This booth is in addition to CURE s mammoth state Biotech pavilion, organized by Debra Pasquale, which will feature bioscience players, from startups to pharmaceutical giants, and state programs targeted to industry growth. CURE is the center for the state s burgeoning bioscience industry cluster. Transportation woes can be fixed. Gov. John Rowland, speaking at the New England summit on transportation, said the state can solve its traffic woes, but warned the solutions would not be easy. He acknowledged traffic congestion was slowing the region's economic growth.
Several areas are of particular concern to our region.
Regional airport service for Southern Connecticut is vital to continued growth of New Economy firms, especially Biotech. As the Transportation Strategy Board pursues overall policy, it is important that regional concerns be heard. Crossroads 2001, presented by CT Venture Group, CII and hosted by Yale, will be held for the first time in New Haven, May 21-23 at the Omni Hotel. Despite the softening of some economic sectors nationwide, Connecticut continues to enjoy strong, diversified economic growth. The world of commerce is smaller than ever, and Connecticut manufacturers have created a large presence in the export market.