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Business - June 28, 2025 Local Job Market Remains Strong in Waterbury
Summary As of late June 2025, Waterbury’s job market is experiencing a slight decline in employment, mirroring statewide trends. The city’s unemployment rate remains relatively low, but the number of job openings specific to Waterbury is much lower than some online search results might suggest, as those often include jobs from the surrounding region and not just within city limits. City Wide
Business July 28, 2025 Waterbury Hospital sale advancing Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski Jr. was quoted as stating that the court-supervised sale of Waterbury Hospital is making progress in bankruptcy court and could be under new ownership by the end of the year or early next year. City Wide
Business July 31, 2025 Local Food Network Gets Chamber Award Brass City Market was awarded the 2025 Community Contributor Award by the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Community Contributor Award is presented at the annual Malcolm Baldrige Awards Evening, which recognizes individuals and businesses that have significantly contributed to the region's economic growth and community development. The award is named after Malcolm Baldrige, a Waterbury businessman and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce known for his commitment to community leadership and fair business practices. City Wide
Business June 28, 2025 State and Private Sector Continue to Offer Diverse Career Paths Throughout the week, both the State of Connecticut and private staffing agencies advertised a variety of career opportunities in Waterbury. Roles in healthcare, engineering, IT, skilled trades, and public safety were among those promoted, underscoring the city’s appeal to a wide range of job seekers and professionals. City Wide
Business June 24, 2025 City of Waterbury Invites Applications for Summer Employment The City of Waterbury’s Human Resources Department announced ongoing recruitment for temporary, summer, and winter positions, encouraging residents to apply for seasonal roles that support municipal operations and youth employment programs. Applications can be submitted by mail or fax, ensuring accessibility for all job seekers City Wide
Business June 28, 2025 Surge of New Businesses Energizes Waterbury Waterbury’s business scene saw continued momentum this week, with several new establishments such as Brunch House, E’s Fish and Chips, Kanoon, and Echo Craft Kitchen drawing attention from residents and visitors. The city’s growing roster of restaurants and specialty shops highlights a trend of entrepreneurial activity and consumer enthusiasm for fresh local offerings. City Wide
Business June 27, 2025 Waterbury Regional Chamber Hosts Networking Event On June 27, the Waterbury Regional Chamber held its monthly “Wake Up Your Business” networking event at Raymour & Flanigan on Reidville Drive. The gathering provided local business owners, professionals, and potential new members with opportunities to connect, exchange referrals, and promote business growth, further strengthening the city’s entrepreneurial community. City Wide
State State Focus on Waterbury In response to a report highlighting challenges faced by the state's Social Equity Council, Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon has proposed reforms aimed at improving the council's effectiveness in promoting social equity in the cannabis industry. Waterbury, with its significant population of minority residents, has a vested interest in ensuring that the council has the resources and support it needs to fulfill its mission. Scanlon's recommendations include increasing the council's budget, hiring more staff, and providing the council with more independence. The comptroller also suggested expanding the council's membership to include representatives from diverse backgrounds, including Waterbury. 2024.09.24 Federal, State, City
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Path to Financial Planning Profession Increased Diversity
(NewsUSA) – More than 600 diversity and inclusion experts and leaders of financial services firms recently came together for a virtual discussion about how to increase racial and gender diversity in the financial planning profession. The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning’s third annual Diversity Summit also convened financial planning practitioners, college and university academic program directors and students, and organizations representing diverse constituencies for the three-day, virtual, event. The Summit focused on moving from talk to action with metric-driven, long-term diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that can strengthen the profession.
Attendees explored the challenges and opportunities related to implementing and sustaining firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and gained insights into successful programs that have created culture change and advanced women and people of color within the profession. They also heard from Certified Financial PlannerTM professionals from diverse communities about their personal experiences working in the profession.
Additionally, the Summit shared case studies showcasing best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A new report released during the event highlighted several advisory firms that have successfully pursued more diverse and inclusive models and provided actionable strategies for firms and individuals seeking to replicate that work.
Diversity in Action: How to Sustain the Financial Planning Profession outlined building-block recommendations for establishing effective programs, including:
Fostering profession-wide inclusiveness is a key challenge for financial planning, as the current advisor workforce does not reflect the population it serves today, or the client base it expects to serve in the future. The Diversity Summit is one of several initiatives seeking to address this challenge by attracting younger, more diverse talent to the profession and supporting the career advancement of female, Black and Hispanic financial planners.
To learn more about the Diversity Summit and the Center’s other diversity programming, visit CFP.net/The-Center-for-Financial-Planning. Sharing perspectives and information about what is working to advance diversity and inclusion will create opportunities for the financial planning profession to expand the talent pipeline and broaden its service to all Americans.
Attendees explored the challenges and opportunities related to implementing and sustaining firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and gained insights into successful programs that have created culture change and advanced women and people of color within the profession. They also heard from Certified Financial PlannerTM professionals from diverse communities about their personal experiences working in the profession.
Additionally, the Summit shared case studies showcasing best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A new report released during the event highlighted several advisory firms that have successfully pursued more diverse and inclusive models and provided actionable strategies for firms and individuals seeking to replicate that work.
Diversity in Action: How to Sustain the Financial Planning Profession outlined building-block recommendations for establishing effective programs, including:
- Tailoring initiatives to a firm’s unique mission and values to ensure long-term sustainability
- Developing a mission and vision statement specifically for diversity, equity and inclusion programs
- Ensuring executive leadership is committed to prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
- Developing a clear strategy with goals and tactics to guide implementation
- Establishing and tracking meaningful metrics
- Inviting feedback and contributions from all employees
- Using surveys and questionnaires to support the evaluation of program status and progress
Fostering profession-wide inclusiveness is a key challenge for financial planning, as the current advisor workforce does not reflect the population it serves today, or the client base it expects to serve in the future. The Diversity Summit is one of several initiatives seeking to address this challenge by attracting younger, more diverse talent to the profession and supporting the career advancement of female, Black and Hispanic financial planners.
To learn more about the Diversity Summit and the Center’s other diversity programming, visit CFP.net/The-Center-for-Financial-Planning. Sharing perspectives and information about what is working to advance diversity and inclusion will create opportunities for the financial planning profession to expand the talent pipeline and broaden its service to all Americans.
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Explore in-depth articles featuring new businesses in the area, showcasing their unique offerings and how they're making an impact in the community. Learn about the city's historic businesses and their enduring legacies, highlighting their contributions to Waterbury's rich history and culture.
Stay connected with the Waterbury business scene through engaging profiles, interviews, and success stories of local entrepreneurs and business owners. Gain valuable insights into industry trends, market updates, and investment opportunities in the region.
Bookmark our Business Page and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about the latest happenings in Waterbury's business community. Keep up with the city's dynamic economic landscape and discover the diverse range of businesses that call Waterbury, CT home.