HARTFORD, Feb. 5, 2020 –The following quotes are attributable to Andrew Markowski, state director of NFIB in Connecticut, which represents thousands of small business members across the state:
“NFIB is grateful that Gov. Lamont expressed his desire to build a healthy relationship with the business community, and specifically mentioned small businesses. In Connecticut, there are about 350 thousand small businesses that are employing nearly half the workforce, and as a group, they are a significant economic engine. We hope the Governor will visit many more small businesses this year and engage with our members, because those owners would be happy to tell him what prevents growth, hinders hiring, and how the government can encourage, not prohibit economic expansion.
“There are no broad-based tax rate changes in the Governor’s proposed budget, which is a relief. And, small businesses are particularly pleased that Gov. Lamont chose to cancel $50 million in scheduled fee increases that hit small businesses hard because they included licensing and filing fees. While the Governor struck the right tone today, it is now up to the legislature to make sure no new costs and additional mandates on employers pass this session.”
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