August 9, 2011

WEDNESDAY: GOV. MALLOY HOLDS CEREMONIAL SIGNING FOR CONN. AIRPORT AUTHORITY BILL; CONTINUES JOBS TOUR

(HARTFORD, CT) - On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his Jobs Tour with a visit to Bradley International Airport where he will be joined by legislators, state officials and business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation establishing the Connecticut Airport Authority (Public Act 11-84). The Authority will be assigned with developing, improving, and operating Bradley International Airport and the state's five other general aviation airports. It will serve as an economic driver in Connecticut, making the state's airports more attractive to new routes, new commerce, and new companies who may be considering making Connecticut their home.

Immediately following the bill signing, Governor Malloy and Department of Economic & Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith will hold a roundtable meeting with representatives of several businesses located in the Bradley Airport region where they will discuss the role of the new Airport Authority in administering the state's airports and how the state and region can capitalize on Bradley and the state's other airports for new economic development growth.

On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Malloy and Commissioner Smith will visit Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield for a tour of the campus and to observe current Advanced Manufacturing Technology students and the programs in which they are participating. They will also meet with graduates, aerospace employers, and Pratt & Whitney officials for a candid discussion of Asnuntuck's efforts and the overall need to provide well-educated employees for the manufacturing community across Connecticut.

JOBS TOUR
WHO : Governor Malloy, legislators, state officials, business leaders
WHAT : Governor Malloy holds ceremonial signing of Connecticut Airport Authority bill
WHEN : Wednesday, August 10, 2011; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE : Lobby of third floor administrative office, Bradley International Airport

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JOBS TOUR
WHO : Governor Malloy, Commissioner Smith
WHAT : Governor Malloy & Commissioner Smith hold roundtable meeting with businesses located in Bradley International Airport region
WHEN : Wednesday, August 10, 2011; 11:30 p.m.
WHERE : Conference room adjacent to lobby of third floor administrative office, Bradley International Airport
**Because this is a small meeting, we request that media who attend sit or stand off to the side of the conversation taking place, and not treat this as a press conference. Governor Malloy will be happy to answer questions afterward.

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JOBS TOUR
WHO : Governor Malloy, Commissioner Smith
WHAT : Governor Malloy & Commissioner Smith visit Asnuntuck Community College
WHEN : Wednesday, August 10, 2011; 1:00 p.m.
WHERE : Asnuntuck Community College; 170 Elm Street, Enfield
**Because this is a small meeting, we request that media who attend sit or stand off to the side of the conversation taking place, and not treat this as a press conference. Governor Malloy will be happy to answer questions afterward.

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For Immediate Release: August 9, 2011

Contact: David Bednarz
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