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America's Top States for Business 2026, Connecticut

Education, Quality of Life Drive CNBC ‘Top States’ Ranking

Connecticut climbed five spots to number 23 in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business study, driven by top 10 rankings for education and…

Sen. Christine Cohen tours Bausch + Ströbel

CBIA Business Legislative Tours Begin

With the 2026 legislative session in the rearview mirror, CBIA’s…

Information, Manufacturing Drive First Quarter GDP Growth

Connecticut’s economy expanded 1.8% in the first quarter of 2026,…

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Connecticut Economy

12 Month Job Growth 052125

April Job Gains Erase First Quarter Losses

Connecticut employers added 6,900 jobs in April, erasing first...

Connecticut Economy

Planning for a Future-Ready Workforce

The newly updated strategic plan from The Governor’s Workforce...

Grants

Makerspace Pilot Program Wins Senate Passage

The state Senate passed legislation May 15 establishing a...

Senate Amends AI Bill, But Concerns Remain

The state Senate approved an omnibus artificial intelligence bill...

Connecticut Economy

Report: Connecticut’s Housing Shortage a ‘Significant Barrier’ to Economic Growth

New research from the CBIA Foundation for Economic Growth...

Connecticut Economy

The Economic Impact of Connecticut’s Housing Shortage

The housing shortage in Connecticut represents not just a...

Regulatory Reform

Senate Passes Apprenticeship Hiring Reforms

The state Senate unanimously passed legislation May 14 that...

Connecticut Economy

Work Forward: Pathways for Growth

Released in April 2025, Work Forward: Pathways for Growth...

Connecticut Economy

CBIA Response to April 2025 Employment Report

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

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