CBIA Response to December 2024 Employment Report

01.27.2025
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The state’s largest business organization issued the following response to today’s release of the December 2024 employment report

“This is one of the strongest employment reports that we’ve seen in quite some time,”said CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima

“It’s encouraging to see not only December’s strong increase of 5,100 jobs, but also the revision of November’s increase of 300 jobs to an 1,800 gain.

“A number of key industries, including trade, transportation and utilities, private education and health services, and financial activities saw significant increases.

“It’s also encouraging to see gains in the state’s labor force—the number of employed residents plus those actively looking for work.

“While we still have work to do—Connecticut has 75,000 open jobs, including at least 5,000 in the critical manufacturing industry—there is reason for cautious optimism as we begin 2025.

“It’s imperative that we build on this positive momentum. 

“It’s up to state policymakers to focus on solutions that will drive and sustain job growth for the long term, with opportunities for all residents.

CBIA’s ReimagineCT policy solutions prioritize affordability and creating opportunities for rewarding careers, particularly for women, people from underserved communities, and the state’s disconnected youth.

“Lowering the cost of childcare, healthcare, energy, and housing will make Connecticut a more affordable place to live and work, help us grow our workforce, and unlock our economic potential.”


CBIA is Connecticut’s largest business organization, with thousands of member companies, small and large, representing a diverse range of industries from every part of the state. For more information, please contact Scott Beaulieu (860.244.1929).

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