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EventsWTBY CHAMBER - Be Your Own Advocate: The Affordable Health Care Act - Know Your Rights.
May 23, 2013 - Join the Chamber to learn more about the Affordable Heath Care Act. Read More
NHMA - Disaster Preparedness
May 23, 2013 - Join NHMA to learn more about Disaster Preparedness. Read More
NW CHAMBER - Coffee n Chat
May 28, 2013 - Join the Chamber for May Coffee and Chat! Read More
NMHA - Annual Meeting
Jun 06, 2013 - Join NHMA for the annual meeting at Woodwinds in Brandford. Read More
WTBY CHAMBER - The Fraud Triangle: Internal and External Threats
Jun 07, 2013 - Join the Chamber to learn more about fraud and how it can impact your business. Read More
CCAT - Paris Airshow
Jun 17, 2013 - Join CCAT in Paris, France and get a booth at the show. Read More
MAC/Constellation - Golf Tournament
Jun 17, 2013 - Save the date! Read More
WTBY CHAMBER - 8th Annual Health Care Council Breakfast & Awards Ceremony
Jun 18, 2013 - Save the date! Read More
IMI - Expo and Outing
Jun 19, 2013 - Save the Date! Read More
CONNSTEP - Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition Roundtable
Jun 20, 2013 - Join the roundtable at H&T Waterbury, Waterbury Read More
CCAT - Tool Management Workshop
Jun 25, 2013 - Join CCAT for this informative workshop on tool management. Read More
NW CHAMBER - Annual Celebration of Success Awards Dinner
Jun 27, 2013 - Save the Date! Read More
News | Events
NewsDoes Manufacturing Have a Future In Connecticut?
Jan 07, 2013 - Propelled by increasingly sophisticated technology and a skilled, productive workforce, Connecticut's manufacturing outlook is surprisingly bright. Read More
Open-door policy missing for manufacturers
Oct 12, 2012 - Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) throws open the doors to a daylong "Manufacturing Mania" event, envisioned as "a celebration of all that is Connecticut made," in CCAT's words. Read More
CT moves up 3 spots in energy efficiency
Oct 03, 2012 - Read more to find out about where CT ranks for energy efficiency this year. Read More
NHMA - CT manufacturing showcases itself for future workers
Sep 24, 2012 - Read more to learn about CT manufacturing. Read More
FORBES - Tax Reform - Six Ideas to Help Small and Medium Businesses
Jun 25, 2012 - With the elections approaching, we won't see anything substantive on taxes coming out of Washington, D.C. until after November. Read More
Connecticut jobs package beats Feds to the helping factories
Oct 28, 2011 - BRIDGEPORT -- A key element of the state's new $625 million Jobs Act that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Thursday was developed from an idea by a Bridgeport factory owner. But that man isn't celebrating the new law. Read More
NHMA - Jobs Bill Comes With $516M Price Tag
Oct 20, 2011 - When all the proposals lawmakers and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's administration could agree upon were added up the final price tag was $516 million. Read More
This Is Our Battle
Oct 06, 2011 - After 22 years of no job growth, Connecticut now "gets what it did wrong" and is willing to change. Read More
NY Times - Manufacturing a Recovery
Aug 29, 2011 - The United States became the world's largest economy because we invented products and then made them with new processes. With design and fabrication side by side, insights from the factory floor flowed back to the drawing board. Read More
NHMA - Survey: 44 Percent Of Connecticut Manufacturers Say They'll Hire Workers Next Year.
Aug 09, 2011 - Many NHMA manufacturers participated in the survey prepared by Congressman Murphy and Senator Blumenthal. The results were issued on Monday. Read More
BLUMENTHAL, DELAURO VISIT NEW HAVEN BUSINESS, DISCUSS BILL TO AID MANUFACTURERS
Jul 05, 2011 - Senator Richard Blumenthal and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro today joined representatives of the New Haven Manufacturing Alliance at Buchanan Marine in New Haven. Read More
Blumenthal, Lieberman Introduce Bill to Aid Connecticut Manufacturers
Jun 22, 2011 - Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced the Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act that will make it easier for manufacturers to invest new capital into equipment, facilities, and job training. Read More
Governor Malloy and Congressman Larson attend CCAT Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the Expansion of Advanced Manufacturing Center
Jun 07, 2011 - Media Contact: Elinor Hargreaves 860-282-4283 ehargreaves@ccat.us Read More
BUSINESS WATCH: Expect a cool reception for Malloy
May 23, 2011 - Talk about entering unfriendly territory. Tonight at the Watertown Golf Club, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut's 62nd annual meeting. Read More
Manufacturers to voice successes, challenges to lawmakers
May 22, 2011 - Connecticut manufacturers have long been touting the slogan "Manufacturing's not dead, it's different," and this week they will bring the message to state lawmakers in Hartford during Manufacturing & Technology Day at the State Capitol. Read More
New Haven may take over Eli Whitney vo-tech school
May 21, 2011 - It was several years ago that the city of New Haven approached the state Department of Education about taking over operation of Eli Whitney Regional Vocational Technical School. Read More
CCAT - Big Gains from Machining Optimization
May 09, 2011 - Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT), recently completed a machining optimization project for Phoenix Manufacturing in Enfield, CT that resulted in a significant run time reduction of 70%. Read More
Conn. Senate approves Democratic budget deal
May 03, 2011 - The state Senate bucked a national trend of forgoing tax increases early Tuesday and instead passed a two-year, $40.1 billion budget that attempts to tackle the state's deficit with a combination of cuts, labor savings and wide-ranging tax hikes. Read More
Nardello Says Budget Surplus Should Eliminate Electricity Tax
Apr 27, 2011 - Rep. Vickie Nardello, co-chairwoman of the Energy and Technology Committee, said she feels “fairly confident” the controversial continuance of a tax on consumers' electric bills will be eliminated this legislative session. Read More
Budget compromise retains funds for cities that host manufacturers
Apr 22, 2011 - Municipalities that host manufacturers will retain funds given by the state under a budget compromise that emerged in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly this week. Read More
FORUM: Keep vo-tech strong
Apr 15, 2011 - The Op-Ed article below, authored by NHMA Workforce Enhancement Chair Bob Klancko, was published in the Friday edition of the New Haven Register. Read More
Malloy, lawmakers headed for a clash over electric rates?
Feb 21, 2011 - Read More
Milford Manufacturer Bucks The Trend
Feb 11, 2011 - Prestige Tool Manufacturing stresses workforce and continuity Read More
Malloy Would Merge Environmental, Utility-Control Agencies
Feb 08, 2011 - Announcement Lacks Details, Such As Cost Savings Read More
Manufacturers: Help us out!
Feb 07, 2011 - Read More
Lawmakers push for MRA - an IRA for businesses
Jan 25, 2011 - Anyone saving for retirement can use an individual retirement account to build a nest egg while also reducing their tax burden. Read More
Lawmakers likely to revisit controversial utility surcharge
Jan 20, 2011 - Read More
Senator Hears from Manufacturers
Jan 15, 2011 - Executives tell Blumenthal their worries Read More
As of Today... Connecticut Is Open for Business
Jan 07, 2011 - Connecticut's new CEO told nearly 600 business leaders in Hartford this week that in solving the state's economic problems, "There is no cavalry... except us." Read More
What I've Learned
Jan 05, 2011 - CONNSTEP is pleased to present this quarterly column profiling leaders in the Connecticut manufacturing community - sharing their thoughts, insights and predictions. Read More
Business Playing Defense As Session Begins This Week
Jan 03, 2011 - Legislative agendas for many of Connecticut's industry groups will be much shorter in 2011, as a $3.5 billion budget deficit will take most of the attention during the five-month long session that starts this week. Read More
CEOs To Malloy: Fix Biz Climate
Dec 20, 2010 - As inauguration day approaches, Gov.-Elect Dan Malloy is making a conscious - and public - effort to reach out to the business community. Read More
Malloy rounds out top policy and politics jobs
Dec 16, 2010 - The top public policy and political ranks of Gov.-elect Dan Malloy's administration took shape today with the appointments of his legal counsel and communication strategist. Read More
Futurist Says CT Manufacturing Will Rebound
Dec 13, 2010 - Manufacturing is poised to make a comeback in Connecticut, not necessarily in a year or two, but in the future. Read More
Manufacturing Project Launched
Dec 11, 2010 - The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology in East Hartford and Rep. John B. Larson, D-1st District, on Friday kicked off the state's participation in a national program to encourage students to consider jobs in manufacturing. Read More
CT R&D Spending Drops
Dec 06, 2010 - Investment in research and development by Connecticut companies dropped 2 percent in 2009, mirroring a troubling national trend and hindering future state economic growth. Read More
Winsted facility to benefit from $6m loan to Danbury parent firm
Dec 03, 2010 - The state is set to loan $6 million to a Danbury manufacturer with a facility in Winsted to help it remain in Connecticut and add jobs. Read More
Manufacturing Production to Grow 5.8% in 2010
Nov 18, 2010 - The U.S. economy has begun the process of rebalancing away from excessive reliance on consumer spending and housing activity towards growth spurred by investment and exports, according to a new report by the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Read More
Summit looks at ways to spur business growth?
Oct 08, 2010 - Lex Products Corp. saw its revenue grow from $12 million to $32 million over three years by sticking to five rules, starting with "customers first." Read More
Legislation speeds DEP permit process
Oct 01, 2010 - A new law that takes effect today aims at streamlining the environmental permitting process, to help economic development projects move swiftly and smoothly. Read More
Reshoring is topic of Works Summit
Sep 30, 2010 - "Reshoring," a growing trend of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the continental U.S. from overseas, will be the focal point at the Manufacturing Works Summit 4.0 next week. Read More
Manufacturing: a fantasy
Sep 19, 2010 - A study released last week by three economists at the University of Connecticut concluded Connecticut has the seventh-lowest cost for manufacturers for each $1 of goods produced. Read More
CT receives national energy efficiency award
Sep 15, 2010 - The Connecticut program that fixes up residents' homes for maximum energy use on Wednesday received an award from the American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy. Read More
Connecticut No. 1 In Promoting Energy Efficiency
Sep 13, 2010 - When it comes to getting the most out of our expensive power supply, Connecticut leads the nation, for now. Read More
CANDIDATES TALK BUSINESS
Jul 23, 2010 - Gubernatorial hopefuls speak to manufacturers Read More
Disconnect: Americans Want A National Manufacturing Strategy, But Washington Can't Deliver
Jul 09, 2010 - "Americans see manufacturing as a key to our economic strength and security and politicians who don't are wildly out of sync with their constituents" Read More
Steel Industry Success Illustrates Broader Factory Rebound
Jul 06, 2010 - It's manufacturing that's leading this economic recovery, both here and nationwide Read More
Is Manufacturing Coming Back to the U.S.?
Jun 23, 2010 - Developments are likely to increase the cost of manufacturing in China Read More
Rell vetoes energy bill
May 25, 2010 - Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced her veto the proposed Energy Bill on Tuesday, citing concerns the legislation was all promise and no follow-though over reducing Connecticut electricity rates. Read More
Lawmakers need to take care of business
Apr 26, 2010 - PRIVATE companies that have massive debt and shrinking revenue turn to the "continuous improvement process," an established way to strengthen products, services and operations on an ongoing basis. Read More
Conn. Reps Vote 'Yes' To Health Care Reform Bill
Mar 22, 2010 - The five members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation voted "yes" to the health care reform bill on Sunday Read More
Bill Requiring Paid Sick Days Passes A Legislative Committee
Mar 10, 2010 - Proponents say that offering paid sick time is good for businesses because it prevents the spread of disease and helps productivity Read More
Rell Already Had The Report
Mar 04, 2010 - Five days before Gov. M. Jodi Rell gave her budget address touting green job growth, her administration had a draft report recommending raiding the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency funds to secure a $1.3 billion stream of revenue Read More
Output in state ranks in Top 10
Feb 26, 2010 - When it comes to the manufacturing sector, Connecticut ranks within the Top 10 nationally in high technology, patents per capita and value added per production worker according to data presented Thursday to the New Haven Manufacturers Association Read More
Sample Letter Opposing Senate Bill 63 - An Act Concerning Mandating Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave
Feb 23, 2010 - The TIME to act is NOW!!!
The Labor Committee is holding a public hearing on SB63 on Thursday 2/25 at 2:00PM in LOB - Room 2A.
Please provide written testimony and email to Randy Collins of MP Guinan at randycollins@snet.net. Read More
Legislators lack data when requiring coverage
Feb 09, 2010 - On the same day last year, the state House of Representatives took up two bills that mandated increased health insurance coverage for various medical conditions Read More
Plan Would Tap "Green" Fund
Feb 05, 2010 - Critics said the diversion would cripple a growing industry of energy-efficiency contractors who provide jobs and a low-cost means for businesses to cut energy costs Read More
Paid Sick Days An Issue Again
Feb 05, 2010 - Legislators Taking Sides On Giving Businesses Another Mandate Read More
News From The Capitol
Feb 05, 2010 - An Act Concerning Wellness Programs And Expansion Of Health Insurance Coverage Read More
LED firm could shine in Waterbury
Feb 01, 2010 - Waterbury soon could be home to a manufacturer of light emitting diode, or LED, commercial and municipal lights Read More
Study Says Industry Strong in New England Region But Advanced Manufacturing's potential unrealized
Jan 15, 2010 - Massachusetts and New England are thriving centers of advanced manufacturing, which, if supported with the right policies, could generate thousands of high-paying jobs a year, a new study concludes Read More
CHAMBER VIEWS: NESMA dinner shows manufacturing is not dead
Dec 07, 2009 - There were over 27 individual companies at the dinner that celebrated the camaraderie of the group and the numerous member companies which after generations are still in business and vital to the health of the region Read More
Proposed Cuts Threaten State's Future Strength
Dec 01, 2009 - "A new model for economic development... has emerged that recognizes that innovation and entrepreneurship are fundamental to success in the New Economy" Read More
Connecticut jobs picture likely to remain bleak, UConn report says
Nov 20, 2009 - Most Connecticut jobs lost in the recession are gone and aren't coming back, a report published by the University of Connecticut states Read More
Century in the Making
Oct 26, 2009 - Modern industry demands a wide array of increasingly smaller and lighter parts to produce smaller and lighter products Read More
The Trash Stops Here
Oct 06, 2009 - Siemon Co. in Watertown adopts 'zero landfill' ethic Read More
Luvata in Waterbury awarded $26 million by Department of Energy
Oct 06, 2009 - Luvata, an international metals manufacturing company that occupies a 250,000-square-foot section of the former Chase Brass & Copper Co. in Waterbury, has been awarded a $26 million nuclear fusion contract from the U.S. Department of Energy Read More
Caligiuri backed by city's GOP delegation in bid for U.S. Senate
Sep 29, 2009 - The two other Republicans in Waterbury's delegation to the General Assembly are endorsing native son Sam S.F. Caligiuri for U.S. Senate Read More
Chamber Working to Help Manufacturers Succeed
Sep 28, 2009 - "We need to continue to educate our legislators about the importance of manufacturing - smaller manufacturers, specifically - and its incredible multiplier effect on our economy." Read More
Pratt Workers Say They'll Fight To Keep Jobs
Sep 21, 2009 - Cheshire, East Hartford Facilities To Close Read More
It's Not About 'Millionaires'
Sep 08, 2009 - Connecticut politicians have no desire to kick their addiction to Big Government. The retroactive tax on "millionaires," which has generated the most news coverage, is merely the political class' latest score Read More
Your Tax Dollars at Work
Sep 03, 2009 - You wonder why the state is going to hell in a handbasket... Read More
Manufacturing, home sales show growth signs
Sep 01, 2009 - Survey on factory orders adds to evidence that recession is ending Read More
State loan helps keep Wolcott business open
Aug 31, 2009 - A $1.5 million loan from the state will help Devon Precision Industries, the country's largest privately owned producer of Swiss Machine screws, to stay in business in town Read More
A Call For Welders
Aug 24, 2009 - NVCC, workforce board team up to meet increasing need Read More
Portland's Stone Container Plant To Close
Aug 05, 2009 - Employees Learn Tuesday Of Plant's Closing Read More
Lots of Money But Few Takers
Jul 04, 2009 - CL&P and UI Loaded with Energy Efficiency Funds Read More
MIND-BENDING COMPETITION
May 27, 2009 - Maloney Magnet wins top honors in school meet Read More
Republican senators join line for pay cuts
Mar 31, 2009 - GOP caucus blames 'bum advice' for delay in joining others Read More
Phoenix Soil's days numbered
Mar 28, 2009 - Court lets soil burning continue for 3 years Read More
Town Halls & Budget Forums
Mar 25, 2009 - House and Senate Democrats are hosting a series of budget forums around the state to hear from constituents about how the state budget should be balanced. Read More
Workers to legislators: Don't raise our taxes
Mar 24, 2009 - The message to a legislative delegation at the University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus on Monday 3/23/2009 Read More
170th year to be last for company
Mar 13, 2009 - Winsted plant will be victim of bankruptcy Read More
Fuelcell news both good, bad
Mar 12, 2009 - Net loss larger, but state eyes more plant buys Read More
NVCC - CBIT Spring 2009 Collaborative Courses
Feb 14, 2009 - Employers...register now & save 50%! Read More
CBIA officials warn against tax increases
Feb 12, 2009 - The state facing a projected budget deficit of up to $8.6 billion over the next two years. Read More
Small business owners fret as state legislators tinker
Feb 10, 2009 - Businesses in state may take a hit. Read More
State Should Appoint An Energy Secretary, Study Says
Jan 30, 2009 - Connecticut should appoint a secretary of energy who, along with a new state energy office, would be responsible for overseeing all of the state's energy programs, a new study has recommended Read More
Harold Webster Smith Small Business Awards Ceremony
Jan 29, 2009 - TraverIDC was presented with the Manufacturer of the Year Award Read More
2009 CT Manufacturing Issues List complete with Manu-Facts
Jan 21, 2009 - A Plan for Maintaining and Building Manufacturing Competitiveness and Job Growth in Connecticut Read More
Torrington workers benefit from federal contract
Jan 14, 2009 - Fuelcell Energy Inc., which employs about 225 workers ata factory in Torrington, said Tuesday it is part of a team that has received a $30.2 million contract Read More
Waterbury chamber names Harold Webster Smith award winners
Jan 08, 2009 - Traver IDC named Manufacturer of the Year Read More
Worth Its Salt?
Jan 07, 2009 - Snow thrower accessory has Milwaukee boys seeing green Read More
Bridging the Divide Between Wall Street and Main Street
Jan 06, 2009 - When it comes to helping U.S. manufacturers, President Obama's first rule should be: Do no further harm. Read More
The Big None
Jan 06, 2009 - What would the world be like if the U.S. auto industry no longer existed? Read More
DelGobbo resigns House seat for DPUC position
Jan 06, 2009 - How soon voters in the 70th House District elect a replacement will depend on how long Gov. M. Jodi Rell takes to call a special election to fill the vacancy Read More
Manufacturing jobs get boost
Jan 06, 2009 - Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Monday the state Department of Economic and Community Development and the Connecticut Development Authority will provide the loan to AcuCut Inc. at 200 Town Line Road. Read More
Summit Has High Hopes
Jan 05, 2009 - Firm's executives remain optimistic despite economy Read More
Legislative does the minimum
Jan 05, 2009 - The state's minimum wage increased 35 cents to $8 an hour! Read More
Watertown company lays off 22
Jan 03, 2009 - PM Engineered Solutions Inc. of Watertown laid off 22 workers two days before Christmas, the chief executive and part-owner of the company confirmed Friday. Read More
Fun amid gloom and doom
Jan 02, 2009 - Consultant to offer NW Chamber tips on surviving downtown Read More
Prospects good for increases at Cheshire chamber
Dec 30, 2008 - Read More
Stanley to slash 2000 jobs
Dec 29, 2008 - Read More
Rell taps manufacturing exec to lead development agency
Dec 27, 2008 - Read More
No relief on horizon for manufacturing
Dec 22, 2008 - Read More
He brings energy to new job
Dec 21, 2008 - Read More
Unemployment rate jumps
Dec 19, 2008 - Read More
DriveSol News Shocks Town
Dec 19, 2008 - Read More
Ornament celebrates Quassy's 100th Holiday piece features rides, view of lake
Dec 19, 2008 - Read More
DelGobbo nominated by Rell to DPUC
Dec 16, 2008 - Read More
Manufacturing group marks 95th year
Dec 14, 2008 - Read More
Chemtura to cut 500 jobs
Dec 12, 2008 - Read More
FuelCell Energy Inc.
Dec 12, 2008 - Read More
Changes Made at Chemtura
Dec 10, 2008 - Read More
Risdon Seeking State Loan
Dec 10, 2008 - Read More
NVCC Announcement of Anitcipated Position Opening
Dec 05, 2008 - Read More
Factories seek help from state legislators
Dec 04, 2008 - Read More
Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition
Dec 03, 2008 - Read More
Company Dating Back To 1921 Shuts Down
Dec 02, 2008 - Read More
Garment maker zips up tight
Dec 02, 2008 - Read More
Recession since '07, experts say
Dec 02, 2008 - Read More
Connecticut Manufacturers to Benefit from $1.2 Million in Assistance
Dec 01, 2008 - Read More
Unkind cuts for this holiday
Nov 28, 2008 - Read More
Rowland sees Vibrant foture for 'Center of the Universe'
Nov 24, 2008 - Read More
A New Energy Strategy
Nov 11, 2008 - Read More
Company Rehires Employees After Layoffs
Nov 11, 2008 - Read More
P&G Names Top Suppliers
Oct 17, 2008 - Read More
NHMA - Today's work force is one for the ages
Oct 03, 2008 - Read More
Industry has plenty of jobs, but trouble overcoming stigma
Sep 01, 2008 - Read More
PTDA Focusing on Next Generation
Aug 25, 2008 - Read More
PT/MC Sales Rebound According to PTDA's June 2008 Market Outlook Report Data
Aug 06, 2008 - Read More
New leader of manufacturers group looks to attract, keep young work force
Jun 14, 2008 - Read More
Energy Efficiency Programs Cost Criticized
Jun 13, 2008 - Read More
More Energy Efficiency
Jun 13, 2008 - Read More
Health care on the minds of manufacturers group
Jun 09, 2008 - Read More
Choose Efficiency
Jun 09, 2008 - Read More
3,000 Students Attend CBIA's Manufacturing Job Expo
Jun 06, 2008 - Read More
Wilby High School Enters Electrathon Race
Jun 05, 2008 - Read More
Smaller Manufacturers to meet
May 21, 2008 - Read More
Traver to receive Alves Award May 14
Mar 27, 2008 - Read More
Existing industries get local boosters
Mar 21, 2008 - Read More
Survey says state has work to do
Mar 03, 2008 - Read More
Traver takes top honors at Jackman Classic
Aug 07, 2007 - Read More
Conservation Fund Defended
Mar 01, 2005 - Read More
Watertown Plastics rewarded for energy efficiency project
Jan 11, 2005 - Read More
Connecticut Manufacturer Upgrades Facility Using Electric Utility Rebates
Jan 01, 2005 - Read More
Watertown firm tackles higher rates by cutting usage
Dec 26, 2004 - Read More
Traver Electic buys competitor in Torrington
Dec 18, 2004 - Read More
Family motor company and former competitor working together
Dec 14, 2004 - Read More
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