Posted on April 28, 2015
A new big initiative to clean up or create stronger infrastructure called forth by the governor could lead to more Connecticut construction jobs. Ridership on the New Haven commuter rail line reached record highs in 2014, with 39.6 million passenger trips – a 1.6 percent increase over 2013 – according to numbers released today by […]
Posted on April 21, 2015
The state said that tourism was responsible for creating many hospitality jobs in Connecticut. The results of an economic impact study of the tourism industry showed that generated $14 billion in total sales in 2013 – a three-percent increase from the prior year. Tourism supports more than 118,000 jobs statewide – including 80,000 direct jobs […]
Posted on April 7, 2015
Several new aerospace jobs in Connecticut are being added, according to a recent report out of Connecticut. HABCO Industries, which builds test and ground-support equipment for the aerospace industry, is expanding its Glastonbury operation and plans to increase its workforce from 42 to 79 over the next four years. The state will support the project […]
Posted on April 4, 2015
The widening of interstate 84 will possibly create more construction jobs in Connecticut. The widening between the areas of Washington Street and Pierpont Road. The project, which begins work this week, will see the creation of an additional, third lane on the highway in each direction. The reconstructed section of I-84 will have a 12-foot […]
Posted on April 2, 2015
A new transit service is expected to create more transportation jobs in Connecticut. CTfastrak, Connecticut’s new bus rapid transit service in central Connecticut began on Saturday, March 28, 2015, starting with nine days of free service for riders. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) said, “CTfastrak began as a bipartisan concept that, under the leadership of Governor […]
Posted on March 22, 2015
One company is expanding and creating aerospace jobs in Connecticut. HABCO Industries, which builds test and ground-support equipment for the aerospace industry, is expanding its Glastonbury operation and plans to increase its workforce from 42 to 79 over the next four years. The state will support the project with a $2 million loan from the […]
Posted on March 9, 2015
Precision manufacturer Leipold, Inc. is expanding its Connecticut operation and increasing employment by up to fifty percent over the next two years to create more manufacturing jobs in Connecticut. The company manufactures precision components in the automotive, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and telecommunication industries. Leipold has been partnering with Asnuntuck Community College and other state educational […]
Posted on March 4, 2015
A coordinated process involving three states may result in the creation of more Connecticut energy jobs. Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have initiated a coordinated process that will lead to a three-state Request for Proposals (RFP) for clean energy resources. The State of Connecticut has the ability to participate in this multi-state initiative as a […]
Posted on February 20, 2015
The governor is proposing legislation regarding the practice of pay secrecy in order to positively impact those with Connecticut jobs. Pay secrecy is a practice among employers that frequently hinders pay discrimination from being pinpointed. Under the proposal, it will become illegal for employers to prohibit their employees from disclosing their own compensation information or […]
Posted on February 8, 2015
The state has just unveiled Second Chance Society, a program that has initiatives to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is currently at a 48-year low, as well ensuring nonviolent offenders are being reintegrated into society, a move that will help ex-convicts get Connecticut jobs. Governor Malloy is […]
