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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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