Building the Sandy Hook Brand

The effort to build Sandy Hook's brand is in full swing, and business leaders are looking for someone to help.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

$3.5M from State Will Help Company Create 140 Jobs

"It shows that state government and small entrepreneurs can work together to compete and win in the national marketplace,” says the CEO of Milford-based Total Mortgage Services, LLC.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

Multiplex Movie Theater Could Be Coming to Southbury

If approved, the development would bring an eight-screen theater and restaurants to a 23-acre parcel.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

2013 in Review: The Year's Most Important Business Stories

A look back at the stories that mattered most to Newtowners in 2013.

Bain Capital Buys Majority Stake in Bob's Discount Furniture

The deal should close by the end of the first business quarter in 2014.

Is Connecticut's Declining Unemployment Rate a Smoke-Screen?

The latest numbers say 7.9% of the state's workforce is jobless, but a new report contends that the underlying cause is that many have temporarily given up.

Panino's Uncorks Celebration of 10 Years On Main St.

Gary Seri is a Sandy Hook resident who owns Panino's in Monroe.

Secret Service Investigating 'Massive Data Breach' at Target

Credit and debit card information of millions of customers could be at risk.

'We Love Eunice' And Bagel Delight

Report: Washington's 'Shocks' to Economy Have Stagnated Job Growth in Connecticut

State has gained about 60,000 jobs shed during the Great Recession, but blunders by the federal government have slowed the recovery.

2 Winning Tickets Sold for Mega Millions $636 Million Jackpot

Job Hunt: TJ Maxx Is Hiring

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

CT Minimum Wage to Increase in January

The current minimum wage in Connecticut is $8.25 an hour.

A Recap of This Week's Product Recalls

Products were recalled this week because of strangulation and fire hazards.

CBIA Board Chairman Looks to Recast CT as More Business-Friendly

James P. Torgerson, CEO of UIL Holdings, is the new board chairman of the state's largest business organization.

State Reminds Shoppers There's No Tax on Gift Cards

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

Job Hunt: Starbucks in Newtown is Hiring

CT Gun Laws Propel Record Sales for Industry

Meanwhile, other states continue to court gun manufacturers, and one will be heading south in January.

Metro-North Implementing New Safety Measures

The changes are in response to the fatal train accident in the Bronx, NY.

State Commissioner Provides 5 Tips to Avoid Online Scammers

Another state commissioner also warns consumers to pay state taxes on online purchases.

Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.

8 Ways to Finish the Year Strong

There's plenty to do this year to get ready for the new year.

Sick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?

What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.

5 Podcasts That'll Help You Think Like an Entrepreneur

Listen, learn, and reap the rewards of free advice.

Onyx Introduces Connecticut's First Barrel-Aged Whiskey

“It’s about time Connecticut has an exceptional whiskey we can be proud of,” said Kent Harrigan, Onyx Spirit Company’s Guardian of the Whiskey.

Connecticut Pharmacists Eye New Opportunities in Medical Marijuana Field

Dispensary requirement creates potential new career for licensed pharmacists.