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Manufacturing

Information, Manufacturing Drive First Quarter GDP Growth

Connecticut’s economy expanded 1.8% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by gains in the information, manufacturing, and professional services sectors. GDP growth was…

Federal Export Agency Plans Major Fee Hikes

The U.S. Commercial Service is proposing its most significant overhaul…

Ulbrich Invests $9M in Wallingford Expansion

Wallingford-based Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals unveiled plans June…

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July Jobs Report: ‘Three Steps Forward, One Step Back’

Connecticut’s job growth lost momentum in July, as employers...

Mini Maker Faire Set for October 6 in Hartford

CBIA’s Education & Workforce Partnership is sponsoring the 4th...

Manufacturers: Open Doors, Minds This October

October is Manufacturing Month and Manufacturing Day is Friday,...

Compensation & Benefits

Connecticut Wage Growth Fifth Slowest in U.S.

Average annual wages in Connecticut increased 1.2% in 2017...

Connecticut Economy

Job Growth Hits Post-Recession High

Connecticut employment hit a post-recession high in June, with...

Environment

EPA Launches Electronic Hazmat Waste Tracking System

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched e-Manifest, a...

Lawmakers Fail to Override Manufacturing Jobs Bill Veto

The General Assembly has failed to override Governor Dannel...

Connecticut Economy

U.S. Manufacturing Optimism Hits All-Time High

For America’s manufacturers, the glass is nearly full. The...

Lawmakers Convene June 25 to Consider Overriding Malloy Vetoes

The state House and Senate will meet Monday, June...

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