Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 23, 2009
Judge Unmoved By Scammer's Pleas
by Leonard J. Honeyman | December 23, 2009 11:07 AM | Permalink
He didn't exactly rob a bank or hit anybody. He did participate in a bank scam -- so a federal judge decided not to "put him back where he was" with no consequences. So she sent another scammer caught up in a New Haven bank fraud to jail for a year and a day.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 22, 2009
Jermaine's On The Job
by Thomas MacMillan | December 22, 2009 12:00 PM | Permalink
Jermaine Mayo tried for a year to get into the local carpenters union. Then he found a shortcut that landed him a spot in just 12 weeks.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 18, 2009
Union: Clark Used Intimidation Tactics
by Melissa Bailey | December 18, 2009 5:16 PM | Permalink
Chief Operating Officer Will Clark (pictured) tried to "intimidate and harass" custodial union leadership by threatening to put their jobs out to bid -- then followed through with the threat, according to a complaint filed this week with the state labor relations board.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 17, 2009
Save-A-Lot Strikes Out
by Thomas MacMillan | December 17, 2009 10:00 AM | Permalink
Citing parking concerns, city planners voted to deny recommending a plan to open a Save-A-Lot grocery store on Whalley Avenue.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 17, 2009
SOM Vote: Show Us The Money
by Thomas MacMillan | December 17, 2009 7:28 AM | Permalink

Yale got provisional permission to build a bold new home for its School of Management -- but only after it has the $145 million to pay for it.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 16, 2009
See Click... Stardom!
by Paul Bass | December 16, 2009 7:34 AM | Permalink
Bizweek names New Haven's web-democracy guerrillas one of country's "most promising startups."
Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 15, 2009
Craftsmen Get New Contract
by Melissa Bailey | December 15, 2009 11:56 AM | Permalink
After negotiating for a year and a half, a small trades union has come to an agreement with the Board of Education on a new labor contract.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 11, 2009
Tommy's Saxophone Serenades Final Beam
by Thomas MacMillan | December 11, 2009 4:03 PM | Permalink
As 360 State's last metal girder was hoisted into the air, Tommy Mahfood leaned out from the second floor and began to blow.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 11, 2009
"Swap Shop" Nixed
by Thomas MacMillan | December 11, 2009 10:57 AM | Permalink
Maria Variest tried her best to convince city zoners that her boyfriend's proposed business would not be a pawn shop.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 9, 2009
Can Shaw's Survive Save-A-Lot?
by Thomas MacMillan | December 9, 2009 1:11 PM | Permalink
"Bob, how much is this mustard at Save-A-Lot?" zoning lawyer Anthony Avallone asked.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | December 8, 2009
Bank Tower To Become 4-Star Hotel
by Leonard J. Honeyman | December 8, 2009 2:00 PM | Permalink
This iconic building at Church and Elm streets, once the domain of lawyers and bankers, will soon host travelers and revelers, a city official said Tuesday.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | November 27, 2009
Heavy Metal Elicits Groans
by Thomas MacMillan | November 27, 2009 8:12 AM | Permalink
The builders of New Haven's massive new downtown "360 State" project offered a look at a new corrugated metal facade planned for Chapel Street. The viewers weren't thrilled.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | November 25, 2009
Downtown Goes "Eco-Chic"
by Paul Bass | November 25, 2009 12:06 PM | Permalink
New Haven's newest clothing store -- and first vegan fashion shop -- will offer shoes made from ... recycled flat screen TVs.
The price won't include cable hook-up. It will include eco- consciousness.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | November 23, 2009
Will Bistro Bring Cedar Hill Revival?
by Melissa Bailey | November 23, 2009 11:29 AM | Permalink
Shlomi Leon is wrapping french fries into falafel sandwiches on State Street. It's an Israeli thing.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | November 16, 2009
Discount Grocery Plan Draws Fire
by Thomas MacMillan | November 16, 2009 9:13 AM | Permalink
The Save-A-Lot grocery chain wants to move into the Whalley Avenue store that Staples is leaving. Neighbors vowed to stop the plan.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | November 9, 2009
Drivers Will Be Watched Near Harbor
by Leonard J. Honeyman | November 9, 2009 11:40 AM | Permalink
Starting next year, you may want to smile when driving across one of the city's river bridges. You'll be on camera.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | November 6, 2009
Union Elects New Leaders
by Melissa Bailey | November 6, 2009 7:26 AM | Permalink
As they head into contract negotiations in a bleak economy, city workers chose a familiar face to carry on the legacy of an outgoing union president.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | October 30, 2009
Cops Raid Pot Factory, Arrest Homeowners
by Paul Bass | October 30, 2009 1:28 PM | Permalink
(Updated 4:29 p.m.) "It's amazing. It's amazing," exclaimed Ray Pearson, upon learning that a massive "illegal grow operation" was running next door to the home-daycare center he runs on a quiet Westville block. Police Friday afternoon were removing hundreds of plants and placing the house's owners under arrest.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | October 30, 2009
YouRenew Takes Off
by Thomas MacMillan | October 30, 2009 9:37 AM | Permalink
One day after his co-founder testified before a U.S. Congressional committee, the head of a New Haven start-up spoke before a less intimidating crowd -- 20 techies in a dimly lit downtown basement.
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Business/Labor/ Economic Development | October 28, 2009
Green Brings Green
by Thomas MacMillan | October 28, 2009 7:19 AM | Permalink
Making her 15-story office building by the harbor more environmentally friendly ended up also helping a developer pay the bills.
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