Published April 04. 2021 12:01AM
Meredith Shay
As Connecticut recovers from the pandemic, it is critical that we prioritize the development of a high-skilled workforce. With record unemployment levels, there is an opportunity to reskill and upskill Connecticut’s workers, so they enter a new, high-demand, career that pays a family-sustaining wage.
As a business owner, having access to a talent pipeline of highly skilled individuals will allow my business to be more productive, increase bottom-line growth, and better meet the needs of my customers. Having a highly skilled workforce will benefit Connecticut’s regional and local economies by creating higher revenues for our towns and municipalities from business activities, while supporting small businesses through increased incomes of residents. That, in turn, attracts more businesses who want access to a high-performing workforce.
Being doped out on narcotics is not comfortable for me in any way, shape, or form. I want to be able to choose what s comfortable for me. The option to end it.
Published March 09. 2021 5:16PM
James Gessner Jr.
In the early 1600s, the Mohegan Tribe was born out of a period of immense difficulty and change in Connecticut. Infectious diseases were decimating local Native American tribes, and the influx of European settlers was forcing our first tribal leaders to wrestle with how best to adapt to a world that was quickly changing around them. Together, they made a purposeful choice to focus on a spirit of cooperation and collaboration to guide their decisions. They named this philosophy “The Mohegan Way,” and it helped to lead our people out of that dark period, and ever since.