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“Seeing a tangible thing created, and seeing those things created in Connecticut just made it more special to me,” CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)’s Stephen Fuller, CPA says about his passion for working with manufacturers. Fuller and Jennifer Clement joined the CBIA BizCast to highlight CLA’s work with manufacturers and their support of the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition. ➡️Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/gSpDdq9Z ➡️Listen: https://lnkd.in/gp48CVvf #BizCast #manufacturing #CoolestThingCT

One product has been a sweet staple for more than 50 years. The other was recognized as one of the best kitchen innovations in recent years. Today’s featured round one matchup in the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition highlights PEZ Candy and GE Appliances, a Haier company's GE Profile Smart Mixer. Don’t forget to check out all the competitors and vote for your favorites! https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #madeinCT #manufacturing Connecticut Office of Manufacturing CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

CBIA member Treadwell Corp. won a $41.4 million US Navy contract to produce low-pressure oxygen technology for submarine life support service. #madeinCT #manufacturing

“I would actively argue it’s the employers’ obligation to seek those people out,” says Yale New Haven Health’s Paul Mounds, Jr during a forum in New London on what’s needed to reconnect 60,000 young people with career pathways. The forum is the final in a series hosted by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities' 119K Commission. CBIA’s Chris DiPentima said employers should pivot to more skill-based hiring, adding “we don’t have enough people actively engaged with our labor force.” #transformCT #workforce #119KCommission Dalio Education

“It crosses all different types of industries when it comes to the cost of fuel and how it impacts either the bottom line of the business or ultimately what they have to charge to consumers to make ends meet here in Connecticut,” Chris Davis, vice president of public policy at the CBIA - Connecticut Business & Industry Association, said in an interview. “Every dollar that we can save on fuel costs is a dollar that can be either reinvested into a company to offer even better goods and services, or offer lower prices to consumers.” https://lnkd.in/dfs4FSMc

The Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut is an opportunity to celebrate the state’s incredible manufacturing industry. Today, we’re featuring the round-one matchup between Penn Globe (Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight Co.)’s Pop-Up Park Community Table and Edgewell Personal Care's Schick Xtreme 3 Disposable Razor. Check out all the competitors and cast your vote now! https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c  #CoolestThingCT #madeinCT #manufacturing Connecticut Office of Manufacturing CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

“This is one of those moments where in the worst of times, it can bring out the best in people,” says Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Daniel O'Keefe after touring businesses that suffered extensive flood damage in Seymour with Gov. Ned Lamont and other state and local leaders. A new $5 million state grant program will help small businesses recover and rebuild. “We need to come back stronger and better. But we still need a little help,” says 67 Family Diner owner Mike Abe. #smallbusiness #grantprogram #Connecticut #community #rebuilding #stormdamage

Very sobering to tour the Klarides Village shopping plaza in Seymour, where 14 of 16 businesses suffered extensive damage from the devastating August 18 flooding. Kudos to the Lamont administration for the multi-agency effort in all affected parts of the state to repair damage to roads, buildings, and infrastructure, and for yesterday's announcement of a $5 million emergency support fund. Despite the devastation, there's a strong sense of resilience in these communities, as displayed by the sign outside the 67 Family Diner: "We will be back stronger and better than ever!!"

Voting is underway to find the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut! We’re highlighting all the products going head to head in round one. Check out this matchup between Athletic Brewing Co. Brewing and Lyman Orchards. Learn more about all the competitors and vote for your favorites now! https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c  #CoolestThingCT #madeinCT #manufacturing Connecticut Office of Manufacturing CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Women's Business Development Council recently opened the latest round of applications for its Ignite Grant Program. Since 2021, nearly 230 women-owned businesses have received grants between $2,500 and $10,000. “In general, our grants are the first time that a women-owned business has access to capital outside of their own personal investment for the business,” WBDC’s Samantha Cross tells the Hartford Business Journal. #womeninbusiness #cteconomy #grants