Introducing Varun Awasthi, Maggie Reville, Danny Arroyo, and Chloe Sainsbury - Our Talented Business Leadership Program (BLP) Fellows! We are Thrilled to Partner with Synchrony to have them on board with the Stamford Partnership for a portion of this summer!

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.

Stamford Partnership Celebrates Return Of ‘Room for All’ A networking event that brings business resources to those who need them. "Room for All" is back with a bang! Join us on June 7, as we partner with Stamford Events, to deliver a powerhouse of free resources from top organizations, speakers, and mentors. This meaningful business networking event will give small businesses and entrepreneurs access to valuable information and tools, all while facilitating the introductions needed to be successful both short and long-term.The Palms in…

Stamford Partnership Launches Dream Up Grant The Stamford Partnership is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring '23 round of the Stamford Partnership's Dream Up Grant! This grant aims to accelerate positive change in diverse communities by supporting grassroots organizations and individuals who are making a local impact. This aid helps to fund small-scale, impact-oriented work undertaken by small business owners, community workers, and non-profit organizations who are working to achieve real results in people’s everyday lives. The goal of the Dream Up funding is to help…

McKinsey's Stefano Redaelli Joins the Stamford Partnership Board STAMFORD — The Stamford Partnership is pleased to announce that McKinsey's Stefano Redaelli is joining the Board of Directors. Stefano is a member of McKinsey’s Advanced Industries practice, and the Managing Partner for McKinsey’s Stamford, CT, office.He specializes in serving B2B companies with distributed operations, both public and privately owned, at the intersection of the Industrials, Logistics and Construction value chains (OEMs, Distributors, Logistics operators and Service providers).Stefano joined McKinsey in 2003 in Italy, worked for 5 years…

The Stamford Partnership Welcomes New Board Member Lisa Lanspery of Synchrony STAMFORD — The Stamford Partnership is thrilled to welcome its newest board member, Lisa Lanspery! Lisa is the Senior Vice President of External Communications at Synchrony, a Fortune 200 consumer finance company. With more than two decades of expertise in corporate communications, Lisa has a range of experience in public relations, issues management, storytelling, and brand positioning. At Synchrony, she has worked on multiple change management programs including a CEO transition, COVID-19 communications, acquisitions, social issues,…

The Stamford Partnership Announces Kevin Peraino Will Serve As Next CEO STAMFORD — The Stamford Partnership announced today that Kevin Peraino—a seasoned and award-winning nonprofit executive, journalist, and author—has been named the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Peraino, who has spent nearly 25 years living in Southwest Connecticut, brings a strong record of nonprofit leadership and public-policy expertise to the role.The Stamford Partnership is a swiftly growing nonprofit public-private partnership that works to improve the lives of those living and working in Stamford.…