Millennials susceptible to scams more than elderly
Millennials are susceptible to scams more than the elderly, according to a report released by the Better Business Bureau. And what you need to know, when buying a smartphone. Those are some the topics discussed with Howard Schwartz, Executive Communications Director for the Better Business Bureau, serving Connecticut. Schwartz was a guest on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#scams #millenn...
22m Aug 05, 2016
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A hangover cure? Inventor Brooks Powell of Princeton explains
A cure for the dreaded hangover? Princeton University student Brooks Powell has not only invented a cure, it is currently on the market. Powell talks about the product and more on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo. #hangover #cure #princeton
22m Aug 05, 2016
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Hartford Job Corps Academy tries to make a difference
Trying to make a difference. That is what the Hartford Job Corps Academy is attempting to do as it trains at risk youth for future employment. Gloria Ortiz-Rivera, the academy's Business & Community Liaison and Outreach & Admissions Supervisor, appeared on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo. Other guests on the show were Linda Lopez, Career Technical Training Manager at the academy and studen...
48m Aug 03, 2016
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Stamford, Connecticut looks to set the pace
There are plenty of good things happening in Stamford, Connecticut these days. Tom Madden, Director of Economic Development, and Jackie Lightfield, Executive Director for the Stamford Partnership, discuss Stamford's development and more on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#stamford #connecticut #economy #development #technology
37m Aug 02, 2016
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'Tee It Up For Charity' a hit
HYPE, Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs, is gearing up for one of its signature fund raisers at this weeks Travelers Championship, "Tee It Up For Charity." Kim Lundy, Deputy Director for HYPE, and Jackie Valliere, Program Specialist for HYPE, talk about the big event on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#golf #charity #professionals #entrepreneurs
23m Aug 01, 2016
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Central Connecticut'sITBD is everybody's business
Central Connecticut State University's Institute of Technology and Business Development is doing everything to help jump start businesses and entrepreneurs. Jessica Skuby, Business Development Manager at the institute, talks about ITBD on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#connecticut #business #entrepreneurs #education
26m Jul 31, 2016
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Beware of that 'free' roundtrip vacation Schwartz says
Beware of that "free" roundtrip vacation. So says Howard Schwartz, Executive Communications Director of the Better Business Bureau, serving Connecticut. Schwartz details the warning signs. Protecting one's on line reputation and watching out for "card skimmers" are also discussed by Schwartz on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#vacations #cardskimmers #reputation
23m Jul 31, 2016
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Kalinowski a 40 under 40 recipient
Joel Kalinowski helps e-commerce businesses design a winning game plan with his business Blatant Expressions. He was recently named a Hartford Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. Each year, the business publication salutes 40 up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40. Kalinowski talks about his job experiences on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#business #e-commerce
10m Jul 29, 2016
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Dinan Haber a 40 Under 40 recipient
Each year the Hartford Business Journal honors 40 young leaders under the age of 40. One of the honorees is Laura Dinan Haber, Director of Investor Events at MetroHartford Alliance. She talks about her job and life experiences on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#business #hartford #leaders
10m Jul 29, 2016
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Opening career doors at all girls high school
Dr. Toni Iadarola says education was a big part of her life. Now President and Head of Lauralton Hall High School in Milford, Dr. Iadarola talked about her school and the benefits of education on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#business #women #school
12m Jul 28, 2016
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Girls softball tournament an economic hit for greater Hartford
The United States Specialty Sports Assocation's National Girls' Fastpitch Softball Championship is having a major economic impact on greater Hartford. The event, brought to the region by the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau, will generate $1.6M for Greater Hartford businesses, while the state will reap tens of thousands of dollars in sales taxes. Tournament Director David Roccha talks abo...
9m Jul 28, 2016
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Travel scene changes but not the people
Maria Townsend was born in England, before moving to the United States to become a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. Thus began a lifelong career in the travel industry. Today, Townsend is Regional Sales Manager for Journeys Connect. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, Townsend talks about her career and the current state of the travel industry.#travel #industry
22m Jul 28, 2016
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How Vinnie Aspromonti turned a summer job into a career
Before entering his senior year in college, Vinnie Aspromonti took a summer job, selling vacuums door-to-door on Long Island. Twenty-seven years later, he is with the same company, the owner of three stores (Aerus: The Healthy Homecare Experts) in West Hartford, Waterbury and Meriden. Aspromonti tells his compelling story on how working hard can lead to the American dream on Front & Center wit...
22m Jul 21, 2016
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Transportation advocate supports vehicle mileage tax for Connecticut
Jim Cameron, a long time transportation advocate for Connecticut, and former NBC news director, supports a vehicle mileage tax for Connecticut. VMT, which taxes vehicles by the miles driven, has been a controversial proposal. Cameron, supports such a tax, as part of an overall package to upgrade Connecticut's decaying transportation infrastructure. At the very least, he says, it should be an el...
18m Jul 19, 2016
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Senator Fasano predicts tax hikes, including vehicle mileage tax
Connecticut Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano is predicting tax hikes, including a vehicle mileage tax, if the Democrats maintain control of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly. Appearing on Front & Center, hosted by Dan Lovallo, the senator weighed in on the latest developments involving Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund which received a multi-million dollar ...
20m Jul 19, 2016
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Randall Davis explains how Connecticut's public transportation is on a Fastrak
Connecticut is on a fast track to improve its public transportation system. Randall Davis, Special Assistant to the commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Transportation, talked about the CTfastrak Bus Rapid Transit system and other initiatives on Front &Center with host Dan Lovallo.#connecticut #public #transportation
22m Jul 15, 2016
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Artem Gulish talks about 'America's Divided Recovery'
A report by the Center On Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University shows most jobs created since the "Great Recession" have gone to those with at least some college education. Artem Gulish, co-author of 'America's Divided Recovery ,' discusses the report on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#economy #recession #jobs #education
13m Jul 15, 2016
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Danielle Cyr explains why patient experience is part of marketing strategy
Danielle Cyr is Vice President of Integrated Marketing for Farmington-based, Co-Communications. On Front & Center, with host Dan Lovallo, she explains why doctors and medical facilities need to make the "patient experience" an integral part of their marketing strategy. #marketing #social media #doctors #patients #medical
12m Jul 15, 2016
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Frontier Communications has consumer-friendly approach
Gabriela Zabalua is the Vice President of Omni-Cultural Communications for Frontier Communications. On Front & Center, hosted by Dan Lovallo, she explains how Frontier is prepared to supply the U.S.A.'s diverse consumer population with technical services for home and business, utilizing a one-on-one approach.#consumers #technology #frontier
20m Jul 15, 2016
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Broker Alan Zinser talks about the real estate business
Alan Zinser is a broker and owner of Murphy Business and Financial, a franchise based in Florida. Zinser's office is located in Southbury, CT. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, he discussed what people need to know before selling or buying a business and about his extensive career in the business world.#business #broker #real estate
34m Jul 14, 2016
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Frontier Communications is big on hiring veterans
Connecticut-based Frontier Communications is big on hiring veterans. In fact, Jim Oddo, SVP of Talent Acquisitions and Veterans Affairs Initiatives, tells Front & Center host Dan Lovallo, 13 percent of Frontier's workforce is composed of veterans. Listen, as Oddo details Frontier's veterans program. #frontier #communications #veterans #jobs
21m Jul 12, 2016
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CT By The Numbers website has Connecticut's number
Bernard Kavaler began his career as a radio journalist, before entering state government. Now he owns a public relations firm, Express Strategies, and the website CT By The Numbers. In this interview with Front & Center host Dan Lovallo, he talks about his ventures, including how CTByTheNumbers is informing Connecticut with pertinent data.#date #connecticut #website
25m Jul 12, 2016
25m
Central Connecticut State University provides career pathways
With its innovative Institute of Technology & Business, Central Connecticut State University is providing a pathway to several careers. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, Richard C. Mullins Jr., executive assistant to the President at CCSU, talks about the institute. Also, the Director of the CCSU Elihu Root library, Carl Anderson, Ph.D., details the library's collaborative effort with IT...
26m Jul 12, 2016
26m
Software developer provides relief for CEO's
It is one of a CEO's worst nightmares, how to implement a strategic plan. Now they have help thanks to Robert Epner and Dr. Larry Sullivan. The two men are co-founders of the software Chief of Staff. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, the two talk about the software and how it has helped to make businesses that use it more efficient.#software #chief of staff #efficient
21m Jul 12, 2016
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A Better Weigh to maintain healthy lifestyle
For many years, Pam Brown struggled with weight issues. Then she became so passionate about undergoing a healthy lifestyle change, that she turned her passion into a business. On Front & Center, hosted by Dan Lovallo, Brown tells her story.#lifestyle #weight #passion
42m Jul 12, 2016
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ADNET Technologies can help business
Is your business familiar with cloud services? Is it aware of the latest technologies to help in its growth. Christopher Luise, Executive Vice President of Farmington-based ADNET Technologies, discusses how his firm can provide guidance to businesses. He also talks about phishing scams, passwords and more on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.#technology #passwords #cloud
26m Jul 08, 2016
26m
BBB says beware of phone scams
Scams abound everywhere, it seems. Howard Schwartz, the Executive Communications Director of the Better Business Bureau in Connecticut, talks about fraud and the number of victims affected, according to an FTC study. He also covers other consumer oriented topics with Front & Center host Dan Lovallo. #scams #ftc #consumers
22m Jul 08, 2016
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Legendary Waterbury restaurant thrives
Joe and Bernadette Graziosa have been married for more than 50 years. For almost that long, they have owned the renowned The Grotto Restaurant in Waterbury, along with Mrs. G's Gift Baskets. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, they talk about their business, their secret to success and much more. #business #restaurant #success
32m Jul 07, 2016
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Can business and government regain the public trust?
Peter Eder began his career right out of high school, going to work in the world's largest ad agency J. Walter Thompson in New York City. More than 50 years later the retired marketing executive is an AARP Connecticut community volunteer and a founding board member of At Home In Darien. He recently wrote about how our institutions have lost the public trust, from business to government. On Fron...
21m Jul 07, 2016
21m
Hinge maker opens doors for Connecticut business
For over 50 years, Southington, Connecticut-based hinge maker Delson Hinges has been manufacturing all kinds of hinges for businesses around the world. Front & Center host Dan Lovallo interviews owner Jack Brophy about his rise in the company from employee to owner. They also discuss his business and the current state of manufacturing in Connecticut.#hinges #manufacturing #business #connecticut
23m Jul 07, 2016
23m
Great Blue leader in research and data
Connecticut-based Great Blue Research is a nationwide leader in providing research and data to companies worldwide. In this edition of Front & Center, host Dan Lovallo talks with the CEO of Great Blue, Michael Vigeant.#research #data #business #consumers
23m Jul 07, 2016
23m
From sports to conventions, Connecticut attracts visitors
Connecticut attracts visitors, whether it's to conventions or sporting events. The state has become a destination point, pumping millions into the state economy. On this edition of Front & Center, H. Scott Phelps, President of the CT Convention & Sports Bureau and Bob Murdock, Director of Sports Marketing for the Bureau talk about the mission of the bureau. #connecticut #conventions #bureau #...
23m Jun 23, 2016
23m
Whalers voice Chuck Kaiton remembers hockey legend Gordie Howe
With the passing of hockey legend Gordie Howe, former Hartford Whalers voice Chuck Kaiton remembers the NHL great in an interview with host Dan Lovallo. Kaiton was the Whalers' broadcaster, when Howe played for the team. He currently is the "Voice of the Carolina Hurricanes" of the NHL.Photo credit: Steve Babineau/ Getty images#hockey #gordiehowe #chuckkaiton
14m Jun 11, 2016
14m
Broad Brook Brewing a hit
In less than three years, Eric Mance and his partners have turned a dream into a reality with Broad Brook Brewing Company in East Windsor. Mance, president of the company, talks about the business and how he and his friends transferred a hobby into a thriving operation.#beer #brewing
23m Jun 09, 2016
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Canfield recalls Ali visit to Connecticut
Owen Canfield is a seven-time recipient of the "Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year" award. For many years, the award-winning writer honed his craft at the Hartford Courant. Now he writes for the Register-Citizen and occasionally the Courant. Upon the passing of Muhammad Ali, Canfield recalled the time the renowned boxer made a surprise visit to Winchester, Connecticut and how he was there to ...
21m Jun 08, 2016
21m
Connecticut Business Expo offers prospects
The annual Connecticut Business Expo offers those in the business world an excellent chance to network. Joining show host Dan Lovallo to talk about the expo are Danielle Cyr, Vice President of Integrated Marketing, July Daly-Meehan of HYPE, Jackie MacKnight of the Better Business Bureau and Bernard Kavaler, Managing Principal of Express Strategies.#connecticut #business #expo
49m Jun 08, 2016
49m
What you need to know about Lyme Disease
Bonnie Waterhouse is the President of Voices Against Lyme Disease CT. In this interview, she informs us about Lyme Disease prevention, symptoms and treatment. #lymedisease
32m Jun 07, 2016
32m
Joyce has no beef with fences
It only takes one conversation with Bill Joyce to understand he has a passion for his life's endeavors. Joyce works for Newington-based Wayside Fence, but he also raises cattle. He discusses his passions on Front & Center.#fences #cattle
25m Jun 07, 2016
25m
Why selling cosmetics is a beauty
Margaret Gibson is a retired school teacher, but her passion has always been selling cosmetics. The independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics discusses her passion and the challenges of owning her own business.#marykay #cosmetics
22m Jun 06, 2016
22m
Why local is better for insurance
Joe Hughes has been an independent insurance agent for 25 years, owner of the Hughes Insurance Agency in Prospect. He talks about the advantages of buying insurance through a local agent and what you need to know about the various insurances.#insurance #life #agent
43m Jun 06, 2016
43m
Education scales new heights with Stem Pilot
Jay LeBoff is the founder and owner of Waterbury-based Stem Pilot. The flight simulator he has manufactured, known as "edustations," is revolutionizing education. He talks about his invention with host Dan Lovallo.#education #invention
25m Jun 04, 2016
25m
Kevin O'Driscoll explains why you need a business coach
If you own a business, you need a business coach. So says Kevin O'Driscoll, owner of Connecticut-based RIY Business Group. On this edition of Front & Center hosted by Dan Lovallo, O'Driscoll talks about his business and the coaching programs he offers to businesses.#business #coach # consulting
47m Jun 03, 2016
47m
Living the Senior highlife
Randi Bellemare is the Senior Director of Community Relations at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury. She talks about the quality of life for seniors at this assistant living center.
22m May 26, 2016
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Bruce Brayton has been with computers from the start
Bruce Brayton has worked in the computer industry most of his life. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, he explains how his business, Brayton Associates in Southington, can help other businesses with their computer infrastructure.
26m May 06, 2016
26m
Scott Little adapts his business to today's technology
When Scott Little took over the family business, it was known as The Print Shop. Changing technology motivated him to adapt or else. On Front & Center with Dan Lovallo, he talks about how his business also became TPS Sign Graffics and the challenges of owning a business today.
23m May 06, 2016
23m
How Joe Commendatore helped build a business success
When Joe Commendatore and his business partner started Triple Stitch in Prospect, CT, he had no business plan. But they have built a successful business that specializes in branding, sportswear and more. He tells his story on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.
21m May 05, 2016
21m
Gene Guilford talks about how to save on energy costs
Gene Guilford is the Chief Operating Officer of the Non-Profit Energy Foundation. On this edition of Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, he talks about how NPEF can help non-profit entities save on energy costs.
18m May 05, 2016
18m
Randy Fiveash talks Connecticut tourism
Connecticut's tourism has developed into a multi-billion dollar industry. Randy Fiveash, Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism, talks about the state's refurbished tourism website ctvisit.com and discusses tourism in the state on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo.
26m May 04, 2016
26m
Rick Synnott and the importance of networking
Rick Synnott owns a travel agency in Waterbury. As a business owner, he understands the importance of networking. As a recruiter for ProfNet, he explains on Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo how business interaction is a must and why Profnet can help.
21m May 04, 2016
21m
Learn about your vehicle with repair shop owner Charley Longo
Charley Longo owns United Auto Sales & Service in Waterbury. On Front Charley Longo owns United Auto Sales & Service in Waterbury. On Front & Center with host Dan Lovallo, he talks about his business and also automobile maintenance information every vehicle owner should know.
22m May 03, 2016
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