City of Stamford Office of Economic Development

Congratulations to Gartner for being named one of Glassdoor's 2025 Best Places to Work! Stamford is proud to be home to companies like Gartner, who are continuously committed to creating the best employee practices.

The Connecticut Department of Labor and Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board are now accepting applications for their Workforce Retention Grant to support local businesses. For more information, see the flyer below. 

Mayor Caroline Simmons joined Shipman & Goodwin LLP leaders Kent S. Nevins, Leander A. Dolphin and Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives Matthew Ritter for the ribbon cutting of their new office space located at 400 Atlantic Street in Stamford. Shipman & Goodwin LLP has called Stamford home for more than 30 years and this new space marks their ongoing commitment to the community and the clients they serve.

🏈 Stamford is proud to be the home of NBC Sports and the Sunday Night Football broadcast. 🏈

The City of Stamford was named one of the hottest markets in the country by Zillow, reinforcing what residents and employers already know. Stamford offers an exciting mix of urban sophistication and suburban charm that makes it an unbeatable place to live and work. Check out a new video produced by Dr. Oscar Guerra, University of Connecticut Stamford Associate Professor and a team of current and former UCONN Stamford Digital Media and Design Department students that highlights the best of Stamford. Thank you to our exceptional leaders for sharing your perspective on choosing Stamford: Mayor Caroline Simmons Brent Montgomery of Wheelhouse Kathleen Silard of Stamford Health Tina Mazzullo of Marriott Hotels and Stamford Chamber of Commerce Sipho Simela of Matrix Rental Solutions

Leah Kagan, Director of Economic Development for the City of Stamford, explains how the Southwest CT Tech Hub is instrumental in driving workforce development and supporting business growth in the region. By ensuring companies have access to a skilled talent pool, the Tech Hub helps local businesses thrive and attracts new ones to Stamford. This collaboration fosters knowledge sharing on training programs and recruitment strategies, empowering businesses to build a diverse and capable workforce. #CTTechHub #WorkforceDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #StamfordCT

Whole Foods Market Stamford is open for business. Stop by and check out the dozens of local brands available. Thank you to the Whole Foods Market team for donating a refrigerated van and food to New Covenant Center as part of their Nourishing Our Neighborhoods Program, which enables efficient transport of food from surplus locations to areas with the greatest need.

Thank you to Lynne Colatrella for an incredible 25 years of service in leading signature events for Stamford Downtown including the annual Thanksgiving Parade. We are excited to continue to work with Lynne in her role as Chair of Stamford’s Arts and Culture Commission.

Congratulations to Crane Company, Gartner, Pitney Bowes, Synchrony, Tronox, and United Rentals, the six Stamford-based companies that Newsweek and Statista have recognized as "America's Most Responsible Companies 2025."

Yesterday was the official ribbon cutting of the City of Stamford's Walk-in Permitting Center! The center is located on the 7th floor of the Stamford Government Center and allows residents seeking a permit to ask questions of city staff regarding residential and minor commercial projects. The next walk-in permitting hours will be on Wednesday, January 8th from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRdg937V