HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont Sunday released the following statement regarding United Technologies Corporation (UTC):

 

“UTC and its subsidiaries, including Pratt & Whitney, Otis Elevator, and Collins Aerospace, continue to be an important part of Connecticut’s fabric. It’s important to note that nearly all of UTC’s 19,000 employees will remain in Connecticut, with roughly 100 moving to the new headquarters.

 

“I’ve spoken directly with Greg Hayes and made it clear that Connecticut will always be open should things change, as they often do. This serves as reminder that we live in an increasingly competitive economy, domestically and internationally. As such, it’s critical we invest in education, workforce development, and our transportation infrastructure to stay competitive.

 

“Our economic development team, led by Jim Smith, Indra Nooyi, and David Lehman, is already aggressively shifting their business development strategy, including redesigning the Connecticut Economic Resource Center to match the speed and flexibility necessary to compete and succeed in the 21st century economy and job market. We will continue to market our state as a fantastic place to live, work, and locate a business.”

 

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Declaración del gobernador sobre United Technologies Corporation
HARTFORD, CT – El gobernador Ned Lamont Sunday publicó la siguiente declaración sobre United Technologies Corporation (UTC):
“UTC y sus subsidiarias, incluyendo Pratt & Whitney, Otis Elevator y Collins Aerospace, continúan siendo una parte importante de la tela de Connecticut. Es importante tener en cuenta que casi todos los 19.000 empleados de UTC permanecerán en Connecticut, con aproximadamente 100 moviéndose a la nueva sede.
“He hablado directamente con Greg Hayes y he hecho claro que Connecticut siempre estará abierto si las cosas cambian, como lo hacen a menudo. Esto sirve como recordatorio de que vivimos en una economía cada vez más competitiva, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Como tal, es fundamental que invertimos en la educación, el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y nuestra infraestructura de transporte para mantener la competitividad.
“Nuestro equipo de desarrollo económico, liderado por Jim Smith, Indra Nooyi y David Lehman, ya está cambiando agresivamente su estrategia de desarrollo de negocios, incluyendo el rediseño del centro de recursos económicos de Connecticut para que coincida con la velocidad y flexibilidad necesarias para competir y tener éxito en la economía del siglo 21 y el mercado de trabajo. Continuaremos comercializamos nuestro estado como un lugar fantástico para vivir, trabajar y ubicar un negocio. ”

By Stephen Krauchick

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