Plum Organics Recalls Baby Food Products

Company says parents should not feed these identified products to their children.

Know a Veteran Who Needs a Job?

On Veterans Day, VeteranRecruiting.com will host a virtual job fair with dozens of employers participating nationwide.

Small Businesses: A Social Media Checklist and Other Tips for You

For our small business community, we bring you a weekly roundup of top stories from Small Business Patch, your online source for small business news, tips, and insights to help your business grow and prosper.

The End of an Era: Blockbuster Closing Last 300 Stores

The once-popular video rental service struggled to reinvent itself in the age of digital distribution.

Over 50 and Behind the Curve for Retirement? It's Catch-Up Time!

Maxing out qualified retirement accounts can allow you to bolster your nest egg for the future.

How to Get Your Side Business Started While Working a Day Job

True job security no longer exists.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

Companies Strike Deal to Bring Organic Recycling to Connecticut

A facility is expected to be built in the central part of the state, at a location to be determined.

Hey, Small Business Owner: Why Aren't You Blogging on Patch?

Run a local business? Wondering how to make a greater online presence for your company? Here's five reasons why starting a blog on Durham-Middlefield Patch can help.

Powder Ridge Paying off Loan to Middlefield Early

The town loaned the business $800,000 to get going in 2013.

Small Business Patch Shares Insights to Help Your Biz Grow and Prosper

We aim to support small businesses in our communities and to help them use Patch as a way to tell the stories of small businesses across our country.

'You Cannot Overlook the Power of Proximity'

Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of BNI, shares a few words of wisdom. Think he's right?

Aetna CEO: Obamacare Means Premium Hikes

The Hartford-based insurer alone will have to pass on costs of up to $1 billion to offer the coverage required by the Affordable Care Act, according to CEO Mark Bertolini.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Job Openings in or Near Durham and Middlefield

A look back at some of the job listings from the past week in and around the central Connecticut area on CareerBuilder.

Middlesex County Career Fair is Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Cromwell

Looking for work? There will be more than 45 companies at this career fair in Cromwell.

Foxwoods, MGM to End Licensing Agreement

The move is part of an "ongoing makeover" at the casino, Foxwood officials said.

Big Tips for Small Business

For our small business community, we bring you a weekly roundup of top stories from Small Business Patch, your online source for small biz news, tips, and insights to help your business grow and prosper.

Shoe Drive Helps Homeless, Needy Moms and Children Get Back on Their Feet

Patients of Connecticut Foot Care Centers, including some from Middlefield, donated nearly 200 pairs of shoes, socks and pocketbooks for folks at The Connection in Middletown.

Job Openings in or Near Durham and Middlefield

A look back at some of the job listings from the past week in and around the central Connecticut area on CareerBuilder.

The Cost of Fast Food: It's Not Just Your Expanding Waistline

A new study concludes that the fast-food industry's unwillingness to pay a living wage costs U.S. taxpayers nearly $7 billion a year.

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, Tips from a Powerhouse CEO (and more!) from Small Business Patch

Review Durham and Middlefield Businesses on Patch

You can let the owners - and other readers - know what you think of the business.

Job Openings in or Near Durham and Middlefield

A look back at some of the job listings from the past week in and around the central Connecticut area on CareerBuilder.

What's Open, What's Closed Columbus Day 2013

Monday, Oct. 14, is a state and federal holiday that will leave government and schools closed, but what else is open and closed today?

Must-Read Headlines for Small Business Owners

From hiring and salary trends to tips on keeping your customers loyal and the latest in tech for your business, we bring you top stories from Small Business Patch.

Young Professionals Invited to Spooky Zip Line Outing

The course is Halloween themed with ghosts and goblins lurking in the forest, amongst the haze and eeriness of the night sky — at Empower Zip Lines in Middletown.

Durham Lions Club Holding Comedy Dinner Night

The event is happening at the New Raccoon Hunters Club.

Report: Connecticut Economy Took $62M Hit in Metro-North Disruption

The report also concludes the crisis caused a net loss of $2.5 million in state revenue.

You'll Get a Charge Out of This Telemarketing Tale

Here's what happens when the state official in charge of buying electric power gets a call from one of the "cheaper" competitors in the deregulated energy market.

Job Openings in or Near Durham and Middlefield

A look back at some of the job listings from the past week in and around the central Connecticut area on CareerBuilder.

Mortgage Servicers Agree to Play Nicer With Loan-Holders

State Attorney General George Jepsen said the five major servicers have agreed to improve communication and billing accuracy — and two have agreed to do more.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

As Ace Oil Company Closes, Customers Advised to Find Alternative Dealer

The Meriden-based business will be closing its doors soon.

UTC Set to Furlough Thousands of Workers; Sikorsky Impacted

Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford is among three facilities that will be hit with 2,000 furloughs on Oct. 7, unless the government shutdown is lifted, the Hartford-based company announced.

Middlesex County Career Fair Set for Oct. 29

Looking for work? There will be more than 45 companies at this career fair in Cromwell.