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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

Businesses ‘Need a Seat at the Table’

Four small business-owning state lawmakers, representing both sides of...

Connecticut Economy

Fed Chief Predicts ‘Almost Ideal’ Economy in 2020

The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston...

Connecticut Economy

State Posts Third Consecutive Quarterly GDP Growth

Connecticut’s economy grew 2.1% in the third quarter of...

Connecticut Economy

Modest Job Growth Numbers Highlight Need for Action

Connecticut employers added 900 jobs in November, a modest...

Connecticut Economy

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CBIA: Job Numbers Highlight Need for Action

Connecticut’s latest employment numbers highlight the need for legislative...

Connecticut Economy

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Deficit Forecasts, Economic Concerns Spark New Calls for Spending Reforms

Connecticut faces major budget deficits approaching $3 billion through...

Connecticut Economy

AG Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Tweed Airport Ruling

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has asked the U.S....

BizCast

CBIA BizCast: IT Direct CEO (and Podcaster) Ari Santiago

Ari Santiago, the founder and president of West Hartford-based...

Connecticut Economy

Record Electric Boat Contract Major Boost for Economy, Job Growth

The U.S. Navy’s $22.2 billion new contract with Groton-based...

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