Economic Development
Danbury mayor launches business advocacy office, eyes run for governor
The city's Office of Business Advocacy, headed by Roger Palanzo, seeks to streamline businesses' dealings with City Hall.
State grants for transit-oriented development and growth include three Fairfield towns
Projects in Danbury, New Canaan and Westport are among those receiving a total of nearly $11 million in funding.
Hard urban decisions topic of speech
Former Pittsburgh mayor to speak to Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress.
Proposed Sono Collection commercial center receives zoning approval
The Sono Collection, a more than 1 million-square-foot proposed retail shopping center to be built in South Norwalk, has received a...
Austin Avenue site poised for Target
A new agreement could end a 35 year saga.
Starwood tax break inflames Port Chester firefighter supporters
At a recent meeting of the Port Chester Board of Trustees, two major issues confronting the village board collided: firefighters...
Blue Buffalo opening $100 million facility in Indiana; Conn. lawmakers unhappy
Connecticut state senators Fasano and Boucher say the deal underscores how the state must revise its policies to attract and retain...
Bridgewater Associates nets $22 million package from state
Connecticut could have lost as much as $4.87 billion over the next 10 years had Bridgewater gone forward with a potential...
Entrepreneurism a major driver of the Hudson Valley economy
For the Hudson Valley to truly thrive in today’s volatile economy, we need a constant flow of creative, innovation-driven entrepreneurs of...
Fairfield seeking input on town’s business direction
With General Electric leaving the town, it's conducting an online survey, targeted interviews and workshops to determine how residents and business...
$70 million mixed-use development planned for Ossining’s Smith-Robinson House
The developer of a $70 million project named Hudson Steppe plans to turn three buildings, including the historic Smith-Robinson House at...
IRG’s Pfizer campus redevelopment could include Start-Up NY space, incubator
The campus was bought by Industrial Realty Group LLC for $39.45 million last year and announced intentions to turn the facility...
Bridgeport’s aquaculture school connects students and education to the Sound and industry
Since 1993 the Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science & Technology Center has been stoking the minds of students interested in careers and...
Ulster executive offers funding for business in Ellenville
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is hoping the right incentives can help boost the economy of Ellenville, a village of about...
State swings $10 million deal to keep green energy firm
Crius Energy, moving from Stamford to Norwalk, is receiving up to $10 million to stay in the state, with the company...
