New Board Member Welcome!

Welcome!We're thrilled to welcome Lindsay T. Reed to The Stamford Partnership's Board of Directors. Lindsay is a Partner at Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, where she focuses on civil and commercial litigation in state and federal courts and arbitration, representing clients in complex business disputes, contract matters, and across all aspects of litigation.Lindsay brings exceptional legal expertise and a deep commitment to community leadership. She served as President of the Fairfield County Bar Association from 2023-2024 and continues to serve on its…

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Stamford Tech Hub Ribbon Cutting

🎉 After four years of hard work, we had the exciting opportunity to officially open The Stamford Tech Hub’s new space. Community leaders, partners, recent graduates, and supporters gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting and graduation of our most recent cohort. The Stamford Tech Hub brings free, high-impact tech training to Stamford residents with programs ranging from 1-day digital immersions to 6-month career readiness bootcamps, all designed to develop local tech talent and connect residents to jobs in the digital economy. Thanks to…

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Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership

Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership Stamford, CT – April 21, 2025 — The Stamford Partnership proudly announces the appointment of Darrell Johnson as its new Executive Director. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Johnson brings a strong background in strategic planning, marketing, and community engagement to the role.Johnson's appointment signals a new chapter for the Stamford Partnership, a leading public-private collaboration that works to drive economic development, foster innovation, and enhance quality…

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Announcing the Launch of the Northeast Cyber Council!

Join the Stamford Partnership's Northeast Cyber Council! Announcing the Launch of the Stamford Partnership's Northeast Cyber Council! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Northeast Cyber Council, a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Stamford Partnership to strengthen cybersecurity across Fairfield County and beyond. This new roundtable aims to unite public and private sector leaders to address the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape and enhance cyber preparedness within our community.The Northeast Cyber Council is driven by a clear mission: to foster cybersecurity awareness…

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A Conversation About Disinformation and Cybersecurity

A Conversation About Disinformation and Cybersecurity Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), ranking member of the House intelligence committee, will introduce a conversation with Dr. Dana LaFon, a senior U.S. disinformation and cyberpsychology expert, at the University of Connecticut-Stamford on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Dr. LaFon founded the National Security Agency’s Office of Operational Psychology and served as National Intelligence Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. (She will be speaking in her capacity as a private citizen and the opinions she expresses will…

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Save the Date: Third Annual Stamford Partnership UnGala on October 23!

Get ready for a night that's truly out of this world! The Stamford Partnership invites you to our 3rd annual unGala, "Launching Tomorrow's Tech Pioneers." This cosmic celebration promises stellar food, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), live music by Band Central, dancing, fun activities, raffles, auctions, and more.GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!Date: Wednesday, October 23rdTime: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: The Farmhouse at the Stamford Museum and Nature CenterBy attending, you'll be supporting Stamford’s premier economic and community impact organization. Funds raised will help…

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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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Stamford Humanitarian Fund Seeks to Help Community Recover

Stamford Humanitarian Fund, Which Supported Community During Pandemic, Seeks to Help City Recover The City of Stamford, Connecticut, along with the Stamford Partnership, is proud to announce the success of the initial rounds of donations from the Mayor’s Humanitarian Fund, which was created at the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic.When COVID-19 first hit in early in 2020, the Mayor’s office, along with public and private partners, galvanized a quick and decisive response, identifying the type of support needed and then providing critical grants…

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