It may be back to the future for union membership in the U.S., and a glimpse of what’s happening in Connecticut may reflect a generational change. Although overall union membership in the U.S. “stands at its lowest percentage in roughly a century,” according to The New York Times, that trend may be reversing.
Read MoreStarting Friday, Connecticut residents may start to see a sharp increase in energy costs just as summer gets into gear and inflation hits people hard, but resources are available, especially for older adults who are feeling the pinch.
Read More“Achieving Peak Performance in the Insurance Industry” is the theme of a one-day summit conference Tuesday (June 21) in downtown Hartford, attracting industry representatives from across Connecticut’s Capital City and across the globe.
Read MoreMain Street programs in Hartford, New Haven, Simsbury and Waterbury have been designated as Accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards, and in recognition of their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.
Read MoreThe U.S. Small Business Administration’s Connecticut District Office has announced 10 Small Business Week 2022 Award Winners – including the Small Business Person of the Year – Viron Rondos of Viron Rondo Osteria, a popular Cheshire restaurant, highlighting the challenges faced by small businesses throughout the past two years.
Read MoreShelton-based Edgewell Personal Care, well known for it’s Schick brand of personal care products, is launching a new brand positioning described as challenging the grooming industry status quo. The debut of the company’s "Be You. No One Else Can" campaign targets men, using data from a new public opinion survey.
Read MoreAfter enduring two challenging years due to COVID restrictions, restaurants across Connecticut are once again gaining momentum and regaining customers. Now, they are about to get another boost, prompted by visits from Connecticut Public broadcasting beginning later this month.
Read MoreConnecticut is among the best, according to a newly released analysis of the work-at-home status across the country, ranking at number four.
Read MoreThe first-ever statewide Connecticut Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology (CT MET) Career Fair is being held on Tuesday, April 5, as state officials seek to bolster employment in the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors, respond to the employment needs of businesses, and retain students graduating from schools across the state, many just weeks from now.
Read MoreThere’s a whole lot of quitting going on across the nation. In Connecticut, however, not so much. According to a new analysis of data reflecting the past year and the past month, Connecticut had the third lowest job resignation rate in the nation, during both time periods.
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