Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership

Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership Stamford, CT – April 21, 2025 — The Stamford Partnership proudly announces the appointment of Darrell Johnson as its new Executive Director. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Johnson brings a strong background in strategic planning, marketing, and community engagement to the role.Johnson's appointment signals a new chapter for the Stamford Partnership, a leading public-private collaboration that works to drive economic development, foster innovation, and enhance quality…

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Spectrum provider Charter Communications to open tech hub at its Stamford HQ

Spectrum provider Charter Communications to open tech hub at its Stamford HQ Paul Marchand, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Charter Communications, speaks at a news conference announcing a tech hub at Charter's  headquarters at 400 Washington Blvd., in Stamford, Conn., on April 2, 2025. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — About 1,800 employees are based at Spectrum-services provider Charter Communications’ headquarters next to the downtown Stamford Metro-North Railroad station. Within the next few months, a sizable contingent of students will be working there…

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Announcing the Launch of the Northeast Cyber Council!

Join the Stamford Partnership's Northeast Cyber Council! Announcing the Launch of the Stamford Partnership's Northeast Cyber Council! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Northeast Cyber Council, a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Stamford Partnership to strengthen cybersecurity across Fairfield County and beyond. This new roundtable aims to unite public and private sector leaders to address the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape and enhance cyber preparedness within our community.The Northeast Cyber Council is driven by a clear mission: to foster cybersecurity awareness…

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A Conversation About Disinformation and Cybersecurity

A Conversation About Disinformation and Cybersecurity Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), ranking member of the House intelligence committee, will introduce a conversation with Dr. Dana LaFon, a senior U.S. disinformation and cyberpsychology expert, at the University of Connecticut-Stamford on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Dr. LaFon founded the National Security Agency’s Office of Operational Psychology and served as National Intelligence Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. (She will be speaking in her capacity as a private citizen and the opinions she expresses will…

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Save the Date: Third Annual Stamford Partnership UnGala on October 23!

Get ready for a night that's truly out of this world! The Stamford Partnership invites you to our 3rd annual unGala, "Launching Tomorrow's Tech Pioneers." This cosmic celebration promises stellar food, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), live music by Band Central, dancing, fun activities, raffles, auctions, and more.GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!Date: Wednesday, October 23rdTime: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: The Farmhouse at the Stamford Museum and Nature CenterBy attending, you'll be supporting Stamford’s premier economic and community impact organization. Funds raised will help…

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Southwest CT Tech Hub Brand Launches as Part of CT Tech Week

CT Tech Week Event on June 6 Brought Hundreds to CoCreate in Stamford Southwest CT Tech Hub Brand Launches as Part of CT Tech Week On June 6, the tech sector partnership convened by the Stamford Partnership hosted a lunch and QuantumCT panel moderated by Hari Sreenivasan. The discussion was centered on how quantum technology is likely to change our world and featured Sam Samdani, QuantumCT Executive Director; Claudia Reuter, Yale Ventures Director of the Roberts Innovation Fund; and Matthew Enjalran, Southern Connecticut…

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Quantum Revolution: Unlocking the Power of a Transformative Technology

Quantum Revolution: Unlocking the Power of a Transformative Technology Quantum computing has the potential to upend just about everything--from healthcare to manufacturing to aerospace. Join television journalist Hari Sreenivasan ("PBS NewsHour," "Amanpour & Co.") for a lunch and discussion with leaders in the field from Yale, UConn, and QuantumCT at CT Tech Week about how quantum technology is likely to change our world. Panelists include Claudia Reuter, Director of the Roberts Innovation Fund at Yale; Sam Samdani, Executive Director of QuantumCT; Stephany Santos, Executive Director of the Vergano Institute…

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Stamford Partnership CEO Roundtable

Stamford Partnership CEO Roundtable The Partnership hosted a powerhouse CEO roundtable on artificial intelligence on Monday April 29th, moderated by McKinsey & Company partners Liz Grennan and Pablo Prieto, with chief executives from Sikorsky, GE Appliances, Pratt & Whitney, Stamford Health, Tomo, Janus Associates, Enveritas, AXA XL, First Reserve, and others.Many thanks to the Partnership's Vice Chair, Rowena Track, for spearheading this event; Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons and Partnership CEO Kevin Peraino for their remarks; and the team at University of Connecticut-Stamford for co-hosting. Programs like these are exactly what the Partnership does best--bringing together people with the power to make a difference in our community to tackle big issues…

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The Stamford Partnership Celebrates the Success of the Dream Up Grant Program Awardees

The Stamford Partnership Celebrates the Success of the Dream Up Grant Program Awardees The Stamford Partnership is dedicated to supporting and empowering the changemakers in our community. We believe in the power of local initiatives and that supporting individuals who drive positive change builds a stronger Stamford for all. Recently, we had the privilege of awarding the Dream Up Grant, a meaningful initiative aimed at fostering innovation and empowering BIPOC changemakers in Stamford. During the Dream Up Grant ceremony, we had the pleasure of…

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