It’s a funny thing about this economic crisis. Most of us would agree that state and federal regulators should have provided more oversight in recent years, particularly in the housing market and financial sectors, where the downturn began.
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Friendlier Business Climate Needed
Monday, June 29th, 2009Business tax hike hurts state
Monday, April 20th, 2009This week we learned that the state unemployment rate is now at 7.5 percent, and the state has lost close to 50,000 jobs in the past six months. This comes at a time when local policy-makers are trying to grapple with coming state budget deficits that could reach $9 billion.
New Group, Jobs For Connecticut Now, To Encourage Development
Thursday, April 9th, 2009Hartford Courant
The recession has dealt a hard blow to Richard A. Laurenzi’s business and all his workers.
Morning Fix: 4/9/09
Thursday, April 9th, 2009Hartford Advocate
Jobs For Connecticut Now, a new initiative to encourage in-state economic development, plans to use a grassroots campaign to influence public policy.
Connecticut Businesses and Pro-Business Groups Launch ‘Jobs for Connecticut Now’
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009HARTFORD, 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.
Group Seeks To Keep Jobs In Connecticut
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009CT News Junkie
It’s no secret that the state and its economy are facing tough times.
Danbury Chamber president takes lead in jobs group
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009Stamford Advocate
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.
