CBIA BizCast

CBIA BizCast

Connecticut Business & Industry Association


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Meet the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut Contenders

Voting is officially underway for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut competition. The single-elimination, bracket-style challenge showcases Connecticut’s world-class manufacturing industry. On this episode of the CBIA BizCast, we introduce you to the 16 Connecticut-made products that are competing head-to-head in the bracket. The public will vote weekly to decide which products advance each round, until the winner is announced Oct. 1 at the at the Made in Connecticut: 2026 Manufacturing Summit. The products in this year’s bracket represent the breadth of Connecticut manufacturing, from medical and safety devices to aerospace components, food products, consumer goods, household items, and more. Episode Highlights Medtronic Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System Eljen Corporation Geotextile Sand Filter  Martin Rosol’s Kielbasa  Inline Plastics Safe-T-Fresh Packaging  The Lee Company Satellite Propellant Isolation Valve  Whelen Engineering Company Arges Remote Spotlight  Ti-Trikes Roadster 750  Accurate Lock and Hardware JAM for Accurate Designer Hardware  RBC Bearings Satellite Bearing Cartridge  Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Dr. Sheffield’s Toothpaste  Waterbury Button Company Santa Claus Brass Button  Chapco-Fastcorp Dippin’ Dots DIVI Vending Machine  BD BD Syringe Poly-Tech America Tilt-N-Deploy  Calzone Case Co. Calzone Go Live Workstation  Omar Coffee Breakfast Blend  Headlines You May Have Missed  Connecticut 2026 Primary Election Results (https://www.cbia.com/resources/issues-policies/connecticut-2026-primary-election-results) Survey: AI Anxiety Tops Employer Concerns (https://www.cbia.com/news/hr-safety/survey-ai-anxiety-tops-employer-concerns) Freight Projections: Rail Expands, Trucking Stays Dominant (https://www.cbia.com/news/economy/freight-projections-rail-expands-trucking-stays-dominant)

About CBIA BizCast

A podcast for the business-minded in Connecticut. Host Shannon King interviews business and community leaders and policymakers who delve into the highs and lows of doing business in Connecticut. Access more episodes, subscribe, and learn more.