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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: March 5th, 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.

Startups and Expansions in 2025

Startups and Expansions in FEBRUARY 2025

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection looking to hire for seasonal jobs

Square Peg Pizzeria to open new spot in Shelton with help from ex-UConn basketball star Maria Conlon

Electric Boat to hire 3000 workers in 2025: What’s the state of manufacturing in eastern CT?

Barnes & Noble announces opening dates for 3 new CT stores in wake of #BookTok trend

J. Crew Factory opens in Southbury Green shopping plaza; Barnes & Noble, other retailers to follow

CT's first Wegmans announces official Norwalk opening date in summer: 'We can't wait'

Ross Dress for Less is opening in Connecticut next month

Popular fast food chicken chain applies for permit to open another location in CT

New Mexican restaurant Speedy Tacos opens in Torrington

Here's where western and workwear Boot Barn is opening its next two stores in Connecticut

Martha Stewart to open restaurant at Foxwoods

Sally's Apizza is open at Westfarms mall

CVS opens new store on Bridgeport's North Avenue, at former Walgreens site

Developer gets go-ahead to build 2 warehouses; CT town’s industrial space growing scarcer

Ex-Bob’s Stores outlet will bounce with new life under plan in central CT town

New Connecticut Aldi locations? Grocery chain likely to grow as inflation continues, experts say.

A Wegmans is coming to CT for the first time ever. Here's when and where

Two sisters open Cozy Cup Bakery & Café in Berlin

3 shopping centers in Stamford expand with 8 new retailers, including medical and spa services

The Pearl Sports Bar opens in former downtown Manchester burger restaurant space

 

Startups and Expansions in JANUARY 2025

 

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Layoffs and Staff Reductions in 2025

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN FEBRUARY 2025

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN JANUARY 2025

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WARN Notices for 2024

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