Industry and IBEW News

Charter Oak Communities, formerly the Stamford Housing Authority, is moving forward with the second phase of a $60 million renovation of Stamford Manor, an 11-story affordable senior housing development at 26 Main Street in downtown Stamford. The project will modernize units and building systems at the federally assisted property while keeping residents in place during construction.
Connecticut's Community Investment Fund 2030 board has approved nearly $63 million in grants for 38 community development projects across the state, spanning affordable housing, office-to-residential conversions, workforce training, and neighborhood revitalization. Highlights include $6 million each for demolition of the St. John Towers site in Stamford and conversion of the 111 Founders Plaza tower in East Hartford into residential apartments. Grants still require final State Bond Commission approval.
IBEW International Vice President Michael Monahan urges Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to stop promoting Gov. Janet Mills over Graham Platner in Maine Senate primary, citing Mills' fraught labor record
Profile of Nscale founder Josh Payne, Australian former coal miner who raised $2 billion at $14.6B valuation for AI data center company, with Sheryl Sandberg joining board amid infrastructure boom
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink announces a $100 million investment in skilled trades training, citing a growing shortage of electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians as demand for six-figure blue-collar careers surges.