Pathway 3

CT Business and Industry Association (CBIA)

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) (https://www.cbia.com/) is the state’s largest business advocacy group, offering support for employers in areas like policy, HR compliance, and workforce development—including Second Chance Hiring.

CBIA works alongside several industry-specific associations to promote fair and inclusive hiring across sectors:

• Motor Transport Association of CT: www.mtac.us
• CT Construction Industries Association: www.ctconstruction.org
• CT Hospital Association: https://cthosp.org
• CT Retail Network: https://ctretailnetwork.com/
• CT Lodging Association: https://www.ctlodging.org/
• CT Restaurant Association: https://www.ctrestaurant.org/

Employers looking to adopt inclusive hiring practices can benefit from CBIA’s statewide influence, legal insights, and industry connections, making it a strategic partner for building successful Second Chance initiatives.

Expanding Community Partnerships