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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 3 F r o m T h e E d i t o r s T he state's new chief manufacturing officer has spent his first months on the job doing what he calls a "Lean in, listen and learn" tour. Paul Lavoie, who started the job in February, says he is focused on helping the state's manufacturers — big and small — by addressing the myriad challenges they are facing. Lavoie's background in manufacturing includes working at ETTER Engineering Co. in Bristol and Cromwell-based Carey Manufacturing. In his new role, he spends his time promoting growth in the manufacturing sector and helping companies make important connections. Our Q&A feature this month is with Lavoie, who chatted with New Haven Biz about what he has heard from the indus- try to date, and what the future holds for the state's manufac- turers. Workers at the Graduate New Haven hotel recently banned together to unionize with hopes of improving their working conditions. In late July, hotel workers joined with represen- tatives of the UNITE HERE! labor union to announce they had signed a three-year contract with the hotel. e National Labor Relations Board reports an uptick in union represen- tation petitions. Another feature in this issue spotlights this growing trend toward unionization and how employers are responding. Have you been struggling with how to cra your job listings since the legislature passed wage disclosure requirements last year? Several area labor and employment attorneys give their advice for how em- ployers can avoid violating the law. In another feature, we delve into how the state and region's population trends have prompted a growing demand for supermarkets that import Asian favorites. We also check-in with Stony Creek Brew- ery's new CEO Daniel Shannon, who will help the brewery grow beyond beer. We hope you enjoy the issue. Reach out to us any time with your comments and story ideas. n Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Editor Liese Klein Managing Editor Listening and learning Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Liese Klein New Haven Biz 900 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510 (203)-937-2148 • www.newhavenbiz.com EDITOR Michelle Tuccitto Sullo MANAGING EDITOR Liese Klein CT CONTENT DIRECTOR Greg Bordonaro CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Frank Rizzo Alix Boyle Michael Puffer Jordan Grice Pamela Brown DESIGN DIRECTOR Mitchell Hayes PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Kira Beaudoin PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Tom Curtin CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Peter Stanton CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Mary Rogers DIGITAL DIRECTOR Jan Holder AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Valerie Clark NEW HAVEN BIZ (ISSN 2639-605X), is published twelve times annually, 900 Chapel St., 10th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions are available for $29.95. To subscribe please email circulation@newhavenbiz.com or contact our circulation team at 203-937-2148 ext. 4 New Haven BIZ accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or materials and in general does not return them to the sender. A division of: New Haven BIZ is a publication of New England Business Media, LLC. newhavenBIZ C o n t e n t s T H E L I S T S 22 | Largest law firms in Greater New Haven 23 | Largest lobbying firms in Connecticut 6 | Biz Spotlight Innovation, employee-ownership model spur New Haven boat builder Vespoli. 7 | Startups, Tech & Innovation New Haven startup Playbl blends gaming with youth health education. 8 | On The Record Paul Lavoie's task: Help CT manufacturers address long-standing workforce shortage. 10 | Town Spotlight Long-vacant site along Naugatuck River in Ansonia slated for new sports multiplex. 12 | Beyond Beer New CEO Shannon to expand Stony Creek Brewery's offerings. 15 | International Influence Asian American business community grows, seeks to organize. 18 | Union Divide Younger workers take to labor organizing as employers struggle to keep pace with regulations. 24 | Arts Biz Yale Art Gallery returns to pre-pandemic attendance levels. F E A T U R E S D E P A R T M E N T S 7 24 10 4 | Around the Region 5 | By The Numbers 26 | What's the Deal? 28 | Luxury Real Estate 28 | C-Suite 30 | Biz Starts