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May 2003

Vol. 81, No. 4

COVER STORY

Crucial manufacturing sector faces threats — old and new

Technology and skilled workers help Connecticut manufacturers compete in world markets. But staying competitive has become ever more challenging.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Help our economy by making Connecticut competitive for manufacturing

GENERAL ARTICLES

CBIA Quarterly Economic Survey: Oil prices could be key factor in recovery
Commerce unveils plan to reduce trade barriers (Members only)
How Connecticut can encourage economic recovery (Members only)

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

CBIA hopes you will say ‘YES’ to hiring these teens for the summer! (Members only)
Want more productive, promotable workers? (Members only)

SUCCESS STORY

Amodio Worldwide Moving & Storage Inc. (Members only)

SMALL BUSINESS

Surviving the temporary loss of key personnel
Beware of callers who imply links with U.S. SBA (Members only)

HUMAN RESOURCES

Garnishment assistance for reservists, guard members (Members only)
Time-off and disability programs cost 15% of payroll, survey finds (Members only)
Employees give low marks to performance-management programs (Members only)
OSHA pursuing ‘enhanced’ enforcement for employers receiving ‘high gravity’ citations (Members only)

Your Questions Answered (Members only)

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