Berkshire Bank’s Chief Human Resources Officer Resigns
By Bram Berkowitz | March 18, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link 
Since taking over at the end of last year, Berkshire Bank’s President and CEO Richard Marotta has made it clear he wants to focus on workplace culture, diversity and inclusion.
Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Others at Banks
By The Associated Press | March 18, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
A Michigan man has pleaded guilty in New Hampshire to impersonating others to withdraw or attempt to withdraw over $90,000 from banks in five states.
New Haven Apartment and Retail Development Breaks Ground
March 15, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
New Haven Mayor Toni Harp joined the developer of a large new rental complex near the city’s downtown to break ground on the project Thursday.
Group of Lawmakers Seek Higher Taxes on Connecticut’s Rich
A group of Connecticut lawmakers is pushing to include higher taxes on the wealthy in the next state budget.
Expectations of Weaker Economy Unite Small Business Owners
Although small businesses vary widely in terms of size, industry and issues, they do appear to be generally united by a growing uneasiness about the economy.
Hartford Office Building Set for Auction
March 15, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Hartford’s well-known “candy cane” building is set for an April auction with an opening bid of $5.5 million.
US Job Openings Rise, Outnumber the Unemployed by 1M
By The Associated Press | March 15, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
U.S. employers posted nearly 7.6 million open jobs in January, near a record high set in November. It’s evidence that businesses are still hungry for workers despite signs the economy has slowed.
Hartford HealthCare Opens $10.4M Cancer Center
March 14, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock Link
Seeking to bring high-quality health care closer to people east of Hartford, Hartford HealthCare this month opened a $10.4 million, 3-story building focused on delivering advanced cancer services and treatment.
