Economic Development

Connecticut announced more Small Business Express Program loan-grant packages on Wednesday.

The state is investing up to $51 million as part of its “First Five” program for biopharmaceutical company Alexion Pharmaceuticals to move its corporate headquarters from Cheshire to New Haven, adding up to 300 jobs there over the next few years.

Connecticut accepted Tuesday five more firms into its Small Business Express Program.

The Connecticut Innovations-Connecticut Development Authority merger is finally a go.

North Carolina retail developer Tanger Factory Outlet Centers officially signed on Monday to create an upscale outlet...

Connecticut's governor announced an initial $5 million in funding for a new economic-development aid program to help smaller communities attract small businesses and jobs.

Five firms in East Hampton, East Hartford, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford joining the state's small business aid program, authorities say.

Angel investors took advantage of Connecticut's revised tax credit aimed at boosting investment in startup technology ventures to the tune of $8.6 million in the first half of this year, authorities say.

Connecticut's flagship university is on its way to becoming an economic development engine for the state and region, the keys being recruitment of faculty stars to oversee money-making research and development, and promoting pupil entrepreneurship, the president says.

Using its inheritance of a $3 million state grant, Houston trash hauler Waste Management has moved its...