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Jobs for New England Now is committed to working with policymakers and community leaders to create and sustain a business climate that attracts investment and jobs for New England residents. We support the promotion and implementation of public policies that encourage businesses to establish themselves and grow in the Northeastern states. We believe that an environment aimed towards creating and sustaining employment will enhance the tax base in New England, making it a prime destination for business and create more benefits for citizens across the region.
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Senator Boucher Highlights 2011 Special Jobs Session
January 27, 2012On January 24, Connecticut State Senator Toni Boucher wrote an op-ed for The Ridgefield Press. In the piece, “2011 Was a Historic Year in Connecticut” the current senator focused on 2011 and the year in review. We have to agree with Sen. Boucher that the special jobs session in the Connecticut legislature was a highlight of the past year. According to the article, some of the most positive accomplishments included:
“Changes to the business entity tax, a $250 annual tax required of companies even if they are not actively working or hiring. The jobs bill makes the tax biennial to give businesses some relief.
A $500 tax credit per month for three years, for every new employee hired after the New Year and before Jan. 1, 2014. This tax credit increases to $900 if the person hired is unemployed or a veteran.”
We can’t help but agree that some of these outcomes were great ways to push the CT economy in the right direction, as well as boost small time business owners and entrepreneurs in our area to hopefully start hiring and expanding.
Along with Sen. Boucher, Jobs for New England Now looks forward to the future of our area; a future where jobs are available and businesses, small and large can grow in a stable economic environment.
