StartLab Poised to Fuel Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs

The Stamford Partnership’s StartLab Poised to Fuel Local Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs New initiative will support burgeoning businesses across the city; May programming includes dynamic event with Wefunder hub STAMFORD, CT (April 19, 2022) -- The Stamford Partnership — one of Connecticut’s leading economic and community development groups — is launching StartLab, an ambitious initiative to fuel the city’s burgeoning start-up and early-stage business landscape. The initiative will equip local entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and community necessary to launch and grow a successful business.…

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The Stamford Partnership Launches Media Advocacy Group, Welcomes ITV America’s Danielle Bibbo to Board

  The Stamford Partnership Launches Media Advocacy Group, Welcomes ITV America’s Danielle Bibbo to Board A new consortium of companies will fuel Stamford’s reputation and success as a major media hub STAMFORD, CT (February 9, 2022) — The Stamford Partnership, the region's preeminent economic and community development organization, is announcing a major new initiative that will further cement the city’s reputation as a premier media hub and spark continued economic growth. ITV America’s Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy, Danielle Bibbo, has…

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TechHub Collaborative Gains Momentum Since Summer Launch

TechHub Collaborative Gains Momentum Since Summer Launch Program Unites and Energizes Stamford's Tech Community Stamford, CT (December 6, 2021) – TechHub, the Partnership’s group of programs designed to accelerate the technology industry and build a tech-enabled workforce in Stamford, reports significant growth since its July 2021 launch. Participation in its weekly community co-working sessions is up approximately 200% and its fireside chat series launched with a sellout session with more than 100 attendees.  “TechHub’s success is indicative of Stamford’s vibrant, growing technology ecosystem,”…

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Partnership CEO, Board Members, to Anchor Real Estate Industry Event

Partnership CEO, Board Members to Anchor Real Estate Industry Event Stamford, CT – Southern Connecticut Building Owners and Managers Association is virtually hosting “Macro & Micro Update for Stamford and the Region” from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Thursday, April 29th. Panelists will include Jon Winkel, CEO of the Stamford Partnership, Nick Simmons, Former Director of Strategic Initiatives for State of CT & Policy Advisor to the Governor, and David Kooris, President of Stamford Downtown. Moderating this lively panel will be Jodi Gutierrez, Vice President of…

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Stamford Partnership Welcomes President of AT&T New England & Local Leader to Board

Image Credit: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media Stamford Partnership Welcomes President of AT&T New England & Local Leader to Board The Stamford Partnership has continued enhancing its regional leadership growth into 2021, with the recent addition of John Emra, President of AT&T New England, and David Mannis of the Stamford Board of Finance, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Emra, has worked for AT&T since 2001, previously serving as a regional vice president for external and legislative affairs for Connecticut and then…

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[Stamford Advocate] Stamford man to bring ‘Connecticut model to Washington’ in new U.S. education department role

[Stamford Advocate] Stamford man to bring 'Connecticut model to Washington' in new U.S. education department role "The Stamford Partnership Congratulates Board Member Nick Simmons on his recent appoint as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona." - Jon Winkel, CEO, Stamford Partnership"STAMFORD — A Stamford resident will play a major role in helping American schools reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Nick Simmons, who has served in the administration of Gov. Ned Lamont since 2019, will be a senior adviser…

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Stamford Partnership Accelerates Through COVID-19, Prepares for Future Growth

Stamford Partnership Accelerates Through COVID-19, Prepares for Future Growth In 1978, the Stamford Partnership, then called the Stamford Economic Assistance Corporation was created by local business leaders. From its inception to now, the Partnership’s mission has remained the same: to enhance the lives of those who live and work in the Stamford area. And the organization today now features a diverse and representative Board that includes nonprofit, government, and citizen leaders.In 2019, The Stamford Partnership named Jon Winkel as CEO, when four months…

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Stamford Partnership Embarks on Promise Program for Local Scholars

Stamford Partnership Embarks on Promise Program for Local Scholars The Stamford Partnership, a public-private non-profit focused on economic and community development, is announcing plans to launch its own Promise Program in Stamford, a popular scholarship program that is currently offered in more than 50 localities across the United States. Called the Stamford Promise, the program will award scholarships to area students, making higher education a more affordable and achievable goal for Stamford students and their families. “The Stamford Partnership is excited to help…

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The World-Changing Business of Dance

Stamford studio teaches confidence, boundaries and grit. You’ll also learn how to dance. Dance is a tough business. In an industry obsessed with body type, and where 100 dancers compete for one of 10 spots, the bar to success seems impossibly high. Dance studios are the dancers’ career entry point. Finding a studio to study and practice the craft can be difficult if you don’t have the right body type, such as physique, height or other aesthetic qualities. But that’s not the case…

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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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