CTNewsJunkie.com
http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/general_news/keeping_jobs_in_connecticut.php
It’s no secret that the state and its economy are facing tough times.
In an effort to help create more jobs and reduce the number of unemployed, many businesses have collaborated to begin the Jobs for Connecticut Now program. The organization is a project of Jobs for New England Now which promotes economic growth and prosperity across New England.
The Hartford Courant
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-connecticut-jobs-coalition-0.artapr09,0,3987748.story
The recession has dealt a hard blow to Richard A. Laurenzi’s business and all his workers.
He told a group of business leaders at the Capitol on Wednesday that he has been forced to lay off five of the 25 employees at his family’s business, Prospect Machine Products Inc., and cut the hours of those that remain.
Norwich Bulletin, By Tony Sheridan, April 10, 2009
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/opinions/columnists/x1098995368/Tony-Sheridan-Economic-crisis-is-chance-to-refocus-refine-efforts
The Metropolitan Chambers of Commerce of Connecticut – Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Business Council of Fairfield County, MetroHartford Alliance, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut – fully recognize the fiscal crisis our state faces.
On Wednesday, April 8, Jobs for New England Now launched its first state chapter, Jobs for Connecticut Now. Jobs for Connecticut Now is committed to working with policymakers to find new ways to create jobs and spur economic development throughout the state. During the press conference, Jobs for New England Now Executive Director Paul Moran announced the group’s mission, goals and upcoming activities, and Jobs for New England Now Co-Chairs Stephen Bull and Tony Sheridan also participated in the event. Local businessman (and Jobs for Connecticut Now member) Richard Laurenzi spoke about his experiences as a Connecticut business owner and how the current business climate has negatively impacted his family-run manufacturing operation.
In the coming days, Jobs for New England Now will feature video clips, news coverage and interviews from the event.
Hartford Courant
The recession has dealt a hard blow to Richard A. Laurenzi’s business and all his workers.
Hartford Advocate
Jobs For Connecticut Now, a new initiative to encourage in-state economic development, plans to use a grassroots campaign to influence public policy.
HARTFORD, Conn., April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the economic crisis continues to create financial woes across the country and unemployment rates climb higher throughout New England, several businesses and pro-business groups have joined together to launch Jobs for Connecticut Now.
HARTFORD, Conn., April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the economic crisis continues to create financial woes across the country and unemployment rates climb higher throughout New England, several businesses and pro-business groups have joined together to launch Jobs for Connecticut Now.
CT News Junkie
It’s no secret that the state and its economy are facing tough times.
The Stamford Advocate
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_12086267
The president of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce is taking a lead role in new statewide effort to create jobs and spur economic development.
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