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www.HartfordBusiness.com December 7, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 7 WHAT'S AHEAD: ■ 12/14 Focus: Minority-Owned Businesses ■ The List: Minority-Owned Businesses ■ Nonprofit Profile: Riverfront Recapture CALENDAR TUESDAY, DEC. 15 Middlesex Chamber Breakfast feat. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly member's meeting Dec. 15, featuring Gov. Dannel P. Malloy as the keynote speaker. The event, which features a breakfast and networking, runs from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Cost to attend is: $22 for chamber members, $32 for non-members. For more information contact: 860.347.6924 or email info@ middlesexchamber.com. F O R A C O M P L E T E L I S T O F G R E A T E R H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S E V E N T S , G O T O W W W . H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S . C O M A N D C L I C K O N ' C A L E N D A R . ' A L L C A L E N D A R I T E M S M U S T B E S U B M I T T E D E L E C T R O N I C A L L Y V I A O U R W E B S I T E , H A R T F O R D B U S I N E S S . C O M . MANUFACTURING Pratt signs historic 15-year contract with Israeli Air Force Pratt & Whitney has signed a fixed-price, fleet management contract with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, in support of the Is- raeli Air Force. Pratt said it's the longest-term, most comprehensive performance- based logistics contract for a Pratt & Whitney fighter engine to date. The contract provides propulsion readiness for the entire Is- raeli fleet of F-15I and F-16I aircraft for the next 15 years. Start- ing in 2016, Pratt will provide material forecasting, item-repair management and provisioning of operational, intermediate and depot-level spare parts for the Israeli Air Force's full fleet of F100- PW-229 engines. Pratt said the unprecedented length of the agreement is crucial because it allows the company to drive efficiencies across the fleet and save money over time. The Israeli Air Force has operated Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft for more than 65 years Gov. Dannel P. Malloy H ealth insurance is the most important benefit you offer and it's a big part of your budget. You need an insurance program that not only meets the needs of your employees but also helps you control costs. CBIA Health Connections — the most successful private insurance exchange for small business — is the solution. With Health Connections you simply set your contribution level then let your employees choose a plan from Aetna, ConnectiCare, Harvard Pilgrim, or UnitedHealthcare. From medical and dental plans to life, disability and vision options, there's something for everyone with CBIA Health Connections. Contact your agent for a quote or call 860.244.1900. Who do small businesses choose for health insurance? Richard P. Ramondetta President Alloy Specialties, Inc. Manchester CBIA Health Connections allows me to offer my employees a valuable benefits package while helping to control our medical benefits budget. REAL ESTATE Beige Book report finds office leasing light in Hartford The Federal Reserve's December Beige Book report suggests that office-leasing activity in New England is expanding at a somewhat slower pace than it was six weeks ago. It portrays Hartford's office leasing activity as light. In Hartford and Portland, Maine investment demand for com- mercial property reportedly remains solid, but a Hartford contact told the Beige Book that bid prices have been somewhat more cautious in recent weeks. The outlook for commercial real estate activity remains weak for Hartford, with an emphasis on downside risks to employment growth. ACCOUNTING Marcum continues acquisition spree Marcum, a national accounting and advisory services firm with a significant presence in Hartford, continues its expansion. It has added a multi-state CPA firm to its ranks. Marcum has acquired DGLF CPAs & Business Advisors, a full- service accounting firm specializing in construction and real es- tate, with offices in Nashville, Tenn., and Orlando, Fla. All eight DGLF partners have joined Marcum as members of the firm's na- tional construction industry practice group. Marcum has Connecticut offices in Hartford, Greenwich and New Haven. DGLF represents the third merger announced by Marcum in the past month. Pratt & Whitney F15 fighters. P H O T O | C O N T R I B U T E D