Bridgeport Regional Business Council

10 Middle St #1401
Bridgeport,CT,06604
2033353800

http://www.brbc.org/
[email protected]

THE BRBC VISION

The vision of theBridgeport Regional Business Councilin the years ahead is to be the region's premier business organization, one that will work with its membership to create an environment where:


Small business is attracted and thrives
Communities and organizations are collaborative
Identified economic development projects that are part of an overall economic development vision are successful


THE BRBC MISSION

The mission of theBridgeport Regional Business Councilis to increase the economic opportunities for the people of the Bridgeport Region by acting to create an environment for business expansion, retention, and recruitment that will result in jobs and tax base growth.


This mission is premised on the following assumptions: The economic growth of the City of Bridgeportis key to the growth and stability of the region.
The ratio between residential and commercial and industrial tax burden inBridgeport must be shifted, i.e., the proportion of 65% of the tax burden coming from residential taxpayers and 35% from non-residential must be turned around.
In order to prevent a mass exodus of middle class taxpayers as property taxes increase, significant growth in the grand list must occur.
Significant growth in the grand list comes from significant capital investment.
And, significant private capital investment will result after public investment improves infrastructure and public facilities.


THE ROLES OF THE BRBC

The roles of theBridgeport Regional Business Councilare:


To be a community booster
To be an advocate of the business community in the halls of government
To be an agency that fosters networking opportunities and professional relationships
To be a leader in efforts to raise the level of regional cooperation
To be a leader, initiator, and facilitator in local and regional economic development efforts