Communities, Connecting to Compete

Communities, Connecting to Compete - CERC's 2007 research report examines the linkages of Connecticut's metropolitan areas to surrounding communities and to the state.  Read the executive summary (full report).

The following materials were part of CERC's November 2007 Conference which featured the report findings:

• Key findings and implications presented by Jeff Blodgett, VP of Research, CERC (Powerpoint)
• Press release about keynote speaker Dr. Theodore Hershberg, Professor of Public Policy and History and Director of the Center for Greater Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Press release about CERC and CT Regional Institute for the 21st Century Partnership

Conference Sponsors

Platinum - Webster Bank

Gold - New Alliance Bank, Connecticut Business Magazine

Bronze - Konover Development Corporation, Infracycle, Wiggin and Dana

Supporters
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Citizen's Bank, Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Connecticut Technology Council, Greater New Haven Chamber, Insurance & Financial Services Cluster, Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut, MetroHartford Alliance, Pullman & Comley, Regional Water Authority, Royal Bank of Scotland, CERC utility funding partners and board members