Connecticut Business Day 2026 – Hosted by CBIA

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 year will shape the long-term strength and sustainability of Connecticut’s economic recovery and job growth.

Make your voice heard—your presence at Connecticut Business Day sends a strong message that businesses are a part of the solution.

Agenda

8:30 am | Check-In & Networking

10 am | Opening Remarks

• Katie D’Agostino, President & CEO, Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce; President, Connecticut Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives
• Brian Montanari, President & CEO, HABCO Industries; Chair, CBIA Board of Directors
• Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA

10:15 am | Session Priorities & Initiatives: Statewide Officials

• Moderator: Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA
• State Treasurer Erick Russell
• State Comptroller Sean Scanlon
• Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

10:45 am | Session Priorities: Legislative Leaders

• Moderator: Meg Glander, Senior External Affairs Manager, East Area, Crown Castle USA
• House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford)
• Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield)
• Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven)
• House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford)

11:50 am | Closing Remarks

• Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA

12 pm | Adjourn