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| Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media - State of Connecticut | Last Updated: August 31, 2023 |
| 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. | |
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| Startups and Expansions in Third Quarter 2023 |
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Palermo Bakery opens in Greeneville; offers Haitian patties Former Chowder Pot location in Hartford to become cannabis growing facility As Connecticut's Electric Boat thinks big on hiring, US Navy adding small subs Abate Apizza to open new location in North Haven West Hartford's first recreational cannabis retailer set to open Tesla to open first direct sales outlet in Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Latin-Chinese fusion restaurant La BoriChina celebrates grand opening in Waterbury The Breakwall opens in West Haven, with a local restaurant veteran at the helm Conveyor-belt sushi comes to Fairfield with opening of Shumi Revolving Sushi Danbury cannabis shop moves 'fast and furious' with plans to open after Labor Day Haven Hot Chicken brings beloved menu to new location in Storrs Brimstone Candle Company in Salem hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony arand opening July 21 Raising Cane's restaurant planned for Simsbury Five Below on 'accelerated schedule' to open 24th CT location in New Milford shopping plaza Drive-thru Chipotle proposed in West Hartford Starbucks, Gastropub coming to Bradley International Airport Cha Papi opening in West Hartford July 16, with East Asian tea and treats Flair owners to reopen Fratelli's Restaurant in Southington Second Wind Boutique opens in Thomaston Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar opens second restaurant in Canton Hop Haus restaurant opens in Steele Center near Berlin Train Station Express Edit store opens in Greenwich French-American restaurant to open in Ridgefield at former Bernard's location Mexican restaurant, La Casa Mania, opens in downtown Middletown Grand opening for Scoopy's Ice Cream this weekend in Wallingford Affordable Fabrics opens Waterford location at former furniture store Thomaston Savings Bank opening 16th branch in New Britain Wallingford resident opens Crazy Toast House restaurant in North Haven Latin fusion restaurant Cibus to expand to Fairfield, adding to busy Post Road scene Americold set to ramp-up operations this summer in Plainville, will hire locally 80-Room Hotel Approved in Pawcatuck Greer Southern Table opens in Norwalk with familiar faces and dishes Torrington to get second retail cannabis store Amazon plans to hire 1,500 more workers in massive new Windsor warehouse |
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| Layoffs and Staff Reductions in Third Quarter 2023 |
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Christmas Tree Shops has set the closing date for all of its remaining stores CVS Health plans to cut thousands of corporate jobs nationally Fairfield vegan restaurant The Stand will close later this month, owner posts Security company with offices in Connecticut loses court contract, 63 jobs will be lost Lego unveils Boston office, sets date for Connecticut exit after 50 years The family-owned restaurant 50 West announced they are officially closing their doors Rare and used book shop Nutmeg Books closes in Torrington after 46 years in business Hurme TV and Appliance in Danielson closes after 75 years Campbell Soup to close corporate office in Norwalk Baked goods maker Pepperidge Farm plans to complete closing of Norwalk offices in 2025 Citizens Bank to close longtime Woodbridge branch in October Hartford hardware store closes part of business amid flooding concerns J.Carvers Restaurant in Wallingford plans to close by end of week Jimmy's Deli in Norwalk closes doors after over 30 years as owner retires Apple Cinema in Hartford closes after two years, hundreds of thousands in renovations ESPN lays off 20 on-air talents including Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber Wells Fargo to Close Three Connecticut Branches This Summer Connecticut-based lab to close, lay off 32 as it consolidates in Massachusetts Torrington-based EbLens to close all of its stores this summer, including 18 in CT Smith & Wesson to close Connecticut factory, lay off 129 workers CT officials hope to recover $5M loan as mattress maker Serta plans Windsor Locks closure Norwalk restaurant Hoi An Pho and Grill set to close June 17 CT's Pasta Vita to close four locations in July Meriden's Il Monticello banquet facility closing after 23 years Alan's Cup n' Saucer closes after nearly 40 years in Meriden Jenny Craig shuts down, closing 7 CT locations Subway closed 571 stores in 2022 but plans openings for this year 94-year-old Sanitary Cleaners to make way for Norwalk apartments: 'Heartbreaking' Greenwich-based freight transporter XPO confirms job cuts Stamford-based Pitney Bowes announces 'workforce reductions,' reports lower revenues & loss Closure of Hughes Health & Rehabilitation West Hartford partly due to a shift to home services |
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| WARN Notices for Third Quarter 2023 |
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https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/bussrvce/warnreports/warn2023.htm |
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This publication is created to provide you the information about the skills and training to prepare yourself for a successful career in one of over 340 occupations in the state. For each of the occupations included in the Career Table, information is provided on number employed, job openings, education and training requirements and the earning potential for your chosen field. Connecticut STEM and Manufacturing Jobs This publication contains information about STEM occupations, earnings, educational requirements, and job prospects. There are also suggestions on how to prepare for a STEM career and where to find more information. State of Connecticut Career Posters - Job Journeys For those seeking more information before making a career choice, the Department's "Job Journeys" posters can serve as a valuable resource. These colorful, at-a-glance illustrations of the jobs found in each of Connecticut's 16 career clusters include pay and education information, related jobs,and how they measure up as an "in-demand' career. Manufacturing and other Middle skills Jobs A recent publication by the Connecticut Department of Labor's Office of Research titled, Connecticut's Manufacturing and Other Middle-skills Jobs, was created to inform people seeking work or considering a career change of various employment opportunities. Connecticut areas and industries with the most job postings and related jobs to each occupation are also included in the publication. |
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