Industry Clusters harness the power
of industry concentrations to boost regional economies. Connecting
companies with each other and with key government, education
and economic resources, Industry Clusters help businesses
develop workforce and training opportunities, enhance business
and public policymaking, and improve product marketing and
production.
Connecticut was a pioneer of Industry
Clusters and the first state to implement an economic development
strategy based on the philosophy. Maintaining its leadership
role, the state continues to work with such established clusters
as aerospace, agriculture, bioscience, insurance, financial
services, maritime, metal manufacturing, software/information
technology, and tourism. It also embraces such new sectors
as hydrogen/fuel cell and medical devices. Identifying common,
cross-cutting issues among Industry Clusters, and working
cooperatively to find solutions, keep Connecticut at the forefront
of economic opportunity.
