Sustainable Economic Development Forum

The Connecticut Green Bank is the nation’s first green bank. We’re creating a thriving marketplace to accelerate green energy adoption in Connecticut by making green energy financing accessible and affordable for homeowners, businesses and institutions.

Connecticut Green Bank

Developing Communities for a Resilient Future

Lyceum Resource & Conference

This event is at capacity and registration is now closedAcross Connecticut, communities are embracing new strategies to strengthen local economies, upgrade infrastructure, and support vibrant housing and business districts. This forum convenes leading voices from economic development, community organizations, and sustainable finance to explore how resilient infrastructure, efficient buildings, and clean energy investments are changing what is possible. A fireside chat and panel discussion will spotlight real world projects that reduce costs, enhance community assets, and prepare neighborhoods for the future.There will be coffee and a light breakfast starting at 9:30am with the program kicking off promptly at 10am. Lunch will be provided.Please RSVP for this event by May 4th to confirm your spot. If you have any questions, please reach out to emily.ganon@ctgreenbank.comCo-Sponsors:<ul><li>Connecticut Business and Industry Association</li><li>CT Main Street Center</li><li>Advance CT</li><li>Capitol Region Council of Governments</li><li>Community Economic Development Association</li><li>Connecticut Municipal Development Authority</li><li>Black Business Alliance</li><li>Metro Hartford Alliance</li><li>Urban League of Greater Hartford</li><li>CT Department of Economic and Community Development</li></ul>

Agenda

Coffee & Networking

Facilitator: Peter Ludwig (Senior Manager, Connecticut Green Bank). Panelists: Kristen Gorski, (Economic Development Manager of the Town of West Hartford), Anne Marie-Knight (Executive Director, Black Business Alliance), Patrick McMahon (Economic Development Director, Town of Windsor)

Panel Discussion: Connecting the Dots in Green Economic Development

Facilitator: Kevin Bielmeier (President of CEDAS). Panelists: Robin Sharp (President & CEO of Easterseals Capital Region), Brenda Watson (Executive Director of Swift Factory), Austin Dziki (Associate Director, Environmental Infrastructure at Connecticut Green Bank), Alysse Lembo-Buzzelli (Director of Program Development & Origination at Connecticut Green Bank)

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