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5/8/08

TROUBLING TRENDS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION COULD HURT BUSINESSES AND THE STATE'S ECONOMIC VITALITY

5/5/08

CBIA SPECIAL REPORT: ‘MYTH VS. FACTS: JOBS, THE ECONOMY AND DOING BUSINESS IN CONNECTICUT '

5/1/08

STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE PURCHASING PLAN COULD BE COSTLY FOR CONNECTICUT TAXPAYERS
Business community has 10 reasons to oppose the bill

4/29/08

BUSINESS LEADERS SPEAK OUT ON ECONOMIC ISSUES DURING FINAL DAYS OF SESSION
Urge legislators to pay more attention to the economy and negative impact of
health care, homestead exemption, 401(k), sick leave and workers' comp bills

4/29/08

BUSINESS LEADERS SPEAK OUT ON ECONOMIC ISSUES DURING FINAL DAYS OF SESSION

Urge legislators to pay more attention to the economy and negative impact of health care, homestead exemption, 401(k), sick leave bills

4/11/08

NINE CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS RECEIVE UP TO $4 MILLION THROUGH
CBIA'S PROJECT OPENING DOORS
Increased training and expanding AP programs will better prepare students for the future, help close the state's achievement gap

4/10/08

BUSINESSES URGE LEGISLATORS TO OPPOSE SICK LEAVE BILL
Would increase costs and make businesses less competitive

4/4/08

NINE CONNECTICUT HIGH SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE UP TO $4 MILLION THROUGH CBIA'S PROJECT OPENING DOORS
Program will help prepare students for careers in science and technology

4/2/08

ING U.S. WEALTH MANAGEMENT CEO ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF CBIA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3/31/08

FOUR CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT STATEWIDE VANGUARD CONFERENCE

3/31/08

CONNECTICUT BUSINESSES OPTIMISTIC DESPITE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN
But national credit crunch starting to seep into Connecticut, and future credit conditions becoming worrisome

3/19/08

CBIA HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE
Releases DVD and guide exploring engineering careers

3/14/08

CBIA's 2008 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY CONFERENCE

3/4/08

BUSINESSES SEND A STRONG MESSAGE TO LEGISLATORS:
CURRENT WORKERS' COMP PROPOSALS ARE BAD FOR CONNECTICUT
Businesses urging legislators to oppose bills that will increase costs

2/27/08

SHORTAGE OF SKILLED WORKERS IN CONNECTICUT HAMPERING
BUSINESS GROWTH AND EXPANSION

2/26/08

CONNECTICUT COMPANIES GENEROUS WITH PAID TIME OFF FOR EMPLOYEES
New survey finds mandated sick time would negatively affect businesses

2/26/08

GOVERNOR RELL TO ADDRESS BUSINESS LEADERS AT CONNECTICUT BUSINESS DAY 2008

Executives to meet with legislators to discuss issues important to their businesses and the state's economy

2/25/08

CONNECTICUT'S CHALLENGE:
BUILDING A 21ST – CENTURY SKILLED WORKFORCE

Shortage of skilled workers hampering business growth and expansion
2008 Survey of Availability of Skilled Workers in Connecticut will be released

2/15/08

DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING TRENDS EXPERT SAYS CONNECTICUT IS FACING A GROWING WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
State must take actions to lower the cost of living and provide housing that's affordable for young workers

2/13/08

HOUSING AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS COULD ENDANGER CONNECTICUT 'S ECONOMY

2/6/08

BUSINESS COMMUNITY PRAISES GOVERNOR'S PLAN TO CONTROL SPENDING AND ELIMINATE THE BUSINESS ENTITY TAX

2/6/08

CBIA ATTORNEY ELECTED TO CPES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2/5/08

CBIA TO EXPLAIN NEW BUSINESS TAX LAWS TO CONNECTICUT EMPLOYERS

1/18/08

THE FAMILY BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Unique challenges facing today's family businesses to be addressed
Keynote presentation by Stew Leonard Jr.

1/17/08

DESPITE TALK OF THE “R” WORD, EASTERN CONNECTICUT BUSINESSES ARE GROWING
Companies facing the same challenges as their counterparts throughout the state

1/15/08

EASTERN CONNECTICUT ECONOMIC & TOURISM CONFERENCE  
Keys to region's economic growth and vitality include strong hospitality and pharmaceutical industries
2008 Survey of Eastern Connecticut Businesses will be released

1/14/08

A BLUEPRINT FOR A HEALTHY CONNECTICUT ECONOMY
CBIA releases 2008 Government Affairs Program

1/7/08

COMMONSENSE HEALTH CARE REFORM
CBIA releases new video

1/2/08

CBIA/METROHARTFORD ALLIANCE ECONOMIC SUMMIT & OUTLOOK 2008
Economists discuss how the economy will affect Connecticut businesses