Join us on June 6th at the CBIA 2024 Energy & Environment Conference! #Shipman ’s Alfredo Fernández will be co-presenting the breakout session “Navigating PFAS Regulatory Compliance.” Hope to see you there!

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Our E2: #Energy and #Environment Council spring happy hour at AlvariumBeer 5.24 was a big success! We hope to see everyone at our 2024 Energy & Environment Conference 6.6 as we dive into critical issues with business, state, and industry leaders. cbia.biz/e2-2024

“It’s so rewarding to build a company where we can impact somebody’s life that greatly,” SedMed's Jeremy Bronen tells the #BizCast . Listen to the full episode to hear how Bronen turned his idea to help people and solve a problem into a successful company. cbia.biz/SedMed

“I think women bring a unique perspective,” RSM US LLP Hartford office leader and CBIA board member Susan Martinelli tells Hartford Business about the increase in women leading accounting firms. “I think communication, collaboration, that’s really important.”

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“ #Quantum computing is going to have a major impact on how we exist as a human race,” Quantum Circuits’ Ray Smets tells Hartford Business. With QuantumCT, a private-public collaboration, #Connecticut is working to be a hub for #research , #technology , and #jobs .hartfordbusiness.com/article/with-n…

'If #smallbiz are truly the lifeblood of the economy, as politicians always like to say,' says Hartford Business' Greg Bordonaro, 'There should be greater urgency in helping them access more affordable health insurance options.' #healthcare #transformCT bit.ly/4dWUkkA

Policymakers are sitting on solutions that will give taxpayers the return on their tax dollars they deserve. The 2021 CREATES Report identified $600M-$900M in annual savings by modernizing operations, including an overhaul of state employee work practices. bit.ly/3X18afS

Connecticut is investing $2.27M to expand FIRST to increase #STEMlearning and grow the #workforce . ReadyCT and NE FIRST will oversee the program. 'This investment is critical and a real win for the state’s students,” says ReadyCT's Shannon Marimón.cbia.com/news/workforce…

Thanks to everyone who joined our E2: Energy and Environment Council spring happy hour at AlvariumBeer in New Britain. It was a great opportunity for members to network and connect on important energy and environmental issues.

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“We take immense pride in supporting the places we call home,” says Travelers' Marlene Ibsen highlighting the $24.4M in #charitable contributions the company made in 2023, including more than $10M to support #Connecticut -based organizations like ReadyConnecticut.
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Connecticut's R&D activity hit $7.9B in 2021, up 22% over the previous year, with businesses accounting for 92%, led by #manufacturing , responsible for $3.67B. R&D activities also employ more than 39,800 people, with businesses responsible for 32,600 jobs. cbia.biz/3wNKL6G

State law does not mandate that employers provide breaks other than a 30-minute meal period, notes CBIA's Diane Mokriski. 'However, as a practical matter, employees will obviously need to use the restroom, get a drink, and the like,' she writes. #emplaw cbia.biz/44WIwut

Paid sick leave will be expanded over three years, with #smallbiz facing higher costs beginning Jan. 1, 2025 when employers with 25 or more employees must comply, followed by Jan. 1, 2026 for those with 11-plus, and Jan. 1, 2027 for firms with one or more. bit.ly/3KcBrwk

#Connecticut is launching a new #studentloan repayment program to tackle the state’s #healthcare #workforce shortage. Paul Amarone tells 1490 WGCH it will help keep 'really good people in our state, working in our state, and giving back to our community.” ctslrp.org

Critical that lawmakers clean this up before October 1 and prevent the potential for additional #smallbiz tax burdens. If there's no fix, businesses in localities with higher mill rates will be impacted the most, with towns left to determine car tax rates. bit.ly/3WUtiEu

“I can make a great company and help people. What better career is there than doing those two things?” says #SedMed 's Jeremy Bronen. He tells the #BizCast about his inspiration to create a toilet lift assist, and building the company from idea to success.
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ICYMI: From the latest resources and technological advances, to crucial questions about the impact of AI and virtual training on #workplacesafety , CBIA’s 2024 Safety and Health Conference explored cutting-edge developments in safety and health practices. cbia.biz/sh-24

Special thanks to the speakers featured at our Boston tour stop on Monday! 🎤

Their insights contributed to a valuable discussion about business friendly #CaptiveInsurance collaborations and the benefits of the #Connecticut domicile, including recent legislative updates.

“The addition of more destinations from Tweed helps expand access to the New Haven region, which means more opportunities to increase our economic viability and enhance business growth,' - Governor Ned Lamont

Avelo Airlines service to Dulles Airport (IAD) begins July 12. bit.ly/4asQWuU

Nearly 42% of Travelers Cos. 2023 charitable contributions – $10.17 million – supported Connecticut-based organizations. In addition, Travelers employees volunteered about 18,400 hours in the Nutmeg State.

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