The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.

This first event will introduce four strategic Tracks that will help shape the future of economic growth in the City. Economic Development professionals will facilitate a collaborative process to develop a frame work for Meriden’s continued successful economic development efforts.

Refreshments will be provided, so registration is required for this free event.

The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.
<p>Presentation and conversation about current real estate and business sector conditions in Meriden and in the region. <p>Topics will include but not be limited to: <ul><li>Market conditions and trends,</li>
<li>Current real estate challenges (i.e. vacant commercial space, via COVID and the Amazon effect)</li>
<li>Business Sector conditions and challenges (health care, insurance etc)</li>
<li>Market Effects: i.e. Housing and Transportation, Climate Change</li> </ul> <p>Refreshments will be served, so registration is required for this free event.

The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.
<p>What are Meriden’s key assets (opportunities) and challenges <ul><li>Brownfield(s) Opportunities,</li>
<li>Regional Impacts on Business Growth</li>
<li>Opportunities for large scale projects
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<li>Downtown Growth and Development</li> <li>Local and regional infrastructure
</li></ul> <p>Refreshments will be served, so registration is required for this free event.

The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.
<p>Funding Opportunity and Strategies:<ul><li>Current overview of the Cities grant making process and success,</li>
<li>State and Federal programs available for redevelopment, transportation and other infrastructure needs</li>
<li>Preparing the City to maximize the opportunities in the funding marketplace</li>
</ul> <p>Refreshments will be served, so registration is required for this free event.

The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.
<p>Business Attraction, Retention, Expansion (BRE) and Business Creation: The MEDCO and City will explore it’s current approach to BRE and Business Creation (Business Incubation and Technical Assistance) <p>Refreshments will be served, so registration is required for this free event.