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BRBC Leadership & Development Network

Bridgeport • Stratford • Trumbull • Easton • Monroe | Fairfield County, CT

The Leadership and Development Network

Get Rooted. Grow. Give Back.

The Leadership and Development Network is the professional development arm of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. As an extension of the chamber, we connect business growth to leadership development across Greater Bridgeport.

We have run leadership programming for over 35 years. Now we are leveling up.

Our focus is professional development, collaboration between businesses, partnerships with universities, and economic empowerment through skilled and civically conscious leadership.

Why It Matters

Strong communities are built by leaders who understand them. When you develop professionals who know the people, systems, and challenges of the region, you build a leadership class that reflects the values of the community it serves.

That work also keeps talent here. Connecticut professionals stay when they have a clear path to grow, contribute, and lead. Retention strengthens the workforce, the tax base, and the long-term economic health of Greater Bridgeport.

Our Programs

The LDN houses three programs that move professionals through every stage of their leadership journey:

  • Leadership Greater Bridgeport: Civic readiness for established and emerging professionals.
  • Women's Leadership Network: Advancement and access for women across industries.
  • Thrive: Workforce pipeline development with colleges and universities.

Together, these programs build a continuous pipeline of leadership for the region.

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