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State of Connecticut - Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media
  Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media - State of Connecticut Last Updated: January 27, 2025
This publication lists start-ups, expansions, staff reductions, and layoffs reported by the media, both current and future. The report provides company name, the number of workers involved, date of the action, the principal product or service of the company, a brief synopsis of the action, and the source and date of the media article.

2025 Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media PDF
Startups and Expansions in 2025

Startups and Expansions in JANUARY 2025

This Connecticut mall is adding a new athletic shoe retailer

Great Wolf Lodge to open in Connecticut in May

Newtown entrepreneur opens second Metal Supermarkets in Bridgeport Connecticut

The Laurel, a restaurant with 'no set cuisine,' opens in West Hartford from former Millwright's chef

Dave's Hot Chicken to open first location in Connecticut

National smoothie chain and hibachi buffet find new homes in busy CT plaza. Here’s when they open

Eyewear retailer Warby Parker opens in Canton over the weekend

Planet Fitness opens New Milford location ahead of schedule, fills former space TJ Maxx space

 

 

 

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Layoffs and Staff Reductions in 2025

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN JANUARY 2025

This Connecticut mall is adding a new athletic shoe retailer

Great Wolf Lodge to open in Connecticut in May

Newtown entrepreneur opens second Metal Supermarkets in Bridgeport Connecticut

The Laurel, a restaurant with 'no set cuisine,' opens in West Hartford from former Millwright's chef

Dave's Hot Chicken to open first location in Connecticut

National smoothie chain and hibachi buffet find new homes in busy CT plaza. Here’s when they open

Eyewear retailer Warby Parker opens in Canton over the weekend

Planet Fitness opens New Milford location ahead of schedule, fills former space TJ Maxx space

 

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