In Memorium - John A. Klein, President & CEO of People's United Bank

Bridgeport, CT - January 25, 2008
A champion for family firms in the state, and a founding sponsor of the University of Connecticut Family Business Program - John A. Klein, President and Chief Executive Officer of People's United Bank and its parent, People's United Financial, Inc. passed away January 25 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was 58 years old.

Mr. Klein, who had been battling cancer since 2004, succumbed earlier today to the disease. He is survived by his wife, Carla Klein; daughter, Kristen Klein Chiodo;and
son, Eric Klein. Click here to read highlights of Mr. Klein's life...

Also of Interest:
People's United Financial, Inc. Press Release

Joint UConn Family Business Program & CBIA survey
on Connecticut's Family Firms Released

Results show Connecticut's family-owned businesses face unique challenges, but high cost of doing business is most onerous...

Storrs, CT - November 15, 2007
The University of Connecticut Family Business Program and CBIA proudly release the state’s inaugural Family Business Survey.  This survey, the first to deal specifically with family-owned businesses in Connecticut, explores key issues facing family-business owners today and examines concerns they have about the future.

The survey is part of a partnership between the UConn School of Business Family Business Program and CBIA – and is designed to expose family-owned companies to relevant trends related to business planning, development and operation. Click here to view the full highlights and news release...

Also of Interest:
Joint UConn Family Business Program & CBIA Survey on Connecticut's Family Firms

Winners Announced in the 2007 Connecticut
Family Business of the Year Awards

Schmitt-Sussman Enterprises, Motorlease Corporation, and The Hawley Companies achieve top honors at the University of Connecticut Family Business Program's
12th annual Connecticut Family Business of the Year Awards Ceremony

Storrs, CT - November 15, 2007
The University of Connecticut Family Business Program announced the winners of the 2007 Connecticut Family Business of the Year Awards 12th Anniversary Celebration. This prestigious award honors Connecticut family firms that embody core family values and the best of American free enterprise. Nine finalists were honored at the ceremony held at the University of Connecticut's South Campus Rome Ballroom on Wednesday, November 14th 2007. The Connecticut Family Business of the Year Awards recognize successful family firms in three categories: small--sized businesses, medium-sized businesses and large-sized businesses. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges and evaluated based on business success, positive family and business linkage, multi-generational family involvement, dynamic contributions to community and industry, and innovative business practices or strategies. The 2007 Connecticut Family Business of the Year Award winners are... Click here to read more...