Effective leadership is built on trust, clarity, and the ability to connect with others. In today’s fast-changing work environment, leaders must earn credibility, communicate with intention, and foster teams that deliver results. This program equips leaders with practical strategies to build and restore trust, adapt communication across personality styles, and lead with confidence under pressure. […]

Celebrate International Women’s Month with CBIA at a special March 12 happy hour from 4-6 pm at Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford. Enjoy local wine, connect with fellow business leaders, and gear up for CBIA’s March 24 women’s leadership summit, When Women Lead: Purpose Meets Power. Set the tone for International Women’s Month! We look forward […]

Join hundreds of your fellow business leaders in Hartford Wednesday, March 18 for Connecticut Business Day 2026. You’ll hear from legislative leaders about their session priorities and positions on business-related issues. And we’ll equip you with the tools and resources necessary to actively engage with lawmakers. The policy decisions made by lawmakers in the coming […]

Author, advocate, and public health expert Chelsea Clinton is the featured speaker for CBIA’s 2026 When Women Lead conference, where we celebrate the power and potential of women in business. As vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, she works alongside the foundation’s leadership and partners to improve lives and inspire emerging leaders across the U.S. […]

How individuals learn, work, and develop skills continues to change rapidly, requiring new approaches to workforce development. Estimates suggest that more than half the jobs today’s students will hold within five years do not yet exist, raising questions about relevant career pathways and how Connecticut can respond to evolving talent needs. The 2026 Connecticut Workforce […]

Celebrate National Small Business Week with the Connecticut District SBA and CBIA at our annual awards and expo. We will honor the state’s small businessperson of the year and recognize other exceptional small business leaders, nominated by organizations from across the state for their achievements and contributions. You will hear from young entrepreneurs about their […]

Join us June 29 for a fun and exciting day at beautiful Shuttle Meadow Country Club for the third annual CBIA Foundation Golf Classic! Network with other business leaders, enjoy a great course, and support a worthy cause. The foundation is dedicated to building a better Connecticut by driving innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning for […]