“States that have strong #GDP growth, #job growth, they're growing their populations,” says @CTDECD's David Lehman. “There's a culture of growth and welcoming. #Connecticut, in my opinion, needs to do more of that, do a better job of that.” #RebuildCT bit.ly/3epVieM

The proposed state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution facility could create up to 1,000 new jobs and generate an estimated $5M in annual taxes while supporting broader regional revitalization efforts. #RebuildCT #jobs #CTeconomy #waterburyct #naugatuck bit.ly/3wOnvCj

Great to see communities like @farmington_ct address the needs of local employers like @jacksonlab by boosting housing stock. As one town official says, "We’re trying to create these 24-hour communities where young talent may want to relocate." #RebuildCT bit.ly/3CDMZpT

The city began accepting applications for its new $75,000 micro-grants program this week. Loans will be converted to grants for #smallbiz that maintain or expand payroll levels for five years. #RebuildCT #urbanrenwal bit.ly/3T8J7Ty

CBIA affiliate @ReadyCT is among the 19 organizations chosen to implement #workforce programs targeting a range of industries and focused on underrepresented segments of the labor force. #RebuildCT #workforcesolutions bit.ly/3wl1B9s

Connecticut's labor force has declined by more than 51,000—almost half the region's losses and 8% of the US decline. Policies making the state more #affordable for residents and businesses are critical for solving the labor shortage crisis. #RebuildCT bit.ly/3SZwwC5

CBIA's @ChrisDipentima was encouraged by July's #jobs report, noting “it’s critical we sustain this momentum as the state continues its slow recovery. The worker shortage crisis remains one of our biggest growth obstacles." #RebuildCT #workforcesolutions bit.ly/3K8e99Z

Connecticut's community colleges are real gems and play a key role collaborating with the private sector to identify and address the state's next generation #workforce needs. #RebuildCT #workforcesolutions #jobs bit.ly/3pq9N4z

.@MandT_Bank's Frank Micalizzi says the partnership is based on a successful program the bank ran in Baltimore. "Look what you’ve seen recently in #Bridgeport. I think is very positive with all the momentum coming out of #COVID." #RebuildCT #smallbiz bit.ly/3Ac2zX5

RT @CBIANews: Talent Tech Accelerator grants are being funded by the Connecticut Tech Talent Fund, and will be used to implement new programs across Connecticut. #Connecticut #tech #rebuildCT cbia.com/news/workforce…

Talent Tech Accelerator grants are being funded by the Connecticut Tech Talent Fund, and will be used to implement new programs across Connecticut. #Connecticut #tech #rebuildCT cbia.com/news/workforce…

The ship, originally commissioned in 1994, is a Los-Angeles class submarine that was named after the capital city. @GDElectricBoat #NewLondon #rebuildCT #manufacturing cbia.com/news/manufactu…

The Office of Workforce Strategy was one of 32 recipients selected for the Commerce Department’s $500 million Good Jobs Challenge program. hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-wor… #Connecticut #rebuildCT #workforcedevelopment

New Britain Mayor @erinstewartct said businesses and investors have shown more interest in the Hardware City because of $45 million in infrastructure investments and other efforts. #infrastructure #rebuildCT #NewBritian hartfordbusiness.com/article/comple…

CBIA's affiliates @readyCTED and @CONNSTEP launched a website dedicated to providing educators and employers with a platform to strengthen #manufacturing education programs and increase the #talentpipeline. #rebuildCT cbia.com/news/manufactu…

On the latest BizCast, @BishopsOrchards Keith Bishop explains the history behind the farm and the challenges of owning an agricultural business in Connecticut. #agriculture #farming #rebuildCT #Connecticut cbia.com/news/economy/c…

@OtisElevatorCo, headquartered in #Farmington, "moves" people around the world each day. #rebuildCT #Connecticut wtnh.com/this-week-in-c…

We are 12 days away from Connecticut's Primary Elections. Here is a breakdown of who will be on the ballots: #primaryelections #connecticut #rebuildCT #Elections2022 cbia.com/news/election-…

.@CONNSTEP's Beatriz Gutierrez had joined @HartfordFdn's board. @HartfordFdn has awarded more than $894 million in grants to Hartford and 28 municipalities in the region since it was founded in 1925. #CONNSTEP #manufacturing #RebuildCT #Hartford hartfordbusiness.com/article/hartfo…

"If every unemployed person in the state was hired tomorrow, we’d still have a staggering 44,000 job openings,” @ChrisDipentima said. #jobs #laborshortage #rebuildCT courant.com/business/hc-bi…