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ABOUT THIS EVENT Join CBIA and fellow business leaders for a dynamic fly-in to Washington, D.C., where your peers from across the state will connect, learn, and advocate together. The 2027 Washington, D.C. Fly-In offers a unique opportunity to understand how federal policies directly affect businesses’ operations, workforce, and bottom lines. You’ll also meet directly with members of Connecticut’s federal delegation.

ABOUT THIS EVENT Join CBIA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation August 5 as we discuss how collaboration between childcare and business advocacy communities can drive innovative, sustainable solutions to address challenges at the state and local levels. The session will open with an introduction from CBIA and feature national trends and examples in childcare financing from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Aaron Merchen.

ABOUT THIS EVENT CBIA’s 2026 Employment Law Conference delivers practical, real-world guidance on the most pressing workplace challenges facing employers today—from compliance risks and employee relations to emerging legal issues around AI and employee expression. This year’s program dives into complex topics like drug and alcohol policies, including when testing is appropriate, how to manage impairment in the workplace, and how Connecticut marijuana laws intersect with federal regulations.

ABOUT THIS EVENT How will Connecticut’s next governor shape the state’s economic future—and what issues matter most to voters and employers? Join us September 17 at The Connecticut Economy, where the state’s major party gubernatorial candidates share their visions for economic growth, competitiveness, and opportunity ahead of the November elections.

The following summarizes the discussions from the four outreach sessions hosted by the CBIA Foundation for Economic Growth & Opportunity and ReadyCT in April and May, 2026, as part of the release of the foundation’s Connecticut Workforce & Education Strategy Blueprint.

ABOUT THIS EVENT Connecticut’s employment landscape is shifting again. With sweeping legislation and critical phased-in expansions taking effect, staying compliant is no longer just about reading a summary—it’s about understanding how these rules apply to your workplace. Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey attorneys Nick Zaino and Vincent Farisello will join CBIA’s Diane Mokriski to give you direct access to legal expertise.

ABOUT THIS EVENT OSHA’s most frequently cited violations remain largely unchanged year after year—revealing persistent safety gaps that continue to put employees and employers at risk. Join CBIA’s Delmarina López and McCarter & English’s Tiffany Hubbard for this June 16 Safety Hotline Live as they break down the top 10 OSHA violations, share Connecticut-specific enforcement insights, and explain the consequences behind these trends.

ABOUT THIS EVENT Join regional leaders from business, education, and government for a discussion on what comes next for Connecticut’s workforce. Hosted by the CBIA Foundation for Economic Growth & Opportunity and ReadyCT, these roundtables are your chance to weigh in on the Connecticut Workforce & Education Strategy Blueprint—and influence how its recommendations are put into practice in your community.

Connecticut’s economic opportunity and competitiveness depend on a prepared workforce pipeline. The critical intervention point is grades nine through 12, where career trajectories take shape and students build connections to local employers and industries or else potentially drift toward disconnection.

ABOUT THIS EVENT Celebrate Small Business Week! Join us May for a special happy hour event celebrating the contributions of small businesses to our community. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other small business owners and professionals and enjoy delicious craft beer at Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain.