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STAMFORD DOWNTOWN ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014 | PAGE 13

Board of Commissioners

Chairman: Randall M. Salvatore, PresidentRMS Companies, LLC

Vice Chairman: Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., Chairman & CEOFirst County Bank

Treasurer: Meredith Keeler, General Manager Stamford Town Center

Secretary: Greg Caggainello, Sr. Vice PresidentReckson, a Division of SL Green

Immediate Past Chair: Stephen J. Hoffman, Managing PartnerHoffman Investment Partners LLC

Fernando Luis AlvarezFernando Luis Alvarez Gallery

Ronald Antonucci, General ManagerStamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

Goitom Bellete, PresidentGB Parking

Carl Bildner, PresidentBildner Capital Corp.

George BoyceState Farm Insurance Co.

Norman Cole,Land Use Bureau ChiefCity of Stamford

Jack Condlin, President & CEO

Stamford Chamber of CommerceMsgr. Stephen DiGiovanniBasilica of St. John the Evangelist

John J. DiMenna, Jr., PresidentSeaboard Properties, Inc.

Russ Hollander, OwnerR. Hollander: Master Goldsmith Inc.

Dr. Tommie Jackson, Interim Executive DirectorUrban Redevelopment Commission

Robert H. Kahn, PresidentUnited Realty, Inc.

Robert Karp, PresidentBE Rep Group

David M. Kooris, Unit OwnerClassic Condominiums

Todd M. Kosakowski, East Coast Saloons

Michael D. Larobina, Esq., Secretary & General CounselSacred Heart University

Diana Lenkowsky, Vice PresidentPurdue Pharma L.P.

Jackie Lightfield, Executive DirectorStamford Partnership

Gregory Lodato, PresidentMarLo Associates, Inc.

Norman Lotstein, Vice PresidentPyramid Real Estate Group

Michael MarchettiColumbus Park Trattoria

David Martin, MayorCity of Stamford

Frank J. Mercede, President & CEOFrank Mercede & Sons, Inc.

Marjan Murray, Sr. VP, Tri-State Market ManagerPeople’s United Bank

Robert Musumeci, PresidentRTA International, Inc.

Courtney A. Nelthropp, OwnerSir Speedy

Michael Pollard,Chief of StaffCity of Stamford

Mary Schaffernapa & co.

Randall M. Skigen, President & Deputy MayorStamford Board of Representatives

Sharon White, Associate Vice ProvostUniversity of Connecticut - Stamford

Tracie Wilson, Sr. VP of Programming and DevelopmentNBCUniversal

Steven WiseSteven Wise Associates, LLC Front left to right: Elayne Jassey, Lynne Fife, Harriette Ketover, Sandy Goldstein,

Joan Fields, Camille Tomasello, Alice Lyons, Back left to right: Karen Denker, Maddy Shapiro, Nancy Kucera, Gail Malloy, Jami Sherwood, Missing from Photograph: Ginny Fox, Eileen Heckerling, Pamela Mullender, Karen Sheftell, Claudia Silver

Front left to right: Jacqueline Wetenhell, Lynne Colatrella, Sandy Goldstein, John Ruotolo, Kate CookBack left to right: Maryann Rockwood, Emily Provonsha, Annette Einhorn, Marion Glowka, Daniel Raymer, Cheryl Vukelic

Front left to right: Norman Lotstein, Robert H. Kahn, Meredith Keeler, Mayor David Martin,Sandy Goldstein, Randall M. Salvatore, Stephen J. Hoffman, Marjan Murray, Greg CaggainelloBack left to right: George Boyce, Michael D. Larobina, Carl Bildner, Jackie Lightfield, Michael Pollard, Courtney A. Nelthropp, Russ Hollander, Ronald Antonucci, Dr. Tommie Jackson, Frank J. Mercede, John J. DiMenna, Jr., Fernando Luis Alvarez, Robert Karp, Sharon White, Michael MarchettiMissing from Photograph: Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., Goitom Bellete, Norman Cole, Jack Condlin, Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni, David M. Kooris, Todd M. Kosakowski, Diana Lenkowsky, Gregory Lodato, Robert Musumeci, Mary Schaffer, Randall M. Skigen, Tracie Wilson, Steven Wise

Friends of Stamford Downtown


Stamford Downtown StaffSandy Goldstein, President

Lynne Colatrella, Vice President, Events & Marketing

Jacqueline R. Wetenhall, Director, Retail Development

Marion Glowka, Streetscape Coordinator

Kate Cook, Manager, Events & Marketing

Emily Provonsha, Public Space Planner

John Ruotolo, Vice President, Operations

Annette Einhorn, Director, Events & Marketing

Maryann Rockwood, Executive Administrator

Cheryl Vukelic, Project Manager, Operations

Daniel Raymer, Coordinator, Retail & Operations

Stamford Downtown Staff

GOALS: To foster the Downtown’s economic growth through a strong retail recruitment and retention program.

To ensure the appropriate economic development of Stamford Downtown through comprehensive strategic urban planning and advocacy.

To plan, initiate and manage enhanced operational services, which improve the Downtown’s outdoor environment.

To attract people to the Downtown through targeted signature events and marketing programs.

Randy Salvatore, Chairman and Sandy Goldstein, President

VISION:The vision for Stamford Downtown is that of a 24-hour/seven day a week center for living, working, shopping, dining, education, culture and entertainment.

MISSION:Stamford Downtown Special Services District is responsible for creating, managing and promoting a quality environment for people, which enhances the economic vitality of the Downtown.

Stamford Downtown Special Services DistrictAnnual Report 2013 – 2014

A review of the last Fiscal Year is replete with numbers that reflect solid accomplishments for Stamford Downtown’s staff and for the Downtown proper. From the dynamic Grand List to the hustle and bustle of a 24-hour city center to the dozens of programs the DSSD delivers in its Operations, Retail, Economic Development and Events Departments, Stamford Downtown has numbers that will WOW you.

Data to assess the DSSD’s yearly work program is an integral part of the company’s business strategies. The numbers are analyzed against the desired outcomes and used to gain the insights that will help us improve services. This Annual Report is written through the prism of the numbers which highlight both the dynamism of the Downtown’s economy and the results of Stamford Downtown’s 2013/2014 Work Plan. We trust they will be enlightening.

As a broad overview the most pronounced number is a compelling Downtown Grand List of $1,466,693,747, representing a 4% increase over last year’s List and is at least triple that of any other neighborhood in the city. There are 9.8 million sf of office space within the downtown: the largest concentration of Class A and B offices within Stamford. The Downtown boasts 1.754 million sf of retail (street and Stamford Town Center)— the retail hub of the region. Stamford Downtown is also home to 95 restaurants within 16 square blocks with 44 inviting outdoor cafes seating many hundreds of patrons.

Event production, residential development and outdoor operations are among the many reasons that the Downtown thrives. Events produced by the Downtown are top notch and economic engines for the city. The DSSD produces 27 events each year, which bring more than 300,000 +/- people downtown. According to the well-respected marketing research and strategy firm, Witan Intelligence, Inc., these patrons, in turn, pour $6,000,000+/- into the local economy.

This past year, 1,059 residential units were approved and/or are under construction. Proposed and before the Land Use Boards are another 1,704 units. Income, millennials and higher education are 3 major indicators for robust residential leasing. In the latter areas Stamford Downtown excels. Based on a survey recently conducted by Witan Intelligence, Downtown residents have a median income of $108,000, 65% of households have someone between the ages of 18-34, and 90% of the residents have a college or higher degree.

Our strong clean, green and safe programs pour over $750,000 into the environment to ensure that the Downtown is attractive, secure and clean. In 2013/14, thirty superb volunteers planted thirteen thousand shrubs and bulbs throughout the downtown. Additionally, twenty-three tons of trash were removed, while 21,600 tons of snow were cleared from Downtown streets. Our Ambassador team made 2,900 citizen assists, making downtown patrons feels safe and welcome.

This report is designed to present our programs and results in a distinctive, number-oriented and illuminating fashion. We hope you’ll agree that Stamford Downtown’s story is a compelling one.



Business & Residential Outreach & Development

Goal: To foster Stamford Downtown’s economic growth throughstrong retail, business and residential outreach and development.

This year our Outreach & Development efforts were enhanced by the following programs: Stamford Tables Restaurant Weeks, Artwalk, Downtowner events, the Holiday Salute and broker outreach programs.outreach programs.

Peoplelive within a one mileradius of Downtown.

65%Of all residents are25 – 34 years old.

58,447Daytime Employees inStamford Downtown

$108,000Median Income ofStamford Dowtown residents • Fairfield County average – $82,500 • CT State average – $69,200

44,168

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$45,947Spent on print advertisingfor DowntownMerchants

90%Of householdshave college oradvanced degrees.

6,000Apartment andcondominium units withinStamford Downtown

1,059 42,000Apartments currently under construction

Lunches and dinners served during 2013 Restaurant Weeks

People attend thecinemas inStamford Downtowneach year.

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Economic Development

Goal: To ensure the appropriate economic development of Stamford Downtown through comprehensive planning and advocacy.

Stamford Downtown is the watchdog for appropriate Downtown development,balancing the challenge of intense development with environmental and quality of life objectives. Using Stamford’s Master Plan as a guide, the District has helped foster the development of a Downtown with a full array of retail, office, cultural, recreational and residential uses.

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1,704Apartmentsapproved orin planningstages

250,000 AnnualWebsiteVisitors

69% are new visitors!

11,000

Harbor Point Trolley

As a result of determined efforts, a new HP Trolley began running in February, 2014 and will circulatebetween Harbor Point and the Downtown 30 times a day, 215 circuits per week.

Circuits per year

www.stamford-downtown.com


Events & Marketing

GOAL: To attract people to the Downtown through comprehensive signature events and marketing programs.

Stamford Downtown has a strong and focused calendar of events featuring a summer-long outdoor sculpture exhibit, ten outdoor summer concerts, a farmers’ market, an arts & crafts show, a pre-Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular as well as a star studded Santa rappel down Landmark Square, followed by a Christmas tree lighting.

The events draw renowned artists, musicians and sponsors, while successfully attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators annually, who ultimately shop, dine and enjoy all the Downtown has to offer.

In revenue to local businesses on the day of the UBS Parade Spectacular* Witan Intelligence

$3,000,000*

Raised in Sponsorshipsand Event-Related Revenues

$1,718,000

* Witan Intelligence

2013 Grand Summer Night fundraiser increased revenue by 22% over 2012.

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Events produced by Stamford Downtownin 2013.

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Artist and craft booths at Arts & Crafts on Bedford.

341,086

108

Email Blastssent out in 2013

6,383 People liked Stamford Downtown’s Facebook page.

3,286Stamford Downtownhas

Twitter followers.


Clean, Safe & Green

Goal: To plan, initiate and manage enhanced operational serviceswhich improve Downtown’s physical environment.

The District operates five major programs to address the Downtown experience:a Clean Team to control sidewalk, park and curbside litter 7-days a week;Downtown Ambassadors to provide a secure environment with 200 patrol-hours,6-days a week; a Green Team to enrich the streets and parks with seasonalplantings; Streetscape Operations Department to interface with city operationsand property owners on all Downtown maintenance issues; and the SidewalkSnow Removal program to enhance the pedestrian experience in the winter.All mesh together to ensure well-maintained public spaces and parks, resultingin an environment that attracts people, fosters retail development, increasesproperty values, and creates a sense of place.

40,000Published and distributed

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30,000Published anddistributed

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Holiday lights created a holiday wonderland. Combined strands could reach to Fairfield, CT.

224,370

Ambassador Patrol Hours annually


10,400

citizen assists,more than 240 each month.

2,900

Landscape

checkpoints throughout the downtown annually

The Clean Team Left to right: Vincente Santos, Lester Milian: Supervisor, Hugo Enriquez

AmbassadorsLeft to right: William Gibson, Brian Leahy,Robert Cornell: Supervisor, Magdalia Rivera, Garry Walker

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21,600Tons of Snow removed, the equivalent of 13,500 Toyota Camrys

• 18 Gardens in 6 downtown parks• 11 Parklets and sidewalk gardens• 39 Street planters• 180 hanging flower baskets• 3 median dividers• 30 volunteer gardeners put in 525 hours annually

• 9,000 plants and 4,000 bulbs planted! If planted in a row, they would stretch from Landmark Square to Kosciuszko Park.

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Funding the District

The DSSD is funded primarily by 131 property owners who pay an annual fee to the District based on their property assessments. The formula was adopted in 1992 when the District was incorporated and subsequently amended in 1998 to reflect the impact of re-evaluation. In addition to assessments, a significant portion of the DSSD’s program income is derived through sponsorships.

Tax & Assessment DataThe Downtown Grand List is analyzed and maintained by DSSD’s Vice President of Operations. Evaluations, forecasts and sound financial record-keeping are an essential part of the DSSD program.

City Funding RequestsDetailed reports for the Mayor, Board of Finance and Board of Representatives are generated for city funding requests.

.2% Interest

49.4% Sponsorships/ Revenue Generation

50.4% Assessments

Where the Money Comes From:

Where the Money Goes:

21.3% General Administration

49.6% Marketing& Event Promotion

8.2% Retail & Economic Development

20.9% Operations,Clean, Safe & Green

In Fiscal 2013/14, the DSSD’s strong sponsorship and revenue-generating programs provided the following ratio: for every $1 of assessment paid by a property owner, $1.98 was returned in services and programs.

Who Pays What:

Top 5 property owners pay 49% of total assessment income averaging $185,549 each

Top 10 property owners pay 69% of total assessment income averaging $130,557 each

Smallest Annual Assessment $214

Largest Annual Assessment $293,363

Average Atlantic Street assessment is $4,455

Average Bank Street assessment is $1,968

Average Bedford Street assessment is $2,030

Average Broad Street assessment is $2,591

Average Main Street assessment is $2,129

Average Summer Street assessment is $4,812

Average Washington Boulevard assessment is $15,900

Funding and Support

Many District property owners voluntarily supported our 2013-2014 initiatives through donations and in-kind sponsorships,which are in addition to their tax assessment:


Atlantic AssociatesAvon Theatre Film CenterBildner Capital Corp.Building & Land TechnologyEmmett & Glander, Attorneys at LawF.D. Rich CompanyFirst County BankFrank Mercede & SonsGibraltar Management Co., Inc.Heyman PropertiesHoffman Investment PartnersMarchetti ManagementMarLo AssociatesPurdue Pharma L.P.RBSReckson, A Division of SL GreenRFR Realty, LLCRMS Companies, LLCRTA International, Inc.Seaboard Properties, Inc.Silver Golub & Teitell LLPStamford Town CenterSteven Wise Associates, LLCTrinity FinancialUBSUnited Realty, Inc.

The following non-profitorganizations support Districtinitiatives through monetaryor in-kind partnerships:

Avon Theatre Film CenterBartlett ArboretumBasilica of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic ChurchCurtain CallFairfield County FoundationThe Ferguson LibraryFirst Congregational ChurchFranklin Street WorksMill River CollaborativeThe PalaceShippan Point Garden ClubStamford Emergency Medical ServicesStamford Garden ClubStamford Museum & Nature CenterStamford Symphony OrchestraStamford Volunteer Fire DepartmentsStamford Youth FoundationUnitarian Universalist SocietyUrban Redevelopment Commission

Many thanks to the generosityof our Downtown restaurantand nightclub owners, whosedonations, participation & giftcertificates make numerouspatrons very happy:

Aria RestaurantBarcelona Restaurant & Wine BarBar Q StamfordBarrique BistroBar RossobartacoBobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery CaféBradford’s Grill & TavernThe Brick House Bar & GrillBUtterfield 8 Restaurant & LoungeThe Capital GrilleCapriccio CaféCalifornia Pizza KitchenCask RepublicCastle Bar & GrilleCotto Bistro & Wine BarColumbus Park TrattoriaCurley’s DinerEOS Greek CuisineFin II Japanese RestaurantF.I.S.H.Hudson GrilleJenna Marie’s DeliKona GrillKotobuki Japanese RestaurantKujaku Japanese RestaurantLayla’s FalafelLola’s Mexican KitchenLucky’s Classic Burger & Malt ShopMcFadden’s Restaurant & SaloonMorton’s, The Steakhousenapa & coPatrizia’s of StamfordQuattro PazziRemo’s Brick Oven Pizza CompanyRodizio GrillSBC Restaurant & BreweryStation EatsTengda Asian BistroTiernan’s Bar & RestaurantTigin Irish Pub & RestaurantTomatillo Taco JointVolta Gelateria CrepariaZAZA Italian Gastrobar

The District thanks a talentedgroup of volunteers led byMarion Glowka, for invaluableassistance in designing, plantingand maintaining our beautifuldowntown gardens:

Michelle AlexanderStephne BehrendJo Ann BensonPenney BurnettCarole Del’AquillaSuzanne deMilt

Myra DavisJudy DeRoseLenore DiPalmaPaula EytelLibby FatumJeanne HershRose HillDeborah KuhnPat LangleySharon LarsonBarbara MillerRicki MillerGeorgia NorstrandPat PembertonMyron PortoBetty RobertsCarol RookerJim SabiaEd SeligAnnie Taylor-SelkovitsRe TelepJane Waugh

The District thanks a dedicatedgroup of volunteers, the Friendsof Downtown, who annually raisemoney for art in public spaces:

Joan Fields, ChairpersonKaren DenkerLynne FifeGinny FoxEileen HeckerlingElayne JasseyHarriette KetoverNancy KuceraAlice LyonsGail MalloyPamela MullenderMaddy ShapiroKaren SheftellJami SherwoodClaudia SilverCamille Tomasello

SPECIAL THANKS:Special thanks to Mayor David Martinwhose vision of a strong and vital Downtown is essential to the Downtown’s success. Much appreciation is also extended to the Mayor’s team of outstanding city employees who contribute their time, energy and ideas toward making the Downtown the city’s neighborhood.

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Numerous corporations andindividuals, both inside andoutside the District, support ourwork through generous annualdonations to programs andevents. Included as well, is thegenerosity of City and StateBoards, Commissions andAgencies which, through theirfunding, recognize the importance of a revitalized downtown:

A.C. Electrical ServicesBill AckleyThe AdvocateAgabhumi, The Best of BaliAgora Spa at the Stamford MarriottAlliedBarton Security ServicesAnheuser-BuschThe Ashforth CompanyAshforth Management ServicesBallet School of StamfordBank of AmericaColeen Banks, Ameriprise Financial ServicesBarefoot Wine & BubblyBartlett Tree ExpertsBilly BemontiBensidoun USANina BentleyMike BerkoffBevMaxBoulevard 18Bowtie CinemasSarah BreitweiserThe Bridal SuiteBroadway Kitchens & Baths of CTChris BroemsFire Chief Peter BrownBull’s Head Pet HospitalBob Callahan DesignThe Campus and 1937 West MainKrissy CarboniCarolee JewelryBrian CashmanOrazio CerelliEmily ChalkCharter CommunicationsChelsea Piers ConnecticutTom ChukasSandra CiracoYvonne ClaytonLes CohnKathyrne ColatrellaDan ColleluoriColorBlends Wholesale FlowerbulbsConair CorporationDennis ConleyValerie CooperCounty TV & Appliance of StamfordCrystal RockCT TransitMike DalyRon D’AmicoDance With Me Dance StudiosMark DelgadoRobert DeLucaBill DemeoDr. Bruce Lee Denker, DDSCharles DeSalvoTommy DeSalvoRyan DevanneyDichello DistributorsDiMare Pastry ShopCarol DugganEastern Land ManagementJustin EinhornEmpire State Realty TrustExhale Mind Body SpaCharles FazzinoFrank Fedele

Fleet FeetChief Jon Fontneau95.9 THE FOX and STAR 99.9Michael FriedmanGreg GagnerJon GallupJulia GardellaAndy GarfunkelGary Z of StamfordE. Gaynor Brennan Golf CourseGB ParkingGE Asset ManagementBill GerardiGrade A ShopRite & Cingari FamilyLouisa GreeneMelissa Guardiola FontalvoLaurie GuzdaJamie HaganiHalf Full BreweryHappyhaha PhotographySusan Haynes, Complete Designs, LLCHarbor PointEileen HeckerlingHilton Stamford HotelLiz HirtensteinRuss Hollander, Master GoldsmithHotel Zero DegreesDoug HoytJoe HoytEden HuangThe Insurance ExchangeMichael JacopinoTed JankowskiLavrel JohnsonRenee KahnAlan KalterKing Features SyndicateDavid KleinJimmy Koplik & Live NationLinda KovacsAndre LabroscianoLa Jolie Salon & SpaL’Occitane en ProvancePatricia LamotheRich LevittLisa LockwoodLocust Performing Arts CenterRick LockwoodDavid MacharelliMartha MahoneyMaiden Lane CompanySuzanne ManelaMichael MarchettiRon MarkeyBrad MelingAsst. Chief Jim MethanyJon MichelsonRon MillerRuth MinerPaul MontaneroDenise MorganLina MorielliAndrew MunceChris MungerKevin MurrayThe Museum of Modern ArtNagi JewelersNBCUniversalNestlé Waters North AmericaNewport MansionsNewport MarriottNine West Broad Property, LLCNoble SpaNoelle SpaNorwalk Self StorageTony OliveErnie OrgeraParade Volunteers & Balloon HandlersRalph Pastore107.1 The PeakMichael PelazzaPeople’s United BankMark PesiriPitney BowesPoint72 Asset Management

Post Road EntertainmentDanielle PowersBill PricePrintechTami RaymerRick Reichmuth, FOX News ChannelRenewable Resources Inc.Riccio SportsTrevor RoachJim RockwoodHannah RosenbergerJune & Rolf RosenthalRoyce FoundationAnita SabatoElizabeth SabiaJim SabiaMichele SabiaSacred Heart UniversitySalon ShahinMary SchafferSteve SchneiderJames ScintoSerpe BrothersEllie SgrittaTim ShawSheraton Stamford DowntownLauren SherwoodJami SherwoodCarol ShwidockZoe ShwidockJody SilverSilvermine Golf ClubSimply SignsSmartTapJason SotoSteve SoylandChief Fire Marshall Charles E. SpaldingStamford Art AssociationStamford Board of FinanceStamford Board of RepresentativesStamford Catholic SchoolsStamford Health Dept.Stamford HospitalStamford Jewish Community CenterStamford Marriott Hotel & SpaStamford Parks & Recreation CommissionStamford Planning & Zoning BoardsStamford Police DepartmentStamford Professional Firefighters Local 786Stamford Public SchoolsStamford Traffic & Operations Dept.Stamford Wine & LiquorState Farm Insurance: George BoyceSterling Farms Golf CourseStrada 18Summer High LLC – Fowler, Mann & Hoffman FamiliesSustainable AmericaThe Tarzia GroupJason TeitelbaumFernando TorresTrump ParcTully Health CenterUniversity of ConnecticutBrian VanOrsdelDenise VeitDolly VeitVinny VetriniVirgin Atlantic AirwaysA. Vitti ConstructionWEBE 108Sgt. Chris WeedJim WestThe Wildlife Conservation SocietyPat WilliamsWoodloch Resort

NOTE OF APPRECIATION:Thank you Governor Dannel Malloy forcontinued support of Stamford Downtown programs.



Chairman: Randall M. Salvatore, PresidentRMS Companies, LLC

Vice Chairman: Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., Chairman & CEOFirst County Bank

Treasurer: Meredith Keeler, General Manager Stamford Town Center

Secretary: Greg Caggainello, Sr. Vice PresidentReckson, a Division of SL Green

Immediate Past Chair: Stephen J. Hoffman, Managing PartnerHoffman Investment Partners LLC

Fernando Luis AlvarezFernando Luis Alvarez Gallery

Ronald Antonucci, General ManagerStamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

Goitom Bellete, PresidentGB Parking

Carl Bildner, PresidentBildner Capital Corp.

George BoyceState Farm Insurance Co.

Norman Cole,Land Use Bureau ChiefCity of Stamford

Jack Condlin, President & CEO

Stamford Chamber of CommerceMsgr. Stephen DiGiovanniBasilica of St. John the Evangelist

John J. DiMenna, Jr., PresidentSeaboard Properties, Inc.

Russ Hollander, OwnerR. Hollander: Master Goldsmith Inc.

Dr. Tommie Jackson, Interim Executive DirectorUrban Redevelopment Commission

Robert H. Kahn, PresidentUnited Realty, Inc.

Robert Karp, PresidentBE Rep Group

David M. Kooris, Unit OwnerClassic Condominiums

Todd M. Kosakowski, East Coast Saloons

Michael D. Larobina, Esq., Secretary & General CounselSacred Heart University

Diana Lenkowsky, Vice PresidentPurdue Pharma L.P.

Jackie Lightfield, Executive DirectorStamford Partnership

Gregory Lodato, PresidentMarLo Associates, Inc.

Norman Lotstein, Vice PresidentPyramid Real Estate Group

Michael MarchettiColumbus Park Trattoria

David Martin, MayorCity of Stamford

Frank J. Mercede, President & CEOFrank Mercede & Sons, Inc.

Marjan Murray, Sr. VP, Tri-State Market ManagerPeople’s United Bank

Robert Musumeci, PresidentRTA International, Inc.

Courtney A. Nelthropp, OwnerSir Speedy

Michael Pollard,Chief of StaffCity of Stamford

Mary Schaffernapa & co.

Randall M. Skigen, President & Deputy MayorStamford Board of Representatives

Sharon White, Associate Vice ProvostUniversity of Connecticut - Stamford

Tracie Wilson, Sr. VP of Programming and DevelopmentNBCUniversal

Steven WiseSteven Wise Associates, LLC Front left to right: Elayne Jassey, Lynne Fife, Harriette Ketover, Sandy Goldstein,

Joan Fields, Camille Tomasello, Alice Lyons, Back left to right: Karen Denker, Maddy Shapiro, Nancy Kucera, Gail Malloy, Jami Sherwood, Missing from Photograph: Ginny Fox, Eileen Heckerling, Pamela Mullender, Karen Sheftell, Claudia Silver

Front left to right: Jacqueline Wetenhell, Lynne Colatrella, Sandy Goldstein, John Ruotolo, Kate CookBack left to right: Maryann Rockwood, Emily Provonsha, Annette Einhorn, Marion Glowka, Daniel Raymer, Cheryl Vukelic

Front left to right: Norman Lotstein, Robert H. Kahn, Meredith Keeler, Mayor David Martin,Sandy Goldstein, Randall M. Salvatore, Stephen J. Hoffman, Marjan Murray, Greg CaggainelloBack left to right: George Boyce, Michael D. Larobina, Carl Bildner, Jackie Lightfield, Michael Pollard, Courtney A. Nelthropp, Russ Hollander, Ronald Antonucci, Dr. Tommie Jackson, Frank J. Mercede, John J. DiMenna, Jr., Fernando Luis Alvarez, Robert Karp, Sharon White, Michael MarchettiMissing from Photograph: Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., Goitom Bellete, Norman Cole, Jack Condlin, Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni, David M. Kooris, Todd M. Kosakowski, Diana Lenkowsky, Gregory Lodato, Robert Musumeci, Mary Schaffer, Randall M. Skigen, Tracie Wilson, Steven Wise

Friends of Stamford Downtown


Stamford Downtown StaffSandy Goldstein, President

Lynne Colatrella, Vice President, Events & Marketing

Jacqueline R. Wetenhall, Director, Retail Development

Marion Glowka, Streetscape Coordinator

Kate Cook, Manager, Events & Marketing

Emily Provonsha, Public Space Planner

John Ruotolo, Vice President, Operations

Annette Einhorn, Director, Events & Marketing

Maryann Rockwood, Executive Administrator

Cheryl Vukelic, Project Manager, Operations

Daniel Raymer, Coordinator, Retail & Operations

Stamford Downtown Staff

GOALS: To foster the Downtown’s economic growth through a strong retail recruitment and retention program.

To ensure the appropriate economic development of Stamford Downtown through comprehensive strategic urban planning and advocacy.

To plan, initiate and manage enhanced operational services, which improve the Downtown’s outdoor environment.

To attract people to the Downtown through targeted signature events and marketing programs.

Randy Salvatore, Chairman and Sandy Goldstein, President

VISION:The vision for Stamford Downtown is that of a 24-hour/seven day a week center for living, working, shopping, dining, education, culture and entertainment.

MISSION:Stamford Downtown Special Services District is responsible for creating, managing and promoting a quality environment for people, which enhances the economic vitality of the Downtown.

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