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CMSC Blog: When the Only Way Out is Through, It’s Nice To Know You Have Company

By Christine On January 12, 2021 · Add Comment · In Blog, In the News
2020 was tough for everyone, but for me personally, it was really tough. I don’t think I realized how much so until I was summarizing it for someone and got caught off guard by a strong wave of emotion. Seriously ill parents and in-laws, my dad’s passing, a steep furlough, and of course Covid. And
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CMSC Statement Regarding Jason Vincent, Longtime Friend of Main Street

By Christine On January 7, 2021 · Add Comment · In In the News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release January 7, 2021 Media Contact: Christine Schilke Marketing & Development Director 860.280.2356 christine@ctmainstreet.org   HARTFORD, January 7, 2021 – The Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) is devastated to learn of the passing of Jason Vincent, President of the Norwich Community Development Corporation, who was found in a national park in West Virginia.
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Main Street, not Wall Street, is the clear winner from Georgia Senate runoffs — Hartford Business Journal

By Judith Stahl On January 6, 2021 · Add Comment · In In the News
“Out of all political scenarios, the real economy has performed the strongest since 1948 when Democrats have control of the White House and Congress, according to CFRA Research. With Democrats in charge, GDP has grown at a brisk annual clip of 4.3% over that span — the only scenario where growth eclipsed 4%.” — HBJ
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CMSC Statement Regarding Jason Vincent

By Christine On January 5, 2021 · Add Comment · In In the News
We are aware of the tragic circumstances surrounding our friend, Jason Vincent. However, out of respect for his family, we are refraining from making an official statement at this time. Our January 12th webinar featuring Jason is cancelled.
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Manchester Seeking Downtown Development Specialist

By Christine On December 17, 2020 · Add Comment · In In the News
The Town of Manchester is seeking a Downtown Development Specialist. The Downtown Development Specialist will facilitate real estate and economic development activity in Downtown Manchester. This person will establish and maintain a working knowledge of all available and potentially available spaces Downtown, and engage with current and potential property owners, small business and real estate
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Downtown Update, December Edition

By Christine On December 16, 2020 · Add Comment · In In the News
Check out our latest e-newsletter, Downtown Update, for these great articles and more: CMSC extends its warmest wishes for a healthy & happy holiday season. Get ready to join us for our January webinar with Jason Vincent. Join us in congratulating our Founding Sponsor, Eversource, for being recognized by Newsweek for the second consecutive year Find this
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In New Britain, $8 million rehab takes historic Courtland Arms building from derelict to downtown showpiece — Hartford Courant

By Judith Stahl On December 2, 2020 · Add Comment · In In the News
“The landmark Courtland Arms building in downtown New Britain is reopening this winter after more than two decades of abandonment followed by an $8 million renovation. The nonprofit Chrysalis Center spent nearly a year and a half restoring the historic building, which will be home to two dozen individuals, couples and sets of roommates. Four
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Manchester extends downtown investment program — Hartford Business Journal

By Judith Stahl On December 1, 2020 · Add Comment · In In the News
Manchester’s board of directors unanimously voted to extend the Downtown 2020 Initiative for two years. The CT Main Street Center honored Manchester with a 2020 Award of Excellence for this initiative, which continues to help Manchester grow even in the time of Covid. Read more about this innovative partnership between the Town of Manchester, the
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Downtown Update – November Edition

By Christine On November 17, 2020 · Add Comment · In In the News
Check out our latest e-newsletter, Downtown Update, for these great articles and more: CMSC congratulates Connecticut’s newly elected officials. Governor Lamont announces over $11M in STEAP funding for CT’s small towns. Join us in welcoming new Professional Affiliate Sagers & Associates. 17 communities earn Sustainable CT certification. Find this and more in our November Downtown Update!
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Small Business Triage in 3 Steps — Recast City

By Judith Stahl On November 11, 2020 · Add Comment · In In the News
“One hundred people joined an open zoom call on Monday 3/23 (maxed out capacity – sorry folks who couldn’t get in!) to share ideas, introduce new resources, and learn from each other about how we help our local small businesses fast. This post shares what we discussed and new ideas shared. The resource models at
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