Peter Gioia
Peter Gioia
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Survey respondents are facing flat job growth figures and are mirroring the concerns expressed in other surveys about the national economy, which has slowed considerably from solid growth in the first three quarters of 2005. Purchasing managers are displaying mixed signals looking forward into 2006.
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It's evident that businesses are beginning to see slow but improving economic growth in both Connecticut and the U.S.. But they are concerned about what direction the Federal Reserve will take this year and how its actions could potentially and quickly turn slow growth into stagnation.
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Time does not always equate to production. Working smart does not equate to working long.
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This year, we have heard considerable rhetoric concerning the need to grow our economy and create jobs by many elected leaders.
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There are several hundred municipal mandates in Connecticut. Many of these are partially funded or unfunded and are problematic and unfair because they create financial burdens that cost taxpayers money. Cities and towns have only two ways to pay for these mandates: increase taxes and fees or cut programs and services.
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We're hoping this will allow for a greater awareness of the county and what it needs to continue to be the engine of Connecticut during the legislative session.