http://www.cerc.org/companynews/default.asp solutions@cerc.com (CERC - CT Economic Resource Center) http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096858 Based on research conducted in 2006, CERC’s research team identified five policy areas that significantly impact economic growth – infrastructure, human capital, urban investment, business investment and affordable housing. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096858 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096857 David Osborne, Author of The Price of Government and Senior Partner of The Public Strategies Group, to Head Discussion at Research and Policy Conference Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096857 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096856 CERC launches redesigned web site, interactive town profiles and new blog. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096856 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096855 CERC SiteFinder® has awarded three Connecticut Real Estate professionals from among seven successful property transactions during the third quarter of 2008. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096855 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096853 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) has been recognized for excellence in economic development marketing in the 2008 Northeastern Economic Development Association (NEDA) Literature and Promotions Competition. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096853 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409681 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) has announced the promotion of Alissa DeJonge from economist to assistant director of research. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409681 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409685 The CERC SiteFinder® Sweepstakes recently awarded four Connecticut real estate professionals for successful property transactions... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409685 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409686 A recent update by the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) to their 50-state database shows Connecticut slipping to number three in GSP per capita with $58,395 trailing Delaware ($70,784) and Alaska ($60,676). Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409686 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409683 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) has been approved by the Department of Administrative Services as a vendor to provide marketing communication services through April 30, 2013. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409683 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409687 Business executives, site selection consultants and others who need data to make those business location decisions can now easily research and learn about East Windsor and Farmington through E.D.D.I. (Economic Development Data and Information). Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409687 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409688 Connecticut real estate professionals were recently recognized for their efforts in the quarterly CERC SiteFinder® Sweeptakes. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409688 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409689 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) hired Bloomfield resident, Erron Smith for the newly created position of Economic Development Specialist. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409689 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096810 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096810 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096811 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096811 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096812 CERC is working with the City of Bridgeport and BERC to facilitate the baseline municipal data collection process. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096812 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096813 Mirroring national trends, sales of single family homes in Connecticut fell on a quarter-to-quarter and year-over-year basis, according to the latest report by the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC). Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096813 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096814 A study entitled Benchmarking Connecticut 2007: A Comparative Analysis of Innovation and Technology - produced by Connecticut Economic Resource Center Inc. (CERC) and presented to the Legislative Commerce Committee today - shows that although there is a need to be concerned with the rate of growth in the state, it does not appear to be an insurmountable problem in every case. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096814 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096815 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096815 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096816 The Connecticut Economic Research Center, Inc. (CERC) has just released the latest statistics for each of Connecticut's 169 towns, listing detailed demographic, economic, housing, education and workplace data. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096816 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096817 Hosted by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC), and the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, the conference was held at UConn Stamford and provided attendees with a snapshot of the current real estate market and a glimpse into the future. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096817 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409684 Top 10 Affordable, Active Housing Markets Identified in Connecticut Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409684 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096818 The economic performance of Connecticut's urban centers and their linkages to surrounding areas is a highlight of a new report - produced by the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) - entitled Communities, Connecting to Compete: The Geography of Growth. Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096818 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096819 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096819 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096820 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096820 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096821 The towns of East Hampton and Ellington recently joined CERC SiteFinder, Connecticut's most comprehensive online database of available commercial real estate, including industrial, retail, office, investment and specialty sites. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096821 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096822 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096822 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096823 Connecticut real estate professionals were recently recognized for their efforts in the quarterly CERC SiteFinder® Sweeptakes. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096823 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096824 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. has been recognized for excellence in economic development marketing in the 2007 Northeastern Economic Development Association (NEDA) Literature and Promotions Competition. Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096824 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096825 The Connecticut Regional Institute for the 21st Century and the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. have announced a research and policy partnership to increase efforts focused on promoting Connecticut's economic competitiveness. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096825 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096826 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center Inc. played a key role behind the scenes in the familiarization tour for site selection consultants that finished today in greater New Haven. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096826 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096827 The towns of Ridgefield and Torrington recently joined CERC SiteFinder, Connecticut's most comprehensive database of commercial and industrial real estate, providing an opportunity for these towns to promote available properties online and increase their reach in attracting businesses to the area. Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096827 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096828 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096828 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096829 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096829 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096830 CERC has received a 2007 Silver Mercury Award in the category of Interactive Media for our web site (www.cerc.com), which was redesigned as part of recent strategic rebranding efforts. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096830 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096831 Connecticut's Business Response Center (BRC) and Smart Start/the Connecticut Licensing Center (CLIC) have been recognized as national leaders for their business assistance efforts with a Government Customer Support Overall Excellence Award, beating out the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System Contact Center and the IRS Employee Resource Center. Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096831 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096832 The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) is providing Connecticut towns and regions with new access to business investors and site planners around the world who could be investing in Connecticut. Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096832 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096833 Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096833 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096834 The Connecticut Economic Research Center, Inc. (CERC) has just released the latest statistics on Connecticut's 169 towns. CERC has updated their town profiles, which list detailed demographic, housing, education and workplace data for each community. Wed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096834 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096835 CERC VP of Research Jeffrey Blodgett was recently appointed as one of the 21 members to the New England Public Policy Center's (NEPPC) advisory board by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096835 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096836 CERC announced today that it has hired Robert W. Santy as the new president and CEO. Santy fills the position vacated due to the retirement of Marty Hunt, who led CERC since its inception in 1992. Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096836 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096837 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096837 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096839 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096839 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096840 CERC emerged with high marks for its trade show material, web site and other promotional activities in NEDA's 2006 Literature and Promotions Competition. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096840 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096841 Connie Maffeo, the director of Connecticut's Business Response Center (BRC), received the designation of Economic Development Professional (EDP) at the recent Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA) annual conference. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096841 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096842 CERC announced the appointment of two new members to its board: Frank J. Marco, a partner in the law firm Wiggin & Dana's New Haven office; and Arthur House, managing director, public affairs at Webster Bank. The new members are filling seats left vacant by Noel Hanf of Wiggin & Dana and Jeff Brown of Webster Bank. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096842 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096844 Bruce Katz, Vice President at the Brookings Institution and founding Director of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, is the scheduled keynote speaker at the Benchmarking Connecticut Conference, which will take place November 30, 2006 at Northeast Utilities in Berlin. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096844 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096843 The Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley (COGCNV), representing 13 towns in the greater Waterbury region, has joined the E.D.D.I. (Economic Development Data and Information) network, an online searchable database of economic and demographic information for all of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts and its metro areas, regions, and towns. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096843 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096845 CERC is pleased to announce that Alissa DeJonge has been named president of The Hartford Area Business Economists (HABE). Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096845 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096846 Real estate professionals were recently recognized for their efforts in the SiteFinder Sweepstakes. Previously conducted annually by CERC, the now quarterly drawing rewards randomly selected members of SiteFinder who submitted completed transactions that were aided by the use of SiteFinder. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096846 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096847 E.D.D.I., an online database containing geographic and demographic data points about Connecticut and Western Massachusetts and their metros, counties and towns, has received a Silver 2006 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award (CQIA) Innovation Prize for its opportunity, innovation and results. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096847 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096848 Fri, 9 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096848 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096849 The Regional Growth Partnership (RGP), representing 15 towns in the New Haven region, has joined the E.D.D.I. (Economic Development Data and Information) network. Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096849 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096851 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096851 http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096852 Real estate professionals, who together facilitated 62 property transactions in 2005 using CERC SiteFinder, were recently recognized for their efforts in the eighth-annual SiteFinder Sweepstakes. Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cerc.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096852