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SUMMARY:State of Stratford 2026: Growth\, Investment & Opportunity
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This annual gathering gives business leaders\, community stakeholders\, and regional partners an opportunity to learn what's happening in Stratford while connecting with fellow professionals from across the region.Enjoy appetizers and networking at the scenic Riverview Bistro as we explore growth\, investment\, economic development\, and opportunity in Stratford.Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\n3:00 5:30 PM\nRiverview BistroRegistration:\nBRBC/SCC Members: $65\nGeneral Admission: $85\nWalk-ins: Additional $10 at the doorRegistration includes appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.Advance registration is encouraged.This event is hosted by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce and powered by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council.Presenting Sponsors: The Milford Bank and Optimum\nEvent Sponsor: Ashcroft\nBRBC Annual Leadership Sponsors: M&T Bank and SCG/UIJoin us for an engaging afternoon of local leadership\, economic insight\, business networking\, and regional connection as we look at what's ahead for Stratford.
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&amp\; Opportunity</strong>\, featuring a conversation with <strong data-end="562" data-start="531" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Stratford Mayor David Chess</strong>.</p><p data-end="914" data-start="565">Hear directly from Mayor Chess about the developments taking place throughout Stratford and the opportunities shaping the town&#39\;s future. This annual gathering gives business leaders\, community stakeholders\, and regional partners an opportunity to learn what&#39\;s happening in Stratford while connecting with fellow professionals from across the region.</p><p data-end="1072" data-start="916">Enjoy appetizers and networking at the scenic <strong data-end="982" data-start="962" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Riverview Bistro</strong> as we explore <strong data-end="1072" data-start="997" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">growth\, investment\, economic development\, and opportunity in Stratford.</strong></p><p data-end="1146" data-start="1074"><strong data-end="1104" data-start="1074" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Thursday\, October 15\, 2026</strong><br data-start="1104" data-end="1107" /><strong data-end="1123" data-start="1107" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">3:00&ndash\;5:30 PM</strong><br data-start="1123" data-end="1126" /><strong data-end="1146" data-start="1126" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Riverview Bistro</strong></p><p data-end="1265" data-start="1148"><strong data-end="1165" data-start="1148" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Registration:</strong><br data-start="1165" data-end="1168" />BRBC/SCC Members: <strong data-end="1193" data-start="1186" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">$65</strong><br data-start="1193" data-end="1196" />General Admission: <strong data-end="1222" data-start="1215" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">$85</strong><br data-start="1222" data-end="1225" />Walk-ins: <strong data-end="1265" data-start="1235" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Additional $10 at the door</strong></p><p data-end="1352" data-start="1267">Registration includes <strong data-end="1352" data-start="1289" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.</strong></p><p data-end="1389" data-start="1354">Advance registration is encouraged.</p><p data-end="1513" data-start="1391">This event is hosted by the <strong data-end="1452" data-start="1419" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Stratford Chamber of Commerce</strong> and powered by the <strong data-end="1512" data-start="1472" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Bridgeport Regional Business Council</strong>.</p><p data-end="1657" data-start="1515"><strong data-end="1539" data-start="1515" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Presenting Sponsors:</strong> The Milford Bank and Optimum<br data-start="1568" data-end="1571" /><strong data-end="1589" data-start="1571" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Event Sponsor:</strong> Ashcroft<br data-start="1598" data-end="1601" /><strong data-end="1637" data-start="1601" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">BRBC Annual Leadership Sponsors:</strong> M&amp\;T Bank and SCG/UI</p><p data-end="1822" data-start="1659">Join us for an engaging afternoon of <strong data-end="1780" data-start="1696" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">local leadership\, economic insight\, business networking\, and regional connection</strong> as we look at what&#39\;s ahead for Stratford.</p></body></html>
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