Connecticut Business Day 2026

Hundreds of business leaders from across the state met in Hartford Wednesday, March 18 for Connecticut Business Day 2026. 

Governor Ned Lamont, statewide officials, and legislative leaders shared their session priorities and positions on business-related issues. 

The policy decisions made by lawmakers in the coming year will shape the long-term strength and sustainability of Connecticut’s economic recovery and job growth. 

Agenda

8:30 am | Check-In & Networking

10 am | Opening Remarks

• Katie D’Agostino, President & CEO, Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce; President, Connecticut Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives
• Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA
• Brian Montanari, President & CEO, HABCO Industries; Chair, CBIA Board of Directors

10:15 am | Session Priorities & Initiatives: Statewide Officials

• Moderator: Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA
• State Treasurer Erick Russell
• State Comptroller Sean Scanlon
• Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

10:45 am | Session Priorities: Legislative Leaders

• Moderator: Meg Glander, Senior External Affairs Manager, East Area, Crown Castle USA
• House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford)
• Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield)
• Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven)
• House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford)

11:30 am | Governor Ned Lamont

11:50 am | Closing Remarks

• Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA

12 pm | Adjourn