Department of Economic and Community Development

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11/17/2008
Governor Rell: State Exports Show Continued Growth
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that Connecticut exports have grown by 12.57 percent over last year and the $10 billion industry remains one of the strongest sectors of the state’s economy.

11/17/2008
Governor Rell Announces Initiative to Maintain State’s Unrivaled Insurance and Financial Services Talent Pool
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the state is moving resources to keep its vital insurance and financial services talent pool and to assist workers in those industries whose jobs have been affected by the continuing problems on Wall Street and elsewhere in the national economy.

11/13/2008
Governor Rell Announces Launch of $9 Million Connecticut Clean Tech Fund
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the launch of a fund that will make investments in seed- and early-stage companies focused on innovations that conserve energy and resources, protect the environment or eliminate harmful waste.

11/10/2008
Governor Rell Declares November 10-14 Innovation and Technology Week
	Governor M. Jodi Rell has issued a proclamation declaring this week, November 10-14, 2008, as “Innovation and Technology Week” in Connecticut.

11/10/2008
Governor Rell: Eastern Connecticut Towns Can Apply for Foreclosure Assistance Funds
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that eastern Connecticut towns may apply for $2.1 million in federal funds intended to help communities respond to the national foreclosure crisis.

11/6/2008
Governor Rell Outlines Plan for $25 Million in Aid to Alleviate Foreclosure Crisis
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state has developed a draft plan to allocate more than $25 million in federal funds intended to help communities respond to the national foreclosure crisis.

11/3/2008
Governor Rell Announces $100 Million Loan Program for Connecticut Businesses
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that Connecticut’s community and regional banks, working with her Administration, are making $100 million in direct loans available to businesses and manufacturers as a key element of Governor Rell’s five-point program to ensure the continued free flow of credit in the state’s economy.

10/30/2008
Governor Rell Announces Five Brownfields Projects Selected for Pilot Project Funding
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced five brownfield sites across the state will receive a total of $2.25 million to assist in redevelopment efforts under a pilot program proposed by Governor Rell and funded through the state Bond Commission.

10/22/2008
Governor Rell Announces Continued Double-Digit Growth in State Exports
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that Connecticut exports have climbed more than 12 percent this year and the $10 billion industry remains one of the strongest sectors of the state’s economy.