RMA Presents “Economic Growth and Opportunity in Connecticut”
Connecticut’s economic revival efforts were summarized through the lens of Nick Simmons, a former advisor to Governor Lamont and current CEO of Pursuit, an organization focused on technology workforce development. He detailed the Lamont administration’s strategic plan—including fiscal discipline, workforce reform, and innovative city investment—which led to credit upgrades, debt reduction, and coordinated efforts to link training with business needs. Simmons emphasized that the greatest challenge ahead is preparing Connecticut’s workforce for artificial intelligence technology, as only a small fraction of the population is currently skilled in this area despite strong business demand.
