Ned Lamont

GOVERNOR
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

May 20, 2019
Dear Alabama, Georgia and Missouri Women-Owned Businesses,
Your state legislature's recent decision to severely curb women's reproductive rights is
sending shockwaves across the country, including in the business world. Condemnation of
this extreme measure has been swift and calls for corporate boycotts grow stronger by the
day.
This is clearly an issue that won't be going away any time soon.
As a staunch supporter of women's rights, we are appalled at these actions that erode the
ability of women to make informed decisions about their health and bodies.
If you are as concerned as we are about this issue, we would urge you to relocate your
operations to a state that supports the rights of women and whose actions and laws are
unwavering in support of tolerance and inclusivity. In short, I urge you to come to
Connecticut.
Our state has a wealth of competitive advantages for your company:
 A highly-skilled workforce, top-ranked in productivity
 Excellent K-12 school systems and world-renowned colleges/universities
 Superior quality of life
 Strategic location between Boston and New York, providing access to key
markets and resources
 Third best state for working mothers and the fourth most innovative economy in the
nation
But we are equally as proud of our commitment to the causes of women. The recently
created Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, for example, clearly illustrates the ways in
which we prioritize the potential of ALL members of our society.
We know that this would be a big change for you and your company. Please know that our
state has a number of assistance programs that will ensure this type of transition a smooth
one for you and your team.

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 If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact David Lehman, commissioner
of our Department of Economic and Community Development at 860-500-2310 or
David.Lehman@ct.gov. He can answer any questions you may have.
It is our hope you will carefully consider the short- and long-term impacts this egregious,
anti-women measure will have on your business and employees and take a bold step for
change. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,

Ned Lamont
Governor
State of Connecticut

Susan Bysiewicz
Lt. Governor
State of Connecticut

860-566-4840  Governor.Lamont@ct.gov
www.governor.ct.gov  @GovNedLamont