Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors and everyone who joined us for the October 12th, Future of Economic Development in Connecticut Forum presented by Pullman & Comley.
Connecticut has always been the birthplace of innovation. With a highly educated workforce and superior quality of life, Connecticut offers unique opportunities. As the role of economic development becomes an increasingly shared responsibility between the public and private sectors, this event will bring together business, municipal and state leaders to address the changing approach to economic development to create a more vibrant and competitive Connecticut.
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PANEL DISCUSSION I: Public Private Partnerships and their Role in Economic Development
The influx of new residents over the past two years and a number of exciting new projects are re-energizing the state as we emerge from the pandemic. Hear about some of the inventive ways municipalities have teamed public sector initiatives with private sector innovation and investment to drive development and growth – from downtown urban revitalization, to the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in building suburban communities, to new industrial development creating jobs in Connecticut.
PANEL DISCUSSION II: Rethinking Economic Development: A Roundtable Discussion
What does the future of economic development in Connecticut look like? Where do we go from here, and how can we do it better to continue to attract investment in our state? Our panel of developers, economic development professionals and thought leaders will share their insights on important lessons on what it takes to make a project successful, thoughts on working with state and local stakeholders to promote sustainable growth, the importance of incorporating ESG into your economic development strategy, and more.
