Melissa in the Morning: CT Manufacturing Report

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Melissa in the Morning: CT Manufacturing Report

Workforce challenges, rising costs, supply chain shifts, and policy uncertainty remain key obstacles to the growth of Connecticut manufacturing according to a new report. CBIA just released its 2025 Connecticut Manufacturing Report and found that 82% of manufacturers have difficulty finding and retaining workers. Chris DiPentima, CBIA president and CEO, shared other key takeaways from the report.

To read the full report: https://www.cbia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Connecticut-Manufacturing-Report.pdf

To learn more about the CBIA Manufacturing Coalition: https://www.cbia.com/manufacturing-coalition/

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