Ninety days go fast, especially in the tedious world of economic development. Following the April departure of municipal development chief David Kooris, Ed Lavernoich, the
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Courting A Development Chief
The Bridgeport business community didn’t exactly bust open wallets to finance Joe Ganim’s election, most of the campaign loot went to outgoing Mayor Bill Finch
Read moreFormer Development Chief: Ganim Will Put Chill On Potential Investors
Nancy Hadley, the city’s development chief under Mayor John Fabrizi, writes “Bridgeport’s economic development program’s survival will be in jeopardy if Joe Ganim returns to
Read moreRipka’s RIP, Downtown’s Only Market Closes–Former Development Director Urges Call To Arms
Walked into Ripka’s Market in the Arcade building shortly after noon on Monday. The few workers that remained were breaking down machinery and shelves. A
Read moreP&Z Delays Action On Proposed South End Units, Hadley: Project Timing Ill Advised
UPDATE: Brian Lockhart, CT Post here The Planning & Zoning Commission met Monday night in City Hall Council Chambers. Agenda items included construction expansion of
Read moreRebound For Magic Johnson Site?
A surface lot adjacent to the Webster Bank Arena and Ballpark at Harbor Yard is often called the Magic Johnson development area even though the retired basketball star, now
Read moreFinch Marks Five Years As Mayor–How’s He Doing?
Can you believe it? Bill Finch has been mayor of the state’s most populous city for five years. He won a close Democratic primary over
Read moreBass Pro Shops: Disneyland Of Outdoor Sporting Retailers
City, state and federal officials today (Sunday) will formally announce Bass Pro Shops as a major anchor tenant for the Steel Point development area on
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