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Fighting to make Connecticut a top state for business, jobs, and economic growth. A better business climate means a brighter future for everyone.

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Anyone with a stake in improving Connecticut's workforce development system should review the Career Pathway Commission's recommendations and take advantage of the public comment period to share feedback and perspectives. 1/2 https://t.co/pXkoLvHKhq

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The 2026 Manufacturing Tour is in the rearview mirror. Throughout last week, a bus packed with business leaders and public officials crisscrossed the state to get an up-close look at the companies and organizations driving #Connecticut #manufacturing.
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Heads-up—today's the deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 3 general elections, although state law allows Election Day registration for those who meet eligibility requirements. And in-person early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19! https://t.co/SDKAehVyCt

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#Manufacturing takes skilled workers, innovative ideas, and the right materials—all on full display during the CBIA Foundation Manufacturing Tour! We're halfway through the week touring manufacturers and workforce development organizations around #Connecticut. #madeinCT

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@derbypssuper @DerbyRedRaider @ct_housatonic Thanks for hosting us @derbypssuper! What a great visit!

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The 2026 Manufacturing Tour hits the road next week, visiting 20 manufacturing organizations across Connecticut. “We’ll hear their stories, meet the people behind the business, and see what they’re making,” CBIA’s Danielle Cloud tells @WTNH's CT Buzz. https://t.co/PNCuL5YWVs

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Workers’ compensation rates will fall for the 13th consecutive year if @CIDNEWS approves the @NCCI's recommendations. "Our workplaces are among the safest in the country, as seen with this latest round of recommendations,” says CBIA's @ChrisDiPentima. https://t.co/KlT596F8NG

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The 2026 Made in Connecticut: Manufacturing Summit celebrated manufacturing excellence with our legislative champion awards, annual awards, export awards, and the winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut—@TheLeeCo's satellite propulsion isolation valve! #madeinct

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There are important @OSHA_DOL compliance deadlines approaching for employers that use hazardous chemicals. @ShipmanGoodwin's Alfredo Fernández and Sarah Kettenmann break down what’s changed and steps employers should take before the Nov. 20 deadline.
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Thrilled to be part of BD's 65th anniversary celebration today. BD has grown from eight employees to 500+, producing billions of life-saving syringes in Canaan every year. Most exciting is what comes next, including a new federal partnership to expand domestic #manufacturing.

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Thanks to all who joined us for the 2026 Employment Law Conference. The day was packed with valuable conversations into some of employers most pressing workplace challenges. Special thanks to all our speakers and to the support of @RobinsonCole for making the event a success.

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Thanks to @govnedlamont and @ChrisMurphyCT for sharing their thoughts and perspectives with the hundreds of business leaders at the Made in Connecticut: 2026 Manufacturing Summit. #MadeinCT

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“We’ve got to get people to move to Connecticut.” The Lee Company’s Marietta Lee shared insights on leadership, innovation, and strengthening Connecticut’s manufacturing economy during a conversation with @BankofAmerica’s Joe Gianni. #MadeinCT

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“How do you go about making that choice of AI implementation?” @CCATInc’s Amy Thompson, @RTX_News’ Pete Bradley, @GDElectricBoat’s Gary Cooper, and @Sikorsky’s Paul Link discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping #manufacturing’s future. #MadeinCT

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Read the full report: https://t.co/pnpnd2cbAA

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From innovation and growth to affordability and hiring challenges @RSMUSLLP's Brian Deming, Carey Manufacturing’s Alison Carey Lynch, @MicaCorporation’s Jaclyn Epstein, and Forum Contract Manufacturing’s Mark Polinsky share insights from the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Report.

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Connecticut’s trade relationships are essential to the manufacturing sector. Novo Precision’s Bill Hazard, @oemcontrolsinc’s Keith Simons and @RobinsonCole’s Jeff White share their perspectives as companies navigate shifting trading relationships and policies. #MadeInCT

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“Today is about celebrating the state’s long legacy of innovation and ingenuity and exploring new ways and best practices for strengthening and growing #Connecticut #manufacturing,” @ChrisDipentima welcomes a crowd of 600 to the Made in Connecticut: 2026 Manufacturing Summit.

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S&P's latest upgrade is another resounding endorsement of the 2018 fiscal reforms—it also comes with a cautionary note, that the agency expects "the state will maintain its commitment to fiscal balance and reducing long-term liabilities." 1/2 https://t.co/ENCnwkzdPY

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Connecticut's GDP grew 3% in the second quarter, best in the region and 7th fastest among all states. New England's GDP grew 2.5% while the US economy expanded 2.2%. Connecticut's critical manufacturing sector was the standout for the quarter. https://t.co/UNJCR24DYE