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Commission to form subcommittees on education, trade and investment after Boston summit debrief

5566399 · August 13, 2025
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Commissioners discussed follow-up after the NCSL/NCSL summit in Boston and proposed subcommittees on education, trade and investment to accelerate outreach and programming. Chair said staff would circulate notes and solicit volunteers ahead of the next meeting.

Members of the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission discussed organizing smaller working groups to move priority initiatives forward after recent external meetings, including the Summit in Boston.

Commissioner Lechaine said participants who attended Boston agreed the commission needs faster, more focused work and proposed a subcommittee approach. “We’re behind the 8 ball. Like, really behind the 8 ball,” Lechaine said, urging the commission to act on near-term opportunities.

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