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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GE Appliances CEO Kevin Nolan on CoCREATE Stamford

GE Appliances CEO Kevin Nolan on CoCREATE Stamford Many thanks to Kevin Nolan, president and CEO of GE Appliances, a Haier company, for speaking with our Nov. 3rd TechHub audience at Third Place by Half Full Brewery in Stamford. Thanks also to Peter Denious, president and CEO of AdvanceCT, for moderating the fireside chat.Nolan, a Stamford native, shared details of CoCREATE, the recently announced small appliance microfactory and “co-creation community” to be established in Stamford by GE Appliances. He also shared his insights and…

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Our Economic Future Depends on SWCT Becoming a Tech Hub. Here’s Why.

The Economy and Workforce of the Future; a Vision for the Tech Industry in Southwest Connecticut This series explores opportunities, challenges, policies, and investments that we must understand and employ to accomplish technological prominence for our region and state. It lays out the rewards if we win, and what is at stake if we don’t. Our Economic Future Depends on SWCT Becoming a Tech Hub. Here’s Why.  SOURCE: https://www.choosestamford.com/why-stamford By The Stamford Partnership Part 1, The Trends, Forces, and Factors.  Every company is…

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Analyze This: Data & Analytics Drives Growth in Stamford

Analyze This: Data & Analytics Drives Growth in Stamford Data and analytics expertise is the fourth industrial revolution’s foundation. Here’s how Stamford, and Connecticut, are securing leadership. Data and analytics expertise is the core capability propelling Connecticut’s economic competitiveness in the future, according to Stamford Partnership CEO and Stamford Innovation Week Founder Jon Winkel.“We are in it now, the fourth industrial revolution,” said Wes Bemus, executive director of StamfordNext. “Connecticut did well in the second industrial revolution, while California did particularly well in…

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‘Filmed in Stamford’ – Digital Media Means Jobs and Prosperity

‘Filmed in Stamford’ - Digital Media Means Jobs & Prosperity Stamford’s relationship with digital media and film production is more than history, it’s a future with enormous growth potential. The recent news about Netflix shooting movies in Stamford is a big story, but the bigger story is what happens after the Netflix crews pack up: More than 20 production companies shoot high quality television and films and other programming on location in Stamford. “Filmed in Stamford” happens every day because of digital media.…

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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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