Mayor Timothy Stewart shuns new business!
In these challenging economic times, it is an occasion worth celebrating when an entrepreneur selects New Britain in which to establish a new business. One such business, the owner of an internet café, located at 14 Washington Street, invited dignitaries to attend the grand opening on July 21, 2008. The owner, Mr. Angel Delgado, was promised the attendance of the chamber of commerce, the mayor’s office and others.
When this day arrived, the chamber’s representatives were there in support of this new business but the Mayor, who had someone from his office call Mr. Delgado, to advise him that the mayor wouldn't be coming because he decided at the last minute to take the day off—to enjoy his birthday.
Congratulations should be extended to The American Foundation, Papa’s Dodge, The New Britain Chamber of Commerce and of course, Congressman Chris Murphy, who all cared enough to send representatives to celebrate the opening of a new business in our city.
While we understand the mayor’s desire to enjoy a day off for his birthday, he could have found a few minutes to welcome a new business to town, or at the very least sent a representative, especially after committing to do just that. Mr. Delgado understandably felt slighted by the lack of a response from the city’s government.
I strongly urge The City Council members to study this complacent attitude that has surfaced and find a solution to welcoming new businesses to our city. Perhaps there could be a liaison to the council for new businesses who would be able to assure that anyone willing to make an investment in developing a business in our city receives the welcome they deserve. This person might be in a perfect position to not only welcome them, but help make available whatever city services or programs these businesses might be able to benefit from.
In these challenging economic times, it is an occasion worth celebrating when an entrepreneur selects New Britain in which to establish a new business. One such business, the owner of an internet café, located at 14 Washington Street, invited dignitaries to attend the grand opening on July 21, 2008. The owner, Mr. Angel Delgado, was promised the attendance of the chamber of commerce, the mayor’s office and others.
When this day arrived, the chamber’s representatives were there in support of this new business but the Mayor, who had someone from his office call Mr. Delgado, to advise him that the mayor wouldn't be coming because he decided at the last minute to take the day off—to enjoy his birthday.
Congratulations should be extended to The American Foundation, Papa’s Dodge, The New Britain Chamber of Commerce and of course, Congressman Chris Murphy, who all cared enough to send representatives to celebrate the opening of a new business in our city.
While we understand the mayor’s desire to enjoy a day off for his birthday, he could have found a few minutes to welcome a new business to town, or at the very least sent a representative, especially after committing to do just that. Mr. Delgado understandably felt slighted by the lack of a response from the city’s government.
I strongly urge The City Council members to study this complacent attitude that has surfaced and find a solution to welcoming new businesses to our city. Perhaps there could be a liaison to the council for new businesses who would be able to assure that anyone willing to make an investment in developing a business in our city receives the welcome they deserve. This person might be in a perfect position to not only welcome them, but help make available whatever city services or programs these businesses might be able to benefit from.
Remotely sad but true.
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The Mayor is just too busy!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday anyways Mr. /hrdctgpmMayor
wow, just another place this wonderful mayor has failed. I am sure he must really be proud of himself in this case. I hope he ate a lot of birthday cake.
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