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Connecticut Economy

Connecticut Workers Among Top Five Earners

Average annual private sector salaries rose 4% in Connecticut in 2025, with all major industry sectors posting increases. Connecticut workers earned an average $92,528…

Career Pathways Commission Releases Draft Modernization Plan

Employers have an opportunity to weigh in on the state’s…

GDP Growth, 2021-2026

Manufacturing, Finance Drive Robust Second Quarter Growth

Connecticut’s economy expanded 3% in the second quarter of 2026—7th…

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Connecticut Economy

occupational disease

Connecticut’s Jobs Market? It’s Complicated.

July brought a fifth consecutive month of payroll job...

Connecticut Economy

Help wanted sign, now hiring

CBIA Response to July 2026 Employment Report

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

Aerospace

Voting Opens for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut

Public voting opened today for the 2026 Coolest Thing...

Connecticut Economy

Freight Projections: Rail Expands, Trucking Stays Dominant

Freight traffic through Connecticut will grow substantially over the...

BizCast

Coolest thing made in connecticut bracket 2026

CBIA BizCast: Searching for the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut

What’s the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut? Voting gets underway Aug. 20 for the...

Connecticut Economy

Connecticut’s Confusing Labor Market

The following was first published in the opinion pages...

Connecticut Economy

General Dynamics Electric Boat Virginia-class submarine under construction

US Navy Awards Electric Boat Record $77B Contract

The Pentagon this week awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat...

Connecticut Economy

Slow Job Growth, Higher Spending Signal Budget Risks

Connecticut set a jobs record in June, with payroll...

Aerospace

Latest Tariffs Target State’s Largest Trading Partners

A new wave of U.S. tariffs took effect July...

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