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America's Top States for Business 2026, Connecticut

Education, Quality of Life Drive CNBC ‘Top States’ Ranking

Connecticut climbed five spots to number 23 in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business study, driven by top 10 rankings for education and…

Mismatch: Job Openings Grow, Labor Force Shrinks

Connecticut job openings jumped 2.6% in May to 87,356, led…

Information, Manufacturing Drive First Quarter GDP Growth

Connecticut’s economy expanded 1.8% in the first quarter of 2026,…

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Connecticut Economy

Unlocking Connecticut’s Business Growth Potential

The following article first appeared in the Hartford Business...

Connecticut Economy

Trade Wars: US Tariffs Spark Retaliation

Update: The Trump administration granted automakers a one-month exemption...

Connecticut Economy

Avelo Launches Dominican Republic Route

“Hello Punta Cana!” Avelo Airlines has added the Dominican...

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artificial intelligence

Maximizing Efficiency and ROI in AI Initiatives: A Guide to Cost Optimization

The following article first appeared on RSM’s Technology Blog....

Connecticut Economy

Mexico, China, Canada Drive State’s Export Growth

Connecticut commodity exports jumped 9.7% to $17.38 billion in...

Connecticut Economy

Connecticut "Pizza Capital" highway sign

How Tourism Drives Economic Growth, Competitiveness

Tourism serves as a powerful economic engine for Connecticut,...

Connecticut Economy

Trade Tensions Simmer, Fueling Manufacturing Uncertainty

Connecticut manufacturers are navigating uncertain times amid simmering trade...

Connecticut Economy

Year-End Surge Boosts 2024 Job Growth

Job growth surged at the end of 2024, with...

Connecticut Economy

New York Fed CEO John Williams.

New York Fed: ‘Economy in a Good Place’

Federal Reserve Bank of New York president John Williams...

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