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BRIDGEPORT
EASTON
FAIRFIELD
MONROE
SHELTON
STRATFORD
TRUMBULL
THE REGION’S KEY E CO N O M I C DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Volume 6
A Bridgeport regionAl Business CounCil puBliCAtion
What Gets Measured, Gets Managed
SEPTEMBER 2015
Q Rquarterly review of economic development
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FedEx Ground, Stratford Eco Technology Park, Bridgeport Long Hill Marketplace, Trumbull
12 new projects and more than 30 updates inside!
Plus, more highlights at brbc.org!
Welcome to The QR, a quarterly print and digital publication designed to showcase key economic development projects that have a positive impact on the economy, jobs creation, image, and quality of life in the Greater Bridgeport Region. The adjacent legend will help you navigate through the comprehensive overview of projects that are planned, currently in motion, and recently completed. Visit www.brbc.org for additional projects and expanded profiles.
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BARNUM TRAIN STATIONLOCATION: 812 Barnum Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: $3 million pre-development and assessment funding provided by state and local sources for station design. Final project design anticipated in 2016. Station included in State Transportaion Plan.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 625 Construction, 35 Permanent, 647 IndirectCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $146.1 MillionCOMPLETION: 2020CONTACT: David Kooris, City of Bridgeport, [email protected], www.bridgeportct.gov
BIJOU SQUARE: Phase IIILOCATION: Fairfield Avenue and Elm Street, BridgeportACTIVITY: Plans announced for 19,000 SF, three story mixed-use building with a 16 - 20 ft. wide pathway linking Fairfield Avenue and Elm Street and expanding access to popular downtown theatres and restaurants.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $5.5 Million COMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Phil Kuchma, Kuchma Corporation, [email protected], www.kuchmacorporation.com
DOWNTOWN NORTH VILLAGE PROJECTLOCATION: North End of Downtown BridgeportACTIVITY: Work begun on mixed-use project to include Colorblends Tulip Museum, The Security Building, and The Jayson-Newfield building (104 apartments, 8,000 SF retail). Construction underway on five blocks.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not availableCOMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: David Kooris, City of Bridgeport, [email protected], www.bridgeportct.gov
ECO-TECHNOLOGY PARK: LOCATION: West Side, BridgeportACTIVITY: Sustainable Industry Cluster featuring renew-able, green energy projects designed to support existing businesses, attract green technologies, and create jobs.
BRIDGEPORT BIO DIESEL Expanding production capability from 1million gallons of Bio-Diesel per year to approximately 13 million gallons per year.
GREEN DEPOT Conversion of a former foundry into a wholesale supply warehouse for green building material.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK Construction of 9,000 solar panels and fuel cell on former landfill creating 5MegaWatts of electricity.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Total project to date 140, 35 Bridgeport Bio-Diesel, 40 Green Depot, Renewable Energy Park - TBD
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: Total - $100 Million to date - growing
COMPLETION: Late 2015
CONTACT: Edward Lavernoich, BRBC’s Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation, 203.335.3800, [email protected],www.brbc.org
HARDING HIGH SCHOOLLOCATION: 1285 Boston Ave., Bridgeport (former GE site)ACTIVITY: 1,150 student facility w/athletic complex, full football and softball fields. Phase I underway. Ground-breaking took place August 28, 2015.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 180 ConstructionCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $106 MillionCOMPLETION: Early 2018CONTACT: David Kooris, City of Bridgeport, [email protected], www.bridgeportct.gov
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGELOCATION: 900 Lafayette Boulevard, BridgeportACTIVITY: Architectural drawings completed for Lafayette Hall. Construction start, fall 2015 pending state bonding approvals.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 500CAPITAL INVESTMENT: 45.8 MillionCOMPLETION: June 2017CONTACT: Housatonic Community College, 203.332.5224, www.housatonic.edu
JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES® LOCATION: 4200 Park Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: Construction underway on 367,000 SF inter-generational campus offering the first “household” model nursing home in the State of Connecticut.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 800CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $94 Million TAX BASE: $65,000 annually COMPLETION: Spring 2016CONTACT: Andrew H. Banoff, Jewish Senior Services®, 203.365.6400, [email protected] , www.jseniors.org
LAKE SUCCESSLOCATION: Northern Bridgeport/StratfordACTIVITY: 422 acres-campus setting. Planned develop-ment to include 1-1.4 mm SF Office, Institutional, R&D, Hospitality, Industrial Flex. To begin in next 2 - 3 years.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 3,000CAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not available COMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Michael Taylor, Vita Nuova LLC, 888.308.1750, ext. 3,[email protected], www.lakesuccessebp.com
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MCLEVY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT LOCATION: Main & State Streets, Downtown BridgeportACTIVITY: Construction/Renovation for a new German Beer Hall at 155 State Street and a new Comedy Club at 167 State Street is expected to begin in 2015.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not available COMPLETION: Late summer 2016CONTACT: Scott Raasch, Forstone Capital, 203.286.5813 , [email protected], www.landmarkbpt.com
MILESTONE APARTMENTSLOCATION: 1803 Stratford Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: New construction; mixed use building to include 9K SF early learning center and 30 affordable apartments (1/2 set aside for veterans).
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 50 Construction, 30 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $10 Million TAX BASE: $45K Annually COMPLETION: 12/2015CONTACT: Elizabeth Torres, Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust,203.290.4246, [email protected], www.bntweb.org
PORT JEFFERSON FERRY: BARNUM LANDINGLOCATION: 567 Seaview Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: Project to build new Port Jefferson Ferry termi-nal, office and retail development, with public waterfront access. Seeking zoning approval.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Creating 200+ jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $29 MillionCOMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Fred Hall, Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, 631.473.4254 , [email protected]
REMINGTON SHAVER REDEVELOPMENTLOCATION: 60 Main Street, BridgeportACTIVITY: Developer has received city approvals & $2 mil-lion state loan for clean up/redevelopment. To include 1,200 apartments, restaurants, waterfront promenade, marina.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $57 MillionCOMPLETION: EST 2017CONTACT: Stephen Grathwohl, Westport Property Managment,LLC(203) 761-4998
RIVERBANK LANDINGLOCATION: 3336 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: Construction complete on 56 apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom. Amenities include exercise room, common areas, all with washers/dryers, and granite countertops.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 150 Construction, 10 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $4 Million TAX BASE: $120K annually COMPLETION: October 2015 CONTACT: Philip Craft and Arthur Hersh, Riverbank Landing LLC,[email protected]
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY: CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONLOCATION: 4000 Park Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: Construction pending for Healthcare Education Colleges of Health Professions and Nursing Campus.STUDENT SUCCESS CENTERLOCATION: 5060 Park Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: To house SHU’s Literacy Center, Learning & Testing Center, and Study Abroad program.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE EDUCATION JOBS: 250 construction, 225 indirectCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $55 Million COMPLETION: June 2017
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTERJOBS: 40 construction, 15 permanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $3.5 Million COMPLETION: August 2015CONTACT: Michael L. Iannazzi, Sacred Heart University, 203.371.7899, [email protected], www.sacredheart.edu
STEELPOINTE HARBOR: LOCATION: Steelpointe Harbor, BridgeportACTIVITY: Bass Pro Shops, Chipotle, andStarbucks Opening November 2015!Waterfront bulkhead work underway in preparation for 50,000 SF, 1,200 seat Cinepolis Luxury Theatre and 120 room Hilton Hampton Inn - all components of new 2 million SF super-regional waterfront destination.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: Combined-237+ full & part time jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $68 MillionCOMPLETION: November 2015 Retail Opening Bass Pro Shops, Chipotle, & Starbucks
CONTACT: Steve Tyliszczak, Bridgeport Landing Development, LLC, 203.330.8200, [email protected], www.bldsteelpointe.com
THE CHERRY STREET LOFTS: Phase ILOCATION: West End, BridgeportACTIVITY: Re-purposing of multiple industrial properties to include loft apartments, charter school, and retail. Phase I: 157 residential units to begin in January 2016.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 450 jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $130 MillionCOMPLETION | PHASE I: 2018 CONTACT: Gary Flocco, Corvus Capital Partners LLC ,914.395.1180 , [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT:RESIDENTIAL TOWERLOCATION: University Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: New 225 Residence Hall for the University of Bridgeport to house expanding enrollment is underway.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $20 MillionCOMPLETION: Fall 2016CONTACT: George Estrada, Associate VP for Facilities University of Bridgeport, 203-576-4330, [email protected]
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U-HAUL MOVING AND STORAGELOCATION: 365 Cherry Street, BridgeportACTIVITY: Construction/transformation of 146,000 SF (for-mer Bridgeport Metal Goods) factory to U-Haul showroom, truck rental, self storage, u-box facility underway.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 30 - 50 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not availablePROJECT PROJECTION: Late 2015 CONTACT: Kristi Hickman, U-Haul,602.263.6194 , [email protected]
WADE’S DAIRYLOCATION: 1316 Barnum Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: 122-year old dairy to double its size/services with 7,000 SF expansion. $1 million DECD funding; C-PACE Green Bank loan of $612,000 for solar installation.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 40 new jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2.6 MillionPROJECT PROJECTION: Early 2016 CONTACT: Doug Wade, Wade’s Dairy,800-247-9233, [email protected]
WARNACO BRIDGEPORTLOCATION: Myrtle Avenue, BridgeportACTIVITY: Plan to tear-down and rebuild former Warnaco Factory Complex. Plan entails 8-story building w/ mar-ket-rate apartments, retail, parking garage, and green space.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not availableCOMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: David Kooris, City of Bridgeport, [email protected], www.bridgeportct.gov
WARREN STREET BRIDGEPORTLOCATION: 363 Warren Street, BridgeportACTIVITY: Warehouse proposed as brewpub/pizza restaurant. Owner/developer has won zoning approval and is seeking further permits and approvals to move forward.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not availableCOMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: David Kooris, City of Bridgeport, [email protected], www.bridgeportct.gov
665/711 COMMERCE DRIVE/FAIRFIELDLOCATION: 665/711 Commerce Drive, FairfieldACTIVITY: Approved 5-story, 140,00 SF mixed use, transit oriented development-15,000 SF retail and 100+ studio and 1-BR apartments near new Fairfield Metro Rail Station.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 125-150 construction, 30-50 permanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $32 Million TAX BASE: $400KCOMPLETION: Spring 2017CONTACT: Aristedes Koutouvides, Skala Partners,[email protected], www.skalapartners.com
FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY EXPANSIONLOCATION: Downtown FairfieldACTIVITY: Renovations under way on 8,000 SF, 640-seat flexible multipurpose performance venue, The Warehouse.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 15 construction, 4 permanent/full-timeCAPITAL INVESTMENT: 1.5 MillionCOMPLETION: Now OpenCONTACT: Mark Barnhart, Town of Fairfield, [email protected]
FAIRFIELD METRO CENTERLOCATION: 1/2 mile from Exits 23, 24 & 25 of Interstate 95ACTIVITY:1 million SF of Class A office space, 75,000 SF retail, 175 room hotel, 197 unit apartment building, com-muter parking lot and 11 acre waterfront nature preserve.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 3,000 jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $500 MillionCOMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Mark Barnhart, Town of Fairfield, [email protected]
OSG URGENT CARELOCATION: 305 Black Rock Turnpike, FairfieldACTIVITY: Former Syms Building conversion to 43,000 SFMedical Facility underway.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 75-100 jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $25 MillionCOMPLETION: Early 2016CONTACT: Mark Barnhart, Town of Fairfield, [email protected]
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY: RESIDENCE HALLLOCATION: 5151 Park Avenue, FairfieldACTIVITY: Providing additional on-campus housing for 216 students, reducing the number of students living in surrounding neighborhoods.
WSHU RADIOLOCATION: 4959 Park Avenue, FairfieldACTIVITY: To house the studios and offices of WSHU National Public Radio Station, as well as, University Public Safety and a Fairfield Police substation.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:RESIDENCE HALLJOBS: 150 construction, 12 permanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $30 MillionCOMPLETION: July 2016
WSHU RADIOJOBS: 100 construction, 35 permanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not availableCOMPLETION: 2016
CONTACT: Michael L. Iannazzi, Sacred Heart University, 203.371.7899, [email protected], www.sacredheart.edu
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AXEL PLASTICSLOCATION: 50 Cambridge Drive, MonroeACTIVITY: 11K SF facility to house Axel Plastics Research Laboratories (AXEL), a U.S. based manufacturer of mold releases and additives for plastics, rubbers, and urethanes.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 40 to 80 New JobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $7 MillionCOMPLETION: Fall 2015 Ground-breakingCONTACT: Jake Axel, Axel Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc., 718.672.8300, [email protected]
CARRUBBA INC.LOCATION: 500 Pepper Street, MonroeACTIVITY: New 48,338 SF building to house manufacturer of flavors, fragrances and botanical extracts. Draft approval pending vote.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 60 JobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not AvailableCOMPLETION: Not AvailableCONTACT: Duane Carrubba, 203.878.0605
THE GODDARD SCHOOLLOCATION: 288 Monroe Turnpike, MonroeACTIVITY: New 10,128 SF Child Day Care Center to service up to 148 children. Approved but pending filing of final plans.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 24 JobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not AvailableCOMPLETION: Not AvailableCONTACT: Gary Brown, 203.644.4164, [email protected]
WALMARTLOCATION: Victoria Drive off Route 25, MonroeACTIVITY: 160,942 SF Walmart Superstore to be built on 40 acres. Planned start for site work, road work, wastewa-ter treatment facility late 2015.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 300 New JobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $22 MillionCOMPLETION: Fall 2017CONTACT: John Kimball, Kimball LLC., 203.452.1400, [email protected]
COMMERCE DRIVE OFFICE COMPLEXLOCATION: Commerce Drive, SheltonACTIVITY: 60,000 SF high end flex (commercial and industrial) space set to be built in Shelton, CT.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $10 MillionCOMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Robert D. Scinto, 203.447.6363, [email protected]
THE MARK I FAIRFIELD COUNTYLOCATION: 740 Bridgeport Avenue, SheltonACTIVITY: Site prep underway for 228 one and two bed-room unit rental development consisting of six four-story buildings. Amenities: clubhouse, cinema room and more.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 100+ jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not availableCOMPLETION: 2017CONTACT: Howard Rappaport, Continental Properties, 212.573.0975
WILLIAM RAVEIS HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: 2 Research Drive, SheltonACTIVITY: 55,000 SF building on 5 acres planned. Zoning approval granted to renovate building to become the new headquarters of William Raveis Real Estate.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: 200 jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2+ MillionCOMPLETION: Early 2016CONTACT: William Raveis, 203.926.1090, [email protected]
CONTRACT PLATINGLOCATION: 540 Longbrook Avenue, StratfordACTIVITY: $2.85 million DECD grant for demo and remediation. RFP to developers upon completion of demolition.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Construction Jobs - 10CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2.85 Million COMPLETION: Demolition by September 2015CONTACT: Karen Kaiser, Department of Community/Economic Development, 203.381.1351
FEDEX GROUNDLOCATION: Woodend Road-Lordship Blvd., StratfordACTIVITY: 225,000 SF distibution center to be built on 28-acre parcel off Lordship Blvd.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 68 new jobs, 85 retained,153 total jobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $19.7 Million COMPLETION: August 2016CONTACT: Karen Kaiser, Department of Community/Economic Development, 203.381.1351
MERCER COAL TOWERSLOCATION: 2350 Stratford Avenue, StratfordACTIVITY: Town of Stratford owned property. $200,000 EPA Grant awarded for removal of Coal Towers. $150,000 CDBG Grant is designated for clean/clear for development.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Construction Jobs - 10CAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not available COMPLETION: Demolition by September 2015CONTACT: Karen Kaiser, Department of Community/Economic Development, 203.381.1351
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POINT STRATFORD RENEWALLOCATION: 550 Main Street, StratfordACTIVITY: Planned mixed-use development near Sikorsky Memorial Airport includes 3 million SF of new buildings. $200,000 awarded by DECD for brownfield assessment.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 1,000 New JobsCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Not available COMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Karen Kaiser, Department of Community/Economic Development, 203.381.1351
SIKORSKY AIRPORT UPGRADELOCATION: 1000 Great Meadow Road, StratfordACTIVITY: Main Street Road Work to be completed by September 2015 with Road reopening September 2015.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Construction Jobs - 200CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $20 MillionCOMPLETION: End of 2015 CONTACT: City of Bridgeport, 203.576.8161, www.bridgeportct.gov
STRATFORD CENTER REVITALIZATIONLOCATION: 1/2 mile radius, Stratford Train StationACTIVITY: 2015 CT DECD Brownfields Grant: $1,205,000 for hazardous materials removal/demolition Center School site, and remediation/removal of hazardous materials-BOE building. RFP remediation/demolition pending.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 200 Construction, 65 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $24M Private, $22M Public COMPLETION: Not availableCONTACT: Karen Kaiser, Department of Community/Economic Development, 203.381.1351
35 NUTMEG DRIVELOCATION: 35 Nutmeg Drive, TrumbullACTIVITY: Complete renovation and modernization of 300,000 SF office building underway. Occupancy now greater than 80%.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT: JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: Multi-millionCOMPLETION: 2017CONTACT: Robert D. Scinto, 203.447.6363, [email protected]
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CENTERLOCATION: 5520 Park Avenue, TrumbullACTIVITY: Construction underway on 120,000 SF building that will house medical oncology services, primary-care services, women’s radiology, plastic surgeon space, ambu-latory surgery, and a gastrointestinal-endoscopy suite.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 140 Construction, 75 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $110 Million COMPLETION: March 2016CONTACT: Pamela Scagliarini, Bridgeport Hospital, [email protected], 203-384-3338, bridgeporthospital.org
COOPER SURGICALLOCATION: 50 & 95 Corporate Drive, TrumbullACTIVITY: Construction on new 80,000 SF Cooper Surgical building at 50 Corporate Drive underway. 20,000 SF expan-sion at Cooper Surgical at 95 Corporate Drive underway.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 250 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: 10 Million+ COMPLETION: Fall 2015CONTACT: Robert D. Scinto, 203.447.6363, [email protected]
LONG HILL MARKETPLACELOCATION: 6528 Main Street, TrumbullACTIVITY: Construction underway on 2-story retail/office building with 5 storefronts. First floor retail will be 7,280 SF, second floor office will be 2,000 SF.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not availableCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2.0 -2.5 Million COMPLETION: Fall 2015CONTACT: Mike Cerreta, MGM Properties, LLC, 203.268.2225
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MADISON VILLAGELOCATION: 4244 Madison Avenue, TrumbullACTIVITY: Construction done on new 16,000 SF mixed use plaza. Tenants now open include Pure Poetry and Ninety-9Bottles with The Sitting Duck Tavern coming soon.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 25 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2.5 Million TAX BASE: $40,000 COMPLETION: Now OpenCONTACT: Michael DiScala, M.F. DiScala & Co. 203.854.5046
THE BRIDGES AT TRUMBULLLOCATION: 2415 Reservoir Avenue, TrumbullACTIVITY: Construction nearing completion for 72 bed, 64 unit Memory Care Assisted Living Complex.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: 40 PermanentCAPITAL INVESTMENT: $12Million TAX BASE: $200,000COMPLETION: Fall 2015CONTACT: BRIDGES® by EPOCH at Trumbull, Alicia Seave, 203.397.6800
THE VILLAGE AT LONG HILL GREENLOCATION: 10 Broadway, TrumbullACTIVITY: 12,000 SF commercial redevelopment project with retail and restaurant tenants. Construction uderway.
ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT:JOBS: Not available CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1.5-$2.0 Million TAX BASE: $25K annual increase to property taxes. COMPLETION: Late 2015CONTACT: Sam DeVellis, Broadway Trumbull, LLC, 203.520.1196,[email protected]
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Celebrating more than 90 years in business, Fuss & O’Neill offers professional consulting expertise in environmental site assessment, remediation, compliance and permitting, land development, transportation, structures, water and sewer systems, and water resources.
Located at 56 Quarry Road in Trumbull, Fuss & O’Neill has maintained a Fairfield County office for 15+ years concentrating on servicing clients in southwestern CT, eastern New York state, and NYC. The office is comprised of LEPs, PEs, LAs, LEED APs, industrial hygienists, hydro-geologists, scientists and other technical staff.
Find out more at www.fando.com.
Since its founding in 1975 by Chairman Robert Scinto, R.D. Scinto, Inc. has been a leader in Connecticut corporate real estate, with over 3.4 million square feet in 34 buildings and an occupancy rate of nearly 98%. R.D. Scinto, Inc. maintains a reputation of excellence in both service and amenities as a result of its commitment to hands-on service. A family business, based at 1 Corporate Drive in Shelton, Connecticut, R.D.Scinto, Inc. does whatever it takes to help its tenants to succeed.
Find out more at scinto.com
Founded in Bridgeport in 1919 and now located at 1180 Stratford Road, Stratford in a 25,000 SF facility, Main Enterprises Inc. state-of-the-art service department, complemented with the area’s most talented technicians and sophisticated equipment, assure customers that their systems are operating dependably and being maintained to meet or exceed manufacturers’ recommendations via its 24/7 service call center.Specializing in professional design/build projects and cost-effective plan and specification work, Main Enterprises delivers “Mechanical Exceptionalism” to your next project. Visit www.mainhvac.com for more information.
Providing commercial customers with value-enriched Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) service and installations for more than 90 years.
Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. (LBG) is a recognized leader in the fieldsof geology, hydro-geology and environmental investigationand remediation. LBG has provided professional consulting services for more than six decades. Our expertise includes brownfields investigations and remediation, environmental site assessments, hazardous building material assessments, remediation, compliance, permitting, and all aspects of development and management of groundwater resources, as well as, comprehensive civil engineering consulting services. Noted for providing the highest quality technical work, LBG’s reputation reflects excellence in our commitment to accuracy, professional expertise and exemplary client service.
Visit www.lbgweb.com or call us at 203-929-8555 for more information.
The Julian Companies, privately held and family owned, have been active in the construction, development, and management business since 1907. Headquartered in Milford, CT., Jason and Andrew Julian, Jr. lead a team of professionals actively involved in acquiring and developing shopping centers, mixed-use, and commercial properties throughout the East Coast. Projects are finished on time, within budget and delivered with first class quality.The Julian Companies also operate dimensional stone quarries, aggregate supply facilities, and recycling centers from Vermont to Upstate NY. Their premier trucking divisions transport these materials to their customer base throughout New England.Find out more at www.julianenterprises.com.
Experience in managing diverse and complex
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service that is synonymous with the Julian name.
As a service organization, the mandate for every
HRP environmental consultant is to assist the client in reaching
intended business goals.For 33 years, the consulting engineers at HRP have worked with clients to assure they move their environment forward. HRP works to limit the environmental risks associated with client projects. A multidisciplinary environmental and civil engineering consulting firm, HRP services national clientele via eleven offices located throughout the U.S. HRP has offices in Stratford and Farmington, Connecticut.HRP engineers and geologists listen carefully and implement new ideas and processes that are flexible, effective and sustainable. The organization’s collaborative business approach means that clients are always fully involved and informed through the development and completion of their project. Visit www.hrpassociates.com for more information.
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Established in 1936, Merit Insurance has grown to become one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the state of Connecticut. Personal service, superior insurance products, risk management, and custom tailored insurance solutions assure clients the best possible coverage.Specializing in both Commercial and Personal insurance programs, as well as Employee Benefit programs, talk to a Merit Insurance specialist to ensure that your insurance program is comprehensive and competitive.
Visit www.meritinsurance.com for more information.
Merit Insurance delivers flexible, stable, and cost effective Risk Management programs that match the needs of clients.
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Bridgeport regionAl Business CounCil • 10 Middle street • 14th Floor • Bridgeport, Ct 06604 • p: 203.335.3800 • F:203.366.0105
ABOUT THE QRVested in the economic vitality of the Greater Bridgeport Region, The Bridgeport Regional Business Council takes an active role in communicating, advocating, and facilitating projects and initiatives that build and advance a vibrant and involved business community. To that end, The QR or Quarterly Review of Economic Development offers a quarterly update of key economic development projects that will result in jobs growth and that will build the regional economy.Updates are available in print each June and December, via a BRBC digital newsletter with distribution to a database of 2300 business professionals, and available on-line at www.brbc.org.
Mark Barnhart, Town of FairfieldJason Beach, HRP Associates, Inc.James Benson, Merit Insurance Jeff Bishop, Bridgeport Regional Business CouncilJamie Bratt, Town of TrumbullMarc Brunetti, Bridgeport Hospital Mary Dean, Stratford Chamber of CommerceMichael P. Devlin, Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.Kevin Foley, Cushman WakefieldDavid Frassinelli, Fairfield University Mark Fries, People’s United Insurance AgencyMaureen Funke, Gilbane Building Company David Galla, People’s United BankNicole Grant, The UIL Holdings CorporationStephen Hodson, Hodson Realty, Inc. Curtis Jones, Civil1Jason Julian, Julian Enterprises
Amy Knorr, Town of StratfordDavid Kooris, City of BridgeportEdward Lavernoich, Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation Stuart Marcus, M.D., St. Vincent’s Health ServicesPeter Maher, Union Savings BankPatrick McDonnell, The UIL Holdings CorporationRobert Morton, Morton’s Mortuary, Inc.Jocelyn Paoletta, Bridgeport Regional Business Council Jeanette Politano, Monroe Economic Development CommissionKen Scala, Century 21 Scala GroupRob Scinto, R.D. Scinto, Inc.Paul Timpanelli, Bridgeport Regional Business Council Elizabeth Torres, Bridgeport Neighborhood TrustRobert Trefry, PathQuest Coaching and ConsultingStephen Vavrek, Town of MonroeDouglas Wade, Wade’s Dairy, Inc. Bruce Wettenstein, Vidal/Wettenstein, LLC
BRBC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:Co - Chairmen: Paul Antinozzi, AIA, Antinozzi Associates Architecture & Interior Design and Ken Oppedisano, Main Enterprises, Inc.
Go to The QR at www.brbc.org for a complete overview of current and past properties featured within this quarterly publication.Contact: Jeff Bishop, [email protected] to submit your project for inclusion in The QR. | Jocelyn Paoletta, [email protected] for sponsorship information.
Photo Credits: Roger Salls Photography, City of Bridgeport, Towns of Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull
Based in Bridgeport since its founding in 1857, Aquarion is New England’s largest investor-owned water utility, serving 51 cities and towns across Connecticut alone. For the last eight years, Aquarion had the fewest number of customer complaints of any Connecticut utility. As “Stewards of the Environment,” Aquarion engages its customers and communities on many levels to promote water conservation and other key goals. The annual Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards program honors individuals, businesses and non-profits who excel at voluntary efforts that protect and improve Connecticut’s natural resources.
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