Room for All: A Vibrant Networking and Resource Showcase​

Room for All: A Vibrant Networking and Resource Showcase On July 19th, the Stamford Partnership had an incredible event called Room for All, which connected entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring individuals from our vibrant community. The event was filled with insightful panel discussions, expert breakout sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our speakers who shared their expertise and insights, making the event even more inspiring:- Akira Dunham, Investor at Connecticut Innovations, dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders.- Christine Sullivan, Strategic &…

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UCONN-Stamford Research To Be Linked to Job Growth

UCONN-Stamford Research to Support Job Growth UCONN-Stamford is too often thought of as merely a University of Connecticut satellite campus. That thinking will change in a big way, because UCONN-Stamford is hiring young scholars who will push the frontiers of academic research and innovation in Fairfield County.  “Stamford lies within one of the larger metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., and  enjoys a great deal of economic activity,” said Dr. Evan Rawley, an associate professor at UCONN Stamford. “However, the Stamford area has…

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The World-Changing Business of Dance

Stamford studio teaches confidence, boundaries and grit. You’ll also learn how to dance. Dance is a tough business. In an industry obsessed with body type, and where 100 dancers compete for one of 10 spots, the bar to success seems impossibly high. Dance studios are the dancers’ career entry point. Finding a studio to study and practice the craft can be difficult if you don’t have the right body type, such as physique, height or other aesthetic qualities. But that’s not the case…

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SōlHaus founder’s personal journey leads to a start up… and opportunity to build communities.

A Journey to Wellness and a Startup August 3, 2018, was the final straw. Over the preceding year, Demetrius Glover’s Adderall prescription had lost its effectiveness. He became more depressed and more anxious. Worse, the suicidal thoughts were more common. The “final straw” was an extremely adverse reaction to what became his final dose of Adderall, a drug that treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Suddenly, Glover’s muscles  stiffened, standing became difficult, and when he did stand he was unsteady. Add to that…

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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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