Major Employers

Major Employers

General Dynamics/Electric Boat

General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) is a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation. It has been the primary builder of submarines for the United States Navy for more than 100 years.

Using the powers of steel, electronics, and technology, partnered with the minds of engineers, manufacturers and welders, EB has produced 100s of submarines and currently employees over 14,000 people.


Yale New Haven Health/L+M Hospital

Yale New Haven Health enhances the lives of the people they serve by providing access to high value, patient-centered care in collaboration with those who share their values. They are committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, teaching, research and service to their communities.

YNHH has approximately 12,991 employees, including 4,136 medical staff. It is considered the employer-of-choice among hospitals in Connecticut. They have been named one of the nation’s top employers by American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Working Mother, Essence and Family Digest magazines and the U.S. Department of Labor.


Connecticut College


The Day Publishing Company


U.S. Coast Guard


Thames Shipyard


Mitchell College


Sheffield Pharmaceuticals