pre> THE LIST Listed alphabetically. Name, address, telephone numberTop local executive(s) Area code: 203 (unless otherwise Contact person noted) E-mail address Web site Year ...
Do you have a long-term strategy yet?
Nov 07, 2005; ... Ten years ago, the big flame carmakers had all but forgotten those painful Carter years when gas lines stretched around the block. Doom and gloomers were predicting that if we didn't get sensible about fuel consumption, there would be worldwide oil shortages and carbon furl emissions could ...
Building banking relationships.(Ask Andi?)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Are the relationships that I have with my bank sufficient? Is there away to improve those relationships? What are my options? Many times, I ask business owners if they have a bank plan, and I get a question in return: "What's that?" A well-thought-out ...
Business Web directory.(Directory)
Nov 07, 2005 ... ACCOUNTING Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg www.ezkrcpa.com 914-428-7733 ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE RECRUITING/STAFFING SERVICES The Execu | Search Group www.execu-search.com 914-653-9000 ...
KenCast builds on software that delivers.(TECHCETERA)
Nov 07, 2005; ... When William E. Steele, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Stamford-based KenCast Inc., explains to his children what he does for a living he describes himself as "delivery boy." What Steels and his 11-year-old small, high-tech company deliver is multimedia ...
Online holiday sales will reach $26 billion, JupiterResearch predicts.(TECHCETERA)
Nov 07, 2005 ... JupiterResearch, a division of Darien-based Jupitermedia Corp., forecasts that 2005 online holiday' sales will reach $26 billion in the United States, an 18 percent increase over 2004. The report also indicates that online retailers will experience reduced margins. Retailers ...
Space returns wash out active leasing.(FOCUS: Real Estate and Construction)
Nov 07, 2005; ... While leasing activity has been strong in Fairfield County this year--2.6 million square feet of space leased--it was offset by some new space coming onto the market in the third quarter, due to corporate downsizing and relocations, commercial brokers said. Cushman & Wakefield's ...
RBS move a spark for Stamford market.(FOCUS: Real Estate and Construction)(Royal Bank of Scotland PLC)
Nov 07, 2005; ... During the third quarter, the Royal Bank of Scotland announced its plans to consolidate its North American headquarters in Stamford and build as much as 700,000 square feet of space and employ upwards of 1,800 or more employees. This positive news boosted the outlook of the Stamford market ...
Riverside Plaza sets new Westport price mark.(FOCUS: Real Estate and Construction)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Abbey Road Investors L.L.C., with the backing from a group of Irish investors, recently paid $16.5 million for 33 Riverside Ave. in Westport--more per square foot than anyone had every paid for an office building in town, brokers said. "Abbey Road Investors had a rare ...
Design for development on the rise.(FOCUS: Real Estate and Construction)
Nov 07, 2005; ... In 2005, architects are beginning see an increase in commercial estate activity. Connecticut developers, in particular, have increasingly called for architects to not only master plan and design new construction projects, but also to upgrade recently acquired properties and to update ...
Stamford transitway starts construction.
Nov 07, 2005 ... The first property demolitions for the construction of the Stamford Urban Transitway, a project to redesign streets around the city's, train station for improved traffic flow, recently got under way. The demolition of the property at 413 Canal St. marks the beginning of a ...
Attachments.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Evan J: Son-Toft Interior Design L.L.C., et al. $103,000 in favor JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Property: 47 Woodside Ave., Westport. Filed Aug. 31. Levine, ...
Bankruptcies.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The following petitions were filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Chapter 11 indicates the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets. 300 Old Coach Lane L.L.C., 333 Main St., Stratford. Chapter 11, filed Oct. 21, case ...
Building permits.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Commercial 415 Fairfield Avenue L.L.C. Interior renovations to 415 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,720. 87 Post Road East Associates. Interior tenant fit-up for David Adam Realty at 87 Post Road East, Westport. Estimated cost: $250,000. A.P ....
American Academy of Nursing.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Dr. Doris Troth Lippman of Westport, a professor of nursing at Fairfield University, Fairfield, was named a Fellow of the ...
The Home Builders Association of Connecticut.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The Home Builders Association of Connecticut, West Hartford, Named Stone Ridge at Fairfield, a three-building, 70-unit condominium ...
Court cases.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Bridgeport Superior Court Connect Computer Corp., Fairfield. Filed by TRL Systems Inc., Ontario, Calif. Plaintiff's attorney: Jonathan Klein, Bridgeport. Action: plaintiff claims defendant breached an agreement and has failed to return plaintiff's proprietary information stored ...
Deeds.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Commercial 115 Technology Drive L.L.C. Seller: Triple Crown Real Estate Inc., Trumbull, by Camilo Soto. Property: 115 Technology Drive, Unit A-3A, Trumbull. Amount: $989,680. Filed Sept. 27. 119 Homes Avenue L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Stephanie Fairleigh, Darien ....
Liens.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Federal Tax Liens-filed Cross Road Capital Inc., 614 Riversville Road, Greenwich. $5,000 under tax code 6721. Filed Oct. 24. Istvan, Michael, 58 Gray Rock Road, Trumbull. $3,879 FICA/withholding. Filed Sept. 6. New Generation-Event Consulting Agency ...
Lis Pendens.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Agabs, Edward, et al. Filed by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., by Reiner Reiner & Bendett P.C., Farmington. Property: 86 Camp Ave., ...
Mortgages.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Hage. Lender: Citibank F.S.B., Long Island City; N:Y. Property: Unit A-3A; 115 Technology Drive Trumbull. Amount: $742,260. Filed Sept. 27. 119 Holmes Avenue L.L.C,, Norwalk, by Jeffrey Sandreuter. Lender: People's Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 119 Holmes Ave, Darien. Amount: ...
Edwards & Angell.(Newsmakers)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Edwards & Angell, a law firm, announced the following promotions in its Stamford office. Christopher M. Cerrito of Westport was promoted to a partner. Cerrito joined the Stamford office in 2003 as an associate. Prior to that, he was an associate in the Stamford office of the law ...
Cushman & Wakefield.(Newsmakers)
Nov 07, 2005 ... James DeLuca of Darien was promoted to a senior director at Cushman & Wakefield, New York City, a commercial real estate services company. Since 1999. DeLuca was a director ....
NewMil Bank.(Newsmakers)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Rodney Moore of Danbury was promoted to vice president, retail lending in the Main Street, Danbury office of NewMil Bank. Moore joined the bank in 2002 as a mortgage loan officer. Prior to that, he was a ...
Penfield Marketing Group.(Newsmakers)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Penfield Marketing Group, a sponsorship and event marketing agency, announced the following appointments. Heather Brigham of Westport joined the agency as director, events and sponsorships. Since 2001, Brigham worked at Octagon Marketing, Norwalk, most recently as a senior ...
American Financial Realty Trust.(Newsmakers)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Alan E. Master of New Canaan, principal of The Master Group, an advisory company specializes in financial services consulting, was appointed to the board of ...
Japan Society of Fairfield County Inc.(Newsmakers)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Dr. Vernon D. Beck of Ridgefield, president of Vernon Beck Consulting Inc., Ridgefield, a consulting firm in electron optics, was elected president of the Japan Society of Fairfield County Inc., Ridgefield, a non-profit educational, cultural, and philanthropic organization that is ...
On the agenda.(ON THE RECORD)(Calendar)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Thursday, Nov. 10 Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast program, 7:45 to 9 a.m., $5 members; $15 nonmembers. For reservations, call 866-2521. Greenwich Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast program, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Georg Jensen, 160 Greenwich ...
New business names.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. A Plan L.L.C., 1500B Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Toshirea Jackson. Filed Oct. 20. AC Painting, 79 Holcomb Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Antoine Fonseca. Filed ...
Public notices.(ON THE RECORD)(Public Notice)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Thursday, Nov. 10 National MS Society chapter awards dinner program, honoring Gino Partenza of GRP Realty Co., 6 p.m., Stamford Marriott, 2 Stamford Forum, Stamford. $350 and up. For tickets, call 831-2971. St. Vincent's Medical Center diabetes symposium, 7:45 to ...
Real estate update.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Prudential Connecticut Realty announced the following appointments in its Westport office. Christine DePinto joined the sales team. DePinto previously worked as a desktop publisher, manager of desktop strategies, end-user ...
Patents.(ON THE RECORD)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The following patents were issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Carbonate permeability. Patent no. 6,959,246 issued to: Michael M. Herron, Ridgefield, assigned to Schlumberger Technology Corp., Ridgefield. Combination utility ...
Resource directory.(Directory)
Nov 07, 2005 ... <Pre> Advertising Agencies * Wrightway Creative Group 203-354-3650 A full-service advertising agency providing award winning creative and marketing services. Advertising/Graphic Design * CREATIVE EXCHANGE A creative graphic and ...
Hiring the disabled isn't charity it's smart business.(VIEWPOINT)
Nov 07, 2005; ... It's becoming less of a secret each day, but there is still a need to spread the news throughout the business community: hiring people with a disability isn't a good thing to do; it's a smart thing to do. And given two trends currently challenging all organizations that serve ...
An identity is not a logo.
Nov 07, 2005; ... Quick, when you think "Intel" what comes to mind? For a lot of people, it's not a particular product--after all, the company makes microprocessor chips, which are typically buried inside a piece of electronic equipment. For me, I think of that particular sequence of notes that ...
Sandy Labriola: a collecting frame of mind.(PROFITS & PASSIONS: Successful business people have many dimensions, they even manage to have some fun.)
Nov 07, 2005; ... for many, being surrounded by works of art gives rise to intangible feelings of higher awareness that can only be described with metaphors and flowery language. But for Sandy Labriola, producing and collecting works of art gives rise to physical sensations similar to what a ...
Class mom: business takes the pain out of school fund-raisers.(COMPETITIVE EDGE: School Fundraising Network L.L.C.)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Parents have been known to shudder when their child comes home with a school fund-raising package that could entail selling anything from cookie dough to wrapping paper. Or maybe the school play needs advertisers for the playbill and parents are needed to go out and scare up ...
OLN scores NHL TV on lockout rebound.(Outdoor Life Network)(National Hockey League)
Nov 14, 2005; ... When the National Hockey League announced that it had settled its labor fight and would return this fall from a yearlong lockout, the league had to quickly find a television partner to carry its weeknight games in the United States. Stamford-based Outdoor Life Network (OLN) ...
Budget hikes outpace inflation: Stamford leads the pack.
Nov 14, 2005; ... Of the five major dries in Fairfield County, Stamford had the highest yearly budget increase during the past five years, raising its spending 4.2 percent on average per year. Danbury came in second, with 4 percent, followed by Shelton and Norwalk, which posted a yearly average ...
Newtown Savings enlarges its 150-year-old footprint.
Nov 14, 2005; ... Newtown Savings Bank is celebrating its 150th anniversary by, among other things, adding a 16,000-square-foot addition to its Main Street headquarters, planning to open its 11th location--this one in Brookfield--and gearing up to push the mutual bank's assets to $750 million next year. ...
Danbury's State Scholars program a success.
Nov 14, 2005; ... Two years ago, amid much fanfare, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), Danbury business community and board of education announced the city had been chosen, along with New Haven, for a State Scholars pilot program. The national program's goal is to challenge ...
Allied Capital picks up scent of animal-care market.
Nov 14, 2005; ... Seeing an opportunity in the consolidation of veterinary services, Allied Capital Corp. acquired Fairfield-based Healthy Pet Corp., an association of 36 hospitals in the eastern United States for $64.4 million in September. "We were looking for an equity partner, someone who ...
Bethel construction firm loses NY highway contract.
Nov 14, 2005 ... New York state Comptroller Alan Hevesi last week determined that Bethel-based Worth Construction is "not a responsible vendor" and therefore rescinded a $46 million highway construction contract it was awarded to build an interchange between Interstates 87 and 84 near Newburgh, N.Y. ...
Security business top of venture capital class.
Nov 14, 2005; ... Five Fairfield County companies raised total $22.4 million in the third quarter led by National Guardian Security Services Inc.'s $10 million, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers/ Thomson Venture Economics/National Venture Capital Association Money Tree Survey. LLR Partners ...
Commercial printers.
Nov 14, 2005 ... <Pre> THE LIST Commercial printers Ranked by number of full-time employees. Listed alphabetically in event of tie. Rank Name, address, Top local executive(s) telephone number E-mail address Area code: 203 ...
Cities fare well, compared with New York state neighbors.(Compare and contrast)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Budget increases in Fairfield County's major cities over the past five years pale compared with the surge seen by five major dries in New York's Westchester Country, a community that resembles its northern neighbor in many aspects, including financial wealth and demographics. ...
What really pushes budgets up?(public schools responsible for budget hikes)(Brief Article)
Nov 14, 2005 ... Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy blamed an enrollment boom in the city's public schools for high budget increases in recent years, contending that since he took office 10 years ago, the district has absorbed 37 percent new students. But a state official said the increase was ...
Planning for the future.(COMMON-SENSE BUSINESS)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Since writing last week's column, which in part championed the strategy of Warren Buffett; I had the opportunity to read the new second edition of "The Warren Buffett Way" by Robert G. Hagstrom. Hagstrom is a successful senior manager of the renowned Legg Mason Capital ...
Target markets--a must!(Ask Andi?)
Nov 14, 2005; ... I am having trouble deciding who I should gear my marketing and advertising toward. Up until now I have tried to get to everyone to by my products. I don't want to exclude any potential business. Does it make sense to have a target market? How do I find the best target market for my ...
Business Web directory.(Directory)
Nov 14, 2005 ... ACCOUNTING Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg www.ezkrcpa.com 914-428-7733 ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE RECRUITING/STAFFING SERVICES The Execu|Search Group www.execu-search.com 914-653-9000 ...
Learning young.(FOCUS: Education, MBA Programs)
Nov 14, 2005; ... On Oct 26, Gov. M. Jodi Rell welcomed academic and business leaders at the Legislative Office Building to launch a statewide initiative to inspire and encourage the interest and achievement of Connecticut students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ...
Did Marymount have to close? Ex-president blames Fordham.(FOCUS: Education, MBA Programs)
Nov 14, 2005; ... When the 2007 Class of Marymount College graduates, it will mark the centennial--and a sad ending--to the all-women's liberal arts school in Tarrytown, N.Y. The controversial ending to the college comes about after more than two decades of financial hardships and an effort by Fordham ...
WestConn planning for the next decade of campus growth.(FOCUS: Education, MBA Programs)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Western Connecticut State University added another jewel to its downtown Danbury campus: a $48 million science building eligible for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification and one of the pieces of the university's 1995 Master Plan. Now, the university ...
MBA programs continue to evolve.(FOCUS: Education, MBA Programs)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Colleges throughout Fairfield County have added or changed their MBA programs, in hopes of attracting more students. At the same time, they are resolving the needs of companies who want to hire graduates who are better prepared for emerging on-the-job requirements. At Fairfield ...
Banks.(Banking & Finance)
Nov 14, 2005 ... The Bank of New Canaan 208 Elm St., New Canaan, CT 06840 Tel: (203) 972-3838 * Fax: (203) 966-7473 Web site: bankofnewcanaan.com Branches and managers: Fairfield County, 2 Services: ATM/debit cards, automatic bill deductions, car ...
Financial advisors.(Banking & Finance)(Directory)
Nov 14, 2005 ... Adviso Group Ltd. Westchester Financial Center, 50 Main St., Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606 Tel: (914) 682-2073 * Fax: (914) 682-2128 Web site: advisogroup.com E-mail: advisogrp@juno.com Number of planners: Westchester County, 9 ...
Fast answers: the key to the fast growth in commercial lending at Sound Federal Savings.
Nov 14, 2005 ... "When we first look at a deal, we can usually tell immediately whether we'll be able to do it or not," says Vito LaRusso, Vice President, Senior Lending Officer, Sound Federal Savings. That's because the members of the commercial lending team at Sound Federal Savings average more than 25 ...