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One problem with empty, blighted buildings? Knowing how many there are.

Posted on June 1, 2019December 18, 2020 by Scott Slater III

Waterbury Republican-American – There’s no telling how many empty industrial buildings are rotting away on polluted properties in Connecticut. The brownfield inventory maintained by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection lists 516 sites. But state officials admit that’s not comprehensive. Sites can only land on the list after state involvement in cleanup efforts. Given the state’s long industrial history, DEEP estimates there are “probably tens of thousands” of polluted sites.

The 30-second trick that can make anyone more creative

Posted on May 31, 2019June 3, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Fast Company – If you’re designing a new product or marketing campaign, what’s the better source of creativity: Your brain or your heart? That’s a question posed by the University of Connecticut and the University of Illinois in a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Want to Be More Persuasive? A New Study Says Do This 1 Simple Thing

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Inc. – Now, a new study published in the journal MIS Quarterly suggests a simple adjustment some people make (or maybe that they do automatically), that makes their arguments seem more persuasive.

Purdue Pharma bypasses state drug monitoring

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Norwalk Hour – Connecticut’s newly unredacted lawsuit against Purdue Pharma excoriates the owners and former executives of the OxyContin maker for allegedly fueling the opioid crisis. It does not lambast public officials.

MGM Resorts, Encore Boston Harbor talks could rile casino waters in CT

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Mass Live – Even though the top executive for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation pooh-poohed the notion last week, Connecticut’s two tribal casino would be the logical buyer if MGM Resorts International sells off its downtown Springfield property, according to an expert on the regional gambling industry.

Insurtech Covr sees major hiring, fundraising opportunities downtown

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Hartford Business Journal – While new staffers during a recent evening were still getting familiar with their fifth-floor space, CEO Mike Kalen found himself in familiar territory spearheading Hartford’s next insurtech hopeful.

Pay-ratio disclosures put exec compensation, income inequality in spotlight

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Hartford Business Journal – While Congress didn’t provide much guidance as to why it mandated the disclosures, UConn business professor Greg Reilly chalked it up to “an attempt to make [executive pay] more relatable and shocking.”

Australia Blog Week 16 – Melbourne and Sydney

Posted on May 21, 2019July 23, 2019 by Victoria Myers

The Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road (Victoria Myers / UConn School of Business)

Melbourne and Sydney – the two largest Australian cities fiercely rival one another. This past Easter weekend my friends and I spent the long weekend in Melbourne exploring the iconic landmarks in and around the city. Continue Reading

How GM Cruise uses its Dashride acquisition to build a robo-taxi company

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Scott Slater III

Mashable – It started back in their college days when Thomas Bachant and Nadav Ullman were trying to get safe rides around the University of Connecticut campus. There was a disconnect between the partygoers who needed a ride and the designated, sober drivers.

Competition Yields Revenue Ideas for Women’s Fund

Posted on May 20, 2019December 18, 2020 by Claire Hall

The first place team in the CWEALF Case Competition. Left to right - Caitlyn Pesavento, Elizabeth Gallucci, and Anne Trager. (Contributed Photo) — The first place team in the CWEALF Case Competition. Left to right – Caitlyn Pesavento, Elizabeth Gallucci, and Anne Trager. (Contributed Photo)

The Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) got some fresh ideas for revenue growth, and UConn students gained hands-on experience in management consulting, thanks to a recent case competition hosted by the business school’s Management Department.Continue Reading

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