The emerging pharmaceutical economy is important to the long-term development of the state. Over the past 50 years a significant shift in the structure and pattern of economic activity has taken place. Economic activity is increasingly concentrated in the Boston and New York metro areas. The social and economic future of the areas in between New York and Boston are highly dependent upon their access and relationship to these two very large metro regions. This shift has to be supported by an institutional structure that provides the resources and training required for sustaining new economy activities.
Manufacturing is important to Connecticut.
Gaining a larger share of the New York market and stronger access to the global and continental marketplace will be central to the continuing development of the state's economy. All Rights Reserved.