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Browse through our most recent news postings and stay current on the latest developments involving Connecticut manufacturers across the state.


Critical report spurs lawmakers to focus on economic development  
A disputed new report says that less than 3 cents out of every $1 that the state government spends goes toward economic development.
Sunday, November 01, 2009

Investments Available For Firms In State That Focus On Clean Technology 
Start-up companies that are developing products that conserve energy, protect the environment or eliminate harmful waste are now eligible for up to $1 million in investments through a new state program announced Thursday.
Friday, November 14, 2008

Our View: Continue investment in education here 
We have long advocated for increased investment in education and training in order to maintain a strong local economy, especially in the manufacturing sector where we have witnessed too many good-paying jobs disappear over the last decade. We also have pointed out the critical role our community colleges and state university system can play in achieving those goals.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Local companies set to receive nearly $15 million in military contracts 
DANBURY - Nearly $15 million in federal funding may be headed to Danbury through a military spending bill recently approved by Congress.
Thursday, October 02, 2008

Aerospace, Medical Device Firms See Potential Gain In Collaborating 
It was only by accident that a Connecticut company best known for building equipment to test and service helicopters found itself working with one of the planet's biggest medical device makers. HabCo Inc. of Glastonbury at first turned down the chance to work with stent-maker Boston Scientific a few years ago, said Kristin Muschett, HabCo's CEO. The Natick, Mass.-based medical device giant had approached HabCo to see if its pressure and temperature testing equipment for aerospace products could be adapted to test catheters made by Boston Scientific.
Thursday, July 24, 2008

College, the new melting pot 
High school used to be the chief American melting pot, but since our nation has gone back to segregating its schools, much of that duty has now fallen to a different institution - college.
Friday, June 27, 2008

Firm Gets Contract To Make Rifles 
NEW BRITAIN — - A local arms manufacturer announced that it has been awarded a $2 million contract to produce rifles for the Philippine National Police.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Health care on the minds of manufacturers’ group 
NEW HAVEN — The New Haven Manufacturers Association will hold its annual meeting from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Amarante’s Sea Cliff, 62 Cove St., focusing on the issues of rising health care costs and universal health care.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008

3,000 Students Attend CBIA's Manufacturing Job Expo 
About 3,000 Connecticut students got a close look at manufacturing jobs this week at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association's career fair for middle and high school students.
Friday, June 06, 2008

Ansonia Copper shrinking work force  
ANSONIA — Battered by soaring manufacturing costs and growing competition from abroad, Ansonia Copper & Brass Inc. — once among the region’s largest employers — announced Tuesday it will lay off most of its remaining work force at 75 Liberty St., eliminating 85 jobs and leaving 17 workers at the plant.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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