Catalyst
for CT
Catalyst for Connecticut advocates for smart, practical economic growth in Southwestern Connecticut that will create jobs and benefit local taxpayers. It does so by bringing local partners together and providing the tools necessary to advocate for the kind of growth that utilizes modern best practices while always respecting the rich and unique characteristics of Southwestern Connecticut.
Catalyzing Connecticut
Southwestern Connecticut has long been Connecticut’s economic engine. But the engine has slowed, and cost of living increases are hurting local residents. We need to change the dynamic. Fairfield County and its residents deserve a clearly defined path for “Progressive Economic Growth”.
News & Updates
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Opinion: Economic development has the support of the people
As published in the Stamford Advocate: If past is prologue, this region has the capacity to grow and thrive, leading the way for our state and our families. But that is not assured, and it is not what we oftentimes hear from the loudest voices or see in the boldest headlines across our local communities.…
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Driving Decisions For All the Right Reasons
We knew, anecdotally and instinctively, that Fairfield County has been the driving force behind whatever progress Connecticut has been making to add jobs, attract businesses, and rebuild a sluggish and at time sputtering economy during the past decade. Now, there’s frontline data – from a variety of sources – which reflects that is indeed what…
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The Connecticut Rail Experts at CTDOT say it’s TIME FOR CT
It is sometimes easy to overlook the role passenger rail plays in Connecticut’s economy. We are a car-centric state, to be sure. That generalization tends to ignore the extraordinary effect rail has on housing markets, equity and access to jobs and educational opportunity, economic development, and the quality of life. Where rail investments are made…