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Governor Mitt Romney's Job Policy

 

Gov. Romney on Cutting Waste In Government

Gov. Romney Discusses Cutting Waste In Government At A Townhall Meeting In West Des Moines, IA

 

Explanation: I copied and pasted all of Governor Mitt Romney's press releases from his site, just in case they go away when he is no longer governor. Then I started copying quotes from the press releases, into each subject's page, as seen below. Next I want to make a list of actions from each press release, and start going through the press releases, creating links within this web page, and getting all the good content out. If you want to help I can try to explain better what I think still needs to be done, and how to do it.

 

Jobs related Romney press releases

 

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Mitt Romney's Job Plan

Source: 08-06-2003 Press Release

 

In outlining his six-pronged TOPS program, Romney said government can play an important role in economic development by doing the following:

  • Preserving a stable and competitive tax base;
  • Holding down the cost of doing business in Massachusetts;
  • Taming the high cost of housing by increasing the supply;
  • Connecting our higher education system to regional workforce needs;
  • Reforming state government to improve the delivery of services; and
  • Working aggressively to bring more jobs to the state.

 

“In order to put Massachusetts back to work, the most important thing that government can do is to create the right environment for economic expansion and job growth. Employers will do the rest,” said Romney.

 

Quotes from Mitt Romney on Jobs:

 

2003

  • “Ultimately, the only way for us to get the Commonwealth back on track is to find a job for every citizen who wants one…Extending the hours of operation for all of the One-Stops will help us achieve that goal – one person and one job at a time.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 06-11-2003 Press Release
      • Romney, after a tour of Workforce Central Career Center, which is operated by the Division of Employment and Training in partnership with the Worcester City Manager’s Office of Employment and Training.
  • “I’m not going to rest until we put Massachusetts back to work.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 06-24-2003 Press Release
      • Romney, at a Logan Airport news conference announcing the “Jobs First” initiative
  • “I am thrilled about Cisco’s expansion in Massachusetts. As the state’s number one salesman, I am going to pursue companies up and down both coasts to encourage them to grow jobs in Massachusetts. This new site finder will add to our efforts to get the Massachusetts economy back on track.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 06-27-2003 Press Release
      • Romney, attending the grand opening for the new Cisco facility.
  • “In the past, state government has had a poorly coordinated approach to identifying our strengths and weaknesses, and as a result, our public policy has been clumsy in terms of maximizing our overall growth potential. These Regional Competitiveness Councils will provide us with the information we need to boost regional growth and bring more jobs to the state.”
  • “I am committed to putting Massachusetts back to work. As difficult as our challenges are, we have enormous potential – a diverse economy, a highly educated workforce and major academic and research institutions. But we can only be successful by working together, all of us, Democrats and Republicans, business and labor, to create an environment that allows job growth and development to take place,” he said.
  • “I am committed to putting Massachusetts back to work. Our goal with this clearinghouse is to increase the amount of credit allocation to Massachusetts organizations and projects, so we can begin to attract and direct resources to qualifying communities whose reinvestment is an important pathway to entrepreneurship, community life and above all, jobs.”
  • “These grants are an investment in the future of our workforce. Learning does not begin and end in the classroom – it extends to the factory floor and the boardroom. These grants, which will train people in management leadership, problem solving, high tech and manufacturing, are just one more way that the Commonwealth is working in partnership with the private sector to ensure more and better jobs for the future.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 08-05-2003 Press Release
      • Romney, who made the announcement at Micro Networks Corporation, which received a $128,198 grant.
  • “This exciting and robust job expansion will reach cities and towns stretching from Fall River to Springfield. Over the long-term it promises to provide a boost to both the state and local economies.”
  • “You went through a tremendous evaluation process to decide where to consolidate the plant. You analyzed over 30 scenarios and considered many other states. In the end, you decided to stay here in Massachusetts and for that, I salute you.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 09-23-2003 Press Release
      • Romney told company officials during a tour of the facility.
  • “The core of our ‘Jobs First’ initiative is to ensure that every citizen who is in need of a job can get one. To attract employers and encourage faster growth rates, the Administration has already commissioned the career centers to extend their hours, and now with the events across the state today, we are one step closer to making sure every person who is looking for a job is given the tools to find one.”
  • “All across the Commonwealth, today and every day, the state’s 32 Career Centers are at the front line, providing hope and resources for job seekers such as Cheryl Tate. I will not be satisfied until we get many more citizens back to work. Through the state’s one-stop career centers, we will work to accomplish this one person and one job at a time.”
  • “The manufacturing facility that you opened today will begin Therion’s next stage of development: the move from research and development into the commercialization of vaccines. It is a tremendous breakthrough and you could not have chosen a better place to expand.”
  • “Businesses start up and find a home in Massachusetts because of the opportunities our Commonwealth provides to workers and employers. Our highly skilled workforce is one of our most competitive advantages and in order to maintain this workforce, we must continue to invest in our workers. When you think of cranberries, you think of Ocean Spray. With this grant, workers will be trained to help the company continue to make high-quality cranberry products faster and more cost effectively. And more jobs will come to Southeastern Massachusetts.”
  • “The HIT program is yet another tool we use to invest in our workforce and in our businesses. Since its inception, the HIT program has succeeded in matching up out of work individuals with good jobs at companies that are looking to grow. We encourage even more businesses to take advantage of the program.”

 

2005

  • “People want a chance to work so they can build self-sustaining lives instead of relying on a welfare check that will keep them trapped in poverty. By providing support services and incentives where necessary, we want to give welfare recipients the opportunity to achieve independent and fulfilling lives.”
  • “The welfare policies that Massachusetts instituted in 1995 were ahead of their time. But, the times have changed and we now lag behind the rest of the nation. To help welfare recipients change their lives for the better, we need to update our laws.”
  • “The Citizens Job Bank will boost economic activity in Massachusetts and help companies grow and thrive. Holding the line on taxes and maintaining a business-friendly environment are among our highest priorities to ensure that more people will be working.”
  • “The businesses and the jobs that could potentially be created because of this important new law reflect our state’s greatest strength – brainpower. That’s what we bring to the table and that’s what we need to nurture for future job growth and economic success.”
  • “Our economy is on the move and we are creating thousands of new jobs, but we need to keep our foot on the gas pedal. I am asking the Legislature to join with me in making sure Massachusetts is competitive when it comes to business growth and job creation.”
  • “Bringing new jobs to Massachusetts is a top priority and the partnership with Citizens provides an innovative opportunity for businesses to tap into the state’s public and private resources. In just two months, the job bank has added hundreds of jobs for our citizens and helped local businesses grow and thrive.”
  • “These funds to train our workforce in cutting edge technologies and workforce efficiencies are absolutely critical to enhancing Massachusetts’ competitive edge.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 06-15-2005 Press Release
      • Romney, who announced the grants at Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO), which received a $188,000 grant to train 310 employees.
  • “Our challenge now is to start spreading the news. The manufacturing tax credit is good for cutting edge companies, good for job seekers and great for Massachusetts.
  • “This is a no-brainer. If we make it difficult for businesses to grow, we’re not going to have growing businesses. It’s time to reform the permitting process in Massachusetts so that we can add jobs and chop away at the red tape that keeps good employers from coming to the Commonwealth.”
  • "We need to send a clear message to companies in Massachusetts that we want them to grow and add jobs here. We can’t sit around while other states actively recruit our companies to move away. Aggressive marketing efforts will keep more jobs here and will attract companies that want to move to Massachusetts."
  • “A highly-skilled workforce enables our state to compete and thrive in the global economy, and these workforce training grants will help our companies stay on the cutting-edge.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney, 11-09-2005 Press Release
      • Romney said during his announcement of the grants at Infinity Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, one of the 73 grant recipients.
  • “Businesses relocate and expand where they have access to well-trained and educated workers, and there is no better investment Massachusetts can make than to sharpen the skills of our employees.

 

Belief's about Governor Mitt Romney and Jobs

Liberals love jobs but hate employers.

Liberals hate businessmen.

It is a good thing Hillary Clinton never worked for an evil corporation. Oh wait, she worked for Wal-Mart. My bad.

Governor Mitt Romney is effective at creating an atmosphere that is conductive to Job [Growth.

Reasons to agree

  1. As a CEO, business consultant, and investor he knew what it takes to get businesses to be succesful.
  2. He changed the policy in Massachusetts so that the Career Center's were open more hours.
  3. He suppored workplace training.
  4. He kept corporate taxes low, so they would want to stay in Massachusetts.
  5. He talked up companies that movied into Massachusetts.
  6. He is very pro business.
  7. He removed Red tape.
  8. He created Regional Competitiveness Councils.
  9. He created a formal process for CEO's to give the government feedback.
  10. He rewarded companies that hired people that had been out of work for a while.
  11. He created the Jobs First, "The HIT program", and other programs.
  12. He sent a clear message to companies in Massachusetts that he want them to grow and add jobs here. He will do the same thing in America.

 

This is a rough draft, help me out please.

 

http://myclob.pbwiki.com/Jobs

 

Exterior Links

  1. http://reason4romney.blogspot.com/search/label/Jobs

 

 

 

Los Angeles Times: "During Romney's tenure at Bain Capital, outside experts say, most of the companies he and his colleagues helped manage ended up stronger and more profitable. Although exact figures are impossible to obtain, more companies clearly added jobs than cut them." (Bob Drogin, "To Assess Romney, Look Beyond The Bottom Line," Los Angeles Times, 12/16/07)

 

 

And here are some bullets about specific companies that grew because of Bain's involvement. Please feel free to echo these far/wide among Romney bloggers:

 

 

Accuride Gained 246 Jobs During Bain's Tenure As Lead Adviser. "Accuride of Henderson, Ky. saw jobs grow from 1,539 to 1,785 during Bain's tenure as lead investor. The firm, which makes a variety of wheels for trucks, relied on Bain expertise, said chairman and former president Robert Hoffman, who was chief financial officer during Bain's tenure." (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

Babbages Gained About 1,250 Jobs. "Babbages Inc. of Dallas, Tx., grew from fewer than 100 jobs to about 1,350, according to chairman James McCurry, an ex-Bain employee:" (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

Vecto Gray Increased Profits By $150 Million Over Four Years In The Three Years That Bain Owned The Business. "Still, total employment grew by several hundred in the three years Bain owned the business, said Jacobson, and sales grew from $ 250 million in 1987 to more than $ 400 million in 1991." (Charles Stein, "Their Mission Is To Make Money," The Boston Globe, 10/9/94)

 

 

During An Interview, Harry Silverman, CFO Of Domino's Pizza Talked About How Helpful Bain Capital Was To Their Business. "'The marriage with Bain has been great for us. Bain is a very professional venture capital firm with finance and a lot of strategic planning expertise, which has really helped us. … On a personal note, going through the process of selling the company to Bain was a great learning experience for me as well.'" (Jennifer Caplan, "Silverman On Domino's Theory," CFO.com, 2/8/02)

 

 

Brookstone, Inc. Added 14 Stores In One Year With Bain Capital's Guidance. "…Bain has helped fund an expansion program for Brookstone Inc., a New Hampshire retailer of specialty tools and gifts. Brookstone added 14 stores in 1993 and plans to add 20 more this year, according to its president, Hank Kaminstein. 'The Bain people have made a positive contribution,' said Kaminstein." (Charles Stein, "Their Mission Is To Make Money," The Boston Globe, 10/9/94)

 

 

Sports Authority Went From A Start-Up To 1,000 Jobs. "Sports Authority of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., went from a start-up to 1,000 jobs in three years, according to Bob White, a Bain Capital partner who now volunteers for the Romney campaign." (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

Domain Created 100 New Jobs. "Domain of Framingham has grown to about 100 jobs." (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

ARBY Grew From A Start-Up To 40 Employees. "ABRY of Boston, which has purchased a string of television stations, has gone from a start-up to 40 employees." (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

Corporate Software Developed 323 New Jobs. "Corporate Software of Norwood. Now privately held and owned mostly by Bain, the firm has grown from 940 employees to 1,263." (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

Masland Expanded By 519 Jobs. "Masland of Carlisle, Pa. expanded from 2,507 to 3,026 jobs." (Michael E. Knell, "And Mitt's Claims May Mislead," The Boston Herald, 10/5/94)

 

 

Bain Capital Invested About $600,000 In Staples And Developed A Company With About 69,000 Employees. "…Bain Capital made an initial investment of about Dollars 600,000 to start a little company called Staples. Today it has 69,000 employees and a market capitalisation of about Dollars 19.5bn (Euros 14.5bn, Pounds 9.9bn)." (Rebecca Knight, "Golden Business Touch Would Give Romney Added Lustre," Financial Times, 12/29/06)

 

 

With Bain Capital's Guidance, Duane Reade Controlled 14% Of Their Market In 1995. "Bain, a Boston-based investment firm known for expanding its acquisitions in order to take them public, has increased the number of Duane Reade stores to 58 from 37, moving beyond its base in midtown Manhattan to open in residential neighborhoods and in the other boroughs. With $306 million in 1994 sales, Duane Reade controlled 14% of the market." (Robin Kamen, "Duane Reade Fighting To Keep No. 1 Position," Crain's New York Business, 7/3/95)

 

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