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New Business-Related Laws Take Effect July 1

Connecticut businesses are preparing for a broad set of new state laws that take effect July 1, 2026, bringing changes to advertising practices, consumer…

Small Businesses Face New Healthcare Cost Hikes

Connecticut residents and small businesses are bracing for increased healthcare…

DECD Program Helps Bridge Small Business Talent Gap

Finding and retaining talent is a challenge for businesses across…

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Connecticut Economy

Amazon’s Expanding Economic Impact

Amazon continues to expand its presence in Connecticut—investing more...

Regulatory Reform

House Approves Small Business Concierge Bill

The state House passed legislation establishing a small business concierge at...

Healthcare

‘We Need a Way Back In:’ Small Businesses Seek Healthcare Relief

At Fascia’s Chocolates in Waterbury, the secret ingredient to...

BizCast

CBIA BizCast: Setback for Small Business Healthcare Options

Healthcare affordability, Connecticut’s economy, and workforce development are front...

Connecticut Economy

Lawmakers Fail to Address Small Business Healthcare Costs

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

SBA Announces Loan Program for Small Manufacturers

The U.S. Small Business Administration is making an effort...

Why Every Organization Needs an HR Compliance Check

The following article was first posted in the Insights section of Whittlesey’s...

Healthcare

healthcare expense

Small Business Employee Healthcare Bill Diverted

Bipartisan legislation addressing the growing crisis in the fully-insured...

Connecticut Economy

Lamont Highlights R&D Tax Credit Expansion

Walk across the shop floor at Burke Aerospace in...

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