CBIA BizCast

CBIA BizCast is a Connecticut-focused business and policy briefing with an emphasis on what employers are facing right now. It is practical first. Episodes connect legislative action, economic indicators, and on-the-ground business concerns in a format that feels closer to a chamber briefing than a casual interview show. Amanda Marlowe introduces the major issue, then brings in CBIA policy voices, business leaders, lawmakers, editors, and community figures to give context. The show frequently returns to affordability. Healthcare costs, employee benefits, electricity rates, child care, transportation access, and the cost of doing business all appear as recurring pressure points. Legislative episodes track bills as they move through committees, including association health plans, Senate Bill 2, tourism funding, workforce bills, and proposals tied to permitting or tax credits. Economic segments broaden the frame. Tariff uncertainty, labor force decline, immigration changes, manufacturing demand, finance and insurance headwinds, and Connecticut’s competitive position are discussed as linked challenges. Workforce development is another major thread, especially career pathways, high school opportunities, internships, technical education, and employer talent pipelines. The show also spends time with leaders outside the Capitol. Conversations with executives and nonprofit leaders add stories about manufacturing growth, philanthropy, emotional intelligence, transparency, entrepreneurship, and resilience. It is not built around hot takes. The pacing is structured, informative, and oriented toward people who need to understand how policy decisions land in payrolls, utility bills, hiring plans, and community investment. Event audio gives the show a useful documentary texture, pulling listeners into panels, press conferences, summits, and business gatherings. The result is a steady companion for Connecticut business leaders who want local context, names, and next steps without losing the broader economic picture.