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Rising Unemployment, Shrinking Labor Force Cloud Job Gains

Connecticut added 5,700 jobs in April, the strongest monthly gain since pandemic restrictions and closures eased in the middle of 2020. However, another jump in…

Labor Force Growth, Feb. 2020-April 2026

CBIA Response to April 2026 Employment Report

The state’s largest business organization issued the following response to…

CBIA's Chris Davis speaks about the legislative session.

CBIA BizCast: Reflecting on the 2026 Legislative Session

Connecticut’s 2026 General Assembly session ended with limited progress and…

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Connecticut Economy

Small Business Awards: Rising to the Top

What do bakers, manufacturers, a printer, farmer, and a...

Connecticut Economy

‘Save America’s Businesses:’ US Chamber Calls for Tariff Relief

Citing recession fears, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is...

Connecticut Economy

Job Growth Retreats in First Quarter

Connecticut’s bright start to 2025 has quickly evaporated, with...

Connecticut Economy

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Three Lessons from the Tariff Tantrum

The following article first appeared in the Insights section of J.P....

Connecticut Economy

Help wanted sign, now hiring

CBIA Response to March 2025 Employment Report

The state’s largest business organization issued the following response...

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Latest Tariffs Add $3.2B to State’s Import Costs

The Trump administration’s revised tariff policies will hike the...

Connecticut Economy

Connecticut’s Housing Shortage Is an Economic Threat

The following opinion piece first appeared in Hearst Connecticut Media‘s...

Connecticut Economy

Lessons from ‘Liberation Day:’ A Guide to Tariffs

The following article first appeared in the Insights section of J.P....

Connecticut Economy

Avelo Airlines partners with Special Olympics Connecticut for Plane Pull event.

Avelo Expands New Haven Routes

Avelo Airlines is continuing to add new destinations from...

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