Business leaders discussed the economic outlook for 2023.(MGN) HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Business leaders in Connecticut looked ahead to what the economy has in store for 2023. The Connecticut Business and Industry Association held its economic outlook summit in on Thursday. It discussed inflation, COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges to business, and a labor shortage. Avelo Airlines’ CFO Hunter Keay and Gov. Ned Lamont were keynote speakers at the event. Lamont highlighted some of the challenges faced by both the business community and the people they employ. He laid out his top priorities for moving the state’s economy forward this year. “We have not built housing in this state for an awful long time and we’re paying a price for that right now,” he said. “I can’t grow the workforce unless there’s a place for the people to live. These are often single people. They’re not looking for two acres and a big house. They’re looking for a place they can get started.” Lamont also said businesses have been affected by inflation, energy prices, and the war in Ukraine. He said he wants to improve quality of life for workers in Connecticut and outlined more childcare and workforce re-training programs among […]