Granite Bay Design worked closely with the Regional Growth Partnership to produce this report. “The 2008 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a five-year action plan for the entire South Central Connecticut region. It was developed by a broad group of business and civic leaders, public officials and private citizens as an effort to address the region’s most pressing economic challenges and to create an environment in which our region’s people and businesses will flourish.”
The report features stock photography and other images, maps and graphics created by Granite Bay Design to help convey a lot of information in a fairly small 16-page package. Download the full report: Regional Growth Partnership 2008 CEDS Report, 2.48 MB
“South Central Connecticut is a vibrant region of small cities, suburbs and rural communities situated halfway between New York and Boston. Anchored by New Haven in the south and Meriden in the north, the 15 towns comprising the region all participate in a regional economy where businesses and residents share common infrastructure, cultural assets and natural resources.
The region is strategically located at the intersection of Interstates 91 and 95 with convenient rail connections via Metro-North, Shore Line East and Amtrak to New York, Boston and destinations along the Connecticut shoreline. The Port of New Haven is the busiest port on the Long Island Sound and holds the potential for significant future growth.
Higher education along with healthcare, creative businesses, tourism and an advanced manufacturing sector form the backbone of the region’s economy. These industries account for nearly one third of the 334,00 total jobs in the region and attract talent and customers from around the globe.
Workforce: The residents of South Central Connecticut make up a highly-skilled, highly-educated workforce. From skilled machinists and craftspeople to cutting edge researchers and scholars, the region’s talent is among the most productive in the world and gives the region a competitive edge.
Creativity: The South Central region is home to exceptional creative talent in the arts and sciences. A burgeoning community of artists, a strong concentration of renowned architects and designers, and world-class research scientists fuel the region’s economy. Graduate programs in art, drama, architecture and the natural sciences, together with a robust private sector, make South Central Connecticut a center of artistic and scientific innovation.
Higher Education: Eight colleges and universities make the South Central region a leader in higher education. Nationally recognized programs in law, medicine, business, criminal justice and communications attract students from throughout the Northeast, nation and world. These schools also play an important role in training the region’s future workforce, offering certificate programs, associates degrees and business training as well as continuing education for incumbent workers.
Quality of Life: Picturesque New England towns and lively small cities make the region a desirable place for people of all ages. Strong schools and beautiful parks and beaches provide a sought-after setting for families to raise children, while an attractive mix of cultural institutions, restaurants and shopping make it an inviting destination for young professionals and empty-nesters.”
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