Building an Economic Powerhouse
One Brick at a Time:
Fields to Factories Success in Shelton and Throughout Connecticut
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Snow Date: Wednesday, Feb 12
Co-hosted by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce
(Chamber Members attend at CBC Member Rate)
and
Co-promoted by Connecticut Main Streets
(CT Main Street Members attend at CBC Member Rate)
Click on the video above to hear more about this program from CBC's Program Liaison,
Lynn DiGiovanni with DeCarlo & Doll / Luchs Consulting Engineers and
CBC's President, Richard Bergan, Bergan Architectural Woodworking
Also meet CBC's Past Presidents as we honor them during Presidents Month
for helping to build our long history
#CBC-CT #CBCEconomicPowerhouse #CBCEvents #GreaterValleyChamberofCommerce #CTMainStreets
Learn how a clear vision, smart planning, and strategic implementation are vital to the economic growth of Connecticut’s cities and towns.
This opportunity-focused program will feature Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti as Keynote Speaker. Mayor Lauretti will share his insight into how Shelton achieved its success and what’s on the horizon for this evolving city.
We will then zoom out for a more regional perspective as our distinguished panelists discuss how the development process, transportation investment, brownfields, and Connecticut’s industrial heritage impact and define the emerging opportunities of our state.
Where are these opportunities and how can members of the construction industry play a role in their success? Please join us to find out.
Speakers:
Keynote:
Mark Lauretti, Mayor, City of Shelton
Moderator:
Bill Purcell, President, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce
Panel:
John Guedes, President, Primrose Companies (Developer)
Mark Nielsen, Assistant Director, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
Patrick McMahon, CEO, Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC)
Reception Sponsor:
Program Sponsors: (Want to Sponsor?)
CBC Board Member Door Prize Sponsor:
John Jenney, BL Companies
College and High School Students Welcome
We welcome college and high school students with an interest in the design and construction industry, especially those from CBC's alliance colleges: Capital Community College Construction Management and Engineering Technology programs, Central Connecticut State University Construction Management program, and University of Connecticut Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Learn about the industry and build your network. To be eligible for student/teacher pricing, please register using your college email address or contact cbcadmin@cbc-ct.org.
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Snow Date: Wednesday, Feb 12
Location:
The Cascade
480 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:30 PM Networking and Registration
6:30 - 7:15 PM Dinner & Dessert
7:00 - 8:15 PM Keynote speaker, Program and Q&A
8:15 - 8:30 PM Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawing
Meal Choices:
Herb Roasted Pork Loin (Gluten-free)
Chicken Florentine (Note the Gluten-free option will be Grilled Chicken)
Stuffed Sole (not available in Gluten-free)
Registration for Program and Dinner**
CBC Members: $60 per person
SPECIAL Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Members: $60 per person
Nonmembers: $100 per person
Government Employee/Student/Subsidized: $30 per person
**Please register by Thursday, February 6, 2020 to avoid a $20 administrative fee. Day-of and Walk-in spots are limited and if available will incur a $30 administrative fee.
