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Startup Weekend Hartford Debuts September 23 

Friday, September 2, 2011
Business people, software developers and marketing specialists are expected to be among the dozens of entrepreneurs who will attempt to turn an idea into a business model during the inaugural Startup Weekend Hartford on September 23, 24 and 25 at the Hartford Public Library at 500 Main Street in Hartford.
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Why Real Estate Professionals Look at CEDAS for Networking Opportunities and Project Success (670.25K)

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Why would engineers, appraisers, brokers, pension fund investors, environmental professionals and attorneys join CEDAS? Well, it seems obvious to us. Let's see if you agree.
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Letter from Dale Kroop 

Friday, February 11, 2011
Dear CEDAS Members, Yesterday, I participated in a meeting set up by CCM. Some of the relevant focus points for the group that apply to Economic Development were as follows...
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Connecticut’s New Tools for Small Businesses 

Friday, February 11, 2011
Small businesses are vital to our economy, especially in Connecticut where there are more than 300,000. These are the state’s innovators, entrepreneurs and, most importantly, its employers. Small business owners will be critical to our recovery from the Great Recession and for future growth. In large part, their success will dictate the state’s success.
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CEDAS: Short-Term Recommendations to Governor-Elect Malloy & Our State’s Legislators (205.59K)

Wednesday, December 8, 2010
CEDAS would like to offer ideas and support to you and your administration as you begin to work to improve the business climate and strengthen Connecticut’s competitive position. We offer the following recommendations for your first one hundred days in office and beyond to get our state economy moving in the right direction.
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CEDAS Annual Meeting and NEDA Holiday Party Review 

Thursday, December 2, 2010
At the 2010 Annual Meeting and Holiday Party, CEDAS celebrated its 48th year at the Whinstone Tavern in New Britain along with the Northeast Economic Development Association. The meeting was a review of the accomplishments for the year and the installation of new officers for 2011. The meeting also recognized members that have made outstanding contributions to CEDAS and the economic development field.
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Stream Flow Regulations 

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
UPDATE: the Regs Review Committee unanimously ruled to reject without prejudice these regulations. CEDAS members should communicate with their legislators to encourage the regulations review committee to vote against the proposed stream flow regulations. These regulations could have further limit Connecticut's ability to grow its economy. The legislature’s Regulations Review Committee is voting on the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) proposed stream flow regulations on October 26 and we should urging rejection.
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Investment Plan: Bill Lets Manufacturers Put Savings Back Into Firms 

Saturday, August 7, 2010
Hugh F. McCann Jr. and a team of area manufacturers are hoping to start a national movement. McCann is president of Identification Products Corp. of Bridgeport and the impetus behind a federal bill that would allow manufacturers to save up to $250,000 a year in what would be called a manufacturing reinvestment account at community banks.
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Letter to DECD on HB 5383 Regarding State Support for Economic Development District Designation 

Thursday, June 3, 2010
Dear Commissioner McDonald, I am writing to you today representing the CT Economic Development Association (CEDAS), which is the largest trade group of economic development professionals in CT. The letter is in regards to HB 5383; “An Act Concerning Regional Economic Development.” I am writing to request a reduction or change in the threshold required for DECD support of Economic Development Districts (EDDs) as outlined in your 5/17/2010 memo.
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Calling All Members! 

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Every organization and association has dedicated members who do the lion share of the work with the organization’s best interest in mind. Economic Development Professionals are no different. We are very active and enthusiastic in our pursuit of opportunities for professional development and networking for Best Practices and personal growth.

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