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Corporate Moves: BIC will shift its North American headquarters from Shelton to Norwalk in 2027, relocating about 220 jobs while keeping its Milford lighter plant. Connecticut Manufacturing: The Rose family has acquired Shelton-based Wiffle Ball, with the brand, employees, headquarters and U.S. manufacturing staying put. Business Growth: Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed a 40-store expansion deal spanning Western Connecticut and parts of New York. Jobs and Industry: Connecticut added 1,400 jobs in September, though unemployment remained at 5.1%; meanwhile, manufacturing suppliers face costly cybersecurity requirements to retain defense contracts. Energy Costs: Rising utility bills are putting pressure on households and businesses, keeping affordability high on the agenda.

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ITT Goulds Pumps Adds U.S. Manufacturing, Distribution in Tennessee

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Industrial Equipment News - Wisconsin

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Year Founded	1993
Website	https://www.ien.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Madison
Owner Country	United States

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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry employers submit 36 H-1B petitions across Lafayette Reporter publication area in 2025

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Lafayette Reporter - Louisiana

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://lafayettereporter.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Lafayette
Owner Country	United States

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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Retail Trade industry file 1 petition in Naugatuck Times publication area throughout 2025

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Year Founded	2020
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Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Naugatuck
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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across North Country Reporter publication area in 2025

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North Country Reporter - New Hampshire

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Year Founded	2020
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Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, New Hampshire,
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Colliers Brokers Sale of 32,000 SF Industrial Building in Middletown, Connecticut

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Year Founded	2023
Website	https://rebusinessonline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2006
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Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Atlanta
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CTDOT schedules public meeting on crosswalk safety upgrades in Eastern Connecticut towns

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Constitution State News - Connecticut

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Year Founded	2020
Website	https://constitutionstatenews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Connecticut,
Owner Country	United States

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Local Mojo: “One Day of Peace, Love & Real Good Local Music” in Connecticut

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The Daily Campus - Connecticut

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Owned By	University of Connecticut
Year Founded	1896
Website	dailycampus.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Storrs
Owner Country	United States

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Connecticut Probes How Utilities Use AI, Safeguard It

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Owned By	Jeffrey T Leeds & Robert Bernstein Sr through Leeds Equity Partners & e. Republic LLC
Year Founded	1987
Website	https://www.govtech.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, California, Folsom
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