JOB CREATION, CAPE HIGH-TECH BUSINESS, ECONOMY

Rep. Atsalis is optimistic about our future, as the economy is showing signs of vibrant life and strong growth. He is particularly encouraged about the District’s prospects because good planning has positioned the Cape for future prosperity.

"We have learned the lessons of boom and bust of the 1980s and 1990s," Rep. Atsalis said. "The towns’ local comprehensive plans will help stimulate the synergy of business activity in targeted growth areas to create jobs and discourage sprawl." In tandem with those accomplishments, Rep. Atsalis secured funding for Cape Cod Community College last year in its mission to fund a new computer technology building for its West Barnstable campus, which will help provide computer and business training for current and future generations.

"I commend the College and President Kathleen Schatzberg for their foresight on this project, which will allow our young people to compete in this increasingly high-tech economy and earn a paycheck that will allow them to live and raise families on Cape Cod."

Also, last year Rep. Atsalis fought hard to secure $150,000 for the Cape Cod Incubator Project, which is run by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. The Project’s mission is to foster burgeoning high-tech business ventures. Hopefully many owners and workers of these new businesses will come from the ranks of students educated at 4C’s computer-tech program. Rep. Atsalis also secured $75,000 for the Cape Cod Technology Council’s Educational Resources Center, which seeks to tie in Cape business and Cape schools and serve as a clearinghouse of information to support high-tech training and business. "I’ve been working on tying these integral pieces together to serve as an economic engine and support system for our year-round businesses on Cape Cod," Rep. Atsalis said.