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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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