HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s businessman-turned-governor has made it a priority early into his first term to reach out to top executives across Connecticut, a state that has seen some well-known employers leave.
Records reviewed by The Associated Press show Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has embarked on a systematic charm offensive of sorts with Connecticut employers, calling or meeting privately with at least four dozen executives since taking office in January.
The list is a Who’s Who of Connecticut business leaders.
Lamont hopes the personal relationships will mean companies will be more inclined to reach out if there’s a problem. He recalls that the state was caught off guard when General Electric moved its headquarters.
But critics say Connecticut is still burdensome to businesses.
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