The Stamford Partnership today announced the publishing of a formal request for additional information regarding UConn’s planned Data Science Institute. A project that the Partnership views as having transformative potential for Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Stamford.

President Katsouleas and UConn Officials,

 

The Board Members, Staff and Stakeholders of the Stamford Partnership read the news of UConn’s planned Data Science Institute with great excitement in late 2019.

• https://today.uconn.edu/2019/12/uconn-wants-world-leading-data-science-institute-stamford/
• https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-norwalk-hour/20191224/281483573290438
• https://www.ctinsider.com/news/ctpost/article/UConn-wants-world-leading-data-science-14922699.php

Although the project seemed to be accelerating quickly at the time, we would be remiss if we did not share our explicit support for this initiative and note that government officials, elected officials, corporate executives, property owners, small business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs are responding to our rallying cry for support and share in our enthusiasm.

Based on the content of the articles referenced above, we feel this project would have a transformative impact on our state and region—and Stamford is just the place to make this institute a reality.

Given the time that has passed since this initiative first became public, an update as to the timing and progress will help us continue our coalition building and advocacy efforts in advance of this project. We welcome any news on this front and look forward to collaborating on this project in the future.

Please know that this community is eager to welcome this initiative and will do all in our power to see it through to near-term and sustained success.

With Warm Regards,

Senator Carlo Leone | 27th District Senator, Connecticut Senate

 

Rep. Caroline Simmons | 144th District Representative, Connecticut General Assembly

 

David Martin | Mayor, City of Stamford

 

Thomas Madden | Director of Economic Development, City of Stamford

 

Matthew Quinones | President, Stamford Board of Representatives

 

David Kooris | President & CEO, Stamford Downtown

 

Jodi Gutierrez | Vice President, George Comfort & Sons

 

April Condon | Partner, Day Pitney

 

Dan Stolzenbach | General Manager, The Taubman Company

 

Shannon Malkin Daniels | Co-Founder & CEO, encaptiv

 

Ann H. Zucker | Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

 

Dan Morris | Stamford Partnership Board of Directors

 

Randy Skigen | Stamford Partnership Board of Directors

 

Joe Goett | Stamford Partnership Board of Directors

 

Ursuline Foley | Stamford Partnership Board of Directors

 

Jonathan Winkel | Executive Director, The Stamford Partnership

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The Stamford Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on improving the quality of life for Stamford’s residents, workforce, businesses, and stakeholders. We bring companies, governments, nonprofits, and people together to reimagine the future. Focused on economic and social impact for the future, we’re guided by our three pillars.

1. Public-Private Partnerships

By bringing together government, companies, and nonprofits, we help assemble the coalitions needed to create positive, lasting change. Currently, we’re working on transforming Stamford into a smart city—one that’s fully connected, powered by technology, and designed with sustainability in mind.

2. Ecosystem Development

We create programs and services for high-potential industries and companies to encourage innovation, growth, and connectivity. With a focus on clustering businesses and supporting and attracting entrepreneurs, we aim to continue establishing Stamford as a super-regional hub in which businesses thrive.

3. Talent Development

We believe that the workforce of the future is built on lifelong learning, soft skills, and technical knowhow. To this end, we create personal and professional development opportunities that help build the engaged and inspired workforce of tomorrow. By helping cultivate generations of skilled workers, we are quite literally able to shape the future of Stamford.