Our Economic Development Coverage
Stories about business growth in Connecticut across industries including child care, manufacturing, health care and film.
Amid manufacturing workforce woes, CT bets on youth robotics
Since 2024, the state has invested more than $6M into robotics initiatives in the hopes of creating a new generation of STEM workers.
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After failed Bridgeport bid, Norwich stadium deal could be boon for Eastern CT
A recently inked deal moves the CT United Football Club soccer team, which once hoped to play in Bridgeport, to Norwich’s Dodd Stadium.
As Trump overhauls tariffs, CT has expanded its own trade partnerships
CT leaders are establishing direct trade commissions with other countries, seeking to maintain friendly business ties, attract investment.
Lamont pushes health insurance tax credits for CT small businesses
Ned Lamont’s proposal offers a tax credit to businesses that help cover the cost for employees who buy their own health insurance plans.
Financial literacy courses are expanding in CT, thanks to new requirement
Schools across CT are working to meet the new graduation requirement. Stamford got a boost from the city’s well-established finance sector.
Sen. Blumenthal calls for DOJ investigation into CT Sun sale
The senator said he requested the US Department of Justice launch an antitrust investigation into the WNBA’s role in the Connecticut Sun sale.
Former US Education Sec. Cardona to lead CT workforce effort
Gov. Lamont established the CT Career Pathways Commission by executive order Thursday. Former Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will lead it.
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