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Small Business AI Measure Approved

Lawmakers approved legislation in the closing days of the session designed to support small businesses and startups focused on innovation and growth. SB 417 authorizes…

Lawmakers Adopt Small Business Concierge Program

On the final day of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers…

Healthcare: Small Businesses Still Waiting for Relief

State lawmakers this session largely overlooked the healthcare affordability crisis…

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Hartford Athletic, DOL Host Hiring Expo

Hartford Athletic and the state Department of Labor are...

Financing

SBA Launches Loan Program for Small Manufacturers

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new loan...

M&T Bank Launches Small Business Accelerator Program

M&T Bank is inviting businesses in the Bridgeport metropolitan...

Connecticut Economy

De Minimis Tariff Exemption Elimination Hits Small Businesses

Low‑value imports now face tariffs between 10 %–50% following the...

Innovation

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Connecticut Small Businesses Among Leading AI Adopters

Connecticut is among the nation’s leaders in artificial intelligence...

Connecticut Economy

Connecticut Businesses Make Inc.’s Fastest-Growing List

Thirty-four Connecticut companies feature on the 2025 Inc. 5000...

OSHA

OSHA Reduces Small Business Penalties

At a time when increasing taxes and economic uncertainty...

Sales tax free week, shopping bags, couple

Sales Tax-Free Week Kicks Off Aug. 17

For more than 25 years, the state of Connecticut...

Connecticut Economy

One Big Beautiful Bill Act FAQ

The following was first published in the Insights section...

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