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In one of his highest profile appointments to date, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today named ING executive Catherine Smith to lead the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Smith, who lives in Northford, has worked for ING for the past 10 years; prior to that, she worked at Aetna for 17 years.
Gov. Malloy: Navigators Group Moving Corporate Headquarters from NY to CT
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that The Navigators Group, Inc., an international specialty insurance holding company, will move its corporate headquarters and additional operations from New York to Stamford, Connecticut. The project is expected to create 200 jobs in the state within the next five years.
Gov. Malloy Announces Funding for Affordable Housing, Lays Out Overall Agenda
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Executive Director Eric Chatman, today announced a major commitment to increase the amount of affordable housing in the state in recognition of its fundamental impact in growing jobs and creating a strong economic base.
Access a library of the Connecticut Economic Digest, a comprehensive source for the most current, up-to-date data on the workforce and economy of Connecticut.
Gov. Malloy Announces $550K Grant from SBA
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $546,822 grant to Connecticut to help increase state exports and the number of small businesses that export.
Malloy Appoints State Representative Chris Caruso to a Position within DECD
Governor-Elect Dan Malloy today announced that he has appointed State Representative Chris Caruso to a position within the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), where he will provide counsel to Governor-Elect Malloy on urban initiatives, housing and smart growth.
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access Jeanne A. Hulit, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, University of Connecticut Vice President of Economic Development Mary Holz–Clause, and Business Council of Fairfield County President and CEO Chris Bruhl, today launched the state’s newest economic development tool, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced Datto, Inc., one of the fastest-growing information technology firms in the world, is investing in a new global headquarters in Norwalk.
Gov. Malloy: International Company to Build Headquarters in North Haven
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced two global steel building product companies are teaming up to create Sustainable Building Systems LLC, which will be headquartered in North Haven and employ more than 400 people within four years.
Gov. Malloy: Connecticut's Small Businesses Growing Jobs
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced five Connecticut small businesses in Norwalk, Stamford, Sterling, Suffield and West Hartford are receiving assistance through the state's Small Business Express Program (EXP) to support their growth and create and retain jobs.
Transit-Oriented Development & Responsible Growth
Learn more about efforts to fund transit programs that will improve economic development while demonstrating responsible growth.
Governor Malloy Announces $800,000 in Loans to Support Long-time Connecticut Manufacturer
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state is providing $800,000 in loans to help Inline Plastics Corporation expand and improve its operations at its Shelton headquarters.
Gov. Malloy: Starwood Hotels Worldwide Will Expand in Stamford and Create Jobs for Residents
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, Starwood executives and other state and local officials, today announced that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is expanding its global headquarters in Stamford. Starwood will be creating 340 new full-time jobs in the state, in addition to retaining its current workforce of 980 employees.