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  Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media - State of Connecticut Last Updated: January 25, 2012
This publication lists start-ups, expansions, staff reductions, and layoffs reported by the media, both current and future. The report provides company name, the number of workers involved, date of the action, the principal product or service of the company, a brief synopsis of the action, and the source and date of the media article.
Startups and Expansions in January 2012Startups and Expansions in January 2012:
  • Edge Fitness Club opened in Derby, bringing 30 jobs to the area.
  • The Green Marketing Company plans to expand to Norwich and New London, creating 25 jobs.
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill opened a new location in Waterford with 23 positions.

Layoffs and Staff Reductions in January 2012Layoffs and Staff Reductions in January 2012:

  • AT&T eliminated 45 jobs because of a decreased demand for landline service.
  • Friendly’s closed another nine locations because it was unable to reach acceptable lease agreements.
  • Electric Boat of Groton announced it will cut 41 jobs in March due to a decline in contracted work.
  • Also in March, the New Haven Register will begin outsourcing its printing to The Hartford Courant, resulting in 105 jobs lost.
  • The State of Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Regents plans to cut 24 positions in 2012 as part of a cost-saving measure.
  • RR Donnelley, a printing company in Windsor, will cut 117 jobs in March as it shuts down its printing operation due to changing market conditions.
  • PerkinElmer, a high-tech manufacturer in Shelton, will eliminate 75 jobs in 2012 as it moves four of its product lines to England and Singapore.
  • In March, Wethersfield Health Care Center will reduce its staff by 145 due to a decline in the number of residents.
  • Home Town Buffet of West Hartford closed in January as the company enters into bankruptcy proceedings.

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