CT Firms Cut 1.6K from Payrolls in December
Connecticut employers trimmed their payrolls by 1,600 jobs last month, but the state’s largest business group said the comparatively small figure should be cause for concern in Hartford.
CBIA Elects JPMorgan Banker as Next Board Chair
Matt McSpedon, a commercial banking executive with JPMorgan Chase, was elected last week as the new board chair for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the state’s largest business organization.
Three Bankers Added to CBIA Board
Bankers from M&T Bank, TD Bank and Wells Fargo have been named to the board of directors for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the state’s largest business organization.
Lamont Proposes $336M in Tax Cuts
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled a five-part plan Wednesday to reduce taxes by about $336 million, with a particular focus on lessening the financial burden of local property taxes.
KeyBank’s Barger Among Nine New CBIA Directors
KeyBank’s regional market president James Barger has been named to the board of directors for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association.
Lamont Says He Has No Interest in Raising Taxes
Gov. Ned Lamont gave business leaders a relatively optimistic outlook Friday by telling them he has “no interest” in raising taxes
Liberty Bank’s Hubbard Named CBIA Chair
Jeff Hubbard, a senior vice president and regional manager at Middletown-based Liberty Bank, has been elected chair of the board of directors of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), Connecticut’s largest business organization.
Survey Finds Extensive Business Pessimism in CT
A new survey of Connecticut’s businesses reveals many are pessimistic about their expected performance through the end of the year.
CT Business’ Confidence Takes Dive Amid Trade Wars
Connecticut business leaders are pessimistic about the future of the state and national and state economies despite strong growth over the last year, according to a new survey from the Connecticut Business and Industry Association.
Business Groups Look to Lamont For Competitive Edge
As Gov.-elect Ned Lamont prepares to take office on Wednesday, business groups are looking to the new administration for policies that improve Connecticut’s competitive climate.
CBIA’s DiPentima Sees Good Times Ahead for Connecticut
Connecticut’s economy has had a rough few years, but incoming CBIA president Chris DiPentima thinks the state his headed for good times in 2019. It just needs a few things from state leaders in order to get there.
CBIA Taps Manufacturing Veteran to Lead Board
The state’s largest business lobbying group has elected a new leader for its board of directors.
