From today’s Bristol Press: “We have been told, over and over again, that traditional manufacturing jobs are disappearing. If America — and Connecticut — is to thrive, say these futurists, the key will be innovation, new industries, new idea-based initiatives.” Check out the full piece here.
Archive for December, 2009
Bristol Press: The stem cell industry could be state's future
Friday, December 18th, 2009Bristol Press: The stem cell industry could be state’s future
Friday, December 18th, 2009From today’s Bristol Press: “We have been told, over and over again, that traditional manufacturing jobs are disappearing. If America — and Connecticut — is to thrive, say these futurists, the key will be innovation, new industries, new idea-based initiatives.” Check out the full piece here.
JNEN Member, Richard Laurenzi, on Hartford's WFSB-TV
Friday, December 11th, 2009Richard Laurenzi of Prospect Machine Products, Inc. (a JNEN member) discusses how federal stimulus dollars have assisted his company through these difficult economic times on Hartford’s WFSB’s Channel 3. Click on the photo to see the story!
JNEN Member, Richard Laurenzi, on Hartford’s WFSB-TV
Friday, December 11th, 2009Richard Laurenzi of Prospect Machine Products, Inc. (a JNEN member) discusses how federal stimulus dollars have assisted his company through these difficult economic times on Hartford’s WFSB’s Channel 3. Click on the photo to see the story!
New Haven Register: Dodd Details Jobs Creation Plan
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009From the New Haven Register: U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, D-Conn., flew into the state from Washington Monday to outline a job creation plan that focuses on clean energy, the manufacturing base and small businesses.
…“If people can’t find good-paying jobs in the private sector, our problems are going to grow,” Dodd said.
Southington firm gets state help to create, keep jobs
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009From the Meriden Record-Journal. Hats off to the state on this one:
SOUTHINGTON –Apple Valley Woodworks, a local cabinet maker was approved for a $750,000 low-interest loan for new equipment, according to an announcement from Gov. M. Jodi Rell.
The loan will also allow the company to bring its number of employees up from 91 to 100, according to the press release.
JNEN Supports Connecticut's Bioscience Development
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009For Immediate Release: December 2, 2009
Connecticut Life Science, Business, and Economic Development Experts Discuss Connecticut’s Bioscience Future
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Today a group of national and Connecticut-based partners hosted the Connecticut Bioscience Business Roundtable (BBR) event at the University of Connecticut in West Hartford. Bioscience represents a major source of potential economic development and jobs for Connecticut. The event featured remarks from Governor M. Jodi Rell, Congressman Chris Murphy, and Lt. Governor Michael Fedele.
“In this difficult economic time, the bioscience community is creating jobs and saving lives and Connecticut is at the center of the action,” said Paul Pescatello, President and CEO of Connecticut United for Research (CURE). “Connecticut possesses a powerful cluster of biopharmaceutical companies and our acclaimed educational institutions and knowledgeable business community are working together to ensure economic success and jobs for Connecticut. The Bioscience Business Roundtable offered a great opportunity for the open exchange of ideas about safeguarding this important industry in Connecticut.”
Connecticut’s bioscience industry represents a significant source of economic development and career opportunities. The most recent data available demonstrates that the Connecticut biopharmaceutical sector supports more than $14 billion in total economic output, directly supporting nearly 11,000 direct jobs and over 40,000 jobs in other sectors. http://www.archstoneconsulting.com/biopharmapdf/connecticut.pdf
BBR is a unified voice of leaders representing the biotechnology, life sciences, and biomedical research industries — collectively known as the bioscience community. Its mission is to promote public policies that on a local, state and federal level safeguard and sustain America’s place as the world leader in bioscience. The three tenets of BBR are to promote access, prevention and encourage innovation. This is achieved by building bridges of understanding between government leaders, the business community and academia on key issues facing Connecticut and the United States’ dynamic bioscience community.
Partners hosting today’s event included: the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development, Connecticut Development Authority, Connecticut Economic Development, Association, Connecticut Innovations, Connecticut State Missionary Baptist Convention, Connecticut Technology Council, Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Independent, Connecticut Petroleum Association, Jobs for New England Now, Metro Hartford Alliance, New England Venture Capital Association, St. Joseph College School of Pharmacy, Town of Groton Economic Development Commission, University of Connecticut Dept of Public Policy, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Wesleyan University, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please visit www.Connecticutbbr.org.
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JNEN Supports Connecticut’s Bioscience Development
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009For Immediate Release: December 2, 2009
Connecticut Life Science, Business, and Economic Development Experts Discuss Connecticut’s Bioscience Future
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Today a group of national and Connecticut-based partners hosted the Connecticut Bioscience Business Roundtable (BBR) event at the University of Connecticut in West Hartford. Bioscience represents a major source of potential economic development and jobs for Connecticut. The event featured remarks from Governor M. Jodi Rell, Congressman Chris Murphy, and Lt. Governor Michael Fedele.
“In this difficult economic time, the bioscience community is creating jobs and saving lives and Connecticut is at the center of the action,” said Paul Pescatello, President and CEO of Connecticut United for Research (CURE). “Connecticut possesses a powerful cluster of biopharmaceutical companies and our acclaimed educational institutions and knowledgeable business community are working together to ensure economic success and jobs for Connecticut. The Bioscience Business Roundtable offered a great opportunity for the open exchange of ideas about safeguarding this important industry in Connecticut.”
Connecticut’s bioscience industry represents a significant source of economic development and career opportunities. The most recent data available demonstrates that the Connecticut biopharmaceutical sector supports more than $14 billion in total economic output, directly supporting nearly 11,000 direct jobs and over 40,000 jobs in other sectors. http://www.archstoneconsulting.com/biopharmapdf/connecticut.pdf
BBR is a unified voice of leaders representing the biotechnology, life sciences, and biomedical research industries — collectively known as the bioscience community. Its mission is to promote public policies that on a local, state and federal level safeguard and sustain America’s place as the world leader in bioscience. The three tenets of BBR are to promote access, prevention and encourage innovation. This is achieved by building bridges of understanding between government leaders, the business community and academia on key issues facing Connecticut and the United States’ dynamic bioscience community.
Partners hosting today’s event included: the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development, Connecticut Development Authority, Connecticut Economic Development, Association, Connecticut Innovations, Connecticut State Missionary Baptist Convention, Connecticut Technology Council, Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Independent, Connecticut Petroleum Association, Jobs for New England Now, Metro Hartford Alliance, New England Venture Capital Association, St. Joseph College School of Pharmacy, Town of Groton Economic Development Commission, University of Connecticut Dept of Public Policy, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Wesleyan University, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please visit www.Connecticutbbr.org.
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