Events

Location: Aqua Turf Club 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479 The 2024 Connecticut Workforce Summit features key stakeholders from business, education, community-based organizations, and the public sector working together to build a skilled workforce that meets our economy’s growing needs. Learn more here.

Guest: Peter Ludwig, Senior Manager, Market Engagement, CT Green Bank Join Peter Ludwig from the Connecticut Green Bank for a deep dive into green building upgrade programs.  Green Bank programs such as, Energy Storage Solutions, solar financing and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs allow property owners to access low- cost capital to make buildings more energy efficient and [...]

Attendees will be able to learn from Bridgeport’s struggles and successes bringing projects to the finish line and learn more about the impact a true partnership between a DSSD and an economic development department can have. Location: The Stress Factory, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Learn more here.

This program will cover: Details of the Certified Sites Program and its importance What qualifies a site and under the Program and how to nominate a site Best Practice Example: Process of certifying the Occom Business Park Site Municipal View: Why it's important Steps to become nomination ready Value to our current efforts Panelists: Erron Smith, Director, Business Development for [...]

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Join Sustainable CT in extending Earth Day beyond April 22 to April 30 with Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and Waterbury native, with the chance to ask questions about their efforts to improve, preserve, and protect America’s public health and environment. Featured guests will also include Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-5) and Senator Richard  Blumenthal. [...]

Celebrate National Small Business Week with Connecticut District SBA and CBIA at the annual Awards & Resource Expo, where they'll honor outstanding small business leaders including the state's Small Business Person of the Year. Hear from Lumi Hospitality co-founder and CEO Melissa Melonson, who will share her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, learn from a panel of small business leaders discussing their pathways to [...]

Bring your questions for the new Commissioner of DECD. Location: Webb Deane Stevens Museum Waterman Hall, 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT. Parking: Available on site, on street or public lot across the street. Free with RSVP. Presented by CEDAS and AdvanceCT. Light refreshments will be served. Part of Connecticut Economic Development Week (May 6th – 10th).

Explore artificial intelligence's role in job creation, patient care, and healthcare innovation, and learn the transformative impact of AI on healthcare through featured keynote speakers and panel discussions. Location: UConn Health, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT Register here.

Different perspectives on the recent legislative session. Presented with AdvanceCT. Panel: Katie Stargardter, Director of Government Affairs, DECD Brian O’Connor, Director of Policy and Advocacy, CCM Chris Davis, Vice President, Public Policy, CBIA Samuel Haydock, Manager, Product Development, Principal, BL Companies Moderator: Michelle McCabe, CEDAS Policy Committee / President & CEO, CT Main Street Center Register here.

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The Yale Innovation Summit brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners from around the globe for two days of networking, discussions, and pitch competitions across five focused tracks: arts, biotech, climate, health, and technology. This year's event introduces an exclusive investor session and general sessions on topics such as social entrepreneurship and leveraging AI for innovation. Location: 165 Whitney [...]