The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) has received an award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for export service.
The “E” Award for Export Service is the highest recognition a U.S. entity can earn for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. CCAT is one of eight companies nationwide to receive the award.
As part of a partnership with the state Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut District Export Council, U.S. Small Business Administration and private sponsors, CCAT arranged and hosted up to 19 Connecticut companies each year at International Aerospace and Industrial Technology trade events, according to CCAT.
“The successes realized from these international trade events are a direct result of the State of Connecticut’s commitment to manufacturing and advanced technology,” CCAT CEO Ron Angelo said. “Technology-based economic development is the key to Connecticut’s economic growth and prosperity and will enable the state to retain and grow the most technologically-advanced workforce in the world.”