Posted on March 28, 2014
Datto, Inc., one of the fastest-growing information technology firms in the world, is investing in a new global headquarters in Norwalk and will be creating science jobs in Connecticut. Datto will grow its presence in Connecticut by expanding its current space at the Merritt 7 office park and retaining or creating at least 250 jobs […]
Posted on March 20, 2014
Revised economic numbers for January shows that Connecticut jobs dropped. Connecticut’s employment dipped 10,400 positions to a level of 1,653,100 jobs in January 2014. Upward revisions to 2013 nonfarm employment levels, especially in the fourth quarter of 2013, brought December’s re-estimated employment 12,300 positions higher (+0.7%) than levels originally published. Connecticut experienced upward nonfarm employment […]
Posted on March 4, 2014
Bakery On Main of East Hartford has been approved for funding that will boost Connecticut production jobs. The funding from the State Bond Commission will help the bakery to relocate to a larger facility in a move that will more than double its workforce. Bakery on Main has committed to creating or retaining 129 jobs […]
Posted on March 1, 2014
The state’s 2014 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants are creating small town Connecticut jobs. More than $2.4 million, will be awarded to Avon, Chester, Farmington, Milford, New Milford and Sprague. Administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), STEAP provides funding for local capital improvement projects that support economic development, encourage community […]
Posted on February 21, 2014
If you are searching for jobs that pay big bucks, don’t forget to look for information systems security jobs in Connecticut. Employers are prepared to offer increased compensation this year to skilled information technology (IT) and digital professionals who can help organizations meet the following objectives: keep information and networks secure, turn data into business […]
Posted on February 6, 2014
If the governor has his way, the minimum wage in the state could be raised, a move that could boost Connecticut retail jobs, among other industries. Governor Malloy said that he will be introducing legislation to increase the state minimum wage to $10.10, mirroring recent national efforts by President Obama and other Congressional leaders to […]
Posted on January 29, 2014
Although the unemployment rate fell, the state lost Connecticut jobs in December. According to labor market information, Connecticut jobs declined 3,900 (-0.2%, seasonally adjusted) to a level of 1,651,200 jobs in December. The private sector dropped 3,800 (-0.3%) jobs and government positions fell by 100 (-0.04%). Nonfarm employment has grown 11,500 (0.7%) jobs since December […]
Posted on January 21, 2014
The state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will provide a loan to Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) Inc., a move that will create Connecticut jobs. The funding will bolster an expansion project that will create or retain 65 jobs for Connecticut residents over the next two years. OPM, a biomedical company that produces plastic […]
Posted on January 8, 2014
Regarding the release of unemployment numbers, the state’s governor has made a statement about Connecticut jobs and the state of employment. Governor Malloy made the statement before the Christmas holidays. The monthly report announced that Connecticut’s unemployment rate decreased for the third consecutive month to 7.6 percent. After remaining steady for most of 2013, Connecticut’s […]
Posted on January 2, 2014
The minimum wage is increasing in the state, a move that will boost Connecticut jobs. The wage will increase to $8.70 per hour as of January 1, 2014. Although the federal minimum wage is currently $7.25, Connecticut businesses must pay the state minimum wage, emphasizes Gary K. Pechie, Director of the agency’s Division […]
