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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)

This is a critical investment in the state's innovation economy and our future workforce—underpinned by a public-private collaboration that includes major commitments from Hartford HealthCare, The Hartford, Travelers, Nassau Financial Group, Google, and QuantumCT. Strong public-private collaboration fosters economic growth, improves public services, strengthens competitiveness, and ensures that we can properly leverage innovative technologies and ideas. https://cbia.biz/45tfRyg

Shoppers can save a little more during Connecticut's Sales Tax Free Week this year. From August 16-22, clothing and footwear items priced under $300 are exempt from the state's 6.35% sales tax, a significant expansion from previous years. The annual sales tax holiday comes as many families begin their back-to-school shopping. There are several changes designed to help increase savings and boost small business. 🛍️ Learn what qualifies and how the changes work: https://lnkd.in/eq3hD6Nn #salestax #backtoschool #smallbusiness

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)

A major achievement for more than 140 Connecticut workers. This week, employees at Amazon's Windsor fulfillment center celebrated earning degrees, certifications, and professional credentials through the company's Career Choice program. Through the program, Amazon supports employees looking to advance their education, careers, and skills. Employees completed programs in fields ranging from IT and data analytics to CDL training, business management, and operations leadership. The event marked the first Career Choice graduation ceremony at Amazon's BDL4 fulfillment center. Programs like these highlight how employers can support education and skills training, helping workers advance their careers while strengthening Connecticut's workforce. Congratulations to this year's graduates! #WorkforceDevelopment #Education #Connecticut #Careers #workforce

Cheshire precision metal stamping company Marion Manufacturing Company, Inc. has acquired Bristol-based Jo-Vek Tool& Die Manufacturing. Marion president Douglas Johnson said the acquisition represents a long-term investment in Connecticut manufacturing and the industry's skilled workforce. "It's about bringing together two companies that believe in the same things: investing in people, building lasting customer relationships, and ensuring the knowledge and relationships built over generations are carried forward right here at home." https://cbia.biz/4wRcu06