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    Knowledge Corridor

    The Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership constitutes an economic and cultural partnership between the Connecticut River cities of Springfield, Massachusetts, Hartford, Connecticut, and surrounding towns. Formalized by business and education leaders in 2000 at the Big E in West Springfield, the partnership seeks to engender economic and cultural opportunities for New England's second most populous region, (after Greater Boston) of 1.7 million residents and 110,000 college students. The Hartford-Springfield area hosts over 26 colleges and universities, and thus received the moniker Knowledge Corridor from regional boosters.

    Hartford and Springfield share a common Connecticut River heritage since their respective foundings in 1635 and 1636. During the mid-20th century, the cities shared a dramatic loss of industry, white flight, and disastrous urban renewal. Knowledge Corridor initiatives attempt to rectify these problems.date=December 2007

    While Hartford and Springfield's urban cores lie only 25 miles apart, (with Bradley International Airport situated midway between them,) the Hartford-Springfield metro region includes outlying cities like Northampton and Amherst to the north in Massachusetts's Pioneer Valley, and Middletown, Connecticut to the south.

    The New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Line is intended to further unite the region and ease residents' dependence on Interstate 91.

  5. Quotes about Knowledge Corridor

    1. “ We are part of what is known as the Knowledge Corridor. ”
      In Doing Business in: Enfield, Conn.
    2. “ We are excited to embark on another workforce development initiative with the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership in helping to get people back to work in New England's Knowledge Corridor, which stretches from Connecticut into Western Massachusetts. ”
      In Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership Wins Large Federal Grant

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    2. New England's Knowledge Corridor Noted as a Smart Regional Alliance

      Explore (Aug 10 2012) Hartford, Conn. , HSEP's Blog , Springfield, Mass.

      ...e New Haven-Hartford-Sprigfield Rail project as an example of these smart approaches because it will link the Knowledge Corridor's business, educational and cultural opportunities as far south as New York and north to Sp... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor

    3. Massachusetts, Connecticut economic development officials predict growth; Massachusetts employers lose some optimism

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 5 2012) Hartford, Conn. , HSEP's Blog , Springfield, Mass.

      Massachusetts, Connecticut economic development officials predict growth; Massachusetts employers lose some optimism ...-Springfield Economic Partnership is dedicated to marketing the entire six-county region called New England’s Knowledge Corridor as one single region. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks is considered a critic... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Connecticut   Massachusetts   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    4. Read the 2012 Western Massachusetts Economic Review

      Explore (Mar 13 2012) HSEP's Blog , Springfield, Mass.

      Read the 2012 Western Massachusetts Economic Review ... both, but with significantly lower business costs. The region makes up the northern section of New England’s Knowledge Corridor. With its many assets, western Massachusetts is poised for growth. To request a print copy,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   Knowledge Corridor

    5. Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2011) Springfield, Mass.

      Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont ...al Rail Administrator; and Greenfield Mayor William Martin participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Knowledge Corridor at the Energy Park in Greenfield on Thursday afternoon. Updates a story posted Thursday at ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Connecticut   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor

    6. Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership Wins Large Federal Grant

      Explore (Oct 17 2011) Springfield, Mass.

      Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership Wins Large Federal Grant ...ive with the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership in helping to get people back to work in New England's Knowledge Corridor, which stretches from Connecticut into Western Massachusetts,” said Thomas Phillips, presid... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Connecticut   Knowledge Corridor

    7. Doing Business in: Enfield, Conn.

      Explore BusinessWest (Sep 27 2011)

      Doing Business in: Enfield, Conn. ...e told Warren they found an equally capable and educated workforce here. “We are part of what is known as the Knowledge Corridor,” Kaupin said of the stretch of land running from the Northampton/Amherst area past Hartfor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Hartford   Springfield   Massachusetts

    8. On the right track: CSX rails and access to ports could stoke Pioneer Valley's economy

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 13 2010) HSEP's Blog

      On the right track: CSX rails and access to ports could stoke Pioneer Valley's economy ...ld Economic Partnership, a group that seeks to unite the region in a single economic vision as “New England’s Knowledge Corridor” because of its 26 colleges and universities and more than 110,000 students. The event was ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Connecticut State University System   Hartford   Connecticut

    9. On the right track

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 13 2010) HSEP's Blog

      ...ld Economic Partnership, a group that seeks to unite the region in a single economic vision as "New England's Knowledge Corridor" because of its 26 colleges and universities and more than 110,000 students. "This is a for... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Connecticut State University System   Hartford   Connecticut

    10. Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2010) Springfield, Mass.

      ...king together to make high speed rail in Massachusetts a reality.” The funding was awarded to Massachusetts’ “Knowledge Corridor - Restore Vermonter” project, from unspent dollars originally designated for Wisconsin and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts   Knowledge Corridor

    11. International Economic Development Council Interviews HSEP's David Driver

      Explore (Dec 3 2010)

      International Economic Development Council Interviews HSEP's David Driver ...nt in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. IEDC's interest in HSEP, dubbed "New England's Knowledge Corridor," was piqued by the recent $4.2-million federal grant awarded to the partnership by the U.S... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership   Knowledge Corridor   Dave Driver

    12. The Power Of Agencies, Regions Working Together

      Explore articles.courant.com (Nov 11 2010)

      ...The region covered by the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership (HSEP), marketed as New England's Knowledge Corridor, received the third largest grant in the nation under the Sustainable Communities Initiativ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Knowledge Corridor

    13. Massachusetts Receives $160 Million High Speed Rail Expansion

      Explore The Gov Monitor (Oct 26 2010) Springfield, Mass.

      ...the former Amtrak station in Northampton and the new ARRA-funded intermodal transit center in Greenfield. The Knowledge Corridor award was part of $485 million in stimulus funds from grants announced prior to today that ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick   Connecticut   Springfield

    14. Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 25 2010) HSEP's Blog

      Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor ... in Minnesota.” The Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Knowledge Corridor emphasis. it’s an effort to help the region compete with larger, faster-growing urban areas... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Hartford   Springfield   University of Connecticut

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