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Speaking Easy "Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time"

Speaking Easy "Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time"

A Review of Summary Suspensions of CT Liquor Establishments in the Calendar Year 2024. ...more

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March 04, 20252 min read

Recipe for Success: Struggling to connect with your team? This is probably why.

Recipe for Success: Struggling to connect with your team? This is probably why.

Successful businesses start with effective communication. Mark Moeller | The Recipe of Success ...more

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January 11, 20256 min read

Efficient and Effective Independent Restaurant Onboarding Practices

Efficient and Effective Independent Restaurant Onboarding Practices

In a soft restaurant labor market, proper onboarding of new hires is as important as ever. Mark Moeller, restaurant consultant and owner of The Recipe of Success, talks about onboarding in this issue ... ...more

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January 11, 20253 min read

Thiel Architecture + Design Receives AIA Award

Thiel Architecture + Design Receives AIA Award

Local Westport architecture firm, Thiel Architecture + Design, known for their mix of commissions including offices, restaurants, retail, and residential projects, has been honored by the Connecticut ... ...more

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January 11, 20252 min read

Are you ready for Connecticut’s Retirement Mandate?

Are you ready for Connecticut’s Retirement Mandate?

Connecticut employers, the deadline is approaching! By March 30th, businesses with 5-25 employees must comply with the Connecticut Retirement Security Program (#MyCTSavings) by enrolling in the state ... ...more

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January 11, 20252 min read

Landlords and Franchisors as Backers, or Not…

Landlords and Franchisors as Backers, or Not…

Landlords and franchisors navigating Connecticut's new liquor laws face significant changes under Public Act 24-142. This legislation outlines conditions under which they can receive profits from alco... ...more

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January 11, 20252 min read

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