CBIA BizCast

CBIA BizCast

By Connecticut Business & Industry Association

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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.

10/22/26

Breaking Down Connecticut’s Job Market

On this episode of the CBIA BizCast, host Amanda Marlow sits down with CBIA Foundation director Dustin Nord to break down the newly released employment report. Nord shares his insights into manufacturing’s growth, Connecticut’s labor-force shortages… Read more

10/09/26

Manufacturing a Stronger Connecticut

On this episode of the CBIA BizCast, we take you inside the important discussions that took place during the CBIA Foundation’s Oct. 1 Made in Connecticut: 2026 Manufacturing Summit. The summit brought together 550 business leaders and public offic… Read more

09/24/26

Lamont, Fazio Pitch Economic Agendas

On this episode of the BizCast, we're taking you inside the important discussions that took place during the CBIA Foundation’s Sept. 17 The Connecticut Economy Conference in Hartford. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Sen. Ryan F… Read more

09/03/26

CBIA BizCast: Connecticut’s Complicated Labor Market

From payroll growth to rising unemployment and a shrinking labor force, Connecticut is facing a complicated jobs market.    Add growing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, one of Connecticut’s most important trading partners, and businesses… Read more

08/20/26

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 … Read more

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