State of Connecticut - Office of the Governor

Grab your sunblock for the winter months ahead because Avelo Airlines is making waves. The affordable airline is expanding its current 20+ routes beyond Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Bradley International Airport. From Bradley’s convenient confines, they’ll be flying direct to Cancun and Jamaica, expanding our travel options beyond US borders. More routes within Connecticut not only means more options for vacations, but also means more travelers coming into the state for work and play. This translates to a boost for the state economy with increased sales for local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Forget long layovers and complicated travel plans. These new nonstop routes from Bradley make reaching your favorite destinations a breeze! #Connecticut #MakeItHere #Airlines #Travel Connecticut Office of Tourism  

You can't fly without Connecticut! From our economic development mission in Germany to the great work being done at the Farnborough Air Show by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and AdvanceCT, there's no rest in promoting our small and mighty state as a power in the aerospace manufacturing industry. So proud of what's being done and how we're strengthening the business development pipeline on a global scale. Exciting times ahead for innovation and job creation in CT, and what that means for continuing to make our state the best in the US to live, work, and play. #MakeItHere #Connecticut #Aerospace #Manufacturing

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Governor Ned Lamont recently kicked the Municipal Redevelopment Authority (MRDA) into high gear, holding the catalyst organization's inaugural meeting at the State Capitol and announcing members of its board of directors. MRDA's purpose is to spur housing development around the state with a focus on transit-oriented development. By adding housing to the state and making it attractive to residents because of easy access to public transportation, restaurants and retail, and fun things to do, the state is adding to its holistic approach to continue Connecticut's economic momentum of the last few years. The membership of the MRDA Board of Directors currently includes:   Chairperson: Felix J Reyes – Director of Economic Development and Planning, City of New London (Appointed by Governor Lamont) Karen DuBois-Walton – President, Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven (Appointed by Governor Lamont) Alexandra Daum – Yale New Haven Affairs and University Properties, Yale University (Appointed by Governor Lamont) Sara Amato – Business owner and operator (Appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney) Jessica Vonashek – Chief of Economic and Community Development, City of Norwalk (Appointed by Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff) TBA (Appointed by Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding) Kiley Gosselin – Executive Director, Housing Development Fund (Appointed by Speaker of the House Matt Ritter) Gary Anderson, AICP – Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Manchester (Appointed by House Majority Leader Jason Rojas) Laura Francis – Interim Executive Director, South Central Regional Council of Governments (Appointed by House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora) Commissioner of the Department of Housing or designee (ex-officio member) Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development or designee (ex-officio member) Commissioner of the Department of Transportation or designee (ex-officio member) Commissioner of the Department of Labor or designee (ex-officio member) Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or designee (ex-officio member) Commissioner of the Department of Public Health or designee (ex-officio member) Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management or designee (ex-officio member) #Connecticut #MakeItHere #Housing #EconomicDevelopment #TransitOrientedDevelopment

I’m looking forward to meeting with German businesses partnering with Connecticut businesses on this trade mission. Our objective is to meet with executives that have expressed an interest in expanding their businesses in the US and let them know that Connecticut – with the best-educated and best-trained workforce in the United States – is the ideal location for companies to develop and produce cutting-edge products and services. The stability here — a growing economy, fiscal house in order, and a top notch quality of life — make our small and mighty state an ideal place to invest and make a business thrive. We will also be meeting with our existing corporate investors to discuss their continued growth in Connecticut. The competition for this type of foreign investment is intense, and having direct contact with employers is important to showing our commitment to their growth in our state. https://lnkd.in/eRyQK69F

Happy 248th birthday, America! We have so many stories to tell and so many ways to honor our collective past and celebrate the journey going forward. Follow America 250 CT for events and other cool happenings to commemorate the upcoming 250th birthday of America in our small and mighty state. https://lnkd.in/efvsERAT

🚨GREAT NEWS A recent report by Tourism Economics shows growth of Connecticut's tourism industry in 2023. This economic data is on top of the state seeing nearly 68 million visitors last year, the most in state history. #Connecticut #MakeItHere #hospitality #restaurants #lodging #Tourism #attractions Connecticut Department of Transportation CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Exciting news for CT's economy! We have job growth, a falling unemployment rate, and ten straight months of growth in the labor force. This is great for workers, our municipalities, employers, and our state. Visit the link below to read more of the details and data: https://lnkd.in/giabmShM #Connecticut #MakeItHere #Jobs #hiring #Employment #workforcedevelopment Connecticut Office of the Governor Ned Lamont Connecticut Department of Labor

Want to help spread the good news about Connecticut? The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development - Office of Marketing has created a document to guide you in engaging with our statewide marketing efforts. We need people to come to CT to work. But first, we need to highlight that CT is a great place to live and play. Come and live your best life in Connecticut. Rachel Lenda Anthony M. Anthony Ellen Woolf Rubrich #MakeItHere #CTleads #liveyourbestlife

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