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| The
HEDC TEAM |
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| You
can count on HEDC to bring the right people together to make things
happen.
Entrepreneurial. Knowledgeable. Driven. The HEDC staff has the skills,
tools and relationships to provide extensive support to current
and prospective businesses of all sizes and to make it smart to
do business in Hartford. |
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Harry
Freeman, Executive Director
Harry
Freeman knows Hartford. Harry’s hands-on approach allows him
to guide businesses of all sizes through the process of growing,
expanding or relocating in Hartford. |
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Mark
McGovern, Deputy Director
Need someone to help guide your business through Hartford’s
political landscape? Mark is ready to help. With extensive experience
in an executive branch agency in Connecticut, Mark understands how
to make the system work for your business. |
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Mayra
Ghaffar, Administrative Assistant
The HEDC team is constantly on the move. Mayra helps keep the office
coordinated and ensures that the team has the access to the information
they need. |
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| Neighborhood
& Small Business Development Team |
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Jose
Rodriquez, Small Business Development Coordinator
Jose knows first hand what it takes to run a successful business
in Hartford. As the former owner of a successful pharmacy, Jose
is putting that experience to work helping his clients meet the
day-to-day challenges of operating a business, as well as capitalizing
on the many opportunities in Hartford. |
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James
Cheek, Small Business Specialist
James has a clear vision of what it takes to be successful. One
of James’ specialties is to assist restaurants open on Hartford’s
vibrant commercial corridors. James knows what it takes for these
businesses to gain a foothold in the neighborhood. |
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Vanessa
Williams, Small Business Specialist
Vanessa is an advocate of promoting and developing entrepreneurship
throughout Hartford’s neighborhoods. Vanessa has an extensive
network of service providers ready to support new and existing businesses
in Hartford. |
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Glenn
Geathers, Project Manager
Each neighborhood in Hartford has different needs and a different
plan for what they would like their neighborhood to become. Glenn
helps bring each of these plans into HEDC’s vision for the
city of Hartford. |
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| Redevelopment |
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Harvey
Sinclair, Development Coordinator
Harvey brings a historic perspective and years of experience to
the team. Harvey put his redevelopment knowledge and skills to work
to help turn a blighted property into a thriving eyewear store.
Harvey is helping other businesses and developers revitalize targeted
areas in the city. |
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| Corporate
Development Team |
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Denise
Whitford, Corporate Project Manager
Denise brings an extensive financial services background to HEDC
and assists office users of all types in Hartford. Working with
Capital Community College, Denise helped deliver a program to improve
the skills of IT workers at The Hartford, Aetna and Travelers. |
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Wayne
Benjamin, Project Manager
Wayne works extensively with industrial and technology companies
looking to expand or relocate in Hartford. Wayne worked closely
with GimaSport, a clothing supplier to companies like L.L. Bean,
the National Football League, and Eastern Mountain Sports, to help
them grow in Hartford. |
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