2023 Connecticut’s Manufacturing Strategic Plan

The Connecticut Office of Manufacturing released the 2023 Connecticut’s Manufacturing Strategic Plan March 9.

The plan outlines a set of key strategic initiatives and tactics that support a vision to make Connecticut an internationally recognized leader in manufacturing through innovation and the growth of the state’s manufacturing base.

Chief manufacturing officer Paul Lavoie shares his office’s mission to increase manufacturing employment to 235,000 by 2033, a 4% annual rise, and increase the sector’s annual gross domestic production by 7%, reaching 20% by 2029.

“This comprehensive strategic and tactical plan aims to strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem through technology adoption, workforce development, and supply chain reinforcement,” Lavoie notes.

“Together, these imperatives will fuel the effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and ultimately the success of the manufacturing sector in Connecticut.”

The plan was developed with the support and collaboration of numerous stakeholders, including CBIA and affiliates CONNSTEP and ReadyCT.