Our Economic Development Coverage
Stories about business growth in Connecticut across industries including child care, manufacturing, health care and film.
CT minimum wage rises to $16.94. Gov. Lamont celebrates impact
The state’s most recent increase, announced in the fall, has pushed CT to one of highest statewide minimum wages in the country.
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CT is getting millions to expand broadband. Some locations could be left behind
A 2021 program was intended to expand internet access. But federal eligibility changes could exclude some of the state’s neediest locations.
Could CT have a nuclear energy future? Not if you’re in a rush
The owner of the one nuclear station in CT sees the challenges of building new nuclear here. If those could be overcome, it would be a long way off.
With SNAP funding in flux, Hartford grocer worries of economic impact
Federally-mandated changes to SNAP could push many shoppers off the rolls, creating uncertainty for small businesses like Grocery on Broad.
CT United FC will launch without a stadium. That wasn’t the original plan
A campaign for Connecticut to enter the major league soccer market has gained momentum, but there’s a problem: The team doesn’t have a stadium. Yet.
Mostly dead Crystal Mall tries on something new: nuclear sub manufacturing
Electric Boat will convert the mall into a facility for 3,000 to 5,000 staff in engineering, training, software development and other roles.
At Black Business Expo, Hartford businesses make sales—and build community
The event aims to promote the growing Black business community, showing off the entrepreneurial spirit and the range of opportunities.
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