About
We Manufacture the Future
The Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership (SWCMP) is a dues-free network of manufacturing leaders and community partners. working together to strengthen education, workforce training, and economic development for manufacturers in the region.
what we do
Career Development. Networking. Policy Influence. Problem Solving.
We collaborate with partners across education, workforce training, economic development, and government to:
Connect with manufacturers across Southwest Connecticut to share ideas, identify priorities, and tackle industry challenges together.
Connect with education and training partners to build a stronger workforce for today and tomorrow.
Access grants, funding opportunities, tax incentives, and business resources that help manufacturers grow.
leadership
Meet Our Executive Team
Meet the Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership Leadership Team. This team meets every other week to continue to drive progress on our initiatives.
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 butani
CEO, Kubtec
Shenton King
VP, Marketing and Business Development, King Industries
Bing Carbone
President, Modern Plastics
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
What are Regional Sector Partnerships?
Regional Sector Partnerships (RSPs) are modeled after the Next Generation Sector Partnership: Industry-led, community-supported partnerships that strengthen regional economies and connect people to jobs. Companies from the same industry and region work together to solve challenges that individual companies could never tackle alone. They provide a clear pathway to get things done with our public partners. RSPs are a top priority of the Governor’s Office and currently exist across Connecticut in manufacturing, technology, bioscience and healthcare.
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
SW CT Manufacturing Sector Partnership
Did you know there are over 300 unique manufacturers in our region? From our southern cities of Greenwich, Stamford and Norwalk up through Wilton, Bridgeport, Shelton, Oxford, Seymour and in between, there are hundreds of diverse companies, all making products essential to our world and future. Explore the map now.
