Open letter to CT Legislators
With four weeks to go in the legislative session, its time for the technology community to make the case for the bill (Substitute SB 1) that will help support the creation of a true innovation environment for Connecticut. The lobbying sprint to the end of...
Adapting to Economic Growth
One question I am asked frequently by nervous technology executives is, “if I actually am as successful as I am telling my backers I will be, can I really hire 50 really great system engineers/ programmers/ lab technicians/ project managers (fill in the blank for...
Connecticut Needs a Unified Technology Policy
A new report out of Boston may change the tactics that states and localities use to improve their ability to develop and attract more fast growing companies. Click here to view the report. First, some background. In economic development circles, the discussion often drifts to a...
Transportation and technology based economic development programs
Let me say at the onset that this week’s column is not for the policy wonks and lobbyists, they know everything I’m about to write about. So, this is for the rank and file Council members who are interested in what is going on in...