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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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BizCast

CBIA BizCast: Goodwin University Prioritizes Workforce Development

CBIA BizCast host Ali Warshavsky speaks with Melanie Hoben,...

Aerospace

Report: Costs Limit Manufacturing Competitiveness

The United States is the fifth-best country for operating...

Connecticut Economy

Labor Force Growth (Since Feb. 2020) map

February Brings Omicron Jobs Rebound; Labor Force Issues Persist

Connecticut’s jobs market rebounded from the Omicron surge in...

Environment

Revised Release Reporting Regulations Take Effect

Connecticut’s long-awaited revised Release Reporting Regulations took effect March...

BizCast

CBIA BizCast: Navigating the Labor Shortage

CBIA BizCast host Ali Warshavsky speaks with Shipman &...

Bioscience

ReadyCT Career Pathway Programs Tackle Labor Shortage

First-year Hartford Public High School students have a big...

National Initiative Targets Manufacturing’s Gender Gap

The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of...

Aerospace

Pratt engine contract

Pratt & Whitney, U.S. Air Force Partner on Engine Development

Pratt & Whitney announced a partnership this month with...

Grants

Labor Shortage: New Workforce Program Attracts $250M in Grant Applications

Connecticut’s new CareerConneCT workforce development training initiative has attracted...

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