Five Steps to Accelerate Economic Growth in Connecticut

When: 
Thursday, October 31, 2019 -
11:30am to 1:30pm EDT
Where: 
Center for Contemporary Culture, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford
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Free luncheon panel discussion with top state economic, business, legislative, media, and academic leaders

Connecticut’s economy is not currently on a stable path to long-term economic growth. Combined with large fixed expenses in the state budget, slow or no growth puts real pressure on the state’s ability to invest in infrastructure and meet educational and human services needs. What initiatives should Connecticut take to accelerate economic growth in a way that improves rather than exacerbates income inequality?


PANEL

Moderator:

Jay Williams, President, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Panel Members:

Peter Gioia, Economist, CT Business and Industry Association

Keith Phaneuf, State Budget Reporter, CT Mirror

David Souder, Interim Dean, UConn School of Business

Reactors:

Representative Jason Rojas, 9 th House District, Chair, Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee

Glendowlyn Thames, Deputy Commissioner, CT Department of Economic and Community Development

Matthew Nemerson, Vice-President, Budderfly Inc. and Past President CT Technology


SPONSORS

UConn Department of Public Policy, CT Chapter of American Society of Public Administration, Capitol Region Council of Governments, Connecticut Town & City Management Association/International City/County Management Association and Sustainable Global Cities Initiative


QUESTIONS?

For more information, contact Maura Maloney at maura.maloney@uconn.edu.