When you hear about an energy program, it can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from, you need to be sure you’re comparing apples to apples. To start we recommend working with someone who can look at your bill from your energy provider to… Make sure you are paying what you should be […]
Retirement Plan Review
Whether you provide benefits currently, or plan to provide them in the future, you need to know how to assess these benefits to ensure you’re doing what you need to for your employees, without paying more than you should. As business owners, we often avoid obtaining information about insurance and financial planning because there are […]
Cyber Attacks on Manufacturers
Manufacturers operate using a network of systems including equipment, machines, and processes that are run in a centralized manner and are often backed up on a company owned server. The increased level of cyber attacks occurring within the industry are forcing manufacturers to strengthen security for company data and systems through security software, firewalls, and […]
Intellectually Disabled Offer Manufacturers Workforce Solution
When searching for employees, manufacturers should not discount hiring people with intellectual disabilities. They are an en excellent resource for jobs that require repetitive tasks. To Learn more, check out the article by Stephen E. Morris, executive director of Favarh – The Arc of the Farmington Valley, published in the Hartford Business Journal on Feb. […]
$6 Million for CT Training Programs for Manufacturers
The Hartford Business Journal recently published information regarding a $6 million grant awarded to the state of Connecticut by the U.S. Department of Labor which is to be used to develop training programs for the manufacturing and aerospace industries. Read the full article.