On Wednesday, the Connecticut Department of Labor released their updated monthly report, November 2014 Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media. In this report, a total of seven companies announced their startup and expansion plans to hire a grand total of 1,383 employees in Connecticut.

One notable submarine manufacturing company with a long-term plan to create 200 jobs over the next three years is Electric Boat, located in Groton. Another business with a long-term hiring strategy is FuelCell Energy of Torrington. This company is a leading global fuel cell power plant provider, and they plan to create 325 jobs over the next four years.

For companies planning to hire within a few months, Doctors Express will open a new urgent care center in Danbury this February, which will create 20 jobs. In December, Athletic Club plans to open a location in Stamford, which will create 60 jobs.

As for the retail industry, Tanger Outlets in Ledyard, attached to Foxwoods Resort Casino, plans on opening in May 2015.

Written by Alicia Sakal for Examiner.

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