Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) along with the Connecticut Economic Development Association (CEDAS) and AdvanceCT announce Connecticut’s Economic Development Week set for May 9-13, 2022. Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2016 to increase awareness of local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of [...]

WEST HAVEN — A state nonprofit has issued the city a certification for exemplifying best practices in economic development and land use. The Connecticut Economic Development Association issued a silver certification to West Haven last month after the city’s application impressed two reviewers. West Haven was one of eight municipalities to receive a silver certification; three others received gold and [...]

Guilford has a problem most of the state’s 169 towns and cities would kill for: virtually no vacant retail space. “I look at other towns that have empty storefronts,” Economic Development Director Sheri Cote said. “We just don’t have that.” It’s just one aspect of the community’s enviably robust economy. In addition to a strong retail sector, seemingly in defiance [...]

Press release from the City of West Haven: Written by Michael P. Walsh WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven was among 12 cities and towns certified by the Connecticut Economic Development Association on Thursday, April 28, for exemplifying best practices in economic development and land use. Click here to read the rest of the article from the West Haven Patch.

(New Haven, Connecticut) – The Connecticut Economic Development Association (CEDAS) is proud to announce its certification of twelve cities and towns as exemplifying best practices in economic development and land use. These communities participated in a rigorous application review process that required documentation of their procedures for development projects, community engagement, and consideration of their economic development strategies. CEDAS created [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                          CONTACT: Kristen Gorski November 11, 2021                                                                               (860) 960-6136   CEDAS Announces 2022 Best Practices in Economic Development & Land Use Planning  Applications Now Accepted for 2022 Certification Connecticut Economic Development Association (CEDAS) has announced the 2022 Best Practices in Economic Development & Land Use Planning Certification Program. The Best Practices Certification Program requires an application [...]

We are now accepting applications for the CEDAS Best Practices Program.  Click here to learn more and to apply.

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