What does it take to create an appealing business environment? Paul Timpanelli, president of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, shares in an eblast to his 1000-member business organization his thoughts on the subject. First, let us assume that any business that considers setting up “shop” anywhere makes a decision primarily on the answer to the [...]
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Timpanelli Shares Keys To Creating Appealing Business Environment
November 30th, 2012 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
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Newton: Remove Unfair Barriers For Offenders
November 29th, 2012 · 10 Comments · News and Events
From Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, CT Mirror: Former state Sen. Ernie Newton was at the state Capitol complex to let people know just how difficult it is for convicted criminals to live a normal life after leaving jail–a problem he knows about first hand.
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Pot Luck–Finch To Zoning Commissioners: Don’t Roadblock Development
November 29th, 2012 · 37 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Expressing frustration with zoning commissioners whom he appoints, Mayor Bill Finch tells CT Post reporter Brian Lockhart it’s time zoners build bridges for job growth. Is the mayor communicating with commissioners he appoints? Story below: Mayor Bill Finch wants zoning commissioners to speed up economic growth and that includes approving a medical marijuana farm. “We’ve [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Brian Lockhart·CT Post·Housatonic Community College·Tom McCarthy
The Genius Work Of Photographer Jay Misencik On Display At Framemakers
November 29th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Best of Bridgeport
The work of legendary photographer Jay Misencik will be featured at Framemakers, 3004 Fairfield Avenue in Black Rock, starting with an opening reception Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. including a video of photos from the Downtown Palace and Majestic Theatres which have been shuttered for 40 years.
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What If Finch Left The Democratic Party? Dreaming Political Freedom
November 30th, 2012 · 23 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
Mayor Bill Finch has been mumbling the past few days about some of his political appointments derailing city progress. Yes, what if Finch bolted the ranks of the donkeys? Ciao. Sayonara. Adiós. See ya. You’re on your own. Bye bye. I’ve changed my registration to unaffiliated. He has three full years left in his second [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Murphy·Jasper McLevy·Joe Lieberman·Lowell Weicker·Mike Bloomberg·Ned Lamont