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Repositioning Office for Change
Join CoreNet Global CT for a cocktail hour and networking event, followed by a presentation and panel discussion examining the commercial office market in the Hartford region and across Connecticut. The presentation will provide an in-depth look at current trends in the commercial office market, followed by a panel discussion on the economic outlook and future of office spaces in [...]
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CMSC Webinar: Preservation for Housing: How Collaborative & Strategic Funding Saved a Downtown Landmark
Attendees will learn how Preservation Connecticut’s Revolving Loan Fund and other funding sources helped stabilize the long-vacant 1888 landmark, setting the stage for investment from local and statewide partners. The Norwich Community Development Corporation’s leadership will speak to how securing substantial redevelopment funding through state and local initiatives further advanced the project is paving the way for Heritage Housing’s rehabilitation [...]
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2025 CCM Convention
Join CEDAS for Workshop Session C3: Business as Unusual – Fresh Approaches to Economic Development to Grow Your Grand List and check out their booth on the trade show floor! Check here for more information. Location: Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center, Winter Parking Garage, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Montville, CT 06382 Register here.
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AdvanceCT virtual Partners Meeting
Featuring a panel of workforce leaders that will focus on meeting today’s workforce needs while building for the future – from strategy to implementation. Kelli-Marie Vallieres, PhD, Chief Workforce Officer, Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy Amy Thompson, PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) Melanie Hoben, Director of Workforce, AdvanceCT Location: Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82517191165 Meeting ID: 825 [...]
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The CEDAS Hour: December 16, 2025 – How Manresa Wilds offers a Roadmap for your Community
The next CEDAS Hour takes place Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at noon, titled How Manresa Wilds offers a Roadmap for your Community. Jessica Vonashek, Executive Director, Manresa Island Corp. (and former CEDAS board member) outlines how this public-private project in Norwalk came to be, and how they are helping other cities repurpose sites with lessons learned. Location: Zoom Register here.
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The CEDAS Hour – January 21, 2026: ‘Proactive vs. Reactive Resilience in Connecticut: Creating Value & the Results of Inaction’
CEDAS President, Kevin Bielmeier, is joined by Weston & Sampson planning, resilience, and economic development staff to explore the value of resilience improvements, including the economic benefits of acting sooner rather than later. The presentation will cover the vulnerability assessment process and why comprehensive, proactive planning is critical for effective flood and infrastructure resilience. Attendees will gain practical insights and [...]
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2026 Yale Economic Development Symposium: Localizing Impact: Communities and the Future
Hosted by the Yale School of Management’s Economic Development Club, the Symposium brings together students, practitioners, policymakers, and private-sector leaders to discuss how localized action can drive national progress. As global systems undergo turbulence and funding priorities shift, the future of economic development is increasingly shaped at the local level. This year’s Symposium explores how cities, states, tribal nations, and [...]
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Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem
Join CMSC and CBIA for the 2026 Spring Summit: Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem—a half-day program showcasing the best practices, partnerships, and policy strategies that help local businesses flourish and keep downtowns vibrant. The event features: Panel discussions featuring on-the-ground experts and statewide changemakers Case studies highlighting effective approaches to nurturing strong downtown ecosystems Actionable insights on how communities [...]
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