Stanley Black & Decker Devotes $10 Million to Coronavirus Response; Implications for Future Philanthropy By Leading Corporations Uncertain

Stanley Black & Decker Devotes $10 Million to Coronavirus Response; Implications for Future Philanthropy By Leading Corporations Uncertain

The reverberations of the current coronavirus pandemic may prove to be more widespread than is currently apparent, as much of the focus remains on limiting the spread of the virus, providing for the immediate needs of health care workers and first responders, and limiting the damage to business and the people they employ.

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UTC, Raytheon Merger Effective on Friday; Otis, Carrier to be Set Loose

UTC, Raytheon Merger Effective on Friday; Otis, Carrier to be Set Loose

If this was any other time, consummation of the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation (UTC), and the simultaneous spin-off of UTC’s Carrier and Otis divisions, would be the topic of considerable conversation. This isn’t any other time. But the merger is due to proceed on Friday, as planned - one more dramatic change at a time when nothing is as it once was.

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Legislative Working Group Focused on Municipal Downtowns May Have Role After Pandemic

Legislative Working Group Focused on Municipal Downtowns May Have Role After Pandemic

After weeks of shuttered businesses in downtown communities across the state due to government actions aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus across the state, a little noticed coalition launched at the start of this year’s legislative session may prove helpful in boosting the recovery of local businesses and municipalities.

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Small Business Administration Will Offer Loans to Impacted CT Businesses

Small Business Administration Will Offer Loans to Impacted CT Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Connecticut small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The action came just days after a formal request by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.

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