Former Stamford economic development director Michael Freimuth has been hired to head the new Capitol Region Development Authority (CRDA)Â formed this past June in Hartford.
Freimuth, a 57-year-old Fairfield resident, led Stamford’s economic development efforts while Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was mayor of the city. After Malloy stepped down to run for governor, the city of New Rochelle, N.Y. hired Freimuth to lead its development efforts.
“Hartford’s legacy as a busy center of commerce and entertainment is history worth repeating, and CRDA will be at the forefront of that effort,” Malloy said, in a prepared statement. “With Mike at the helm, we have the leadership in place to revitalize our Capitol region. His extensive background in economic development will be a strong asset to the organization.”
Freimuth also is the former director of Bridgeport’s Office of Planning & Economic Development, where he created the Bridgeport Port Authority and managed the development of the Harbor Yard district now home to a ballpark and arena.
CRDA is moving the management of Rentschler Field, the Connecticut Convention Center, and Adriaen”™s Landing under one umbrella and attempting to attract new investment, housing, and business to the region.
