Stamford entrepreneur creates niche in crowded toy market, gives back.

When Business Is a Game Would you bet your future on a deck of cards? It’s a trick question. “Even as growth for online gaming grabs headlines and venture capital,” said Michael Dummeyer, maker, owner and purveyor of Flex Deck Playing Cards, “the original analog versions of game boards and playing cards account for significant growth in the toy industry.” A 2019 report from Grand View Research  supports Dummeyer’s assertion. Grand View valued the global playing cards and board games market at nearly…

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Women Lead New Board of Directors at Stamford Partnership

New leadership of the Stamford Partnership board of directors took the oath of office in July and for the first time ever, its two highest ranking officials are women.  The Stamford Partnership is a regional non-profit focused on improving the quality of life for Stamford’s residents, its workforce, businesses, and other critical stakeholders.  Leading the Board of Directors, will be Chair Jodi Gutierrez, who is an executive in the real estate and property management industry, with George Comfort & Sons, Inc.  April Condon,…

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The Stamford Partnership Seeks Update on UConn’s Planned Data Science Institute

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…

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Partnership Orchestrates Collaboration with UConn’s Werth Institute to Support Stamford Hospital’s COVID-19 Treatment

Stamford Health becomes first independent, community hospital to offer convalescent plasma therapy as potentially life-saving option STAMFORD, CT (June 19, 2020)—The Stamford Partnership, a public-private partnership for economic and community development, today announced the positive outcomes of a joint-collaboration between the Stamford Partnership, Stamford Health and the Peter J Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at University of Connecticut (UConn). Stamford Health was early to launch a convalescent plasma clinical trial in its response to COVID-19. After learning about the clinical trial, The…

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The Stamford Partnership Announces The Launch of Dining Bonds Initiative

The Stamford Partnership today announced that Dining Bonds customers now have the capability to donate their 'bond' directly to Stamford Hospital. After purchasing a Dining Bond, patrons simply contact Stamford Hospital's concierge desk and mention the Dining Bonds program to coordinate delivery. Please note, you cannot send food directly to the hospital, you must purchase the Dining Bond then contact the concierge. For more information on the Dining Bonds and Frontline Support program please visit https://stamfordpartnership.org/dining-bonds * Original Release | April 15th, 2020*…

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Stamford Board of Reps Adopts Shared Mobility Principles Submitted by The Stamford Partnership

Stamford's Board of Representatives yesterday adopted Shared Mobility Principles as presented by the Stamford Partnership. After consideration and unanimous support of the State and Commerce committee the Resolution went on to approval by the full Board. These mobility principles help Stamford create a more safe, inclusive, and innovative future in the mobility sphere. Full Resolution Text RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SHARED MOBILITY PRINCIPLES WHEREAS, a variety of mobility services and technologies have emerged over the past few years, including mobile applications that connect…

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The Stamford Partnership Announces Complementary High-Speed Public WiFi Network

STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Partnership, on behalf of the City of Stamford and in partnership with Frontier Communications, is proud to announce SWIFI, a free high-speed public WiFi network. This network is currently accessible throughout downtown Stamford including the central business district and areas around UCONN and Columbus, Veterans, and Mill River Parks. “The Stamford Partnership, as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance the quality of life for those that live and work in Stamford, is extremely pleased to offer SWIFI to…

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