CBI Presentations

May 8, 2008 Community Builders Institute: Creative Tax Programs for Economic Development
Connecticut Tax Incentive Programs for Economic Development, Dick Tomeo and David Panico, Partners, Robinson & Cole LLP
Using TIFs, Tony Roberto, Executive Director, Connecticut Development Authority
Using Historic Tax Credits: A Successful Case Study, John Sinnott, Managing Director, Struever Brothers
Technology Incentives: Meriden's ITZ Abatement Program, Peggy Brennan, Director of Economic Development, Meriden, CT                        
Keys to Successful Special Services Districts, Tana Parseliti, Downtown Manager, Manchester Special Services District

June 5, 2008 Community Builders Institute: Moving to the “A” List— Getting Your Community Noticed
Web Design Fundamentals and Working With New Web Tools, Joe Bottone, The Worx Group
Elements of a Great Municipal Web Site, Lori O'Brien, Web Soutions
Planning and Executing Publicity Events, Media Relations and Promotions, Ellen Ornato, Solutions PR & Marketing LLC
CERC Web-Based Marketing Tools - Site Finder and Using the EDDI System, Melissa Pasquale and Erron Smith, Connecticut Economic Resource Center

August 27, 2008 Community Builders Institute: Responsible Growth—Making it Work at the Local Level
CT's Responsible Growth Initiative, Peter Simmons, P.E., CT Dept. of Economic & Community Development
CT's Responsible Growth Initiative, Dave LeVasseur, CT Office of Policy & Management
Best Practices in Responsible Growth, Glenn Chalder, Principal, Planimetrics