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throughout our region.2026 Awards to Be Presented2026 Susan L. Davis Leadership Award2026 Paul S. Timpanelli Leadership Award2026 Jayne Kuchma Award for Leadership Greater Bridgeport2026 Non-Profit Professional of the Year AwardRising Entrepreneur of the Year AwardEvent DetailsDate: Thursday\, December 10\, 2026Location: Trumbull Marriott\, Trumbull\, ConnecticutTime: To Be AnnouncedRegistration Opens Friday\, October 16\, 2026Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening dedicated to honoring excellence\, inspiring progress\, and building a brighter tomorrow.\nWe look forward to celebrating with you!Bridgeport Regional Business Council\nTogether we are the BRBC!
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style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;"><em>Celebrating Leadership &bull\; Impact &bull\; A Stronger Greater Bridgeport Region</em></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Join the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) for our 2026 Annual Awards Gala\, an unforgettable evening celebrating the individuals and organizations whose leadership\, dedication\, and achievements are helping shape a stronger Greater Bridgeport region.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">This signature celebration brings together business leaders\, community partners\, nonprofit professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and regional stakeholders from Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Trumbull\, and surrounding communities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Together\, we will recognize excellence\, celebrate meaningful contributions\, and honor those whose vision and commitment continue to inspire progress throughout our region.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:18pt\;margin-bottom:6pt\;"><span style="font-size:16pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">2026 Awards to Be Presented</strong></span></h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">2026 Susan L. Davis Leadership Award</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">2026 Paul S. Timpanelli Leadership Award</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">2026 Jayne Kuchma Award for Leadership Greater Bridgeport</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">2026 Non-Profit Professional of the Year Award</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Rising Entrepreneur of the Year Award</span></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:18pt\;margin-bottom:6pt\;"><span style="font-size:16pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Event Details</strong></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Date: Thursday\, December 10\, 2026</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Location: Trumbull Marriott\, Trumbull\, Connecticut</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Time: To Be Announced</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:18pt\;margin-bottom:6pt\;"><span style="font-size:16pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Registration Opens Friday\, October 16\, 2026</strong></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening dedicated to honoring excellence\, inspiring progress\, and building a brighter tomorrow.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">We look forward to celebrating with you!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Bridgeport Regional Business Council</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Together we are the BRBC!</span></p><!----><p><br /></p><!----></body></html>
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