Council for Economic and Community Development to support Jewett City merchants and stimulate job growth

Stimulating job growth and supporting local merchants will be top priorities for The Borough Warden's Council for Economic and Community Development. Jewett City Party candidate for Borough Warden, Ron Ward, announced his intention to create this new organization.

The Council for Economic and Community Development will serve in an advisory capacity to the Office of the Borough Warden. Unlike other municipal boards or commissions that are charged to carry out specific governmental functions; this Council will give merchants, residents, taxpayers, and community members an opportunity to meet in an informal setting and exchange ideas to improve economic conditions in Jewett City and support initiatives which enhance the overall community within the borough.

"It will be sorta like a chamber of commerce, community action agency, and resource center all rolled into one," said Ward. He continued, "Creating jobs, supporting local merchants, and enhancing our community will be the principals driving the work of the new council."

Coordinate activities with other public and private programs

Governor Rell recently announced that former Congressman Robert Simmons is her choice to fill the newly created statewide position of Business Advocate. As Business Advocate, Mr. Simmons, as reported by the Norwich Bulletin, "will be responsible for providing information on public and private programs to assist businesses . . . and providing them with programs, services, technical assistance, job training and financial assistance."

"The Borough Warden's Council will play a key role in coordinating and working with the Connecticut Business Advocate," said Ward. Council members will have opportunities to work with other organizations: Southeast and Northeast Connecticut Council of Governments; Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, Mystic & More State Tourism District, Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor committee, Griswold Business Association, Connecticut Economic Development Department, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Connecticut Labor Department.

Questions regarding this new organization should be directed to:

Ron Ward, JCP Candidate for
Jewett City Borough Warden

860-376-3530 phone
email: founder@jewettcityparty.com

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