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Supporting the Success of Your Business

As the leading voice for Connecticut businesses, we advocate at the state Capitol for policies that support job creation, foster economic growth, and help businesses compete. Companies large and small across a diverse range of industries rely on us for business-critical resources, products, and services that help them grow and succeed.

Joining CBIA is joining a community of Connecticut businesses
CBIA membership is a way to be heard at the Connecticut State Capitol

By the Numbers: Tracking Connecticut’s Economy

Follow Connecticut's progress as we work together to improve our business climate, create jobs, and drive economic growth.

12-month

Job Growth

+1.8%

U.S. Rank #22

October 2023

COVID Recovery

100%

U.S. 121%

October 2023

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. Rank #33

September 2023

Job Openings

103,000

Monthly Change +7.3%

October 2023

Labor Force

1,899,000

YOY -14,800

October 2023

Labor Participation

64.1%

U.S. Rank #20

Q2 2023

Cost of Living

114.4

U.S. Rank #41

Q1 2023

GDP

+0.3%

U.S. Rank #45

Q2 2023

Personal Income

+3.7%

U.S. Rank #30

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CBIA IS FIGHTING TO MAKE CONNECTICUT A TOP STATE FOR BUSINESS, JOBS, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE MEANS A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE.