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455 Boston Post Rd, Suite 204 • Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860.577.5174 • CTPortAuthority.com July 2019 July 2019 July 2019 July 2019 July 2019 Local Waters. Global Solutions. CPA announces Bonnie Reemsnyder as Chair At the CPA Board Meeting on June 19th, Bonnie Reemsnyder was elected the new Chair of the Board. Former chairman Scott Bates did not seek reappointment as Chair, but he will remain on the Board. Reemsynder, Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman, is a local leader driven by her goal to develop economic growth for the state of Connecticut. David Kooris, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD), was elected as Vice Chair of the CPA. David is responsible for the state’s economic development strategy including transit-oriented development, brownfields, capital projects, waterfront, and tourism. Reemsynder understands the goals and trajectory of the Connecticut Port Authority through her experience as Vice-Chair since CPA began operating in 2016. “I am honored to take on this new role as the CPA prepares to enter a new, exciting phase of growth,” said Chair Bonnie Reemsnyder. “As Vice-Chair and head of the Finance Committee, I have a unique understanding of the challenges and potential that lie ahead, and I look forward to working with my Board colleagues to continue growing Connecticut’s maritime economy and creating jobs across the state.” Reemsynder begins her role as chairwoman during a period of tremendous growth for Connecticut’s maritime industry. Under Scott Bates’ leadership, the Connecticut Port Authority developed the state’s first maritime strategy, created the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program, and secured extensive financial investments from private sector partners that will transform State Pier into a world-class, state-of-the-art port. In the position of Vice-Chair, Reemsynder served on CPA’s Negotiating Committee which recommended selection of Gateway New London, LLC as the new terminal operator at State Pier, as well as the partnership with Ørsted and Eversource for use of the pier as a staging area for the developing wind industry. The successful execution of such a vital project for Connecticut’s maritime industry shows Reemsynder’s ability to continue growing maritime commerce as an essential cornerstone of Connecticut’s economy. DECD Commissioner visits State Pier On May 20th, Scott Bates, First Selectowoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, and Executive Director Evan Matthews welcomed Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), David Lehman to State Pier. During his visit, the CPA and representatives from Gateway discussed the future plans for State Pier after the announcement of a public-private partnership and agreement on a harbor development plan, which will commit extensive financial investments from private sector partners that will develop State Pier and produce benefits across Connecticut for many years to come. Commissioner Lehman also met with other local stakeholders as part of the two day regional tour coordinated by Robert Ross, Executive Director of the Connecticut Office of Military Affairs. The primary focus of the regional tour was military and maritime economic activity and opportunities around the port and Thames River. David Lehman, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, and Bob Ross, Executive Director, Connecticut Office of Military Affairs meets with Connecticut Port Authority at State Pier, New London. Bonnie Reemsnyder.
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455 Boston Post Rd, Suite 204 • Old Saybrook, CT 06475860.577.5174 • CTPortAuthority.com
July 2019July 2019July 2019July 2019July 2019
Local Waters. Global Solutions.
CPA announces Bonnie Reemsnyder as ChairAt the CPA Board Meeting on June 19th, Bonnie Reemsnyder waselected the new Chair of the Board. Former chairman Scott Batesdid not seek reappointment as Chair, but he will remain on theBoard. Reemsynder, Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman, is a localleader driven by her goal to develop economic growth for thestate of Connecticut.
David Kooris, Deputy Commissioner of the Department ofEconomic & Community Development (DECD), was elected asVice Chair of the CPA. David is responsible for the state’s economicdevelopment strategy including transit-oriented development,brownfields, capital projects, waterfront, and tourism.
Reemsynder understands the goals and trajectory of theConnecticut Port Authority through her experience as Vice-Chairsince CPA began operating in 2016.
“I am honored to take on this new role as the CPA prepares toenter a new, exciting phase of growth,” said Chair BonnieReemsnyder. “As Vice-Chair and head of the Finance Committee,I have a unique understanding of the challenges and potentialthat lie ahead, and I look forward to working with my Boardcolleagues to continue growing Connecticut’s maritime economyand creating jobs across the state.”
Reemsynder begins her role aschairwoman during a period oftremendous growth for Connecticut’smaritime industry. Under Scott Bates’leadership, the Connecticut PortAuthority developed the state’s firstmaritime strategy, created the SmallHarbor Improvement Projects Program,and secured extensive financialinvestments from private sector partnersthat will transform State Pier into aworld-class, state-of-the-art port.
In the position of Vice-Chair, Reemsynder served on CPA’sNegotiating Committee which recommended selection ofGateway New London, LLC as the new terminal operator atState Pier, as well as the partnership with Ørsted and Eversourcefor use of the pier as a staging area for the developing windindustry. The successful execution of such a vital project forConnecticut’s maritime industry shows Reemsynder’s ability tocontinue growing marit ime commerce as an essentialcornerstone of Connecticut’s economy.
DECD Commissioner visits State PierOn May 20th, Scott Bates, First Selectowoman Bonnie Reemsnyder,and Executive Director Evan Matthews welcomed Commissionerof the Department of Economic and Community Development(DECD), David Lehman to State Pier. During his visit, the CPA andrepresentatives from Gateway discussed the future plans for StatePier after the announcement of a public-private partnership andagreement on a harbor development plan, which will commitextensive financial investments from private sector partners thatwill develop State Pier and produce benefits across Connecticutfor many years to come.
Commissioner Lehman also met withother local stakeholders as part of thetwo day regional tour coordinated byRobert Ross, Executive Director of theConnecticut Office of Military Affairs.The primary focus of the regional tourwas military and maritime economicactivity and opportunities around theport and Thames River.
David Lehman, Commissioner of the ConnecticutDepartment of Economic and Community
Development, and Bob Ross, Executive Director,Connecticut Office of Military Affairs meets with
Connecticut Port Authority at State Pier, New London.
Bonnie Reemsnyder.
CPA welcomesSpanish delegation
On June 18, the Connecticut Port Authority hosted a Spanishtrade delegation of more than 20 companies and governmentrepresentatives, to discuss opportunities for trade. During theirvisit, the delegation had the opportunity to visit GatewayTerminal in New Haven, and to network with other maritimecompanies and stakeholders from across Connecticut includingDECD, Gateway, the Navel and Maritime Consortium,representatives from the City of New London, and the NewHaven Chamber of Commerce.
“The Connecticut Port Authority was pleased to play host toour fellow maritime leaders from Spain,” said Evan Matthews,Executive Director of the Connecticut Port Authority. “It is alwayshelpful to hear from other port authorities on what they aredoing to strengthen economic opportunities in their areas, andto discuss ways in which we can mutually benefit frompartnerships with each other.”
NAPAConference
On June 6-7, CPA attended the 70th annual meeting of theNorth Atlantic Ports Association (NAPA) in Providence, RhodeIsland. NAPA has about 100 members, all connected toseaports and ocean commerce in some way: terminaloperators, stevedores, port authorities, governmentalagencies, non-profits, consultants, academics, maritimelawyers, ships’ agents and others, all located betweenVirginia and the Canadian Maritimes. During the event,panels were held on hydrogen in ports, port collaborationissues, and offshore wind operations along the North Atlanticcoast. Evan Matthews, Executive Director of the CPA, servesas President of NAPA.
Boston OffshoreWind Conference
On June 10, Former CPA Chair Scott Bates participated in theUS Offshore Wind 2020 (USOW20) conference on a paneltitled East Coast Ports, Current Status and Future Plans. Thediscussion focused on intended ports for upcoming projectsand how states plan to work together to support existing andemerging industries. The event was moderated by WillettKempton (Professor, Marine Science and Policy, University ofDelaware) and participants included Walid Oulmane (ProjectsSourcing Manager, GE Renewables), Sy Oytan (Offshore WindSector Lead, New Jersey Economic Development Authority),Matthew Vestal (Technical Advisor, Large Scale Renewables,New York State Energy Research and Development Authority),Ed LeBlanc (Chief, Waterways Management Division, U.S. CoastGuard Sector South-eastern New England).
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Old Lyme first selectwomantapped to head state portauthorityThe Day, June 19, 2019
CT's maritime economy isshowing its great potentialCT Mirror, June 21, 2019
Bates helped get PortAuthority off to a strong startThe Day, June 21, 2019
CT sees ports aseconomic driversHartford Business Journal, June 24, 2019
The Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program(SHIPP) is moving into its second year. A SHIPP Grantmay be used on a wide range of improvementsincluding: marina repair, dredging, boat ramp facilitiesimprovement, breakwaters, harbor management plansand feasibility studies.
“SHIPP is one of our most important projects, the workwe support drives local economies and supports thrivingrecreation, tourism, fishing and farming industries,” saidBonnie Reemsnyder, CPA Chair. “We are excited to bemoving forward with the next phase of this program.”
Projects that have submitted proposals for year two ofSHIPP will be discussed at an upcoming CPA boardmeeting before moving on for final approval. The firstround of SHIPP funding granted $4 million in funds for18 projects in 17 towns and cit ies throughoutConnecticut.
To learn more about SHIPP, click here.
SHIPP Round 2
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