Data Resources
This page organizes public data links into a structure that is easy to browse by industry, chamber initiative, and source hub. It is designed so staff, members, and partners can quickly find the most useful resources in one place.
Industry Data Hubs
Organized by major industry category, then grouped into subcategories with related public data links.
Healthcare & Bioscience
Healthcare System
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Hospital utilization data
Hospital use, system capacity, and benchmarking.
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Hospitalization statistics
State hospitalization trends and utilization.
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Healthcare data hub
Central access point for Connecticut healthcare datasets.
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Public health data and research
Broader health indicators and research resources.
Manufacturing & Aerospace
Industry Data
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Manufacturing employment
Employment levels and trends by major sector.
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Manufacturing wages / industry pay
Wage benchmarking and industry strength.
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Manufacturing establishments by size
How many firms exist and how large they are.
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Manufacturing output / state industry GDP
Economic output and contribution by industry.
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Annual Survey of Manufactures
Capital investment and manufacturing activity.
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DECD data and research
State economic development research and context.
Workforce and Skills
Resources
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Skilled labor supply
Workforce pipeline and labor resources.
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Registered apprenticeships
Apprenticeship trends supporting manufacturing talent.
Insurance, Financial & Professional Services
Employment and Business Base
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Employment by occupation
Occupational structure and office/professional talent mix.
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Employment by industry
Industry size and employment trends.
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Employer establishments by industry
Business count and concentration by sector.
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New business applications
Startup activity and business formation trends.
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Business deaths and survival patterns
Business churn and local business climate.
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Business filing fees
Business cost burden and administrative barriers.
Media & Communications
Connectivity
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Broadband data by town
Town-level internet access and coverage.
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Broadband data by tract
More granular digital access patterns.
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Broadband deployment resources
Connecticut broadband policy and deployment context.
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Social media usage
Where promotion and outreach are most effective.
Technology & Innovation
Tech Industry
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Technology employment trends
Size and growth of tech-related employment.
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Business density by NAICS
Where tech and innovation firms cluster.
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Business activity explorer
Firm counts and business activity by type.
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STEM employment
Scale of technology and STEM occupations.
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Patent activity
Innovation and R&D intensity.
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Economy
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Leisure and hospitality employment
Tourism and hospitality sector size.
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Tourism partner resources
Visitor research and tourism insights.
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Connecticut tourism site
State tourism trends and destination promotion.
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Restaurants and bars member directory
Existing local business base for dining/hospitality.
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Consumer expenditure tables
Spending on dining, travel, and personal services.
Demographics & Population
Population and Households
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Census QuickFacts - Connecticut
Fast snapshot of population, income, and business basics.
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ACS data
Detailed demographics, education, language, commuting, and housing.
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data.census Connecticut profile
Profile view for income, households, and demographics.
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OnTheMap
Commuting and daytime population patterns.
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CT housing portal
Housing supply, permits, and market conditions.
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CT housing topic page
Housing affordability and burden trends.
Cross-Category Source Hubs
Core Portals
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CTData data resources
Starting point for many Connecticut topic dashboards.
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CT Open Data Portal
Broad set of public Connecticut datasets.
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CT DOL
Labor market, employment, and workforce resources.
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DECD data and research
Economic development and town/business research.
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BLS Connecticut economy at a glance
Quick statewide labor market benchmarks.
Chamber Program Links
Links are grouped by chamber initiative first, then by the planning or research need they support.
Marketing Opportunities
Audience & industry targeting
Audience buying power
Audience composition
Digital reach
Restaurant & Relaxation
Business partner pipeline
Industry size
Consumer demand
Customer base mobility
Tourism demand
Community Events
Scheduling
Weather planning
Venue planning
Access & traffic
Safety
Accessibility
Permits
Education Program
Training demand
Skills demand
Workforce pipeline
Employer needs research
Compliance training
Cybersecurity readiness
Leadership / HR benchmarking
AI & digital adoption
Ethics benchmarking
Delivery model / online learning
Regional workforce priorities
Local workforce resources
Key Bills to Monitor
Bill text & status
Committee activity
Fiscal impact
Neutral bill summaries
Health cost impact
Small employer health coverage
Mandate comparisons
Labor shortages
Occupational projections
Pay transparency comparisons
Business climate comparisons
Tax incentive evaluation
Member advocacy input
Peer chamber benchmarking
Source Hubs
A shorter list of core portals and recurring source types that can be used across many topics and programs.
