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Tell The Governor To Pass The Budget


The legislature has officially passed a bipartisan budget that now moves to the governor's desk for his signature. This is a budget that restores education funding for our schools, that holds towns and cities harmless to cuts over the next two years, that restores funding for core social services that help the most vulnerable, and that does not impose new taxes on CT residents.

This historic and now bipartisan budget deserves support, not a veto from the governor. A veto will mean chaos as the governor's drastic executive order cuts to schools would go into effect in October and the state’s deficit becomes harder to solve as each day goes by. A veto should not stand in the way of a budget that aims to restore confidence in our state.

Call Governor Malloy at (800) 406-1527 to tell him “Don’t veto this budget!”

Networking Schedule: September

RSVP appreciated but not required. To respond or for more information contact us at
info@connecticutbusinessconnection.org or 860-375-0348


Monday, September 18: 
Middletown: CTBC Women's Network@ Tuscany Grill: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Admission: $10

Wednesday, September 20: 
Newington:  7 A.M. Networking Group @ Middlewoods of Newington: 7:00 am – 8:30 am: Admission: Free

Wednesday, September 20: 
South WIndsor:  Evening. Networking Group @ Three Seasons Café
at Topstone Golf Course: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Admission: $10


Friday, September 22: 
Hartford:  Courant B2B Network @Hartford Courant: 7:30 am – 9:00 am: Admission: Free

Wednesday, September 27: 
Newington:  7 A.M. Networking Group @ Middlewoods of Newington: 7:00 am – 8:30 am: Admission: Free

Speed Networking Returning To CTBC

The Connecticut Business Connection is presenting speed networking events in West Hartford and New Haven.
Capital Region Business Exchange: West Hartford October 12
Our Breakfast Club: New Haven: November 9

Stay tuned for more information

3 Ways To Think Like An Innovator

Most people struggle to do what innovators excel at: connecting the unconnected. Here are three ways to get in the habit of making new associations:

  • Just do it. Force associations across different ideas when they don’t come naturally. Ask yourself: What else could this idea be connected to?
  • Shake it up. When associations don’t emerge, try forcing them to surface. Put seemingly unrelated ideas or words together and see what comes to mind. The creative combinations may spark a new idea.
  • Repeat. Research shows that if you practice associational thinking long enough, the task will energize you rather than exhaust you.

CT Business News


GOP state budget passes House, Senate; Gov. says he will veto

CT employers, individuals to face higher health insurance rates in 2018

CT's Aug. jobless rate down amid hiring setback

Alexion's Headquarters Relocation Stings In New Haven

Survey: CT's legal system more favorable to business activity

Governor's Race Ripe For An Independent Bid, Perhaps Griebel

MGM loses bid to halt Connecticut tribes’ third casino

Federal Judge Overturns Costly Overtime Rule

Biz community opposes $15 minimum wage

Survey: CT Inc. hangs on despite budget dilemma

Malloy would accept sales, hospital tax hikes to restore town aid

Bronin warns of impending Hartford bankruptcy threat

Deal or not, House Democrats pledge budget vote next week

Report: Hartford's economy lags behind CT's other cities

Economist: Long-awaited CT job recovery will hit in 2019

Economic development plan pushes cooperation

CT, New England jobless rates flat in July
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