Sustainable Economic Development Forum
Developing Communities for a Resilient Future
Across 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.com
Co-Sponsors:
- Connecticut Business and Industry Association
- CT Main Street Center
- Advance CT
- Capitol Region Council of Governments
- Community Economic Development Association
- Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
- Black Business Alliance
- Metro Hartford Alliance
- Urban League of Greater Hartford
- CT Department of Economic and Community Development
Developing Communities for a Resilient Future
Across 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.com
Co-Sponsors:
- Connecticut Business and Industry Association
- CT Main Street Center
- Advance CT
- Capitol Region Council of Governments
- Community Economic Development Association
- Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
- Black Business Alliance
- Metro Hartford Alliance
- Urban League of Greater Hartford
- CT Department of Economic and Community Development
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Highlights
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Lyceum Resource & Conference
227 Lawrence Street
Hartford, CT 06106
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Coffee & Networking
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Panel Discussion: Connecting the Dots in Green Economic Development
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)
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Panel Discussion: Thinking for the Future
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)