News | Events
EventsWTBY CHAMBER - Speed Networking!
Mar 10, 2010 - A fun way to maximize your networking! Read More
CONNSTEP - Webinar: "Greening" the Supply Chain
Mar 10, 2010 - Successful supply chain management is about value creation - building relationships with your suppliers and your customers - all while managing the flow of goods, services and information Read More
NFIB - A Top Ten List of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Strategies
Mar 10, 2010 - This presentation will provide a short list of the most important considerations that must be addressed when marketing a Website to the Search Engines Read More
CONNSTEP - Keeping it in the Family
Mar 11, 2010 - We invite you to spend the most useful two hours you can invest for the future of your business with three of the most experienced people focused on family business succession planning to discuss things you can do to develop a good succession plan Read More
NHMA - Marketing New Haven Area Manufacturing
Mar 11, 2010 - Read More
CONNSTEP - Structured Root Cause Analysis
Mar 11, 2010 - Come learn this step by step approach that ensures adherence to standard work, enabling people to work effectively in multiple team settings Read More
NW CHAMBER - Business After Hours
Mar 11, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
NFIB - How to Sell: Establishing Your Unique Selling Proposition
Mar 17, 2010 - It is imperative to focus on the mechanics of how many cold calls, appointment and closes you need to increase sales Read More
CBIA - Getting the Financing Your Business NEEDS
Mar 17, 2010 - Get in on the action! Read More
NW CHAMBER - Leads Northwest
Mar 18, 2010 - Read More
WTBY CHAMBER - Out For Business
Mar 24, 2010 - Network with fellow Chamber members and expand your contact list while enjoying great food and company Read More
NFIB - Tax Day 2010: What to watch for this year and how to plan for next year
Mar 24, 2010 - This webinar will highlight some useful tips to keep in mind as your prepare your tax return, as well as what you should take into account as you prepare for next year's tax filings Read More
CONNSTEP - Understanding Internet Marketing & Its Importance to Manufacturing
Mar 24, 2010 - Is your website up to the challenge? Read More
NHMA - Plant Tour - Fuel Cell Energy
Mar 25, 2010 - Read More
NW CHAMBER - Annual Meeting
Mar 29, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
CBIA - HR Council: Poor Performer or Untapped Resource? Using Performance Management Systems Effectively
Mar 30, 2010 - Join CBIA's Human Resources Council for another interesting and informative year as we discuss the topics that affect your role as a human resources professional Read More
NW CHAMBER - Coffee - N - Chat
Mar 30, 2010 - Read More
NFIB - Last Minute TAX TIPS for Small Business: April 15th is only 2 Weeks Away!
Mar 31, 2010 - With only two weeks to go until the filing deadline for most federal and state small business returns, you need to act fast if you're going to maximize your deductions and get the biggest possible refund from Uncle Sam Read More
CBIA - Control Banding
Apr 01, 2010 - Control banding uses information that is readily available to small and medium-sized employers with workplace chemical exposures, leading to cost-effective, workplace-specific control recommendations Read More
NESMA - First Bowling Outing
Apr 01, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
NHMA - Internet Marketing for Manufacturers
Apr 08, 2010 - Read More
CBIA - 2010 Health, Wellness, & Safety Conference
Apr 08, 2010 - Come learn about the benefits of wellness programs and ways you can increase productivity, improve employee morale, and lower health insurance costs and absenteeism rates Read More
NW CHAMBER - Annual Spring Home & Business Expo
Apr 10, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
PTDA - Seven Steps to Search Engine Marketing Success
Apr 13, 2010 - Right now, somewhere, a potential customer is searching for your products Read More
CONNSTEP - LTLFT: Lean Team Leader & Facilitator training
Apr 14, 2010 - Move Your Company in the Right Direction Read More
NFIB - Second Annual Small Business Day in Hartford
Apr 14, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE!!! Read More
CONNSTEP - Continuous Improvement Champions Club
Apr 16, 2010 - Internally, measuring processes and outcomes is fundamental to the success of your business and identifies the areas for improvement Read More
CONNSTEP - 2010 National SBIR Conference Highlights
Apr 21, 2010 - Do business now with companies you would not ordinarily have an occasion to meet! Read More
CONNSTEP - Lean Office
Apr 21, 2010 - Make Your Entire Operation More Efficient Read More
CBIA - HR Council: Risks and Benefits of Social Networking in the Workplace
Apr 27, 2010 - Join CBIA's Human Resources Council for another interesting and informative year as we discuss the topics that affect your role as a human resources professional Read More
CONNSTEP - Lean 101: The Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Apr 29, 2010 - Lean 101 is a day-long, interactive, experiential workshop where you will observe the power of the principles of Lean Manufacturing to revolutionize your own shop-floor operations Read More
CBIA - Responding to an OSHA Inspection
May 06, 2010 - An OSHA inspection can be a stressful, expensive event, a productive learning experience, or something in between Read More
CONNSTEP - Value Stream Mapping
May 06, 2010 - Value Steam Mapping is a foundational tool which visually identifies the non-value added activities throughout your production and office processes, providing a blueprint for Lean transformation Read More
PTDA - How to Be Successful with Email Marketing
May 11, 2010 - Is your email newsletter a success? Read More
WTBY CHAMBER - The First Annual Chamber Open
May 17, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
MAC - Golf Tournament
May 24, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
CBIA - Nanotechnology: Small Particles, Big Concerns, and Why You Should Care
Jun 03, 2010 - Nanotechnology is the technology of controlling matter at the scale of one-billionth of a meter Read More
NHMA - Annual Meeting
Jun 10, 2010 - Mark your calendar now! Read More
CONNSTEP - Continuous Improvement Champions Club
Jul 16, 2010 - Internally, measuring processes and outcomes is fundamental to the success of your business and identifies the areas for improvement Read More
NESMA - Golf Outing!
Sep 09, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Read More
News | Events
NewsSample 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
News From The Capitol
Feb 05, 2010 - An Act Concerning Wellness Programs And Expansion Of Health Insurance Coverage Read More
Paid Sick Days An Issue Again
Feb 05, 2010 - Legislators Taking Sides On Giving Businesses Another Mandate 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
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
The Trash Stops Here
Oct 06, 2009 - Siemon Co. in Watertown adopts 'zero landfill' ethic 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
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
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
Unemployment rate jumps
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
Risdon Seeking State Loan
Dec 10, 2008 - Read More
Changes Made at Chemtura
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
Garment maker zips up tight
Dec 02, 2008 - Read More
Company Dating Back To 1921 Shuts Down
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
Choose Efficiency
Jun 09, 2008 - Read More
Health care on the minds of manufacturers group
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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