HARTFORD, CT – Today, State Senator Christine Cohen, Senate Chair of the Transportation Committee, celebrates being selected to receive the 2025 ManufactureCT “Outstanding Leader in Government Affairs” award.
This award is typically given to someone who exhibits strong leadership that impacts manufacturing issues in a positive way. Senator Cohen is being recognized for her ongoing transportation advocacy which impacts workforce development in a positive way.
“Investing in transportation is not just an investment in a critical public service, but it is also a boon for workforce development and the economy,” said Sen. Cohen. “I am so grateful for the partnership of ManufactureCT and I am honored to be recognized by industry leaders in a sector that is quite literally paving the way for a more connected tomorrow.”
“Senator Cohen’s unwavering dedication to transportation is a tremendous asset for employers and employees,” said Jim Gildea, Chair of the ManufactureCT Government Affairs Committee and past President of ManufactureCT. “Her efforts are instrumental in enhancing our workforce, enabling our manufacturers to effectively recruit, and retain the talent essential for maintaining competitiveness in today’s market.”
ManufactureCT is one of the nation’s longest standing industry groups that serves the manufacturing industry. According to ManufactureCT, they represent “firms that make precision instruments for medical and aerospace industries, security devices for information systems, specialty chemicals, fixtures in metals, plastics, and other materials using a range of technologies and processes from 3D printing to traditional stamping and machine tooling, and more.”
Senator Cohen will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony in October.
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