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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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IRS Releases ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams List

As the annual tax filing deadline nears, the IRS...

Connecticut Economy

Business Day: ‘Focus on Jobs, Growing the Population’

For the record crowd of business leaders, legislators, and...

Healthcare

Legislative Report Addresses Small Business Healthcare Bill Concerns

A newly released legislative report addresses misconceptions surrounding a...

Compensation & Benefits

State-Run Retirement Plan Deadline Aug. 31

The deadline for Connecticut employers to register with the...

Bioscience

Insurance Committee Tackles Small Business Healthcare Costs

The legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee acted on...

Healthcare

Small business owner reviews options for employee health plans

Helping Main Street Businesses Offer Health Plans

The following opinion article, written by Women’s Business Development...

BizCast

Nessel cofounders Stephanie Boms and Della Leapman.

CBIA BizCast: Nessel Helps New Moms Return to Work

Returning to the workplace after maternity leave is a...

Senator Julie Kushner, co-chair of the legislature's Labor Committee

Labor Committee Expands Paid Sick Leave, Adds New Mandates

The legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee approved a...

Bead Industries CEO Jill Mayer

Bead’s Jill Mayer Named to NSBA Leadership Council

Bead Industries, Inc. CEO Jill Mayer has been named...

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