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Connecticut Economy

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

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...

Connecticut Business Day 2025

Hundreds of business leaders heard from Gov. Ned Lamont...

Connecticut Economy

Northwest Chamber’s JoAnn Ryan Sets Retirement Date

JoAnn Ryan has been a staple of the business...

Compensation & Benefits

Navigating the Next Generation of Employee Benefits

Connecticut has 74,000 job openings—1.3 openings for every unemployed...

BizCast

CBIA BizCast: Shaping Connecticut’s Future

Since the day it launched as Rebel Interactive in...

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

SBA 2024 Connecticut Small Business Profile

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Profiles are...

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