• 22 Jul 2010 at 11:26 AM

Attention New York Hedge Fund Managers: Jodi Rell Wants A Piece Of You

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As you may have heard, Albany is currently debating whether or not to lay a $50 million tax upon the asses of certain hedge fund managers. Though nothing is set it stone yet, said managers are none too pleased with the proposal and have aired their grievances in public. Sensing friction on the home-front, Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell has jumped all over the situation. Earlier this month she conveyed, in her own words, a “simple yet heartfelt message” (which was “Connecticut welcomes you”) and now she’s hoping to win the boys over with raw meat, having invited Timothy Selby, president of the New York Hedge Fund Roundtable, and all of his friends, to an “intimate” steak dinner.

“I am personally inviting you and a few of your colleagues to meet with me,” Rell wrote, adding, “We have much to discuss! The meeting will be intimate, direct and private,” she confided. The powwow is set for Aug. 2 at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. Rell called it “a lovely place where we can talk further about Connecticut’s advantages and the needs of your industry.”

So, these efforts are somewhat admirable. Of course she wants more hedge funds in her state. But if Rell is serious about this, she’s going to have to do a lot better than T-bone. For starters, I think it goes without saying that some of Connecticut’s more notable asset managers should be at the dinner in some capacity, whether its serving as entertainment, wait staff or otherwise. And, I’m pretty sure the scales could be significantly tipped in CT’s favor if Rell were to announce that she’s ordered the state development authority to build a series of office towers around a certain local establishment. These are just my suggestions though. If you have other ideas, feel free to toss them out now.

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  1. 1
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Maybe with the lights off.

  2. 2
    Posted by Vince McMahon | July 22, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Shall I have Linda show up unannounced?

  3. 3
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Jodi Rell = rod jelli

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    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Gov. Jodi Rell = GILF

  5. 5
    Posted by Guest | July 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Look at the broach on that one!

  6. 6
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    @1 Maybe with the lights off and a plastic bag over your own head.

  7. 7
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    ….mmmmmm your lunch looks delicious, honey…..

  8. 8
    Posted by Anal_yst | July 22, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    At least she gets that we’re not just pieces of meat, that we need to be romanced

  9. 9
    Posted by NakedShort | July 22, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    I thought Julia Child was dead

  10. 10
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Analyst cruises m4m in “incognito mode” and tells everyone it’s just “for the lulz”.

  11. 11
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    thanks Dealbroker!

  12. 12
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Noble effort by the CT gov. I wonder what sort of response she’ll get. After all, you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.

  13. 13
    Posted by Invisible Hands | July 22, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    MMmmmm. I’d like to roll her in flour and go for the wet spot!

  14. 14
    Posted by NakedShort | July 22, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Enough of this dog and pony show

  15. 15
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    If Rell wants to ensure some decent odds of winning this race she better trot out some pretty soid ideas in front of these thoroughbreds.

  16. 16
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    In Soviet Russia, Connecticut moves to you?

    -guy who’s not really sure how it works in Soviet Russia

  17. 17
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Is that tempura in your belly or you just happy sashimi?

  18. 18
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Will we have to worry about this new tax?
    -Rebellion Research Analyst

  19. 19
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Is this restaurent hiring? I would like to wait there that night in order to do some networking

  20. 20
    Posted by BSD | July 22, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Gary. Busey.

  21. 21
    Posted by client 9 | July 22, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    that dude needs a haircut

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    Posted by Anal_yst | July 22, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I could not concentrate on what this old man was saying…

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    Posted by Bess Levin | July 22, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    @20 good call

  24. 24
    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    @9 too soon

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    Posted by Anonymous | July 22, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    I’d T-bone jodi rell … make her yell for hell

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    Anyone going to Beamers on Aug 2 .. we could all meet for a little steak dinner at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien

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