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Wanted: 13,000 Skilled Connecticut Manufacturing Workers
Connecticut's manufacturers say they need more than 13,000 skilled workers by the end of next year. Retirements and growing demand are driving that need according to a new survey, which also found that...
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Energy Purchasing: Additional Services
Utility Bill Audits Most manufacturers and non-profit organizations are exempt from paying sales tax for electricity and natural gas. However, the utility and/or supplier often charge sales tax in...
View ArticleBusiness Minute: When Women Lead
Diversity and inclusion have always been integral to a company's success but in today's global marketplace, it must be part of the business plan and strategy. Sheryl Battles, Vice President of...
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Concessions Deal Reached; Concerns with Contract Extension
State employee unions and Governor Dannel Malloy this week reached agreement on a package of concessions totaling over $1.5 billion in savings needed to help close Connecticut's $5 billion budget...
View ArticleBusiness Minute: Survey of Connecticut Manufacturing Workforce Needs
As one of the largest contributors to Connecticut's gross state product, manufacturing is experience a resurgence in the state. However, keeping up with the demand for jobs is proving to be a...
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Fairfield County Leaders: Infrastructure, Workforce Development Critical
With Connecticut facing a $5 billion budget deficit, Fairfield County voices, far from the state Capitol, must be louder than ever, attendees at a regional economic summit were told May 24. Connecticut...
View ArticleThe Impact of Organizational Change on Employees
At a time of change and uncertainty across the country, American adults who have been affected by change at work are more likely to report chronic work stress, less likely to trust their employer, and...
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View ArticlePerformance Reviews: Don't Remove the Ratings
Employee performance suffers when ratings are removed from performance reviews, according to business advisory firm CEB. On average, employee performance drops 10% when ratings are absent from the...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: Women Leaders Address Barriers, Challenges
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and Pitney Bowes executive Sheryl Battles are among the featured speakers at CBIA's second annual women's leadership conference Friday, June 2 at Hartford's Infinity...
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CBIA Service Corp. Announces Leadership Transition Plans
CBIA today announced that Philip Vogel, president of CBIA Service Corp., will retire June 30, 2017. Ken Comeau, senior vice president of CBIA Service Corp., will succeed Vogel as president effective...
View ArticleSB 1059 AN ACT CONCERNING DEFICIT MITIGATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE...
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Workplace Mandates Driving Businesses to Invest in Automation
State lawmakers should review the results of a new survey of Connecticut businesses before enacting more costly proposals like a minimum wage hike or paid family and medical leave. Amid growing...
View ArticleCampaign Finance Bill Chills Free Speech
Election campaigns are a clash of ideas, and legislation—which should protect free speech and ensure fair play—can at times seem less about protecting all speech than about chilling certain voices that...
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New Concessions Proposals Deserve Consideration
Republican lawmakers released new budget proposals this week that outline over $2 billion in state employee wage and benefit savings. Senate Republicans shared those proposals in response to the $1.5...
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Amazon Opening New Connecticut Facility, Adding 1,800 Jobs
Online retailer Amazon will open a new 855,000-square-foot fulfillment center in North Haven, creating about 1,800 jobs. "It's great news that a high-profile, high-tech company like Amazon is looking...
View ArticleNational Women in Manufacturing Conference Coming to Hartford
Calling all manufacturers! Registration for the nation's only women in manufacturing conference is now open. Women in Manufacturing, a national organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and...
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2017 Energy & Environment Conference
6.6.17 | Hartford Marriott Farmington Agenda Speakers 7 am: Networking Breakfast 8 am: Energy & Environmental Regulatory Overview Mark Bobman, Executive Director, Bristol Resource Recovery...
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