2024 Economic Development VISIONING Series
From April through the end of June, The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce held a (joint) series of strategic planning events. The purpose of the event was to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years. Special thanks to Dale Kroop, Facilitator, and REX Development, program sponsor.
The videos from each of the sessions is below for your viewing pleasure.
VIDEO- Economic Dev.Visioning Series Opening Session: Program Overview and Mission | 4.2.24 - This first event will include comments from Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati. Program facilitator, Dale Kroop 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.
Visioning Series Strategic Track 1: The Economic Development Market Place | 4.25.24 - with Scott Sattler, General Manager, Ragozzino Foods, Inc. | Lisa Mercurio, VP, Business Development, AdvanceCT | Ginny Kozlowski, CEO of REX Development and the Economic Development Corporation of New Haven | Evan O’Brien, Senior Director Brokerage Services, Cushman & Wakefield
Visioning Series Strategic Track 2: Mapping the City of Meriden | 5.23.24 - with Dale Kroop, REX Development & Sam Haydock, BL Companies on the topic of Brownfields | Emmeline Harrigan, President-CT Chapter of the American Planning Association and Assistant Planning Director-Town of Fairfield | Ben Limmer: CT DOT / CT Transit | Laura Francis, Deputy Director and Director of Transportation: South Central Council of Governments
Visioning Series Track 3: Funding Opportunity and Strategies | 6.5.24 - with Ricardo Vidal, Director of Lending, CT Economic Development Fund | Fiona Stewart, Senior Manager, Investments, CT Green Bank | Binu Chandy, CT Department of Economic and Community Development
Visioning Series Track 4: Business Attraction, Retention, Expansion & Creation | 6.27.24 - with Rosanne Ford, President, Midstate Chamber of Commerce, William Villano, Executive Director, Regional Workforce Alliance | Ashley Zane: Senior Public Policy Associate, Connecticut Business and Industry Association | Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturer Officer, State of Connecticut | Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, City of Meriden