About

Stamford’s Primary Civic Organization

Mission.

The Stamford Partnership is a public-private-partnership working to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in Stamford, Connecticut.

The Partnership is part convener, part think tank, part incubator. It brings together a wide spectrum of constituencies and stakeholders to identify needs, resources and opportunities to engage leadership and prompt action to improve the city’s quality of life. It is a catalyst for debate and discussion, and initiates civic projects through public, community, and private sector collaborations.

Vision.

We believe in the power of bringing citizens, organizations, stakeholders, and policymakers together to chart the future of our region. We work with public officials, on strategies related to community-­wide issues; we act as a catalyst for civic action, and we serve as a conduit for the application of private sector resources for civic purposes. We create the roadmap of the future of Stamford by engaging our community in key policy areas.

Priorities

  • Transportation. Promote access to transit alternatives that reduce car dependency yet increase mobility that are clean and safe public places.
  • Housing / Living. Increase the economic resources so that every resident can live active, healthy and sustainable lives and contribute to making Stamford the best community it can be.
  • Skills/Education. Encourage lifelong learning opportunities so that all residents are able to contribute their skills, talents, and abilities to shape the future Stamford.
  • Innovation. Create an environment where creating new things happens organically through cultural and entrepreneurial activities.
  • Connectivity. Develop mobility and accessibility for all through alternative communication and engagement strategies that are meaningful.

Our History

The Stamford Economic Assistance Corporation is formed by local business leaders.

1978

The Stamford Chamber of Commerce is formed through the Stamford Partnership.

1987

The Stamford Partnership takes its current name and form

1988

The Stamford Partnership creates the DSSD, known today as Stamford Downtown.

1992

Stamford Public Education Foundation is launched from The Partnership.

1996

UConn Stamford opens in downtown Stamford, led by the Stamford Partnership.

1998

The Waterside Coalition is formed as a project of the Partnership.

2000

The Mill River Park Collaborative is formed, eventually growing to become Stamford’s ‘central park.’

2004

Neighbors Link is launched, supporting Stamford’s immigrant community.

2008

Advocacy efforts lead to major updates at the Stamford Transportation Center.

2012

The Partnership leads the effort to refresh the City’s branding.

2016

SWIFI, Stamford’s first and only free public WiFi network, launches in downtown Stamford.

2019

Stamford Innovation Week merges with the Partnership.

2020