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Today is Day 12 of meeting the 16 finalists in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition! Today, we’re spotlighting the Chapco, Inc.- Fastcorp Solutions Dippin' Dots, LLC’ DIVI Vending Machine. Every product in this year’s bracket has a unique story that showcases the innovation, ingenuity, and world-class workforce behind Connecticut manufacturing. Follow along as we introduce each finalist and count down to voting. ⚙️Voting begins August 20, so now is the perfect time to explore the full bracket and pick your favorites. https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

We’re officially one week away from the start of voting in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition! As we count down to August 20, we're introducing you to each of the 16 finalists in this year's bracket. Today, the spotlight is on Poly-Tech America’s Tilt-N-Deploy. The stories behind this year's contenders showcase the innovation, ingenuity, and world-class workforce driving Connecticut's manufacturing industry. ⚙️Voting begins August 20, so now is the perfect time to explore the full bracket and pick your favorites: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

It’s Day 10 of meeting the 16 finalists in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition. Today, we’re spotlighting the BD Syringe. From iconic products to cutting-edge technologies, the contenders in this year’s bracket highlight the excellence and world-class workforce of Connecticut’s manufacturing industry. Voting begins August 20, so now is the perfect time to explore the full bracket and pick your favorites. ⚙️ Learn more about all the competitors and get ready to cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

It’s time to meet the next contender in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition. Today, we’re spotlighting RBC Bearings’ Satellite Bearing Cartridge, one of 16 finalists in this year’s bracket. The products in this year’s competition showcase the incredible breadth and excellence of Connecticut manufacturing. Stay tuned as we showcase all 16 contenders before voting opens August 20. ⚙️ Learn more about all the competitors and get ready to cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

As we get closer to the start of voting for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut, we want to introduce you to the next contender for the title. In the spotlight today, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC’s Dr. Sheffield’s Toothpaste, one of 16 finalists in this year's bracket. From household names to cutting-edge technologies, this year's finalists showcase the incredible breadth of products manufactured right here in Connecticut. Stay tuned as we showcase all 16 contenders before voting opens August 20. ⚙️ Learn more about all the competitors and get ready to cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

It’s Day 8 of introducing the contenders to be named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut. Today, we're highlighting Accurate Lock and Hardware’s JAM for Accurate Designer Hardware, one of the 16 products in the running for this year's title. This competition is about much more than the products. It’s about the innovators, engineers, and skilled workers driving Connecticut's manufacturing industry. Follow along as we spotlight the companies and people behind this year’s finalists. ⚙️ Learn more about all the competitors and get ready to cast your vote beginning August 20: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

We’re searching for the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut. After hitting the road with CBIA to visit manufacturers from across this year's bracket, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s Brett Bushnell, CPA and Matt Gaieski join host Amanda Hoskins Marlow on the CBIA BizCast to talk about the competition and what they learned about the people, products, and pride that make up Connecticut’s world-class manufacturing industry. 🎧Listen to the full episode: Links in the comments. #BizCast #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT

It’s time to meet the next contender to become the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut! Today, we're spotlighting Medtronic's Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System, one of 16 finalists competing for this year's title. The stories behind this year's contenders showcase the innovators, engineers, and skilled workers driving Connecticut's manufacturing industry. Be sure to follow along as we spotlight the companies and people behind this year’s contenders. ⚙️ Learn more about all the competitors and get ready to cast your vote beginning August 20: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

It’s Day 6 of showcasing the competitors in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut challenge! In the spotlight today: Whelen Engineering’s Arges Remote Spotlight. Each of the 16 finalists in the running for this year’s title has a unique story behind their products. Be sure to follow along as we spotlight the companies and people behind this year’s contenders. ⚙️ Learn more about all the competitors and get ready to cast your vote beginning August 20: https://lnkd.in/esfFRa9c #CoolestThingCT #Manufacturing #MadeInCT CBIA Foundation CONNSTEP, Inc. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) ASG Information Technologies Medtronic Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)