For Immediate Release

Contact: Heather B. Habelka, Office of the Mayor, 203.385.4001

Mayor Miron to Attend the National Brownfield Association’s “The Big Deal”

Chicago, IL (October 16-17) – Stratford Mayor James R. Miron is attending the National Brownfield Association’s (NBA) “The Big Deal” Exhibition in Chicago from October 16-17, 2007.

Mayor Miron, along with General Services Administration (GSA), representatives from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s office and Cushman and Wakefield, are attending the exhibition to showcase Point Stratford (formerly known as the Stratford Army Engine Plant).
Point Stratford, which has secured a property showcase at the exhibition, is being offered for sale and redevelopment. The property is a 78-acre waterfront redevelopment opportunity in Fairfield County.

The Big Deal Exhibition brings together 2,000 of the top real estate and brownfield professionals from across the U.S. and Canada, as well as leaders from industry and the public sector, for two days of deal making, education, exhibits, and networking. The event features a vendor exhibition and a property showcase.

“The Big Deal is a real opportunity to showcase Point Stratford to the types of developers who specialize in Brownfield Redevelopment,” said Mayor Miron. “Learning from, and networking with, the experts will support my administration as we work to expedite the clean-up and development of this site, as well as set the stage for other Brownfield re-development in the Town of Stratford.”

About The National Brownfield Association:
The National Brownfield Association (NBA), based in Chicago was established in 1999 as a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to stimulating the responsible redevelopment of brownfields. The NBA is the premier association for government, businesses and individuals involved in the redevelopment of brownfields.

In 2001, the NBA established Chapters to better serve its members and address redevelopment issues at a state/provincial level. In 2004, the NBA broadened its reach and established NBA Canada and the Ontario Chapter. Working together in Canada and the US, NBA Canada and NBA benefit from each other’s experiences and make up a growing international network of industry leaders that redevelop brownfields.

The NBA is the only group that represents the wide array of brownfield stakeholders – property owners, developers, investors, service professionals and government representatives. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of professionals, whether they are individual or corporate members. NBA’s strength comes from its balanced, diverse membership, consisting of senior executives from both the public and private sectors.

NBA’s mission is carried out through three primary conduits – information, education, and events. We are the “go to” organization for information on the brownfield market, and through our Web site, email updates and Brownfield News magazine, we have the ability to keep our members well informed of changing market conditions, policy and legislation.

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