About Us
We Manufacture the Future
The Southwest Connecticut Manufacturing Partnership is a regional sector partnership of manufacturing and community leaders fostering connections to enhance education, workforce training programs, and economic development.
Career Development, Networking, Policy Influence, and More
We cover a region spanning the Southwestern corner of Connecticut [link to city list] — encompassing more than 1,000 manufacturing companies. If we continue sharing best business practices and collaborating to find the most practical solutions, the sky is the limit for Southwest Connecticut’s manufacturing sector.
our leadership
Meet our Executive Team
nicole russo
Owner, President and CEO
Microboard
sam simons
President, COO, OEM Controls
larry saffran
Owner, Stelray Plastics Products, Inc.
KATE DONAHUE
CEO, Hampford Research Inc.
Mike Rocheleau
Executive Vice President, PTA Plastics
vikram betani
CEO, Kubtec
Shenton King
VP, Marketing and Business Development, King Industries
Bing Carbone
President, Modern Plastics
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Denise Weaver
Director, Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership
bill purcell
President and CEO, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce
joseph carbone
President and CEO, The WorkPlace, Inc.
dan onofrio
President and CEO Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Manufacturer Leaders, Join Us Today!
All manufacturing companies, large and small, are welcome to The Southwest Connecticut Manufacturing Partnership. Together, we can manufacture a stronger tomorrow.
The Good Jobs Challenge
We were awarded a grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge Initiative, in partnership with Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy. This initiative supports job training and placement in manufacturing, allowing us to connect people with essential skills and help companies fill critical roles.
Bridgeport regional business council
Powered by the BRBC
Working alongside the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC)l, we are able to take a broader view of the business needs of Southwest Connecticut. The mission of the BRBC is to increase the economic opportunities for the people of the region by creating an environment for business expansion, retention, and recruitment that will result in jobs and tax base growth.
Have Questions?
We know quite a bit about manufacturing companies across our region, training partners, resources, events, and more.
For Manufacturers
Manufacturing is on the rise in Greater Fairfield County and The Valley! If you are a manufacturer in the region, you can plug into the Southwest Connecticut Manufacturing Partnership and make a difference.
Tools for Manufacturing Companies
Access an ever-growing array of support services that can help make your company even greater. From consulting to workforce development to marketing, Ctmakesit.com makes it easy for you.
For Career Seekers
If you think a career in manufacturing is for you, we’re here to connect you to a variety of training options available right here in Greater Bridgeport.
our region
If your company operates in the following towns, you’re qualified to join the Southwest Connecticut Manufacturing Partnership:
Ansonia
Beacon Falls
Bridgeport
Darien
Derby
Easton
Fairfield
Greenwich
Monroe
New Canaan
Norwalk
Oxford
Seymour
Stamford
Stratford
Shelton
Trumbull
Weston
Westport
Wilton
Regional Section Partnership
Our network is organized with employers at the helm, to help steer the region and stay competitive. This is accomplished by connecting industry leaders with educators and other experts in the region. Together they shape training programs and career pathways to adapt the workforce to an everchanging market.Â