Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Letter To The Editor
Doing Business In Central Connecticut
About a week ago I had the great pleasure to walk through OKay
Industries on Ellis Street in New Britain with COO Jason Howey. For
years I had driven past their building with no knowledge of what kind
of manufacturing went on inside their walls or even the size of their
operation. As one of the larger manufacturing companies in the area,
it was a real pleasure to see the inner operations of such a
fascinating company and learn about their business.
OKay was started in 1911 in New Britain and is one of the
oldest manufacturers left in the City. With a workforce of roughly
130 highly skilled employees they create many metal parts and pieces
for companies such as Toyota and have contracts as large as the US Army.
It was very disheartening to think about how many companies that
were similar to OKay, but picked up and left Connecticut.
The Hardware City, with all its beautiful factory buildings and long manufacturing
history, has been a victim of this corporate flight from Connecticut.
After asking Mr. Howey what he felt was a reason for this
exodus from Connecticut, I learned that he was frustrated, as were the
other businesses with Connecticut Policy makers. If it wasn’t for his
skilled labor force, OKay might have very well followed the path of
other companies that have exited the State. Citing taxes as the major
burden they face, he referenced a proposed tax for companies that
would have taxed their raw/wholesale products and services they use to
create their end product. The thought that Connecticut would use such
a tax to raise revenue would be devastating to Connecticut companies,
increasing their already high costs in the State and taking away any
advantage they would have left with companies in other states.
Connecticut needs to be like other states in the USA, we need
to become a business friendly environment. We need to be out there
attracting business to relocate to the New Britain/Newington area to
combat our high unemployment and taxes. As a State Representative
of New Britain and Newington, I would make it my personal
obligation to change Connecticut laws, prevent any potential harmful
legislation from passing that would inhibit bringing business back to New
Britain and Newington. We need to make the central Connecticut a more
feasible and attractive environment for families and workers.
Cris Carillo
Candidate for State Representative – 24th District
New Britain and Newington
www.Carillo2010.com
About a week ago I had the great pleasure to walk through OKay
Industries on Ellis Street in New Britain with COO Jason Howey. For
years I had driven past their building with no knowledge of what kind
of manufacturing went on inside their walls or even the size of their
operation. As one of the larger manufacturing companies in the area,
it was a real pleasure to see the inner operations of such a
fascinating company and learn about their business.
OKay was started in 1911 in New Britain and is one of the
oldest manufacturers left in the City. With a workforce of roughly
130 highly skilled employees they create many metal parts and pieces
for companies such as Toyota and have contracts as large as the US Army.
It was very disheartening to think about how many companies that
were similar to OKay, but picked up and left Connecticut.
The Hardware City, with all its beautiful factory buildings and long manufacturing
history, has been a victim of this corporate flight from Connecticut.
After asking Mr. Howey what he felt was a reason for this
exodus from Connecticut, I learned that he was frustrated, as were the
other businesses with Connecticut Policy makers. If it wasn’t for his
skilled labor force, OKay might have very well followed the path of
other companies that have exited the State. Citing taxes as the major
burden they face, he referenced a proposed tax for companies that
would have taxed their raw/wholesale products and services they use to
create their end product. The thought that Connecticut would use such
a tax to raise revenue would be devastating to Connecticut companies,
increasing their already high costs in the State and taking away any
advantage they would have left with companies in other states.
Connecticut needs to be like other states in the USA, we need
to become a business friendly environment. We need to be out there
attracting business to relocate to the New Britain/Newington area to
combat our high unemployment and taxes. As a State Representative
of New Britain and Newington, I would make it my personal
obligation to change Connecticut laws, prevent any potential harmful
legislation from passing that would inhibit bringing business back to New
Britain and Newington. We need to make the central Connecticut a more
feasible and attractive environment for families and workers.
Cris Carillo
Candidate for State Representative – 24th District
New Britain and Newington
www.Carillo2010.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Buy At Sears they Support Our Troops!
Sears A Must Read!
I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn't always my first choice.
Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven't
Withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at
Sears this year?
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By
Law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing
More. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of
Being called up.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all
Benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up
Reservist employees for up to two years.
I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be
Recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure
To find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the
Positive reinforcement it well deserves.
Pass it on.
Decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent the following
e-mail to the Sears Customer Service Department :
I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is true. If it is,
The Internet may have just become one very good source of advertisement for
Your company. I know I would go out of my way to buy products from Sears
Instead of another store for a like item, even if it's cheaper at that
Store.
I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn't always my first choice.
Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven't
Withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at
Sears this year?
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By
Law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing
More. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of
Being called up.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all
Benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up
Reservist employees for up to two years.
I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be
Recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure
To find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the
Positive reinforcement it well deserves.
Pass it on.
Decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent the following
e-mail to the Sears Customer Service Department :
I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is true. If it is,
The Internet may have just become one very good source of advertisement for
Your company. I know I would go out of my way to buy products from Sears
Instead of another store for a like item, even if it's cheaper at that
Store.
Dr. Doris Kurtz has submitted her retirement intention by her setting the date of June 2011.
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
Her services from this date on can only be considered as a "LAME DUCK ADMINISTRATION"
A buy out of her contract it would cost our city an estimated sum of $250,000; when our city could least afford this assume amount.
It is hopeful she would leave under her own accord without costing our city the aforementioned sum so that our Board of Education can move on with its mission.
Her services from this date on can only be considered as a "LAME DUCK ADMINISTRATION"
A buy out of her contract it would cost our city an estimated sum of $250,000; when our city could least afford this assume amount.
It is hopeful she would leave under her own accord without costing our city the aforementioned sum so that our Board of Education can move on with its mission.
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