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Labor Shortage: ‘Losing a Town Every Year’

Employers added 1,500 jobs last month and 9,500 through the first half of the year—8,600 more than in all of 2025—with nonfarm payroll employment…

CBIA BizCast: Connecticut’s Best CNBC Ranking

How did Connecticut achieve its highest-ever CNBC ranking? On this…

2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut Bracket Revealed

Connecticut is home to some incredible products, but which one…

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Energy

Energy Sector’s Hiring Plans Challenged by Skills Shortage

Connecticut’s energy sector has aggressive hiring plans according to...

Surveys & Reports

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2017 Survey of Energy & Energy Efficiency Workforce Needs

The 2017 Survey of Energy & Energy Efficiency Workforce...

2017 Session: The Good, the Bad…the Budget?

While the 2017 General Assembly ended this week, bringing...

Workforce Development Bills Await Governor’s Signature

Several workforce development bills approved by the General Assembly...

Workforce

Hartford Students Embark on Third Nepal Power Project

Before landing in Nepal in late May and beginning...

Connecticut Economy

Fairfield County Leaders: Infrastructure, Workforce Development Critical

With Connecticut facing a $5 billion budget deficit, Fairfield County...

Bioscience

Positive Steps for Economic Development

Amid the concerns and difficult choices surrounding the state’s...

Connecticut Economy

Wanted: 13,000 Skilled Connecticut Manufacturing Workers

Connecticut’s manufacturers say they need more than 13,000 skilled...

Lawmakers Hear, Learn from State’s Manufacturers

Lawmakers had a simple message for Connecticut’s manufacturers during...

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