SōlHaus founder’s personal journey leads to a start up… and opportunity to build communities.

A Journey to Wellness and a Startup August 3, 2018, was the final straw. Over the preceding year, Demetrius Glover’s Adderall prescription had lost its effectiveness. He became more depressed and more anxious. Worse, the suicidal thoughts were more common. The “final straw” was an extremely adverse reaction to what became his final dose of Adderall, a drug that treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Suddenly, Glover’s muscles  stiffened, standing became difficult, and when he did stand he was unsteady. Add to that…

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Stamford entrepreneur creates niche in crowded toy market, gives back.

When Business Is a Game Would you bet your future on a deck of cards? It’s a trick question. “Even as growth for online gaming grabs headlines and venture capital,” said Michael Dummeyer, maker, owner and purveyor of Flex Deck Playing Cards, “the original analog versions of game boards and playing cards account for significant growth in the toy industry.” A 2019 report from Grand View Research  supports Dummeyer’s assertion. Grand View valued the global playing cards and board games market at nearly…

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Women Lead New Board of Directors at Stamford Partnership

New leadership of the Stamford Partnership board of directors took the oath of office in July and for the first time ever, its two highest ranking officials are women.  The Stamford Partnership is a regional non-profit focused on improving the quality of life for Stamford’s residents, its workforce, businesses, and other critical stakeholders.  Leading the Board of Directors, will be Chair Jodi Gutierrez, who is an executive in the real estate and property management industry, with George Comfort & Sons, Inc.  April Condon,…

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The Stamford Partnership Seeks Update on UConn’s Planned Data Science Institute

The Stamford Partnership today announced the publishing of a formal request for additional information regarding UConn's planned Data Science Institute. A project that the Partnership views as having transformative potential for Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Stamford. President Katsouleas and UConn Officials,   The Board Members, Staff and Stakeholders of the Stamford Partnership read the news of UConn’s planned Data Science Institute with great excitement in late 2019. https://today.uconn.edu/2019/12/uconn-wants-world-leading-data-science-institute-stamford/ https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-norwalk-hour/20191224/281483573290438 https://www.ctinsider.com/news/ctpost/article/UConn-wants-world-leading-data-science-14922699.php Although the project seemed to be accelerating quickly at the time, we would…

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