Focus group meetings held by the Western Connecticut Council of Governments are underway.  The regional planning organization is collecting input from business owners and stakeholders about the strengths and weaknesses they see in the economy.  They are particularly interested in the barriers businesses in the region face. 

Feedback will be used to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. 

One focus group meeting was held in Wilton and was specifically about the Advanced Manufacturing industry.  There was one yesterday with the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce focused on businesses with fewer than 25 employees.  Permitting processes, workforce, resources, and growth were some of the topics discussed.