Posted on February 3, 2012
Rep. Labriola speaks about the Oxford Airport Enterprise Zone
Rep. Labriola spoke Tuesday at the annual Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast, where the lawmaker addressed the group’s legislative agenda and listened as attendees asked questions about public policy issues facing the community.
Rep. Labriola remarked about his ongoing efforts with the Oxford Airport Enterprise Zone which would create a special taxing district around the airport in order to encourage economic development in the area. The Zone is aimed at fostering new business development, creating local jobs and generating new municipal and state tax revenues.
Other issues discussed include the merger betweenWaterburyHospitaland St. Mary’s Hospital, thePostUniversityexpansion efforts and the potential impact of the state’s major unfunded pension liabilities.
The Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce is the region’s foremost business network, resource and advocate. Their 2012 Legislative and Regional Agenda represent the Chamber’s priorities in matters of public policy and economic development. To find out more about the Chamber, log on to www.waterburychamber.com.