Connecticut Invests in Manufacturing, United Technologies Corp.

The state of Connecticut has outlined the priorities accomplished during the 2014 legislative session, which includes two major economic development initiatives.

The General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the Aerospace Reinvestment Act, supporting an agreement the Dannel Malloy Administration reached with United Technologies Corporation (UTC), under which the company will invest up…

IMD Releases 2014 World Competitiveness Yearbook Rankings

IMD, a top-ranked global business school based in Switzerland, today announced its annual world competitiveness rankings. IMD ranks 60 economies and looks at perceptions of each country as a place to do business.

“The overall competitiveness story for 2014 is one of continued success in the U.S., partial…

MindMixer Selects Kansas City, Mo., for National HQ

Omaha, Neb.-based MindMixer has selected Kansas City for its national headquarters, creating 85 IT, software and programming jobs. The company will consolidate offices in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb., to its new facility, located in the Crossroads Art+Design District. The company’s executives, who also looked at locations in…

The Three Flavors of Employees

By Kim Seeling Smith

Mike was the CFO of a large manufacturing company in Texas. He was an outstanding executive and he accepted this position because it suited his strengths to a tee. The company was looking for a very strategic head of finance who could work in partnership with…

Varco Pruden Buildings Announces 2014 Hall of Fame

Varco Pruden Buildings announces its 2014 Hall of Fame winners. The annual competition recognizes the top projects by the company’s builders that display innovation and excellence through using Varco Pruden building systems, products, architectural appearance, end use and design.
A total of 52 projects in 15 different building categories…