Brian & Company

A Big Contract Secured

Brian talks with Paul Lavoie and Bill Hazard about how CONNEX helped them and how they can help others.

Swingin Through Avon

Chamber of Commerce in Avon and Canton's Lisa Bohman stops by the holiday store to talk the latest with Brian.

A New Protection for Our Elderly Loved Ones

Christy Kovel and Lt Col Mark Davison talk about the new Bring Me Back Home registry for those with cognitive challenges.

Explaining It All

Jim Bergenn explains the latest in the court happenings with former President Donald Trump.

Library Fees and Tipping

Allison Cross, Hartford Courant talks bout the fees that libraries have to pay for eBook's s Also how is the Hartford property landscape looking and changing? 

Tipping or Tipping Out

 Vincent Candelora, House Republican Leader talks about the issue of CT’s recovering restaurant industry needs support, not roadblocks.

Box Office Bomb or Success?

We Start the Week Back Home

Its a start to a new week and we have some great info and birthdays for the audience. 

Hartford Business Blend

Greg Bordonaro is the editor of the Hartford Business Journal

Minimum wage vs Tips

Vincent Candelora, House Republican Leader. Opinion: CT’s recovering restaurant industry needs support, not roadblocks

More Issues For Struggling Libraries.

 Allison Cross, Hartford Courant to talk about her recent story on eBook's. 

Wrapping up the week!

The Great David Lightman from McClatchy DC checks in on this week's happenings from the Capitol.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Norm Needleman is the First Selectman in Essex.  He discusses what makes the town the Most Magical Christmas Towns in the country!

Are you ready for some football?!

The gang makes their picks for this weekend's games

Time to Raise Money for the Salvation Army

Brian talks with Todd Feinburg and Major Migdalia Lavenbein about the giving season

The First Final of The Start.

The last hour of the first day of the Holiday Store. Brian and the rest of the Company go over the NFL Picks along with the latest Job expectations report. 

Building this Years Holiday Store Up

Liz Koiva of The CT Home Builders and Remodelers Association and owner of Nordic Builders discusses the impact that the Salvation Army on communities. Adele appreciates people that have impacted her boy friends the most, their moms.  

Ice Cream Pies are Back.

Don Tuller brings back the ice-cream pies for this years Holiday Store of a donation of $150 or more. The growing season has been an up and down battle this season. A famous afternoon show host stops by for an intelectual discussion on being intellectual. The need for donations is even greater this year and Major Mig lets us know how we can help and where the money we raise goes in our own community. 

The 34th Holiday Store Start!

It's the start to the Holiday Store Season. Have the Patriots lost that luster of the past years? Chipotle customer gets in store community service. Brian goes clubbing in todays birthday song. 

There Seems To Be Someone Missing In The Debates

Still some more book cramming on Brains agenda. Tipping vs minimum wage, benefits vs pitfalls. Person of the Year, do you agree? The downfall of Cameo. Baseball Hall of Fame talks. Catching up with old friends. C Thomas Howell decides law or sand for todays movie. Names are tricky these days. Heath Grossman, partner at Johnson Brunetti talks about the 8th annual Veteran’s Holiday Lunch, which is being held at the Manchester Elks Club. You may need to mail those packages out sooner than you t...

All Not Created Equal

No food truck Tommy today, Brian remembers Korean BBQ is SO GOOD! All peanut butter is not created equal. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News discusses last night GOP Presidential Debate. Was the 2023 movie of the year actually worth it? Brian thinks not. 

Names Are Hard

names are tricky these days. Heath Grossman, partner at Johnson Brunetti talks about the 8th annual Veteran’s Holiday Lunch, which is being held at the Manchester Elks Club. You may need to mail those packages out sooner than you think. We all knew this, but Morgan is Christmas Card Fancy. 

He Whom Shall Not Be Named

Still some more book cramming on Brains agenda. Tipping vs minimum wage, benefits vs pitfalls. 

Veteran’s Holiday Lunch

Heath Grossman, partner at Johnson Brunetti talks about the 8th annual Veteran’s Holiday Lunch, which is being held at the Manchester Elks Club

The Back 9 On Life

Josh Mora, host Back 9 podcast which discusses life changes as we enter the second half of adulthood.

The Debates Are Getting Interesting

 Paul Steinhauser, Fox News discusses last night GOP Presidential Debate.

The Whole Wednesday Enchilada

Internet tabs, a problem or an accomplishment? Gas prices seem to be lower.  The glamorous Mark Christopher on his hair.  Randy Rhoads, a legend gone to early. You may not know him, but you know his musical work. Shark attack records all the way back to 1845? When is New Years Eve No Longer fun? Brian admits he is a NKOTB fan. Matt convinces Brian he needs to see Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story in todays movie of the day highlighting Judd Apatow who has a birthday today, December 6 (56). Just...

Bringing Back The Holiday Party Season.

Skyler Frazer, Staff Writer Hartford Business Journal. Company holiday parties poised for bounce-back year after pandemic lull. 

Would Faster Trains Help Our State Transportation Problem?

John Moritz, reporter for CT Insider. His piece Amtrak's winding path through eastern CT forces trains to crawl. Could a new route help? 

State Official Says We Have a Broken System

State Representative Josh Elliott talks about his recent op ed, "Our tax structure in Connecticut is broken"

Big Problems in a Small CT Town

Brendan Crowley covers energy and the environment for CT Examiner.  Fears Mount Over Industrial Project’s Impact on Ledyard Neighborhood.

Is Brian an Swiftie?

Big Pharma Bankruptcy for protection? John Moritz, reporter for CT Insider talks about his recent piece on Amtrak's winding path through eastern CT and forcing trains to a crawl. Could a new route help? Video game leaks, accident or intentional. Taylor Swift is a force to be admired. At least Brian thinks so. State Representative Josh Elliott talks about his recent op ed, "Our tax structure in Connecticut is broken"

Let's Dredge Up The Holiday Parties.

Just because the Hollywood actors union ratifies new contract with studios does not mean its a good deal. What will the entertainment industry look like in the future? Brendan Crowley covers energy and the environment for CT Examiner talks about fears mounting over industrial project in Ledyard. Brian has an extensive list of movies to binge watch. Skyler Frazer, Staff Writer Hartford Business Journal reports on the fact that Company holiday parties seem to be poised for a bounce-back year a...

When Do We Not Trust Records?

Shark attack records all the way back to 1845? When is New Years Eve No Longer fun? Brian admits he is a NKOTB fan. Matt convinces Brian he needs to see Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story in todays movie of the day highlighting Judd Apatow who has a birthday today, December 6 (56)

Brian's Tabs Are Open For Business

Internet tabs, a problem or an accomplishment? Gas prices seem to be lower.  The glamorous Mark Christopher on his hair.  Randy Rhoads, a legend gone to early. You may not know him, but you know his musical work. 

Ice Cream to Ev's, It's Go Time

The Shactman Christmas Cards are in the mail. Birthdays are always around. Book Club is meeting soon and Brian has some catching up to do. Michael Coyne, Dean MA School of Law talks about the legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor. Is Wasabi to much for the crew? Connecticut received an "F" in Financial Literacy Education. Melissa Melonson, owner Emrey’s Treats and Sodas 196 Trumbull St, Hartford or online at EMREYS.com talks bout their history and location. Also Connecticut Attorney General  William...

Wasabi and Ice Cream, CT Received an "F"

Is Wasabi to much for the crew? Connecticut received an "F" in Financial Literacy Education. Melissa Melonson, owner Emrey’s Treats and Sodas 196 Trumbull St, Hartford or online at EMREYS.com talks bout their history and location. Also Connecticut Attorney General  William Tong talks about the latest in Stone Academy lawsuit.

Book Cramming, Brian Slacked Off

Book Club is meeting soon and Brian has some catching up to do. Michael Coyne, Dean MA School of Law talks about the legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor. 

Brian Tried, I Guess That's Enough?

The Shactman Christmas Cards are in the mail. Birthdays are always around. 

Planning For End of Life, Along with EV's?

Root Beer floats or Dr. Pepper Floats? Chris Keating, reporter for the Hartford Courant. Discusses his piece, "CT has an electric car problem. Here’s what’s driving delays, debate and new economic inequality." Halley Allaire, Allaire Elder Law talks about Medicaid Planning Services. Its never to late to start planning for the future.  And Next Step Planning To Avoid Probate And Protect The Other  Spouse For Their Potential Future Needs. With Other Services,

Plan Your Next Steps Before It's To Late

Halley Allaire, Allaire Elder Law talks about Medicaid Planning Services. Its never to late to start planning for the future.  And Next Step Planning To Avoid Probate And Protect The Other  Spouse For Their Potential Future Needs. With Other Services,

$5 Million Prejudgment Remedy For Students

Connecticut Attorney General  William Tong on latest in Stone Academy lawsuit.

Speciality Sweets & Sodas

Melissa Melonson, owner Emrey’s Treats and Sodas 196 Trumbull St, Hartford or online at EMREYS.com

EV Demand Not as Charged As We Thought

Chris Keating, reporter for the Hartford Courant. Discusses his piece, "CT has an electric car problem. Here’s what’s driving delays, debate and new economic inequality."

Blazing a Trail in a Black Robe

Michael Coyne, Dean MA School of Law  talks about the late Sandra Day O’Connor

From Rizz to Vacuum's The Week Begins!

The weekend is over and Brian and Company gets back to the daily grind. Along with some insight to Brian's trip for Foxborough. The Movie of the day, and word of the year and some financial news from Jill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst brought to you by Asset Strategies in Avon on what your end of the year money moves should look like.The Holiday Store is approaching quickly. Our kick off was last week. Brian recaps the afternoon. Along with his visit to Pratt St and Hartford Do...

A Return to Pratt St, In More Ways Than One.

The Holiday Store is approaching quickly. Our kick off was last week. Brian recaps the afternoon. Along with his visit to Pratt St and Hartford Downtown.

Is Hartford Economic Development on It's Way Back?

The CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro

Is UConn Hoops a Slippery Slope or Rocky Road?

David Borges CT Insider UConn hoops 

Did Brian Leave to Early For His Own Good?

David Borges of CT Insider gives an update on UConn hoops, for better or worse. The CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro. The ultimate show off, dog vs vacuum.