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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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SBA Names Connecticut’s Small Business Person of the Year

Derek Ezovski, president of West Hartford-based Outsourced Risk Management...

Connecticut Economy

Lawmakers, Businesses Back Tourism, Energy Bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers and business advocates are...

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

AI, Data Privacy Bills Advance Despite Growing Concerns

As the 2026 legislative session continues to move at...

Bills Reflect New Workforce Approach

Lawmakers are advancing a pair of proposals that strengthen...

Bioscience

Costly Public Option Precursor Advances

The Connecticut General Assembly is exploring ways to address...

Regulatory Reform

Small Business Concierge Bill Wins Committee Support

Legislation aimed at strengthening support for Connecticut’s small businesses...

Artificial Intelligence

Bipartisan Support for Small Business AI Bill

The legislature’s Commerce Committee unanimously approved a bill supporting...

Four Risk Characteristics That Determine Property Insurance Premiums

The following article first appeared in the Executive Insights section of...

Connecticut Economy

Affordability Challenges Frame Business Day Discussions

From healthcare and energy costs to workforce development and labor...

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