Since 1877, Penn Globe has been America’s premier outdoor lighting company. Today, they continue to work with the best customers, cities, towns, college and universities, each of whom entrusts Penn Globe with their vision. They’re dedicated to honoring our history while focusing on future lighting innovations. In addition to be a Corporate Investor, Penn Globe also sponsored our recent Light + Justice webinar.

Learn more about Penn Globe, Lighting for the Greater Good.

Join us to Tuesday, May 24th, to learn the secrets of Middletown’s gift card program that led to a 14x return in sales for Main Street businesses. In this webinar, Sandra Russo-Driska will discuss the must-do’s and absolutely-don’ts that have helped the Middletown Downtown Business District run a profitable gift card program for over a decade, including selling 4,100 gift cards in 2021!

This webinar is eligible for 1 AICP CM Credit.  Register here

Main Street America recently announced Hannah White has been named as Main Street America’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Hannah is currently Main Street America’s Managing Director, where she oversees the organization’s membership, fundraising and education functions, as well as the organization’s general operations. Hannah will serve as the Interim President & CEO beginning July 1, 2022, when Patrice Frey vacates the position, and will remain in the position until a permanent CEO is named (expected in Fall of 2022 or early Winter 2023). Hannah has been with Main Street America for eight years and has worked closely with Patrice to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Read the full announcement.

DominGO! Hartford is an open-streets program to take place this summer. During the last Sundays from June through September, 2-4 miles of Hartford streets will be temporarily transformed into car-free public spaces to connect our communities.

To support the success of the DominGO! program, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the City of Hartford have partnered on an Arts Activation program. This call-for-artists gives the opportunity to for artists to create and showcase cultural experiences as part of DominGO! Hartford.

Click below for more information and fill out the application form if you’d like to be considered.

The 2022 Bicycle Friendly States report has been released. The League of American Bicyclists ranks all 50 states and Connecticut has been ranked 20th this year. “Through surveys, data collection, and analysis, the Bicycle Friendly States report and ranking demonstrates how states are — or are not — contributing to making biking safer, more comfortable, and an easier option for everyone,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.

Find more information and materials (including the CT report card) here on the League of American Bicyclists page.

Sponsorship is key to CMSC's ability to provide services to our members, and education & technical assistance to CT's downtowns. We proudly thank our many generous sponsors below.

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