2017-2018ANNUAL REPORT

STAMFORDDOWNTOWN

ALANNUA REPORT

Vision

The Vision for Stamford Downtown is to always be the vibrant regional city-center for living, working, shopping, dining, education, culture and entertainment.

Mission

The Stamford Downtown Special Services District manages, enhances and promotes the Downtown experience.

Goals

To attain the vision the following goals have been set:

To ensure appropriate economic development as it impacts Stamford Downtown through comprehensive strategic urban planning and advocacy

To continue the trend of residential population growth within the District

To recruit and retain appropriate retailers

To improve the quality of the Downtown experience

To attract people to the Downtown

Stamford Downtown Special Services DistrictAnnual Report 2017 – 2018

TAMFORD DOWNTOWN is proud to be moving forward with zest as it prepares for the coming Fiscal Year. However, for an area as diverse and dynamic as our Downtown, moving forward isn’t effective without an adequate reflection of what transpired this past year.

First, it is necessary to highlight that which sets us apart from the rest of the city: the strength of our robust Grand List. While the Downtown’s land mass is less than one percent of the city’s total acreage, it accounts for 10.05 % of the citywide Grand List. Since 1992, the Downtown Grand List has grown from $328 million to $1.654 billion, a magnificent 404.16% increase. The Grand List’s strength is the foundation upon which we build for the future, ensuring delivery of the strong programs for the many thousands of people who live, work, shop, are educated and enjoy the arts in Stamford Downtown. These programs allow Stamford Downtown to be very “bullish” about its future.

Residential SectorThe residential sector has transformed the ambiance and the economy of the Downtown, creating an invaluable daytime and nighttime community. Today, 7,730 residential units (more than 12,000 residents) grace the Downtown: representing a 68% increase over the course of the last decade. The Downtown moves forward with the opening of several major residential complexes: Vela on the Park with 209 units and Atlantic Station with 325 units. Construction is underway at Tresser and Greyrock for URBY Stamford where another 672 units are being built. The DSSD’s 2017 demographic survey indicates that 84% of Downtown apartment residents are between the ages of 18-34 with a median income of $114,000. Thus, adding significant buying power to the Downtown economy. According to the 2017 residential survey conducted by consultant, Witan Intelligence, Inc., 94% of residents have college degrees. Retail and Restaurant SectorsMore than 80 restaurants and nightclubs call the Downtown home. Outdoor cafés line the downtown streets inviting patrons to dine and enjoy both inside and outdoor experiences. We welcomed thirteen new restaurants, which opened this past year: Bar Zepoli, Bedford Thai, BV’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Café Oolala, California Tortilla, Crazy Taco Mex, Flinders Lane, Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse, InThai Restaurant, Kyushu Ramen, Pieology, Rascal Flatts, and Roasted Sandwich Company. We trust they will attract the thousands of visitors who believe Downtown is the center of the culinary world.•

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Outdoor MaintenanceThe DSSD manages a comprehensive outdoor maintenance program. We continue to provide regular ambassador patrols, daily street cleaning, and a robust landscaping protocol, which ensures four seasonal plantings with 168 lush flower-filled hanging baskets and a beautiful palette of plants in 17 garden areas, 6 downtown parks and 39 street planters. DSSD shovels the sidewalks after snowstorms providing safe access in stormy weather. This past year, the Downtown was brightened with more than 250,000 dramatic LED lights turning the streets into a winter wonderland.

Culture and EntertainmentArts and the theatre attract hundreds of thousands of people Downtown each year. The 3,000-strong member-supported Avon Theatre is an economic engine for the Downtown, filling countless Downtown restaurants before and after cinema screenings. The Palace brings live quality entertainment to the city including concerts, symphony, comedy and rentals. It is important to note that for every dollar spent on theatre or movie tickets, $32 is spent on food and other retail: yearly bringing $8,000,000+/- into the economy. NBCUniversal produces the Jerry Springer, Maury and Steve Wilkos shows at the Rich Forum. Their presence leverages $1,387,875 into the econo-my through their taxes as well as the food, hotel and ancillary services provided for show participants.

EventsStamford Downtown produces 20 events (concerts, dinners, fairs etc.) each year, attracting hundreds of thousands of people. These events include but are not limited to: Alive@Five, Wednesday Night Live, the Parade Spectacular, and an iconic outdoor sculpture show, generating over $3,000,000 in revenue to Downtown retailers and restaurants. The Parade Spectacular is the largest parade in Connecticut and the second largest helium balloon parade in the country, attended by 200,000+/- people, heralding in the holiday season.

EducationNo city is really great without the presence of a University in its Downtown. The addition of new

UConn dormitories in the Downtown, which opened this past September and house 300 students activated the neighborhood and increased the volume of business at area retailers and eateries.

Many ThanksThere are so many generous and committed sponsors who have helped support our numerous events and programs. A grateful shout out to all of them. Without them there would be no outdoor sculpture event, no Alive@Five or Wednesday Nite Live concert series and no Parade Spectacular. Thanks as well to our dedicated Parade volunteers and to the Friends of the Downtown who spearhead A Grand Summer Night, which raises money to bring art and sculpture Downtown. Special kudos to the city personnel who are an essential part of all our events. A very special note of appreciation to Mayor David Martin who continues to be a great and enthusiastic proponent and supporter of Stamford Downtown. And of course our thanks to a talented and dedicated DSSD staff responsible for the excel-lence of our programs.

In ClosingIt’s been a very productive busy year, but we at the DSSD are always moving forward and planning and refining what comes next. As you read this Annual Report, you will learn each department’s programs for Fiscal 2018/19. Only with thorough planning for the future can we ensure that the Downtown remains the heart of the city---the center of office, retail, dining, entertainment, higher education and residential development.

Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr. Sandy GoldsteinChairman PresidentStamford Downtown Stamford DowntownSpecial Services District Special Services District

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Goal: To recruit and retain appropriate retailers

Multiple programs and services are designed to enhance the retail and residential communities.

Business Development & Residential Outreach

2017/18 Accomplishments:Demographic & Development Profiles• Quarterly updates to Stamford Downtown’s 2017-18 Demographic Profile• New developments listed in “Development on the Move” publication• On-going postings of new retail vacancies with photos on Stamford Downtown’s website

New Resident Welcome Bag Program• Launched the New Resident Welcome Bag program with 15 district businesses participating• More than 900 Welcome Bags distributed to 33 residential buildings, located in Stamford Downtown and the South End

Fashion Night Out• Third annual “Fashion Night Out” event held at 75 Tresser Boulevard showcasing the spring collections of Stamford Downtown merchants including a charity component to benefit “Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County”

Shop Small• Organized fourth annual Shop Small program held with 26 participating merchants in conjunction with American Express• Extensive marketing campaign created to provide awareness of special promotions for the entire month of November

Holiday Salute in Stamford Downtown• The eighth annual “Holiday Salute in Stamford Downtown” attracted 21 Stamford Downtown businesses decorating their storefronts to create a festive atmosphere in Downtown

Stamford Tables• Now in 16th year, with membership remaining strong at 40 members• Successful Winter & Summer Restaurant Weeks • Stamford Tables’ Concierge Book updated and distributed to 40 neighboring hotels and residential complexes and available on our website

2018/19 Goals:The Retail Team will continue to enhance existing events while broadening the scope of retail marketing campaigns.

Downtowner EventsThree Downtowners will be held in the spring. A free rehearsal will promote the Stamford Symphony, plus two residential opening events at the newly built Vela on the Park and Atlantic Station.

Broker Outreach• The Retail team continues to engage the real estate broker community by attending International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conventions in New York & Hartford.

2018 ARTWALK in Stamford Downtown• Celebrating its sixth year in June, this gallery stroll will showcase seven Stamford Downtown art venues: Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery, Franklin Street Works Gallery, the Loft Artists (pop-up gallery), the Ferguson Library Gallery, R. Hollander Master Goldsmith Studio Workshop, the Stamford Art Association and the UConn Stamford Campus gallery.• Along the ARTWALK route, the evening patrons will enjoy live music, ballroom dance demonstrations performed by Metropolitan Dance Center and a multi-media display by Sacred Heart’s Film School.

VELA ON THE PARK

ATLANTIC STATION

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, recreation and residential uses.

Economic Development

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2017/18 Accomplishments:Veterans ParkThe DSSD plays a very active role in the redevelopment of Veterans Park. Plans are underway to create a welcoming environment for our Veterans’ holiday commemorative events and to also serve as an urban park that will attract the surrounding millennial population. The park will be an inviting environment for office workers enjoying lunch orjust taking a stroll.

Innovate StamfordActive participation in the Stamford Innovation District, sitting on its Executive Board. A significant state grant coupled with major corporate matching funds provide the monies to enhance downtown place-making programs at Alive@Five, the Palace Theatre and Veterans Park.

Boards, Commissions & CommitteesStamford Downtown staff sits on the boards of numerous public agencies, community groups and corporations including: The Palace, Mill River Collaborative, Ferguson Library, Avon Theatre, Franklin Street Works, Stamford Police Foundation, Access for All and the Stamford Chamber ofCommerce.

2018/19 Goals:New Development OversiteContinue to monitor emerging development proposals both in the Downtown and in the adjacent neighborhoods through a comprehensive review and analysis process. There are many new projects slated to come before the DSSD’s Economic Development Committee.

Atlantic Street Underpass ProjectMonitor and hold public meetings about the incredibly complex widening of the Atlantic Street underpass, in an attempt to mitigate the traffic difficulties for our stakeholders and patrons.

REDEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS PARK

2017 Stamford Downtown By the Numbers

11,232Ambassador Patrol hours annually

3,000 Citizen Assists by Ambassadors,more than 250 each month

Copies of StamfordDowntown Directory published anddistributed

40,000

Plants and Bulbs planted6,500

Grafitti Tags removed

9,828 Clean Team Hours annually

22,680Tons of Snow removed, the equivalent of 3,780 elephants

63,711Daytime Employees inStamford Downtown

Raised in Sponsorships and Event-Related Revenues

$1,821,000

150

Hanging Baskets168

23Clean Team RemovesTons of Trash annually.

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People live within a one mileradius of Downtown.

300

46,129

94% Of householdshave college oradvanced degrees.g

Email Blastssent out in 2017

7,029Stamford Downtown has

Twitter followers.

5,691Stamford Downtownhas

Instagram followers.

13,805People liked Stamford Downtown’s Facebook page.

New BannersInstalled

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

250,000

$114,000Median Income ofStamford Dowtown residents • Fairfield County average – $84,233 • CT State average – $70,331

513,128

2017/18 Accomplishments:Art in Public Places, Sculpture ExhibitDuring summer 2017, Stamford Downtown hosted “Art Shapes,” a sculpture exhibit featuring 39 fiberglass shapes (cubes, spheres, pyramids) painted and enhanced by local/regional artists.

Brews on BedfordIn its second year, our craft brew festival was expanded to two events on May 13 and October 14: both of which were sold out!

Alive@FiveSuccessfully produced six concerts starring national headliners including CeeLo Green, Ziggy Marley and Sugar Ray. Our corporate community outreach program resulted in advanced sales of 1,939 admis-sions and 1,354 beverage tickets.

Wednesday Nite LiveIn its second year of rebranding, Wednesday Nite Live continues to grow, averaging 2,000 people per week, and featuring national acts including Dionne Warwick, The Guess Who, Kool & The Gang and The Four Tops.

Stamford Downtown Turned 25A yearlong celebration of Stamford Downtown’s 25th anniversary included an elaborate Anniversary Celebration at the Stamford Marriott in June 2017, featuring key note speaker, Brian Cashman, GM of the NY Yankees and Master of Ceremonies Alan Kalter.

Street Pole BannersDesigned, produced and installed 300 colorful and vibrant new Stamford Downtown street pole banners with the themes: Splurge, Social, Succeed, Indulge, Connect, Vibe and Bravo.

Bark in the ParkIn its second year, this fun-filled day for dog owners and dog lovers in Latham Park on Bedford Street was very well received. The day featured an agility course, demonstrations and pet vendors including a very popular pet photo booth.

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 brew festival, a farmers’ market, an arts & crafts show, an event for dog owners and dog lovers alike, a pre-Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular as well as a star-studded Santa rappel down Landmark Square, followed by a Holiday tree lighting.

The events draw renowned artists, musicians and sponsors, while successfully attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators annually.

Events and MarketingHEIGHTS & LIGHTS

BARK IN THE PARK

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Arts & CraftsThe 2017 Arts and Crafts Show was produced in house by Stamford Downtown for the sixth consecu-tive year. 84 juried artisans from throughout the region displayed and sold a mix of ceramics, fine art, jewelry and more.

Heights & LightsCelebrity rappellers, Brian Cashman, GM of the NY Yankees, Duke Castiglione, FOX 5 Sports Anchor and Todd Piro, FOX News Channel Correspondent rappelled on Friday, December 1 with a live broadcast on FOX News Channel which promoted the Sunday, December 3 rappel.

Stamford Downtown Parade SpectacularThe 2017 parade was successful, despite another

year of high winds. Most balloons were still able to participate and the parade featured 12 bands, 7 dance troops and 6 Floats and starred comedic daredevil Bello Nock.

2018/19 Goals:Timeless – The Works of Seward JohnsonStamford Downtown will present a summer-long exhibit featuring 35 unique and realistic life-sized sculptures by Seward Johnson and an iconic, monumental, 26-foot-tall sculpture of Marilyn Monroe.

Alive@FiveA five-week concert series starring national headliners including Gavin DeGraw, Neon Trees, Life House, Gin Blossoms/ Tonic/Vertical Horizon, Sean Kingston and Sammy Adams, is planned for Summer 2018.

Wednesday Nite LiveTo build on the success of last year’s Wednesday Nite Live series, we will continue to book national headliners including Joe Jackson, The Rascals, Dennis DeYoung of Styx, O’Jays and Trombone Shorty.

Forever Marilyn, by Seward Johnson ©1996,2011 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc.Based upon the photo by Bernard of Hollywood.

ALIVE@FIVE

BELLO NOCK ATSTAMFORD DOWNTOWNPARADE SPECTACULAR

ARTS & CRAFTS ON BEDFORD

2017/18 Accomplishments:Ambassador ProgramStamford Downtown’s Ambassadors offer daily pedestrian and bike patrols, maintain close communication with Stamford Police Department and local social service providers, serve as a source of Downtown-based information for pedestrians, while also facilitating consistent communication with tenants.

Clean Team Stamford Downtown’s Clean Team provides daily sidewalk, open-space and curbside litter removal as well as graffiti removal and regular power washing. The Clean Team deploys hand-held devices to document street-level physical conditions which are sent to the City’s Operations Department.

Beautification ProgramStamford Downtown designed and implemented a formal landscape beautification program which encompasses garden beds in multiple Downtown parks as well as sidewalk gardens, street planters, planting islands and 168 hanging baskets.

Snow RemovalThe Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Program ensures a pedestrian-friendly path in front of each building, and clear curb cuts, during snow events of 2’’ or more.

Holiday LightingCompleted selection of a new Holiday Lighting vendor and installation of lighting at Columbus Park and street trees along northern portion of Atlantic Street, Ferguson Library, Bedford Street and Latham Park

Wayfinding Guidelines• Designated as the Project Manager for creation of a Wayfinding Plan for the Stamford Innovation District • Oversaw selection of consultant team as well as planning and public engagement process. Project is on-going with completion targeted for Summer, 2018.

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

Stamford Downtown is committed to fostering an attractive, well-managed environment that welcomes residents, visitors, workers and students. To achieve this Vision, Stamford Downtown deploys a multi-pronged strategy that includes Stamford Downtown’s Ambassador and Clean Teams, landscape beautification, holiday lighting and snow removal.

Clean, Safe and Green

COLUMBUS PARK GREAT OAK

STAMFORD DOWNTOWN SKYLINE

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2018/2019 Goals:Streetscape GuidelinesReview of City of Stamford Streetscape Guidelineswith working group comprised of representatives from City Operations, Engineering and Parks Departments. This group reviews the City’s existing Streetscape Guidelines for the purpose of establishing an updated standard for quality maintenance of the street-level environment including trees, tree beds, street furniture and trash receptacles.

Smarter Giving CampaignInitiate a partnership, comprised of local social services providers, to address aggressive panhandling, vagrancy and homelessness.

PlacemakingIn 2018, Stamford Downtown will work to introduce additional Creative Place making initiatives such as the conversion of on-street parking spaces into dining areas called Parklets.

Stamford Downtown Ambassadors & Clean Team: From left to right: Maggie Rivera, Rich Gill, Christian Lopez, Bob Cornell, Hito Constanza, Elias Constanza, David Vaccaro, Lester Millian

LATHAM PARK

Funding the District for 2018/2019The DSSD is funded primarily by 211 commercial and 303 residential 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-valuation. In addition to assessments, a significant portion of the DSSD’s program income is derived through sponsorships.

Where The Money Comes From:

3.08% Grants.28% Interest

Where The Money Goes:

51.61% Marketing & Event Promotion

19.4% Operations, Clean, Safe & Green

5.73% Retail & Economic Development

23.26% General Administration

Who Pays What: Who Pays What: Top 5 property owners pay 34% of total assessment income averaging $166,973 each

Top 10 property owners pay 57% of total assessment income averaging $138,532 each

Smallest Annual Assessment $40Largest Annual Assessment $150,777Typical Office Complex $81,409Typical High-Rise Office Building $37,959Typical Bedford Street $1,565Typical Main Street Building $1,879Typical High-Rise Residential $55,589Typical High-Rise Condo $842Typical Department Store $13,343

54.53% Assessments

42.11% Sponsorship/Revenue Generation

In Fiscal year 2018/2019, the DSSD’s strong sponsorship and revenue-gener-ating programs provided the following ratio: for every $1 of assessment paid by a property owner, $1.75 was returned in services and programs.

Funding and Support for 2017/2018

Many District property owners voluntarily supported our 2017-2018 initiatives through donations and in-kind sponsorships,which are in addition to their tax assessment:Atlantic Station Avon Theatre Film CenterBildner Capital Corp.Emmett & Glander, Attorneys at LawF.D. Rich CompanyFirst County BankForstone CapitalGibraltar Management CompanyHoffman Investment PartnersMarLo Associates, Inc.Purdue Pharma L.P.Reckson, A Division of SL Green Realty Corp.RFR RealtyRMS CompaniesRTA International, Inc.Silver Golub & Teitell LLPStamford Town CenterSteven Wise Associates, LLCTrinity Financial UC FundsUnited Realty, Inc.Waterton Residential

The following non-profitorganizations support Districtinitiatives through monetaryor in-kind partnerships:The Ferguson LibraryFirst Congregational ChurchFranklin Street WorksThe Loft ArtistsKids in CrisisThe PalaceStamford Art AssociationStamford Emergency Medical ServicesStamford Museum & Nature CenterStamford Volunteer Fire DepartmentsStamford Youth FoundationUnitarian Universalist Congregation

Many thanks to the generosityof our Downtown restaurantand nightclub owners, whosedonations, participation & giftcertificates make numerouspatrons very happy:Acuario Restaurantb StamfordBarcelona Restaurant & Wine BarBar RossoBrother Jimmy’s BBQBV’s Restaurant & Sports BarCantina MexicanaThe Capital GrilleCapriccio CaféCask Republic

The Cheesecake FactoryChez Vous BistroChutni Biryani & Noodle BarCilantro Restaurant & Latin FushionColumbus Park TrattoriaCrazy Taco MexCurley’s DinerDel Frisco’s GrilleEOS Greek CuisineFairfield PizzaFiesta on MainFin II Japanese RestaurantF.I.S.H. Restaurant & BarFlinders LaneFranklin Street Works CaféFujiGarden CateringGaucho Argentinian Steakhouse16 HandlesHudson GrilleKashi StamfordKona GrillKotobuki Japanese RestaurantLorcaLucky’s Classic Burger & Malt ShopNorthern Lights Lounge at Stamford MarriottOriginal Pappa’s Pizza DowntownQuattro PazziRascal FlattsRemo’s Brick Oven Pizza CompanyRiviera Maya Mexican RestaurantSam’s American Bistro at Stamford MarriottTengda Asian BistroTiernan’s Bar & RestaurantTigin Irish PubTomatillo Taco JointVolta Gelateria CrepariaZAZA Italian Gastrobar

The District thanks a dedicatedgroup of volunteers, the Friendsof Downtown, who annually raisemoney for art in public spaces:Linda Hampton, ChairpersonBarbara Zichichi, Vice ChairpersonLaurie CingariKaren DenkerLynne FifeGinny FoxEileen HeckerlingElayne JasseyHarriette KetoverNancy KuceraWhitney LibbyGail MalloySandie MalloyLori MercedeKathy O'NeillMaddy ShapiroKaren SheftellJami SherwoodClaudia SilverJudy Stewart

SPECIAL THANKS:Special thanks to Mayor David Martinwhose vision of a strong and vitalDowntown is essential to theDowntown’s success. Much appreciationis also extended to the Mayor’s teamof outstanding city employees whocontribute their time, energy and ideastoward making the Downtown the city’sneighborhood.

A warm retirement wish to Ernie Orgera: consummate Operations Manager; ultimate can-do person and dedicated friend of the DSSD. Ernie, we will miss your competence, your leadership, your “yes” attitude, your warmth and everything else that made you an extraordinary Director of Operations. Have a wonderful and well-deserved retirement.The Board and Staff of Stamford DSSD

A heartfelt thank you to our many event volunteers for Alive@Five, Wednesday Nite Live, Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular and Heights & Lights.

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Stamford Downtown Staff

Front row from left to right: Jacqueline Wetenhall, Michael

Moore, Sandy Goldstein, Lynne Colatrella, Annette Einhorn

Back row from left to right: Joanne Parsons, Marisa Rogo,

Maryann Rockwood, Kate Cook, Cheryl Vukelic

Sandy Goldstein, President

Lynne Colatrella, Vice President, Events & Marketing

Michael Moore Vice President, Operations

Jacqueline R. Wetenhall, Vice President, Retail Development

Annette Einhorn, Director, Events & Marketing

Maryann Rockwood, Executive Administrator

Cheryl Vukelic, Senior Manager, Operations

Kate Cook, Manager, Events & Marketing

Marisa Rogo, Project Manager, Operations & Retail

Joanne Parsons, Landscape Architect, Designer & Coordinator

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 importanceof a revitalized downtown:

AAA Dental CareWilliam AckleyAnheuser-BuschThe Ashforth CompanyBank of AmericaBandilane Canine CenterBartlett Tree ExpertsMike BerkoffBevMaxBlue BuffaloBob Callahan DesignGarrett BolellaCaptain Susan BretthauerBulls Head Pet HospitalThe Campus and 1937 West Main StreetCanine CompanyJosephine CarpanzoCBREBrian CashmanDuke Castiglione, FOX 5Orazio CirelliTom ChukasCity Carting & RecylingDan ColleluoriFrank Compo & SonsConair/CuisinartConnecticut Office of TourismSgt. Kelly ConnellyBob CornellCounty TV & Appliance of StamfordCross InsuranceCrowne Plaza StamfordCrystal RockCT TransitRon D’AmicoDeloitte and CTCPASgt. Ryan DevanneyDichello DistributorsDiMare Pastry ShopEastern Land Management

Empire State Realty TrustAlex Eydelman, NEACSean ElumbaCharles FazzinoFrank FedeleFernando Luis Alvarez GalleryChief Jon FontneauPatricia Fortier95.9 THE FOX and STAR 99.9Steve FryczMark & Nancy FuntGreg GagnerJon GallupGB ParkingGrade A ShopRite & The Cingari FamilyGranite Stamford Executive Center Holdings, LLCHappyhaha PhotographyHarbor Point TrolleyHearst Connecticut Media Group/The Stamford AdvocateEileen HeckerlingHey Stamford!Highgrove ApartmentsHigh Ridge Animal HospitalCaptain Diedrich HohnR Hollander, Master GoldsmithHotel Zero DegreesDoug HoytHSBC National Bank USAEden HuangDirector Ted JankowskiAlan KalterKunjan CollectiveLa Jolie SalonLink AKCLivesay/Balzano Group of Morgan StanleyLocust Performing Arts CenterMake-A-Wish Connecticut & Blue BuffaloRon MarkeyDave McDonaldAsst. Chief James MathenyFrank Mercede & SonsMetropolitan Dance CenterDeborah MillerPaul MontaneroAndrew MunceNBCUniversalNestlé Waters North AmericaTimothy NiaBarbara OcchinoTony OliveErnie OrgeraPeople’s United BankMark Pesiri

Pedigree Ski ShopPet Pantry WarehousePhatBurnPoint72 Asset ManagementBill PricePrintechRapid PressRichard RednissRick Reichmuth, FOX News ChannelChief Trevor RoachRoyce FoundationRXR Realty/Cappelli OrganizationChris Sabia, CDISacred Heart UniversitySafavieh Home FurnishingsSpiked SeltzerSteve SchneiderSeward Johnson AtelierSheraton Stamford DowntownJami Sherwood, Simply SignsPaul SmithSpot On Veterinary Hospital and HotelAsst. Fire Marshal Robert SollittoSpinnaker Real Estate GroupChief Charles E. SpaldingStamford Marriott Hotel & SpaStamford Photo & NewsStamford Police DepartmentStamford Professional FirefightersStamford SymphonyStamford Public SchoolsStamford Traffic & Operations Dept.Stamford Veterinary Center and My Pet LodgeStamford Yoga CenterState Farm InsuranceDan StolzenbachJason TeitelbaumUFC GymUniversity of ConnecticutVanity StudioBrian VanOrsdelVilla ItaliaVinny VetriniJames TraversA. Vitti Construction, Inc.WEBE 108Jim WestThe Whittingham FamilyPat WilliamsWinners/SportechWolfe’s CleanersWoodloch ResortAsst. Chief Thomas WuennemannZemo’s Men’s Store

Funding and Support continued

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Friends of Stamford Downtown

Front row, left to right: Karen Sheftell, Alice Lyons, Harriette Ketover, Linda Hampton, Chairperson, Sandy Goldstein, Sandie Malloy, Eileen Heckerling, Karen Denker, Lynne FifeBack row, left to right: Kathy O'Neill, Whitney Libby, Maddy Shapiro, Ginny Fox, Claudia Silver, Laurie Cingari, Gail Malloy, Barbara Zichichi, Lori MercedeMissing from Photograph: Elayne Jassey, Nancy Kucera, Jami Sherwood, Claudia Silver, Judy Stewart

Fernando Luis AlvarezFernando Luis Alvarez Gallery

Carl Bildner, PresidentBildner Capital Corp.

Ralph Blessing, Land Use Bureau ChiefCity of Stamford

George Boyce, AgentState Farm Insurance Co.

Terrence Cheng, Director, Stamford CampusUCONN-Stamford

Jack Condlin, President & CEOStamford Chamber of Commerce

Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanniBasilica of St. John the Evangelist

Paul Dillane, OwnerHudson Grille

Stephen J. Hoffman, Managing PartnerHoffman Investment Partners LLC

Russ Hollander, PresidentR. Hollander: Master Goldsmith Inc.

Robert H. Kahn, PresidentUnited Realty, Inc.

Robert Karp, PresidentBE Rep Group

Alice S. Knapp, PresidentFerguson Library

Beth Krupa Beth Krupa Interiors

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

Diana Lenkowsky, Vice PresidentPurdue Pharma L.P.

Jackie Lightfield, Executive DirectorStamford Partnership

Todd Lindvall, General ManagerCourtyard by Marriott – Stamford Downtown

Gregory Lodato, PresidentMarLo Associates, Inc.

Norman Lotstein, Vice PresidentPyramid Real Estate Group

Thomas Madden, Director of Economic DevelopmentCity of Stamford

Michael MarchettiColumbus Park Trattoria

David R. Martin, MayorCity of Stamford

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

Marjan Murray, Executive Vice PresidentPeople's United Bank

Robert Musumeci, PresidentRTA International, Inc.

Michael Pollard, Mayor’s Chief of StaffCity of Stamford

Matthew Quinones, President & Deputy MayorStamford Board of Representatives

Paul Senecal, CBSE Managing PartnerUnited Services of America

Dr. Sharon J. White Consulting Firm of Dr. Sharon J. White & Associates, LLC

Brett Wilderman, Principal Forstone Capital, LLC

Tracie Wilson, Sr. VP of Programming & DevelopmentNBCUniversal

Steven WiseSteven Wise Associates, LLC

Front row from left to right: Robert H. Kahn, Dan Stolzenbach, Sandy Goldstein, Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., Greg Caggainello, Keith Grabow, Norman LotsteinSecond row from left to right: Marjan Murray, Beth Krupa, Brett Wilderman, Mayor David R. Martin, Paul Senecal, Dr. Sharon J. White, Carl Bildner, Steven WiseThird row from left to right: Michael Pollard, Gregory Lodato, Russ Hollander, George Boyce, Frank J. Mercede, Todd Lindvall, Robert KarpMissing from Photograph: Fernando Luis Alvarez, Ralph Blessing, Terrence Cheng, Jack Condlin, Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni, Paul Dillane, Stephen J. Hoffman, Alice S. Knapp, Michael D. Larobina, Esq., Diana Lenkowsky, Jackie Lightfield, Thomas Madden, Michael Marchetti, Robert Musumeci, Matthew Quinones, Randall M. Salvatore, Tracie Wilson

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

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

TREASURER:Dan Stolzenbach, General ManagerStamford Town Center

SECRETARY:Keith Grabow, OwnerFASTSIGNS of Stamford

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRRandall M. Salvatore, PresidentRMS Companies, LLC

Sandy GoldsteinPresidentStamford Downtown

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