Connecticut is a great state to do business in. Whether you want to join an established business or begin your own. Below you will find statistics on business in Connecticut.
Connecticut Business Statistics
courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau
Private nonfarm establishments, 2005: 93,561
Private nonfarm employment, 2005: 1,529,827
Private nonfarm employment, percent change 2000-2005: -1.1%
Nonemployer establishments, 2005: 252,044
Manufacturers shipments, 2002 ($1000): 45,053,345
Retail sales, 2002 ($1000): 41,952,682
Retail sales per capita, 2002: $12,129
Minority-owned firms, 2002: 9.4%
Women-owned firms, 2002: 27.2%
Housing units authorized by building permits, 2006: 9,236
Federal funds and grants, 2001 ($1000): 30,303,984
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