Stamford Partnership Celebrates Return Of ‘Room for All’

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…

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Stamford Partnership Launches Dream Up Grant

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…

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McKinsey’s Stefano Redaelli Joins the Stamford Partnership Board

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…

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The Stamford Partnership Welcomes New Board Member Lisa Lanspery of Synchrony

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,…

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The Stamford Partnership Announces Kevin Peraino Will Serve as Next CEO

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.…

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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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