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?
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
Matthew Nemerson, Vice-President, Budderfly Inc. and Past President CT Technology
Thursday, October 31, 2019
11:30am-12:00pm Lunch, 12:00pm-1:30pm Room TBA
UConn Hartford Campus, Hartford CT
