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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%

U.S. Rank #47

April 2023

COVID Recovery

95%

U.S.: 115%

April 2023

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. Rank #40

March 2023

Job Openings

104,000

Monthly Change +6%

April 2023

Labor Participation

64.3%

U.S. Rank #20

2022

Cost of Living

116.8

U.S. Rank #44

2022

GDP

+2.4%

U.S. Rank #17

2022

Personal Income

+2.6%

U.S. Rank #27

Transform Connecticut Pledge

Open the doors to opportunity and make our economy more vibrant, robust, and equitable!

January 2023

State Legislators

84

Signed the Pledge

January 2023

Organizations & Residents

+400

Signed the Pledge

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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.