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CBIA's Chris DiPentima tells The Hartford Courant companies are growing increasingly cautious as trade tensions rise. “They’re still moving ahead with their business, but maybe not as aggressively as they have in the past, whether that’s with capital investments, equipment investments, and hiring levels. They’re waiting for this stuff to settle so they can understand what the new norm is, what the new rules are, and figure out how those rules affect their business.” #connecticut #economy #trade #exports #tariffs

We are thrilled to announce this year's National Small Business Week winners! Join us in congratulating these outstanding businesses: 🚀 ☑️ Small Business Person of the Year: Michelle Nicholson, The Flour Girl Bakery in Hebron. ✅ Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year: Greg Confessore, Cricket Press Inc in West Hartford ☑️ Manufacturer of the Year, Connecticut and New England Region: Rafey Zaheer, Medzah Industries in Glastonbury ✅ Microenterprise Business of the Year: Matt Quinn and Stephen Potoff, GREENMONT HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, LLC in Manchester ☑️ Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Aimee Filippetti, Never Enough Bake Shop/ toast + tonic creative kitchen in Mystic ✅ Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year: Chris Pacheco, Seacoast Mushrooms in Stonington   ☑️ Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year: Elizabeth Calvanese, Goggin Safety Services in Plantsville “It is an honor to celebrate Connecticut’s outstanding small business owners, whose accomplishments standout amongst their peers. This years’ award winners embody the grit and determination it takes to succeed in pursuing the American Dream,” said Catherine Marx, SBA’s Connecticut District Director. “Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the fabric of our communities, strengthening local economies and creating jobs, all the while contributing to our nation’s economic strength.” We'll be honoring these businesses at our Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 8th at Woodwinds, Branford, CT. Register at https://lnkd.in/eMeymWiV CBIA CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce Connecticut Small Business Development Center Women's Business Development Council CT Resource Conservation & Development (CT RC&D) Denise Whitford, MBA, CGBP Mary Kay Della Camera Sarah Layton Amanda Fargo-Johnson Michelle L. Ouimette - Augustyn, DPS

Connecticut businesses are navigating a lot of uncertainty at the state and federal level. Appreciated the opportunity to sit down with WFSB TV’s Eric Parker for a wide-ranging discussion on what it all means for the Connecticut economy. Tune in to CT ’25 Sunday morning at 8:30 for our conversation!

“The uncertainty and the quickness of these decisions is driving that unpredictability,” CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima tells Boston Globe Media about the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s trade policies. “There’s no runway to properly prepare at all.” #trade #economy #tariffs

The legislature’s General Law Committee unanimously approved a bill to cap a range of occupations licensing fees. CBIA’s Christopher Davis says the cost for licensing is a barrier to entry for many Connecticut residents and this legislation “makes Connecticut a more attractive place to work, a necessary factor to keep Connecticut’s economic momentum moving in a positive direction.” #workforce #Connecticut #regulatoryreform #reimagineCT

Halloran Sage is pleased to announce that Chelsey Manning and Jennifer Mullen have been admitted as Partners. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2umdYwj #HalloranSage #CTAttorneys #NewPartners

“Adding additional fees or taxes on small businesses—and ultimately consumers—does not improve the cost of doing business or living in Connecticut, but instead does the opposite,” CBIA’s Paul Amarone told lawmakers considering a 28-cent retail delivery tax. The tax will place “an additional burden on customers who are already coping with inflation and the rising cost of living,” adds Connecticut Restaurant Association’s Scott Dolch. #Connecticut #affordability #taxes #smallbusiness #reimagineCT

Grateful for the opportunity to discuss Connecticut's business and commercial real-estate climate with Mark Duclos, SIOR and Melissa Ferrucci, CPA at the the Real Estate Finance Association of CT's annual meeting. The need for office and manufacturing space is critical, and CBIA is proud to work with real estate professionals to help grow the state’s economy. #Connecticut #economy #realestate

Protective footwear is an important part of keeping workers safe on the job. But are employers required to pay for their employees' safety shoes? CBIA’s Delmarina López, Esq. has the answer. #workplacesafety #HR 

“This could really be devastating for small businesses,” CBIA’s Grace Brangwynne, MPA tells WGCH AM Radio - Greenwich, CT’s Tony Savino about a pair of bills up for committee vote today that will leave small employers responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emJqYs2M #smallbusiness #healthcare #Connecticut #affordability #reimagineCT