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REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 3 Contents 6 | Message from President/CEO and Board Chair 7 | BRBC Legislative Agenda 9 | CBIA 2020 Policy Priorities 14 | What Does it Mean to Lobby? And How you can Influence the Legislative Process. 19 | Directory of Elected Officials 28 | A Convergence of Interests 30 | LIVE: Tips for Creating “Space” in Home and Work Environments 33 | WORK: BRBC Member Directory and Business Resource Guide 48 | WORK: Marketing Your Business During a Global Crisis 50 | PLAY - Boats, Boats, and More Boats in Bridgeport Harbor! 52 | PLAY - BRBC Photo Gallery

Region Magazine EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Bridgeport Regional BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL Business Council Publication Chair: Patrick McDonnell, Vice President Regulatory Affairs-CT, UIL Holdings Corporation 10 Middle Street, 14th Floor | Bridgeport, CT 06604 Publisher: Jocelyn Paoletta Immediate Past Chair: Kate Hampford Donahue, President and CEO, Hampford Research Inc. To advertise or submit content First Vice Chair: Lawrence Ganim, President, Ganim Financial suggestions or articles for consideration President & CEO: Dan Onofrio, President and CEO, Bridgeport Regional Business Council contact [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer: Eric N. Hendlin, Managing Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies 203.335.3800

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James Connor, Human Resource Vice President, Bridgeport Fittings, Inc., Ex-Officio SCC

David Galla, Vice President, Business Banking, People’s United Bank, Ex-Officio TCC

Charles V. Firlotte, President and CEO, C.V. Firlotte Associates

Mickey Herbert, President, Michael E. Herbert Consulting, LLC

Bryan Kelsey, First Vice President, Growth Management, People’s United Bank

Philip Kuchma, President, Kuchma Corporation

David Levine, Principal, Cohen and Wolf, P.C., Ex-Officio BEDCO

Amanda Meeson, Sterling House Community Center, Ex-Officio WLN

Kelli Meyer, Director, Campus Activities and Civic Engagement, University of Bridgeport, Ex-Officio Thrive

Mike Powers, Sales Manager, All American Waste LLC, Ex-Officio BCC

Thomas Santa, President & CEO, Santa Energy Corporation

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REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 5 Advocacy Powers the Bridgeport Region! Commerce and Community Connect to Work Through Both the Good Times and the Difficult Times

Our world has changed.

We want you to know that the BRBC and the Bridgeport, Stratford, and So, like all of you we’ve had to pivot and learn a new way of delivering the Trumbull Chambers of Commerce and their Boards remain steadfast in event arm of the work we do to bring commerce and community together. our desire to serve the Greater Bridgeport Region in any way we can to steady the ship until we get safely to port together. Kudos to the BRBC staff who have been working tirelessly to be there for our members. New virtual meetings and events are proving to be an And, we are indeed in this together. Every business, every person in our outlet for our members to share their stories. And, while not as robust community has been impacted. with event information as planned, Region Magazine is going to do its job Our hearts and prayers go out to all those who have fallen ill. Our hearts of promoting our members and communities via a digital only format for and thanks go out to health care workers, first responders, all essential this time around. business employees on the front lines, all the folks working from home so that we can kick this thing, and all the business owners who are navigating Each of our issues showcase BRBC members in the Business Resource unchartered waters. Guide/Member Directory found at the back of the book. We have a new feature in the guide that we encourage you to view. These are Member This spring issue of Region Magazine was planned to go in the mail mid- Spotlight ads. A little different than the norm, these ads are designed to March. Advertisements for important annual BRBC government relations help you get to know the personality of a member business. We think you events were placed. New “Calendar of Events” pages were in the works - will like meeting our members this way. with the intent of including both BRBC and member events in the line-up. And, our Government Relations Committee was working to complete the And, please keep all of those member businesses listed in the directory BRBC’s Legislative Agenda as a partner piece to the Connecticut Business top of mind when the world rights itself. Check out their websites to see and Industry Association (CBIA) 2020 Policy Priorities article. You will find what these folks are doing to help the community and each other. a succinct Legislative Agenda from the BRBC on the opposite page and the CBIA article beginning on page 9. One of our key functions throughout each year is to provide opportunities for our members to engage with local, state and federal legislative leaders The BRBC is in-line with the CBIA on the legislative policies we feel our who are instrumental in drafting and executing economic policies that business community is asking us to advocate on their behalf for. Both impact successful commerce. organizations are working now through the pandemic on your behalf. So, when did we know COVID 19 was going to be more concerning than Those elected officials are there for you now. Please know that we are in we originally anticipated? For us it was early March. That was when we regular contact with them as we navigate the pandemic. We encourage started talking about postponing events and holding up the press date you to use the Directory of Elected Officials beginning on page 19 to reach for the magazine. out to them. And we also encourage you to visit the BRBC website, www. brbc.org, frequently for resources and updates related to COVID 19. As many of you know, events that bring people together such as networking, leadership development, and government relations are a Please feel free to email [email protected] with questions, concerns, large part of our modus operandi. This adjustment to not engaging with needs you may have during this unprecedented time in all our lives. our community face to face was and is quite daunting.

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6 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Regional Business Council 2020 Legislative Agenda

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED THE WORLD. AS A RESULT, THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION WILL LIKELY END WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION. CONNECTICUT AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY IS IN THE CENTER OF THE STORM. HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE COMING INTO OUR STATE AND THE BRBC WILL BE A LEADING VOICE AND FACILITATOR AS WE REBUILD OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY. WE WILL FIGHT TO ASSURE OUR REGION GETS THE RESOURCES IT NEEDS FOR RECOVERY. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REMAIN FRONT AND CENTER IN BRBC ADVOCACY EFFORTS:

• Ensure that our hospitals, nursing homes, and social services providers are continually supported particularly during the pandemic we are currently encountering. • Support and incentivize businesses interested in bringing offshore manufacturing to Connecticut and the Greater Bridgeport Region. • Support a revitalized Sikorsky Memorial Airport to benefit our region. • Revitalize the Bridgeport Train Station, including increased parking, enhance traffic flow in Downtown Bridgeport, and Water Street upgrades. • Support the redevelopment of the Stratford Army Engine Plant. • Support the continued development of accessible and affordable energy options. • Seek to further enhance state and federal incentives to support Opportunity Zones in Bridgeport and Stratford. • Support the continued development of the Steel Point peninsula as a key economic driver for our region.

Photo: BRBC joined with CBIA, Chambers of Commerce from all areas of Connecticut and members at Connecticut Business Day at the Capitol. Photographer: Elias Rosario, Special Projects Coordinator, American View Productions

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 7 Powerful Partners Serving our communities means providing reliable, essential electricity and natural gas service. It also means investing our energy in the organizations and events that make our communities special. We are pleased to lend our support to the Bridgeport Regional Business Council.

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8 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT onnecticut’s economy many others, business people These measures include Joe Brennan has been on a long, are stepping up to help significantly cutting the cost President & CEO 860.244.1900 | [email protected] Cslow climb since the create policies that will make of running state agencies and last recession, which is now a Connecticut more competitive delivering services, adopting tax Eric Brown decade ago. As has been well- and provide more secure, policies that promote economic Vice President, Manufacturing Policy & Outreach 860.944.8792 | [email protected] documented, we have lagged well-paying jobs for our state’s growth, and shoring up @CBIAericb in areas where we should lead, citizens. education and training policies slowed by demographic and to meet the workforce demands Brian Corvo The next few years will be pivotal Assistant Counsel fiscal challenges. of our employers. in shaping our economic future. 860.244.1169 | [email protected] Now that we’re on the cusp State government will experience CBIA and its members look Marcy Flemke of a new decade, it’s time for an unprecedented number of forward to working with Outreach Coordinator policymakers to accelerate retirements over the next several lawmakers to help create 860.244.1948 | [email protected] our growth by tapping into years, presenting a tremendous an atmosphere in which Eric Gjede the collective expertise and opportunity to reduce the cost of Connecticut can realize its Vice President, Government Affairs passion that resides within service delivery and potentially unlimited economic future. 860.480.1784 | [email protected] | @egjede the private sector. reduce the tax burden here. Shannon King And military and commercial If people believe that our best Government Affairs Associate | 860.331.0712 contracts with Connecticut [email protected] | @shannoneking53 days are still ahead, as we do, manufacturers will continue to then the opportunities before Jennifer DelMonico Shannon Marimón spur growth and create jobs if us cannot be wasted. Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director, ReadyCT | 860.244.1929 we can find the skilled workforce [email protected] | @readyCTED The private sector is engaged to fill those positions. Paul Pescatello in policy matters in a way we Our 2020 Policy Priorities Senior Counsel & Executive Director, haven’t seen in a generation. CBIA Bioscience Growth Council | 860.508.6767 identify steps Connecticut Regardless of the issue, be it [email protected] | @CTBio lawmakers can take to prepare workforce, fiscal policy, energy, Joe Brennan for the economic expansion Michelle Rakebrand environment, transportation, President & CEO that our state sorely needs. Assistant Counsel | 203.592.7532 economic development, or [email protected] | @MRakebrand

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 9 #49 STATE SPENDING & TAXES Fiscal Health

Connecticut needs predictable tax > Prioritize corrections reforms, home-based long- policies and a stable fiscal climate that term care, Lean management principles, and expand RED INK: will attract and foster the private sector nonprofits’ role in delivering state services to prepare CONNECTICUT’S investment that is key to economic for anticipated state employee retirements. BUDGET OUTLOOK growth. Stabilizing short- and long-term (As of 12.11.19) While current budget constraints make tax reform finances, including spending controls and difficult, Connecticut must address tax policies over reforms, will increase our competitiveness $183.8M the short-and long-term, including: and drive Connecticut’s economy. The projected surge in state employee > Eliminate the sales tax on employee training and data retirements also presents an opportunity processing and reject any new efforts to mandate -$95.9M to further streamline operations and real time sales tax remittances. reduce the size and cost of government. > Restore the pass-through entity tax credit to its original > Honor the spending reforms adopted 93%—the 2019 reduction in the credit costs small $ in the last two biennial state budgets businesses $53 million annually. - 757M $ to continue building the state’s - 917M > Restore the R&D tax credit to support economic growth. rainy day fund. -$1.16B > Eliminate the 10% temporary corporate surcharge > Adopt cost-saving collective bargaining tax originally enacted in 2009 as a temporary, reforms, including eliminating overtime FY ’20 FY ’21 FY ’22 FY ’23 FY ’24 three-year measure. and mileage as factors in state

employee pension calculations. Sources: Mercatus Center; Connecticut Office of Fiscal Analysis, Office of Policy and Management

Educational # Opportunities EDUCATION & WORKFORCE 3 & Performance

Connecticut’s highly-skilled, > Create incentives for schools to productive workforce is one of offer students more dedicated the state’s strongest assets. career pathways and work-based WHERE DOES n Employee We must continue expanding learning experiences, including YOUR COMPANY training (29%) workforce development adding more expansive language in CURRENTLY MAKE n New technology efforts across a number of the Student Success Plan statute. ITS GREATEST (16%) key industries, including the > Ensure all Connecticut Technical INVESTMENT? state’s resurgent manufacturing n Property/ High School System schools sector, to close a growing facilities (15%) provide modern instruction based skills gap—-and an alarming on industry needs and create n Recruiting academic achievement gap—-to programs that allow flexible use of qualified ensure Connecticut meets the facilities, including evening classes workers (14%) demands of the 21st century to reach multiple generations. EMPLOYEE economy. TRAINING n Other (10%) > Support legislation that > Require existing job-training n Other capital incentivizes businesses to subsidize 29% programs and career pipelines assets (8%) employee childcare costs. to utilize state Department n Research & of Labor data in targeting > Enact reforms that allow military development (8%) middle-skill jobs in the state’s spouses professional license most in-demand sectors. recognition in Connecticut. Sources: Education Week Research Center, 2020; CBIA 2019 Survey of Connecticut Businesses 10 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT #43 LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Cost of Doing Business

If we want businesses to choose > Reject further efforts to control Connecticut to grow and expand, we lawful business practices, must stop enacting mandates that including blocking proposals are inflexible, increase business costs, eliminating non-compete and micromanage employer-employee agreements and limiting 1.5% relationships—-burdens that do little to workplace communication. United States change perceptions about Connecticut’s > Make long-overdue reforms 1.4% business climate. It’s time to lift the to the state’s unemployment unique legal and regulatory barriers that compensation system, make Connecticut one of the costliest including raising the earnings 0.2% 2019 states in the country for business. PRIVATE threshold and bringing SECTOR > Protect the state’s smallest benefits in line with other 1.3% JOB businesses by making the paid FMLA states. GROWTH program optional for businesses with > Reject proposals imposing 30 or less employees, reinstating the new penalties or undermining 1.4% time of service requirement to qualify 0.4% the workers’ compensation for benefits, capping repeated usage system as an exclusive of the program at 35 weeks over five 1.9% remedy. years, and requiring intermittent leave be taken in full day increments. Sources: CNBC’s 2019 America’s Top States for Business; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Highest th Healthcare Expenditures HEALTHCARE 6 in the Country

Connecticut has the sixth > Support legislation highest healthcare expenditures that allows small in the country, making businesses the healthcare affordability a priority flexibility to choose for businesses of all sizes. While from a variety of $9,859 state government imposes healthcare plan—- $8,045 mandates, assessments, and including self-insured State government taxes that contribute heavily to options—-to find the assessments those costs, employers continue best solution for their and mandates to find innovative options for employees. ANNUAL represent their employees through a broad > Amend the Health HEALTHCARE range of plan offerings. Benefit Review SPENDING 23% > Reject any proposal for a Program to require the (per person) of Connecticut government-run health Connecticut Insurance healthcare costs. insurance program that puts a Department to greater burden on taxpayers, conduct a cost-benefit U.S. Connecticut erodes market competition, analysis of any new or hurts one of the state’s state health benefit largest employers and mandates. economic drivers. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 11 #43 ENVIRONMENT Regulatory Environment

We are committed to striking a balance > Develop practices and protocols 24% between economic development that ensure references in the Increasing business costs from regulations and environmental preservation. By state environmental regulations streamlining permitting processes, reflect the most recent version 22% Uncertainty/unpredictability of legislative decision-making providing greater transparency, utilizing of federal rules. technology, and updating regulations, > Develop practices and protocols 12% the business community can work with Cost of living ensuring agency guidance helps state regulators to effectively maintain businesses comply with existing compliance in a manner conducive to 12% regulations, ensuring it is not Business taxes driving job and economic growth. used to impose new obligations > Revise requirements for remediation, not specifically adopted under 12% Availability of skilled applicants such as the Transfer Act and state law. WHAT’S Remediation Standard Regulations, THE MAIN > Convene a stakeholders’ 10% to encourage economic growth while Other FACTOR working group to restructure protecting public health and the HAMPERING the Department of Energy and environment. 5% BUSINESS Environmental Protection so Workplace mandates GROWTH? > Adopt clear and concise spill- the agency continues to meet reporting regulations for future spills public health, environment, 2% Transportation infrastructure of common substances based on and economic needs.

reasonable reportable quantities. Sources: Forbes Best States for Business 2019; CBIA 2019 Survey of Connecticut Businesses

#47 ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY Energy Infrastructure

Connecticut is one of the costliest > Ensure public transparency around the impact > Continue directing funds for energy efficiency and states for energy and one of the most proposed energy policies will have on energy clean energy projects to private, market-based energy efficient. Our economy needs costs—-either state only proposals or in approaches, reducing reliance on ratepayer subsidies diverse, sustainable solutions that conjunction with regional energy consortiums. and vulnerability to state budget pressures. promote economic competitiveness > Adopt policies that recognize the economic > Guarantee ratepayer funds earmarked for energy balanced with climate change contributions of Connecticut companies that efficiency and clean energy investments are not mitigation. Building on investments manufacture, generate, or distribute energy diverted to other uses. in clean and renewable energy and the continued importance of natural gas sources while simultaneously > Reject state policies that disadvantage business’ transmission as a critical bridge fuel for meeting reducing costs for businesses and ability to compete in the digital economy through the state’s needs for affordable, reliable energy. residents remains a top priority. the internet. # 1 Connecticut th Highest energy costs energy costs are 6 in the nation (includes Most energy average monthly 62% efficient state electricity, natural gas, higher than the in the U.S. motor fuel, and home national average heating oil costs)

Source: U.S. News Best States Rankings, 2019; WalletHub, Forbes Best States for Business 2019, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

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® ©2019 ClearCaptions, LLC. All rights reserved. REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 13 What Does It Mean To Lobby? And how You can influence the Legislative Process. Those of us who are lobbyists recognize that many people perceive that we are sneaky“ individuals who unfairly hinder the legislative process, lurking in every dark corner of the Capitol. But do you want to know the truth? Everyone actually practices the art of lobbying in their everyday life. Even you.” Melissa Biggs, Esquire, DePino, Nunez and Biggs

Think about it: You lobby to Originally, the intent of the short discuss. These legislators will be Joint session rules dictate that a reduce the fee of a service, or you session was to make adjustments your core group of advocates as public hearing must be noticed lobby your significant other to to the two-year budget cycle. session moves forward. five days in advance in the CGA take over more household chores. Over the years, the legislature has Bulletin, which sometimes means Or you lobby with your toddler to passed an increasing amount of Prior to a bill being raised, you the bill is released in the morning go to bed at a reasonable hour. bills during short session. should also identify what other and scheduled for a hearing five interest groups may have an days later. While lobbying most often refers However, the office of the opinion on your proposal. to trying to alter legislation, Legislative Commissioner is very During this time, it’s extremely people often use the same strict during a short session and Consider if there is an opportunity important to stay diligent. The negotiation tactics in their will not allow for a legislator to to develop a group of advocates public hearing process is the everyday lives. file a bill that does not have a within the community, and if you most difficult (but necessary!) fiscal impact to the state. suspect there may be a group that stage in the legislative process. To effectively lobby, one needs has concerns, reach out to them It’s your opportunity to get on to apply their negotiating A way to circumvent this and see if any language changes record—either in support or in ability within the rules of the restriction is to have a concept could help them get on board. opposition—but everyone who General Assembly. A lobbyist raised as a committee proposal, submits or testifies in person will Regardless if a proposal has a lot already knows how to ascertain which requires the leaders of the be included in the public record. important deadlines, monitor committee of cognizance to agree of support from Democrats or revolving bill negotiations, to raise it. Republicans, it’s far easier to pass Each Committee can establish identify what large interest legislation if it’s bipartisan. And, its own rules on how/when to groups are working on and how Due to the extremely short amending a bill to address the sign up for a public hearing, and those priorities may affect the turnaround during the short concerns of other organizations those rules as specified in the overall tone of a session. session, you should never wait will make it far more likely to see CGA Bulletin. For instance, some until the legislature convenes passage. have a full lottery, some choose At your house, you might listen to discuss topics of importance. to go by the order in which you Once session has begun, a to a conversation, gather your sign up, and others will hear In fact, many legislators spend committee will raise concepts, research, and make your own all the speakers on a given bill months in advance of session which are often just titles with case for a change. For these before moving to the next topic. preparing legislation, often very little details available. They reasons, it’s a similar process Testifiers for committees are hosting coffee hours or other are then drafted by the Legislative when working to influence the limited to three minutes. You also community engagement events Commissioners’ Office (LCO) as legislative process at the General can submit a written testimony. Assembly. to hear from constituents. proscribed by Committee Chairs. continued page 17 The bottom line: If a member of the public has a Melissa Biggs Esq. pictured with partners Paul Nunez and Chris DePino context is everything. bill they would like to see raised, they should start meeting with The Connecticut Legislature legislators early. We typically urge operates on a two-year cycle, and our clients to start conducting we’re currently in the second year meetings in the fall, allowing for of the cycle. plenty of time to reach out to all the relevant stakeholders. When the legislature is sworn in, they vote on the session rules, Think about it, would you want which dictate the process in your spouse waiting until you are which legislative committees doing a million things to ask for a must abide by. The main goal of favor? Or would you prefer they the first session in the cycle is to reach out when you have some pass a two-year budget. down time? The deadlines are altered between So, what does one do if they sessions to accommodate the wish to see a bill raised? short session, which occurs every even numbered year and Identify the legislators you it only lasts three months. Even should speak to, including who numbered years mean elections represents you, who represents and short session, and the total your employees, and who sits number of legislative proposals on the committee of cognizance will be drastically reduced. for the topic you would like to

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 15 Is your phone system compliant with KARI’S LAW?

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CT LIC 106206,181965 16 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT Generally, it is best to not Analysis, where it’s determined if can be purely technical—and most accurate information on read your statement. Reading the proposal will have any fiscal others known as “strike all a timely basis to help you be as off a statement removes the impact on the state budget— amendments” can eliminate all prepared as possible. opportunity for the legislators which is often the kiss of death. existing text of a bill and replace to connect with you while you it with whatever language that is Many can find the legislative testify. Use testimony time to As the proposal moves to the ruled germane. process overwhelming and clarify any statements made from floor of the House or the Senate, difficult to participate in, simply the opposition or to highlight the screening committee will At times, an amendment can due to the large volume of diverse specific pieces of the legislation. review the proposal to see if it be filed and a bill can be run topics the General Assembly needs any additional committee on the chamber floor within reviews each year. Keep in mind Developing advocates for referrals before getting a final an hour. Once the bill passes legislators do their best to learn legislation you are seeking will vote. If there’s a fiscal note, the one chamber, it goes to the last about various industries through enhance your opportunity for bill will need to be reviewed by chamber for final approval. the legislative process, but success. So, always let your the Appropriations Committee, Generally, if a bill has passed one they’re often seeking industry legislator know when you are which is the largest committee in chamber, there’s a good chance experts to help guide them on coming up to the Capitol and the legislature. it will pass another—however, how legislation will work once what you are speaking on. nothing should ever be taken implemented. A bill needs to be on the House for granted during session. The After the public hearing, a or Senate calendar for three most experienced people in the Using the experience you have committee must take action on days before it can be called for a building will tell you nothing is gathered in your life and applying a bill before the Joint Favorable floor vote. Some bills are called officially over until legislation has that knowledge to proposed Deadline (JF Deadline), which is right after the three days are been signed by the Governor. legislation will be your best asset. also prescribed in the Joint Rules. finished, or some can be left on If a committee fails to act on a the calendar for weeks before Session is extremely hectic and Melissa Biggs is a partner at DePino, bill, the bill dies. Most often, if a it’s called. During this time, the fast-paced, so it’s important Nunez and Biggs, a bipartisan Government committee does not want to see a language is up for negotiations. to track legislation every day Relations firm with a broad and diverse experience that enables them to navigate proposal move forward, they will to ensure you don’t miss an issues and advocate effectively. Formerly take no action—it is very rare to Committee Leadership often important opportunity to provide DePino Associates, the firm has been actually vote a bill down. brings in stakeholders to try feedback on a piece of legislation. helping clients navigate through the and address as many concerns The CGA website is very user- Connecticut legislative process since On the other side, if a bill has had as possible. This is when 2003 and provides comprehensive and friendly and offers a free tracking individually tailored strategies for clients a positive committee vote, it’s amendments are drafted and service, but working with a working with state and local government reviewed by the Office of Fiscal filed—some amendments lobbyist can provide you with the officials. www.dnblobby.com

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 17 A Sign of Heartfelt Gratitude. Thank You

There are heroes on the front lines, every day, during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. They are the healthcare workers throughout Connecticut and beyond—and the people who support them—who selflessly care for our community 24/7, while caring for their families and themselves. We cannot thank them enough. But as a small sign of our overwhelming gratitude, we hope you’ll join us in displaying the heart above on your front door or window to let these healthcare heroes know how much they are appreciated. Take a photo and share the picture with us on social media #HeartsForHealthcareWorkers. For updates and more information about COVID-19: ■ Visit HartfordHealthCare.org/Coronavirus ■ Text COVID19 to 31996 for text alerts ■ Call our 24/7 COVID-19 hotline at 860.972.8100

18 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT The Directory of Elected Officials Greater Bridgeport Region

U.S. SENATORS STATE OF CONNECTICUT STATE REPRESENTATIVES Richard Blumenthal (D) State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden (D) D 122 Ben McGorty (R) 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Room 230 55 Elm Street, Hartford Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull Bridgeport, CT 06604 (800) 618-3404 | www.state.ct.us/ott Room 4200, (800) 842-1423 (203) 330-0598 Attorney General William Tong (D) [email protected] 724 Hart Senate Building 55 Elm Street, Hartford D 123 David Rutigliano (R) Washington, DC 20510 (860) 808-5318 | www.ct.gov/ag Shelton, Trumbull (202) 224-2823 Room 4200, (800) 842-1423 www.blumenthal.senate.gov STATE SENATORS [email protected] Senators and Representatives Chris Murphy (D) Legislative Office Building D 124 Andre Baker (D) One Constitution Plaza, 7th Floor 300 Capitol Avenue | Hartford, CT 06106 Bridgeport Hartford, CT 06103 Room 4051, (800) 842-8267 (860) 549-8463 D 21 Kevin Kelly (R) [email protected] 303 Hart Senate Building Monroe, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford D 126 Charlie L. Stallworth (D) Washington, DC 20510 Room 3400, (800) 842-1421 Bridgeport (202) 224-4041 [email protected] Room 4050, (800) 842-8267 www.murphy.senate.gov D 22 Marilyn Moore (D) [email protected] Bridgeport, Monroe, Trumbull D 127 John “Jack” Hennessy (D) U.S. REPRESENTATIVES Room 2200, (800) 842-1420 Bridgeport D 3 Rosa L. DeLauro (D) [email protected] Room 5002, (800) 842-8267 59 Elm Street D 23 Dennis Bradley (D) [email protected] New Haven, CT 06510 Bridgeport, Stratford D 128 Christopher Rosario (D) (203) 562-3718 Room 3600, (860) 240-8600 Bridgeport Rayburn House Building [email protected] Room 4000, (800) 842-8267 Washington, DC 20515 D 28 Tony Hwang (R) [email protected] (202) 225-3661 Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, D 129 Steven Stafstrom (D) www.delauro.house.gov Weston, Westport Bridgeport D 4 Jim Himes (D) Room 3400, (800) 842-1421 Room 4024, (800) 842-8267 211 State Street, 2nd Floor [email protected] [email protected] Bridgeport, CT 06604 D 130 Antonio Felipe (D) (866) 453-0028 STATE REPRESENTATIVES Connecticut House Democrats Bridgeport 119 Cannon House Building (800) 842-8267 | www.housedems.ct.gov Room 4000, (860) 240-8585 Washington, DC 20515 [email protected] (202) 225-5541 Connecticut House Republicans D 132 Brian Farnen (R) www.himes.house.gov (800) 842-8270 | www.housegop.ct.gov Fairfield, Southport D 112 J.P. Sredzinski (R) [email protected] STATE OF CONNECTICUT Monroe, Newtown Governor Ned Lamont (D) Room 4200, (800) 842-1423 D 133 Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D) 210 Capitol Avenue, Room 200, [email protected] Fairfield Hartford, CT 06106 Room 4033, (800) 842-8267 D 113 Jason D. Perillo (R) [email protected] (800) 406-1527 | www.ct.gov/lamont Shelton D 134 Laura Devlin (R) Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D) Room 4200, (800) 842-1423 Fairfield, Trumbull 201 Capitol Avenue, Room 304, Hartford [email protected] Room 4200, (800) 842-1423 (866) 712-6998 | www.ct.gov/bysiewicz D 120 Phil Young (D) [email protected] Stratford Secretary of State Denise Merrill (D) D 135 Anne Hughes (D) 30 Trinity Street, Hartford Room 4200, (800) 842-1423 [email protected] Easton, Redding, Westport (860) 509-6200 | www.sots.ct.gov LOB Room 4000, (800) 240-8585 D 121 Joseph Gresko (D) State Comptroller Kevin Lembo (D) [email protected] Stratford 55 Elm Street, Hartford Room 2102, (800) 842-8267 (860) 702-3300 | www.osc.state.ct.us [email protected] REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 19 About the City of Bridgeport

With a very diverse workforce, unparalleled access to transportation options, and beautiful streets and parks all within close proximity to the powerhouse Northeastern market, Bridgeport is an ideal city to grow or start a business.

The central city to the Greater Bridgeport Region is home to several of the State’s top financial and health care institutions, manufacturing companies, sports-entertainment venues, regional energy resource facilities, and educational institutions.

The City’s Inter-modal Transportation Facility links local bus service with the Metro-North commuter line and the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson Ferry terminal. And, the City of Bridgeport owns and operates the Sikorsky Memorial Airport. Advantageously located in the middle of a confluence of highways (Interstate 95, the Merritt Parkway, Route 8, Route 25, and Route 1), the City is positioned to be a hub for continued economic development and regional business growth.

BRIDGEPORT DEMOGRAPHIC|ECONOMICS OVERVIEW: For full report visit AdvanceCT Town Profiles 2020 at www.cerc.com Population 2013 - 2017: 147,586 2020 Projection: 148,729 Median Age: 34 Households: 50,341 Median HH Income: $ 44,841 ECONOMICS: Labor Force: 69,676 Employed: 65,472 Business Profile (2018) Sector Units Employment Total All Industries 2,672 42,032 CMBE CMMECE 23 Construction 196 1,388 31-33 Manufacturing 163 3,278 BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL 44-45 Retail Trade 300 3,188 62 Health Care, Social Assistance 343 12,378 1 Government 79 7,340 As one of three chamber affiliates of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, the Top Five Grand List Major Employers Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce (BCC) United Illuminating Co. Liberty Tax Service works with members and the community Wheelabrator Bridgeport Hospital to promote, assist and advocate for small Bridgeport Energy St. Vincent’s Medical Center business. BCC is an active supporter of PSEG Power CT Trefz Corporation all economic development efforts and CT Light & Power United Services sustainability initiatives in the City. Commuters into-from: Commuters from-to: Bridgeport 13,306 Bridgeport 13,306 Bridgeport businesses wishing to have a Stratford 3,648 Fairfield 4,947 voice at their local business round table Shelton 2,171 Stratford 3,915 and who are interested in advancing Milford 2,116 Norwalk 3,512 positive economic growth are welcome Trumbull 1,991 Stamford 2,688 and invited to join the conversation. Fairfield 1,767 Trumbull 2,747 Norwalk 1,136 Milford 2,449 Please contact Dan Onofrio, Executive Director at [email protected] to find out how you can engage in Bridgeport’s current and future economic prosperity.

20 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT City of Bridgeport Elected Officials

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT 135th District 137th District Mary A. McBride-Lee (D) Aidee Nieves (D) Council President Mayor Joseph Ganim (D) 125 Hillcrest Road – 06606 348 Park Street - 06608 Margaret Morton Government Center (203) 864-5195 (203) 368-8569 999 Broad Street - 06604 [email protected] [email protected] (203) 576-7201 [email protected] Rosalina Roman-Christy (D) 138th District www.bridgeportct.gov 147 Yaremich Drive - 06606 Maria H. Pereira (D) (475) 225-5453 85 Nutmeg Road 06610 CITY COUNCIL [email protected] (203) 540-9668 D 130th District 136th District [email protected] Scott Burns (D) Samia S. Suliman (D) 29 Eames Boulevard - 06605 Alfredo Castillo (D) 481 Success Ave. – 06610 (203) 690-2228 1737 Noble Avenue - 06610 (203) 690-2638 [email protected] (203) 814-9049 [email protected] [email protected] Matthew McCarthy (D) 29 Harbor Avenue - 06605 139th District Avelino D. Silva (D) (203) 290-2013 Eneida L. Martinez-Walker (D) New Information to Come [email protected] P.O. Box 55052 – 06610 137th District (475) 422-2886 [email protected] 131st District Maria I. Valle (D) Jorge Cruz, Sr. (D) 561 Brooks Street - 06608 Ernest E. Newton, II (D) 251 Black Rock Ave., Apt. 2-R - 06605 (475) 225-6164 190 Read Street - 06607 (203) 690-2400 [email protected] (475) 225-6769 [email protected] [email protected] Denese Taylor-Moye (D) 515 West Ave., Apt. 206 - 06604 (203) 275-6420 American View Productions [email protected] (203) 366-5033 • [email protected] 132nd District AmericanViewProductions.com Marcus A. Brown (D) 2625 Park Ave., #10 N - 06604 (475) 422-4879 [email protected] M. Evette Brantley (D) 51 Yale Street, Unit 2D - 06605 (203) 690-2285 Vision [email protected] 133rd District At AVP, we exist for the Jeanette Herron (D) challenge of finding the 202 Arlington Street - 06606 most effective strategies (203) 395-4960 [email protected] to accomplish our clients’ Michael A. Defilippo (D) goals. How can we help 400 Flint Street - 06606 you with yours? (475) 319-0213 [email protected] 134th District Michelle A. Lyons (D) 91 Jewett Avenue - 06606 (203) 414-7926 Michelle.Lyons @bridgeportct.gov AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia (D) Branding & Messaging • Social Media • Web Design 565 Goldenrod Avenue - 06606 (203) 275-6412 Video • SEO • Public Relations • Graphic Design [email protected]

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 21 About the Town of Stratford

Founded in 1639, Stratford is a community rich in history and abundant natural beauty. Within an hour’s drive of New York City, Stratford is the easternmost town in Fairfield County-Connecticut’s Gold Coast. The Town is strategically located on the I-95 corridor, Route 8 and CT15 (Merritt) roadways, and Long Island Sound. Additionally, the Stratford Metro North railroad station and the Sikorsky Memorial airport add to Stratford’s uniquely convenient accessibility.

With over 12,900,000 square feet of effective of commercial, industrial, retail and office space, the Town of Stratford has a diverse, thriving, growing base of successful businesses within the community.

Manufacturing operations continue to thrive in Stratford, with iconic businesses such as Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company; Aptar, a manufacturer of cosmetic containers; Ashcroft, manufacturing pressure and temperature gauges; the Norwalk Compressor Company, manufacturing compressors; and Bridgeport Fittings, a major supplier of electrical fittings; all calling Stratford home.

STRATFORD DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW: For full report visit AdvanceCT Town Profiles 2020 at www.cerc.com Population 2013 - 2017: 52,529 2020 Projection: 51,903 Median Age: 44 Households: 20,179 Median HH Income: $ 72, 757 ECONOMICS: Labor Force: 27,350 Employed: 26,070 Business Profile (2018) Sector Units Employment Total All Industries 1,397 24,926 S 23 Construction 122 1,366 CMBE CMMECE 31-33 Manufacturing 75 8,238 BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL 44-45 Retail Trade 142 2,088 48-49 Transportation-Warehousing 46 1,772 62 Health Care, Social Assistance 147 2,949 In partnership with local businesses and 1 Government 26 1,854 town departments, the BRBC’s Stratford Chamber of Commerce works to initiate Top Five Grand List Major Employers and encourage economic growth and Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin vitality for its community. Second Avenue Development Ashcroft Stonybrook Gardens Coop Lord Chamberlain Enhancing the quality of life in Stratford UB Dockside, LLC FEDEX through advocacy and action in the areas Avalon of Stratford LLC UPS of economic development, education, Commuters into-from: Commuters from-to: transportation, and the environment remain Stratford 4,032 Stratford 4,032 top priorities. Bridgeport 3,915 Bridgeport 3,648 Milford 1,999 Fairfield 1,689 Please contact Dan Onofrio, Executive Shelton 1,584 Milford 1,576 Director at [email protected] to find out West Haven 892 Norwalk 1,484 how you can engage in Stratford’s current Trumbull 827 Shelton 1,341 and future economic prosperity. Seymour 626 Stamford 1,473

22 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT Stratford Elected Officials

TOWN OF STRATFORD District 3 District 7 Paul Tavaras (D) William Perillo (R) Mayor Laura Hoydick (R) 1372 South Ave. – 06615 554 Woodlawn Avenue – 06614 Town Hall (203) 673-6730 (203) 385-4035 2725 Main Street - 06615 [email protected] [email protected] (203) 385-4001 District 4 District 8 [email protected] David Harden (D) James J. Connor, Jr. (R) 608 Bruce Avenue – 06615 71B River Bend Road, Unit B - 06614 TOWN COUNCIL (203) 385-4035 (203) 385-4035 [email protected] [email protected] District1 Christopher Pia (R), Council Chair District 5 District 9 152 Ryegate Terrace – 06615 Gregory Cann (D) William O’Brien (R) (203) 385-4035 234 Klondike Street – 06614 450 Chickadee Lane - 06614 [email protected] (860) 880-2266 (203) 385-4035 [email protected] [email protected] District 2 Kaitlyn Shake (D) District 6 District 10 Ken Poisson (R) Laura Dancho (R) 44 Charlton Street – 06614 2725 Main Street - 06615 30 Ruby Lane – 06614 (203) 385-4035 (203) 385-4035 (203) 385-4035 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ashcroft… over 165 years of manufacturing innovation and community partnership.

Ashcroft Inc. 250 East Main Street Stratford, CT 06614, USA 203-378-8281 www.ashcroft.com

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 23 About the Town of Trumbull

The Town of Trumbull is a vibrant community of more than 36,000 citizens. An excellent place to live and work, Trumbull combines small-town New England character and charm with extensive retail, commercial, and light manufacturing activity.

The town’s highly rated school system, safe environment, conveniences and amenities, and business support resources are just some reasons why Money Magazine, Relocate America, and Connecticut Magazine have recognized Trumbull as one of the most desirable towns to live in.

Trumbull can boast the most recreational and open space per capita in the state. With twenty parks that include hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a BMX bike track, tot lots, playgrounds, numerous sports fields, and a golf course, Trumbull residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life.

TRUMBULL DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW: For full report visit AdvanceCT Town Profiles 2020 at www.cerc.com Population 2013 - 2017: 36,455 2020 Projection: 35,389 Median Age: 44 Households: 12,383 Median HH Income: $115, 346 ECONOMIC OVERVIEW: Labor Force: 17,990 Employed: 17,315 Business Profile (2018) Sector Units Employment Total All Industries 1,102 15,687 CMBE CMMECE 23 Construction 87 263 31-33 Manufacturing 20 952 Bridgeport Regional Business Council 44-45 Retail Trade 149 2,762 62 Health Care, Social Assistance 146 3,483 As a chamber affiliate of the Bridgeport 72 Accomodation-Food Service 64 1,156 Regional Business Council, the Trumbull 1 Government 21 1,528 Chamber of Commerce (TCC) works Top Five Grand List Major Employers specifically to enhance the growth of Westfield Trumbull Mall Westfield Trumbull Mall individual businesses by facilitating Digital 60 & 80 Merritt LLC Cooper Surgical partnerships and providing services and RDR 5520 LLC (Park Ave. Medical Center) St. Joseph’s Manor support to satisfy Trumbull’s unique PAR Old Town LLC (Royce at Trumbull) Kennedy Center business needs. United Illuminating Unilever Through networking events, legislative Commuters into-from: Commuters from-to: advocacy, and other services, the Bridgeport 2,747 Bridgeport 1,991 Trumbull Chamber of Commerce has Trumbull 1,724 Trumbull 1,724 been effective in identifying and meeting Stratford 1,073 Fairfield 1,417 the needs of local businesses while Shelton 854 Stamford 1,329 advocating for regional growth and Milford 640 Norwalk 1,155 cooperation. Monroe 546 Stratford 870 Please contact Dan Onofrio, Executive Fairfield 506 Shelton 827 Director at [email protected] to find out how you can engage in Trumbull’s current and future economic prosperity.

24 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT Trumbull Elected Officials

TOWN OF TRUMBULL District 3 District 4 Vicki Tesoro (D) Eric Paulson (D) Joy Colon (D) Town Hall 69 Brittany Avenue - 06611 5452 Main Street – 06611 5866 Main St - 06611 (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 Phone: (203) 452-5000 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Joanne Orenstein (D) Bruce Elstein (D) 340 Walker Road - 06611 90 Driftwood Lane – 06611 TOWN COUNCIL (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 [email protected] [email protected] District 1 Eric Paulson (D) Lisa Valenti (D) Dawn Cantafio(D) 69 Britany Avenue – 06611 22 Wood Avenue – 06611 72 Tait Road– 06611 (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jason Marsh (D) Ashley Gaudiano (D) 55 Tashua Lane – 06611 58 Chestnut Hill Road – 06611 Bill Mecca (D) (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 31 Skyview Drive – 06611 [email protected] [email protected] (203) 452-5000 Joe Gerics (D) [email protected] Carl A. Massaro, Jr. (R) 61 Wedgewood Road – 06611 50 Crown Street – 06611 Mary Isaac (D) (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 50 Skating Pond Road – 06611 [email protected] [email protected] (203) 452-5000 Steve Lemoine (R) Lori Rosasco Schwartz (R) [email protected] 46 Pert Street– 06611 29 High Ridge Road – 06611 (203) 452-5000 (203) 452-5000 Mike Miller (D) [email protected] 19 Lynnbrook Road – 06611 [email protected] (203) 452-5000 [email protected] Donna Seidell (R) 182 Old Dike Road – 06611 (203) 452-5000 [email protected] District 2 Fight Back Against Coronavirus Keith Klain (D) 16 Cooper Kettle Road- 06611 (203) 452-5000 [email protected] LET'S PUT COVID-19 OUT OF BUSINESS! Tony Scinto (R) 32 Lindberg Drive - 06611 Cleaning and applying disinfectants is what Paul Davis does (203) 452-5000 on an everyday basis. We have the tools to address viruses, [email protected] bacteria, microbial growth and other pathogens. Kevin Shively (D) • Our trained technicians will clean your facility by appropriately applying disinfectants. 66 Beardsley Parkway - 06611 • EPA and FDA approved against COVID-19 and most (203) 452-5000 common viruses. [email protected] {• Applied to specific standards. Thomas Whitmoyer (D) 21 Lindberg Drive – 06611 Viral and bacterial infections are a constant threat in the world (203) 452-5000 today. A simple decontamination program will bring peace of [email protected] mind and a sense of safety back to your organization. Mary Beth Thornton (D) 24 Cherry Gate Lane – 06611 This is No Time for Second Best® (203) 452-5000 Call Today to Discuss Options [email protected] 203.676.9239

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©Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. Each franchise office independently owned and operated. REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 25 Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, and Shelton Elected Officials

TOWN OF EASTON Board of Selectmen First Selectman Kristi Sogofsky (R) Robert H. Lesser (D) David Bindelglass (R) 691 Morehouse Rd - 06612 55 Gate Ridge Road- 06612 Town Hall - 225 Center Road - 06612 (203) 268-6291 - Home (203) 372-2521 - Home (203) 268-6291, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.eastonct.gov

TOWN OF FAIRFIELD Board of Selectmen First Selectman Thomas M. Flynn (R) Nancy E. Lefkowitz (D) Brenda L. Kupchick (R) 87 Coral Drive - 06825 3115 Redding Road - 06824 Sullivan Independence Hall 203-209-0059 (646) 825 -1167 725 Old Post Road - 06824 [email protected] [email protected] (203) 256-3030, [email protected] www.fairfieldct.org

TOWN OF MONROE TOWN COUNCIL First Selectman Kenneth Kellogg (R) Jennifer Aguilar (D) Sean O’Rourke (R), Vice Chair 7 Fan Hill Road – 06468 32 Surrey Lane - 06468 10 Falls Brook Circle – 06468 (203) 452-2821 (203) 268-9164 (Home) (203) 459-5151 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.monroect.org Jonathan Formichella (R) Kevin Reid (R) 25 Rolling Ridge Road - 06468 298 Spring Hill Road – 06468 (203) 522-0159 (Home) (203) 981-3155 [email protected] [email protected] Jason Maur (D) Terry Rooney (R) 97 Bug Hill Road - 06468 70 Knapp Street – 06468 (203) 880-5275 (Home) (203) 650-9680 [email protected] [email protected] Enid Lipeles (R) Chair Tony Scott (R) 69 Ridgedale Road – 06468 Address (203) 261-2349 (Home) Phone [email protected] [email protected] Dorothy A. Martin (D) 95 Maryanne Drive – 06468 (203) 268-1821 (Home) [email protected]

CITY OF SHELTON BOARD OF ALDERMEN Mayor Mark A. Lauretti (R) David Gidwani (R) | Ward 1 John F. Anglace, Jr. (R) | Ward 3 City Hall, 54 Hill Street - 06484 (203) 450-8223 President (203) 924-1555 [email protected] (203) 929-1515 [email protected] Anthony F. Simonetti (R) | Ward 1 [email protected] www.cityofshelton.org (203) 605-7712 Cris S. Balamaci (R) | Ward 3 [email protected] (203) 450-0227 Stanley J. Kudej (R) | Ward 2 [email protected] (203) 924-2403 Noreen M. McGorty (R) | Ward 4 [email protected] (203) 415-1814 Eric J. McPherson (R) | Ward 2 [email protected] Vice President Bernie Simons (R) | Ward 4 (203) 924-5862 (203) 368-8016 [email protected] [email protected]

26 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT About Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, and Shelton

EASTON FAIRFIELD MONROE SHELTON DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW: DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW: DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW: DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW: Population Population Population Population 2013 - 2017: 7,607 2013 - 2017: 61,611 2013 - 2017: 19,766 2013 - 2017: 41,282 2020 Projection: 6,739 2020 Projection: 58,542 2020 Projection: 17,075 2020 Projection: 38,374 Median Age: 49 Median Age: 41 Median Age: 45 Median Age: 47 Households: 2,672 Households: 20,365 Households: 6,865 Households: 15,961 Median HH Income: $136,786 Median HH Income: $127,746 Median HH Income: $109,631 Median HH Income: $89,250 ECONOMIC OVERVIEW: ECONOMIC OVERVIEW: ECONOMIC OVERVIEW: ECONOMIC OVERVIEW: Labor Force (2017): 3,860 Labor Force (2018): 29,468 Labor Force (2018): 10,109 Labor Force (2018): 22,194 Employed: 3,730 Employed: 28,400 Employed: 9,736 Employed: 21,275 Business Profile (2018) Business Profile (2018) Business Profile (2016) Business Profile (2016) Sector Units | Employment Sector Units | Employment Sector Units | Employment Sector Units | Employment Total All Industries 222 | 995 Total All Industries 2,538 | 25,337 Total All Industries 650 | 5,699 Total All Industries 1,372 | 24,534 23 Construction 22 | 73 23 Construction 156 | 497 23 Construction 78 | 281 23 Construction 97 | 350 31-33 Manufacturing 32 | 643 31-33 Manufacturing NA 31-33 Manufacturing 32 | 729 31-33 Manufacturing 64 | 4,623 44-45 Retail Trade 226 | 3,360 44-45 Retail Trade 3 | 10 44-45 Retail Trade 69 | 904 44-45 Retail Trade 92 | 1,772 61 Educational 60 | 3,078 56 Admin - Waste 97 | 3,410 56 Admin - Waste 28 | 75 62 Health Care, Social 47 | 440 62 Health Care, Social 257 | 4,290 62 Health Care, Social 130 | 3,205 62 Health Care, Social 8 | 76 72 Accommodation|Food 55 | 757 72 Accommodation|Food 193 | 3,007 72 Accommodation|Food 109 | 1,631 Government 13 | 336 Government 27 | 2,550 Government 17 | 850 Government 19 | 1,214 Top Five Grand List Top Five Grand List Top Five Grand List Top Five Grand List Aquarion Water Company Kleban & Regency First Light Hydro Generating Aquarion Water Company Connecticut Golf Club Connecticut Light & Power CT Light & Power RD Scinto United Illuminating Lenoci Alfred Estates Aquarion Water Company United Illuminating Financial Ser Veh Trust United Illuminating One Eleven Century Plaza Avalon Shelton III LLC Toyota Lease Trust Aquarion Water Company Swiss Army Land Inc. Shelton Properties LLC Major Employers Major Employers Major Employers Major Employers Aquarion Sacred Heart University Town of Monroe Brennan Realty LLC Hellen Keller Middle School Fairfield University Big Y Foods Prudential Financial Easton Garden Club Inc Town of Fairfield Northeast Laser Engraving, Inc. Super Stop & Shop Staples Elementary School Save the Children Aquarion Water Company BIC Corporation Connecticut Golf Club R.C. Bigelow Tea Swiss Army Brands, Inc. Pitney Bowes Inc. Commuters into-from: Commuters into-from: Commuters into-from: Commuters into-from: Easton 137 Bridgeport 4,947 Monroe 1,002 Shelton 3,326 Bridgeport 73 Fairfield 4,891 Bridgeport 497 Bridgeport 2,271 Fairfield 59 Stratford 1,689 Shelton 395 Stratford 1,341 Trumbull 37 Trumbull 1,417 Trumbull 387 Milford 1,160 Shelton 29 Shelton 1,075 Newtown 295 Trumbull 870 Monroe 26 Norwalk 1,060 Stratford 244 Ansonia 809 Norwalk 23 Milford 988 Milford 180 Seymour 680 Commuters from-to: Commuters from-to: Commuters from-to: Commuters from-to: Fairfield 354 Fairfield 4,891 Monroe 1,002 Shelton 3,326 Bridgeport 267 Stamford 2,415 Bridgeport 931 Bridgeport 2,171 Norwalk 264 Norwalk 2,088 Fairfield 641 Stratford 1,584 Stamford 258 Bridgeport 1,767 Stamford 585 Fairfield 1,075 Westport 166 Westport 1,463 Shelton 559 Milford 974 Manhattan, NY 142 Manhattan, NY 1,114 Trumbull 546 New Haven 904 Easton 137 New Haven 779 Norwalk 500 Stamford 898

REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 27 A Convergence of Interests

As the BRBC commences a second year volunteering on boards and committees I said to Paul then, you need to find a way to of publication, I wanted to step out of the who were tireless in their support of the tell the stories you are telling me to a wider shadows to share the story behind and the BRBC and the Bridgeport, Stratford, and audience. Having come from the magazine purpose of Region Magazine. Trumbull Chambers of Commerce. And, world in another life, I naturally suggested that the BRBC might start a magazine. After all, if The conversation about starting a business when I expressed concern that there were you know City and Regional magazine history, to business magazine began on the day I elements of the BRBC’s open position I had the first major City and Regional magazine in interviewed for the job of Communications little experience in, he said not to worry. the United States was started by a Chamber of Director for the BRBC seven years ago. Quite He proceeded to share stories about how Commerce (a story for another day). honestly, at that time, I knew very little members had been there to help those who about the BRBC, not-for-profit membership had come before me. Starting a direct mail magazine is easier said organizations, chambers of commerce, or than done. Especially in a digital world. And, the nuances of economic development in the at the time, the BRBC needed a new website. Greater Bridgeport Region. The launch of that website was my first task to manage after being hired. But then CEO, Paul S. Timpanelli, was enthusiastically telling me about the region he Paul and I talked a lot about the magazine and the BRBC’s Board of Directors (business concept over the three years that I had the leaders from more than 50 top companies) honor of working with him. And, in that time, were devoted to. we and a volunteer economic development committee headed by Paul Antinozzi of Paul shared that, while the BRBC did not have Antinozzi Associates Architecture & Interiors the kind of budget for-profit companies had, and Ken Oppedisano of Main Enterprises they did have this amazing group of people decided that BRBC focus needed to turn to dispelling the notion that there is nothing going on in the Bridgeport Region from an economic development perspective.

28 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT As a result, The QR (Quarterly Review of It is important that we recognize publishing Joan has been practicing and teaching Feng Economic Development) was born. The QR is a Region Magazine is no easy task. It takes a Shui, Clutter Clearing and Organizing offices visual and informative listing of key economic whole lot of BRBC member companies to and businesses for over 20 years. Joan was development activity in the region. We create each issue. also a valued member of the BRBC team. could not have developed and delivered this The BRBC would not be able to bring you Mary Beth and her husband Keith live in important publication without the support of this publication without the continued and Oxford and are both BRBC members. She with the volunteer committee. The BRBC remains consistent support of the volunteer BRBC The Right Resource and he with one of our hopeful, given the challenges ahead, that Board of Directors, Chamber and Program longest term member companies, Lindquist they will be able to include The QR with this Boards of Directors, advertisers, and members Security Technologies. magazine in a future issue. who share their expertise in each issue. Mary Beth serves as a BRBC Board member, Upon Paul’s retirement, it was interim As a membership association, a driving policy has served as the Board Chair of the Women’s CEO and equally enthusiastic lover of of the organization is to work with members Leadership Network, and she serves on the Bridgeport and the BRBC, Mickey Herbert who for outside services. And, as a not-for-profit, Board’s Human Resources Committee. gave me the runway to launch this business the BRBC is forever grateful to those members magazine as an added way to market BRBC Bob Abbate is the President and Creative for either donating services or being creative members and Greater Bridgeport. Director of Bob Abbate Marketing, a digital/ on pricing to help us deliver the magazine and legacy advertising agency and branding firm. The first issue of Region Magazine was all the organization’s programing to you. Bob is also an active member of the BRBC published in June of 2018. The concept was Members who have and continue to go above Board of Directors. He is remote-working to take our Membership Directory, which was and beyond to help produce this publication out of what he has coined “the fortress of printed and mailed to BRBC members once a are American View Productions; Brody Printing solitude” in his Trumbull home. Bob and team year and turn it into a quarterly publication Co., Inc., a Certified Minority Enterprise; and produced, Marketing Your Business During a with more content and direct mailed to a Universal Printing & Mailing Services, Inc. Global Crisis, found on page 48. wider audience of businesses. My sincere apologies to Brody and Universal There is one more person who gets a shout And now, with seven issues published, for having to cancel the print and direct mailed out as well. Mr. Joe Paoletta, my amazing complete with a Business Resource Guide version of Region for the spring. Just one of the husband, for taking a pretty decent photo of (BRBC Member Directory) and content many unfortunate results of manging through me finishing up this issue from my kitchen promoting the region and members we have a pandemic. I must share that the teams at table. reached this milestone issue. both businesses have done everything from Serendipity brought me to the BRBC seven And, what a milestone! The first issue of 2020, teaching me how to package files for printing years ago. I consider myself one very lucky themed around the advocacy work the BRBC to saving me by being flexible when our timing person for having gotten to know the extended does on behalf of its members, is breaking in inevitably changes print and mailing dates. BRBC member team that has allowed me to a time when all eyes are focused on how the I reached out to several members to help me make Region Magazine and so much more a community and elected officials are navigating with content for this issue who I also want to reality in my time with the organization. a crisis of enormous proportion. thank. This was not an easy time to volunteer! In my original version of this commentary, the Under current President and CEO, Dan You can get a little insight into Frank Borres version prior to COVID 19 invading our lives, I Onofrio, the BRBC will continue to work to and his AVP team on page 34. Suffice it to say was suggesting readers (who would have been bring the community together in positive Frank, Brian, Ami, Sali, and Elias (both Brian holding the magazine in their hands while and meaningful ways. And, indeed, the BRBC and Elias are the men behind all seven Cover having morning coffee) also look for the digital mission is to bring business, non-profits, photos) have been critical support since the version of this issue online at www.brbc.org. municipalities and the community together. first issue. Most of their time and effort is And, now here I am on April 8, 2020 changing That convergence of interests is how and why volunteered! my story. For the time being, the only version the BRBC exists. Frank is a member of the BRBC Board of of the spring issue of Region Magazine you As we navigate the weeks and perhaps months Directors. He and his team were instrumental will see is this digital version. And, as the ahead in a post Covid 19 world, the BRBC in the design and writing of, Boats, Boats, and pandemic has forced the BRBC to adjust how along with all of you will find a path forward More Boats in the Bridgeport Harbor, found on it operates, plans for future issues of the in this new world of ours. page 50. magazine are to be determined. We have to - we can do no less - and we will BRBC member, Melissa Biggs of DePino, Nunez The goal of this organization has always been do it together. and Biggs, a bipartisan Government Relations to converge interests to make our community firm wrote the article on lobbying on page 15. the best place to live, work, and play. I have The face to face meetings and events the BRBC faith that the mutual interests of business and regularly delivers will be postponed for a time. Joan Law and Mary Beth Nelsen collaborated community will continue to come together in But the digital world is proving its value as in writing, Tips for Creating “Space” in Home special and unique ways to build and re-build the BRBC will bring folks together via tele- and Work Environments, on page 30. our Greater Bridgeport Region. conferencing and webinars. And, we anticipate Joan lives in Stratford with her husband Steve Jocelyn Paoletta this magazine will continue to be a tool that and she finds herself tweaking things in her Publisher, Region Magazine can support and promote members and the own space as life changes during this time. Summer 2018 - Spring 2020 Issues region going forward.

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| By Joan Law and Mary Beth Nelsen Beth Joan andBy Mary Law Environments Work and Home “Space” Creating in for Tips need plenty of space. ofspace. plenty need you’reto going drawings, architectural on you’re If working privacy? requires that consulting doing or people supervising you Are Videoconferencing. work. quiet vs calls Sales space. your choosing in factor asignificant be will ofwork type The of Work Type room? junk the actually room guest room? the Is guest the in guests entertain do you often out? How moved they’ve rooms”, though even kids’ “the have still you Do names. their by defined be shouldn’t Rooms re-purposed? be could that rooms other there Are option. worst the may be it option, only the not it is only Not bedroom. the usually is go-to first The Options required asillustrated by thephotos. for lightinginfront your ofyou desk, isideal ifvideoconferencing is A solidwall ofthedoorisoptimal behindyou andaview location etc. Consider a “Meeting in Progress” sign. Progress” in a“Meeting Consider etc. talking, people TV, barking, dogs a home- of sounds normal the consider Also need. you’ll space much adoor, how or need you whether you’ll know requires, work of type your what defined you’ve Once best for you, or you will be uncomfortable. be will you or you, for best work will that environment the to develop Try quiet? prefer you do Or interaction? for opportunities music, noise, background some preference- your is me…) What just that’s maybe (OK, walkers. dog up chatting stoops, front or walls stone their on sitting they’re that interaction ofhuman lack the by unnerved quickly so are Others noise. and interruptions co-workers, chatty from away solitude, blissful in ofworking idea the welcome people Some Environment LIVE | TIPS, TRENDS & RESOURCES REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 31 - - - you’re safe at home. home. at safe you’re We’re in this together! in this We’re You’re not stuck at home; home; stuck not at You’re ier and more productive ifyou strike the right work/life balance. Set clear boundaries between work and home. It’s easy findto yourself in a blend of both worlds, where neither distinctly begins nor ends. Ideally you should have a time when you close the office door and go home.Even if that means just clearing that pile of paper off the tableto bemake room smarter, health You’ll for happier, dinner. Work/Life Balance Work/Life A lot people of whose only experience with video calls involved sitting on the Timing couch Face with family are now trying master to Zoom, WebEx, or GoToMeeting doesn’t Video conferencing Video. Messenger Facebook require special equipment and is easy master. All to you need is a webcam, microphone (built into laptops, smart phones and tablets), computer and a strong internet connection. Consider your appearance and environment. look into #1- the camera! Set yourself up so that you are at eye level with the camera. It’s more natural lookto at the person on your screen, but what they see is you looking down. When you look directly into the camera, you are making direct eye contact. Be sure that you are not above your camera looking down, or below it, as peeking if you’re up from a hole. Look at your background. Is it a pile of laundry? A plant growing out of your head? Make sure you have a simple, professional-looking background. Zoom has a fun option change to a virtual to background, which can be a simple portrait studioTower. or the grey, Eiffel The other important element is your lighting, which should be in front of you, not behind you. The worst back Zooming ground is a window- you will be a shadow. DeMille, ready“Alright, I’m Mr. for don’t closeup!” my You dresshave to but up, you should look professional from your waist Think up. “TV newscaster”. Is your wifi fast be significantly and You’ll reliable? in Technology creasing your use of bandwidth, especially if there are a number of users, or someone is using a VPN. Do you need callto and upgrade your speed? Hopefully you have most of the items you need: laptopor desktop,keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc. Ensure healthy ergonomics: position your monitor so that the top of the screen is at eye level that (use unread stack of books if your monitor isn’t adjustable) and vary your position from sitting standing to whenever possible. Another helpful item are noise-cancelling headphones with microphones, especially if your office is the kitchen table. They’re also useful for video conferencing or phone calls. BRBC Where Commerce & Community Connect Just want to connect with a friendly voice? The BRBC team is here for you, call 203.335.3800

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*BRBC Member Businesses as of March 26, 2020 The Business Resource Guide and Directory of Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) Member Businesses is updated four times per year and included as a regular feature of the Business Council’s quarterly Region Magazine. Contact [email protected] or call 203.335.3800 to find out how youcan include your business in this valuable resource for individuals and companies doing business in the Greater Bridgeport Region. Visit www.brbc.org for more information about BRBC events, marketing and business engagement opportunities. BRBC MEMBER DIRECTORY Corporate Display Specialities ADVERTISING: 58 Robinson Blvd. MARKETING, Orange, CT 06477 (203) 386-0750 MEDIA, PROMOTION www.cdsdisplays.com

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Bridgeport Harbor Marina

BRIDGEPORT’S NEW FULL SERVICE YACHTING DESTINATION

The centerpiece of Steelpointe Harbor is a first-class marina facility called marine services including dockage, vessel repairs, provisioning, and Bridgeport Harbor Marina with state-of-the-art docks, underground winter storage. The Lighthouse at Steelpointe Harbor Building serves utilities, award-winning engineering and full access for the public. It as an anchor to the waterfront. The 48,000 sq. ft. waterfront building was built along an award-winning 1,500 linear foot bulkhead. Along houses the office for the Marina on the first floor along with the Boca that seawall is the Steelpointe Harbor Walk, a public space adjacent to Oyster Bar restaurant opening onto the Harbor Walk. the water connecting to retail shops, restaurants, the marina, a future park, and most importantly it provides public waterfront access to a The waterfront lifestyle of Steelpointe, the maritime industrial panoramic view of the harbor. All of which is accessible by land (I-95), positioning of the Bridgeport Boatyard, future helipads, and residential air or sea. The 200-plus boat slips at Bridgeport Harbor Marina are used development all make Bridgeport Harbor Marina the area’s premiere for both seasonal and transient vessels, including a complete menu of yachting, boating and waterfront destination.

The developer, Bridgeport Landing Development is a part of the RCI Group which, since the 1970s has developed and managed 9,760 apartment units, 1.9 million square feet of retail, office and commercial buildings and developed 9 marina locations consisting of more than 1,285 marine slips together with the appropriate related ancillary services. 50 REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 50 REGION | GREATER PLAY | FEATURED EVENTS REGION | GREATER BRIDGEPORT 51

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