It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Hoyt-Barnum House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Stamford, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Scalzi Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Capital Grille or visit South End Historic District, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Stamford, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Stamford, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Stamford, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
STAMFORD — Michael Pisseri, the Davenport Ridge Elementary School principal, has been on leave since March 18, according to an email from Stamford Public Schools sent March 31.Kathleen Steinberg, a spokesperson for Stamford schools, said Thursday that no additional information regarding Pisseri's leave of absence could be shared. Sandra Carlton, who was the assistant principal of Scofield Magnet Elementary School, will serve as int...
STAMFORD — Michael Pisseri, the Davenport Ridge Elementary School principal, has been on leave since March 18, according to an email from Stamford Public Schools sent March 31.
Kathleen Steinberg, a spokesperson for Stamford schools, said Thursday that no additional information regarding Pisseri's leave of absence could be shared. Sandra Carlton, who was the assistant principal of Scofield Magnet Elementary School, will serve as interim principal in Pisseri's place. Carlton took the role of interim principal Tuesday, according to an email from Stamford schools.
“Mrs. Carlton is a 28-year veteran of Stamford Public Schools and is a highly-regarded elementary educator, instructional leader, and administrator,” Associate Superintendent of Elementary Angela Asaro wrote in an email sent to the public Monday.
Eric Chester, an attorney for the Stamford Administrative Unit, the union representing Stamford school principals and other administrators, declined to comment.
Pisseri was the principal of Davenport Ridge Elementary School for 14 years, according to the school's website. He was previously an assistant principal in Norwalk Public Schools and a middle school teacher in Westport and Stratford Public Schools.
"Mr. Pisseri has a passion for education and STEM, specifically the notion that all children will need to compete and work in a global economy that focuses on higher order thinking skills, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving," Davenport Ridge Elementary School's website reads.
Pisseri didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
Carlton became the interim principal at Scofield Magnet Middle School in August 2024 after the principal there, Shawn Marinello, took a temporary leave of absence due to a family emergency. She served as the interim principal until February.
“Mrs. Carlton will be working closely with Assistant Principal Fano to ensure there is minimal disruption to school operations and to provide consistency in the leadership team in Mr. Pisseri’s absence,” Asaro wrote. “I am confident that Davenport Ridge Elementary will be in good hands.”
Carlton has worked for 28 years with Stamford schools, where she started as a second and third grade teacher at Hart Magnet Elementary School. She then held positions at Northeast, Newfield and Strawberry Hill before she was named assistant principal at Scofield Magnet Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Carlton earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Arts in Education from the University of Connecticut. She also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Bridgeport. She was also a Stamford Public Education Foundation Excellence in Education recipient in 2018 and was named Stamford Teacher of the Year in 2008.
Retailers continue to be bullish on Stamford with three shopping centers in the city owned by Regency Centers adding eight new tenants between them.The Newfield Green Shopping Center on Newfield Avenue will be adding three new tenants in the coming months, with two of the new businesses scheduled to open in the spring.Construction is now underway on YogaSix while King Thai restaurant is going through the permitting pr...
Retailers continue to be bullish on Stamford with three shopping centers in the city owned by Regency Centers adding eight new tenants between them.
The Newfield Green Shopping Center on Newfield Avenue will be adding three new tenants in the coming months, with two of the new businesses scheduled to open in the spring.
Construction is now underway on YogaSix while King Thai restaurant is going through the permitting process.
A new health care provide, IVX Health, is also scheduled to open this summer. Outpatient infusion centers provide intravenous and injection therapy for patients with complex chronic conditions. Jack deVilliers, managing director for Regency Centers, said Wednesday that a new segment in the retail environment, known as medtail, brings health care services to retail centers.
"People want convenience, even when it comes to taking care of themselves," deVilliers said.
Newfield Green Shopping Center is anchored by Grade A Market, which is owned by Cingari Family Markets. The renovation of a 30,000-square-foot supermarket was completed last spring, which included updating the store's interior decor, improving its produce, seafood, floral and meat departments, while also expanding its prepared-meal options.
The entire shopping center also underwent a renovation, which was started last summer and completed in December.
Closer to the northern part of the city, near the intersection of the Merritt Parkway and High Ridge Road is High Ridge Center. Regency has already announced it is adding a Barnes & Noble store, which will open later this year there.
Other new tenants include Wonder, a food hall and delivery chain that opened in January at High Ridge Center. The business provides consumers with a mix of fast casual food dishes from restaurants and chefs from around the country. Wonder offers eat-in options as well as takeout and delivery.
Health conscious individuals will also be able to dine at Vitality Bowls. The restaurant offers a menu of açaí bowls, which are a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients, as well as smoothies.
The two other new tenants at High Ridge are the Milkshake Factory offering a variety of desserts, and Serotonin Centers, which calls itself an anti-aging and longevity spa.
Serotonin Centers offers such service as hormone replacement therapy and weight management, deVilliers said.
The third Regency property adding a new tenant is the Ridgeway Shopping Center on Summer Street. A new fast food chain that has been expanding in Connecticut, Dave’s Hot Chicken, will likely open there in the summer.
"It's going to give that center a big pop in foot traffic," deVilliers said.
The announcement of a Dave’s Hot Chicken being planned for Ridgeway Shopping Center comes on the heels of Ulta Beauty and discount clothing retailer Burlington, which both opened in the there in the second half of last year.
There is about 500,000 square feet of retail space between the three shopping centers the company owns in Stamford, deVilliers said. The Ridgeway Shopping Center is the largest of the three with 365,000 square feet of retail space.
Because it's often difficult getting new construction approved in Fairfield County, deVilliers said retailers jump at the chance to grab existing space in retail centers when it becomes vacant.
David Cadden, professor emeritus at Quinnipiac University's School of Business, said the concentration of upscale consumers in lower Fairfield County is a huge draw.
"Even with the current level of economic uncertainty, sales of luxury items are not being impacted," Cadden said.
This story has been updated to correct the name of a new restaurant coming to Ridgeway Shopping Center. An inaccurate name was initially provided by the property owner.
Fortune's list is based on a Great Place to Work survey that measures how employees feel about where they work.Richard Kaufman, Patch StaffSTAMFORD, CT — Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company based in Stamford, is among the best companies to work for in the United States for 2025, according ...
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STAMFORD, CT — Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company based in Stamford, is among the best companies to work for in the United States for 2025, according to a new list released by Fortune and Great Place To Work.
The company was ranked No 2. behind Hilton on the list. Cisco was ranked third, American Express fourth, and NVIDIA rounded out the top five. Synchrony is the only Connecticut company to make the list.
In 2024, Synchrony came in at No. 5.
"I’m incredibly proud of our team and what we’ve built together," said Synchrony President and CEO Brian Doubles in a news release. "Our people are true partners in our success and there’s no question we’re a great place to do great work because of them. We listen to and trust our employees to drive innovation and results, and that trust has elevated both our business and culture. Together, we’re delivering positive impact to tens of millions of people, hundreds of thousands of businesses, and the many communities where we live and work."
Fortune’s list is based on a Great Place to Work survey that measures how employees feel about where they work, as well as the key behaviors that drive trust in management, connection with colleagues and loyalty to the company.
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The list was compiled after gathering and analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential survey responses representing the experiences of more than 8.4 million U.S. employees.
"In the more than 30 years we’ve studied the workplace, our data proves that how you treat people shows up in your financial performance," said Great Place to Work CEO Michael C. Bush. "When you measure trust, you uncover the potential that exists in an organization. Employees at companies on this list have higher levels of trust in their leaders and in their organization, unlocking their creativity, passion and resilience."
In the most recent Great Place to Work U.S. employee survey, 94 percent of Synchrony employees say that Synchrony is a great place to work (compared to 57 percent at a typical U.S. company).
Synchrony noted that 93 percent say that the company’s way of working gives them the flexibility they need; and 92 percent say their manager provides constructive feedback to deliver on performance expectations.
Synchrony said it offers hybrid work and flexibility, manager-employee coaching and leadership training, career development and skills training, and robust well-being benefits.
Synchrony's main office is located at 777 Long Ridge Road in Stamford.
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STAMFORD — About 1,800 employees are based at Spectrum-services provider Charter Communications’ headquarters next to the downtown Stamford Metro-North Railroad station. Within the next few months, a sizable contingent of students will be working t...
STAMFORD — About 1,800 employees are based at Spectrum-services provider Charter Communications’ headquarters next to the downtown Stamford Metro-North Railroad station. Within the next few months, a sizable contingent of students will be working there as well.
Charter executives and local officials announced Wednesday the launch of the Stamford Tech Hub, an initiative funded by the telecommunications giant that will deliver free technology-focused classes to local residents. The new center is the product of extensive discussions in the past few years between Charter officials and Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons’ administration that have centered on bolstering workforce development in Connecticut’s second-most-populous city.
“We are committed to this city, we are committed to the partnerships here,” Paul Marchand, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Charter, said in a meeting at the company’s headquarters at 400 Washington Blvd., to announce the new initiative. “Access to the talent here in this city, and in and around the city, was a big reason why we established Stamford as our headquarters.”
Charter will support the Tech Hub with $5 million across the next 10 years for the center’s programming. The company will contribute another $3 million worth of support related to the design and construction of dedicated space for the hub at the headquarters, as well as employee time to support the initiative.
“This is an extraordinary, transformative 10-year investment in creating a tech-talent pipeline in our city and really positioning Stamford for 21st-century jobs,” said Simmons, who has announced she will run for a second term as mayor.
Webster Bank, which is also headquartered in Stamford, is providing a $100,000 grant to support the hub’s programs.
The nonprofit DAE, whose technology-focused classes centered on disengaged and marginalized youth and adults, will deliver the classes at the hub. DAE will run its three programs for adults: a one-day interactive workshop, a three-week career exploration and a six-month digital immersion.
“To our new friends at Charter Communications, the breadth and depth of your commitment to the city is staggering,” said DAE founder and CEO A.M. Bhatt. “For the trust that you extend to us in operationalizing your commitment, there’s a deep gratitude. We look forward to living up to it.”
Initially, DAE will run classes for the Tech Hub at Stamford’s Old Town Hall. Its first Tech Hub class there is scheduled to start next week.
DAE will move the Tech Hub classes to the new dedicated area in Charter’s headquarters when the buildout is completed. The space for the Tech Hub should be ready by September, according to Charter officials.
DAE officials said that they expect to enroll about 120 students in Tech Hub classes this year.
Tech Hub classes will be open to students ages 18 and older. Stamford residents will get preference in admissions, but residents of other cities and towns can also apply. Prospective students interested in signing up for classes can find more information at https://stamford.mydae.org/.
The nonprofit Stamford Partnership will serve as the tech hub’s administrator and “convener.”
“The Stamford tech hub is more than a training initiative. It’s a commitment to the future of Stamford,” said Darrell Johnson, executive director of the Stamford Partnership. “It ensures that our city continues to be a leader in workforce development, economic growth and innovation.”
Daniel O’Keefe, commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development, said that the Tech Hub would help Connecticut to build the workforce needed for the state to be economically competitive in the coming years.
“When corporates can say, these are the jobs of the future, then we can all work together in partnership to translate that … that’s when the magic happens,” O’Keefe said. “I’m incredibly excited about this partnership.”
Since 2021, Charter has been based at its current home at 400 Washington Blvd., a custom-built, two-building complex that covers more than 900,000 square feet.
Charter moved there after outgrowing its original Stamford headquarters, a few blocks away at 400 Atlantic St. It had been based at 400 Atlantic since its 2012 relocation to the city from St. Louis, Mo.
To support its growth in Connecticut, Charter has received in recent years state-funded loans, grant funding and tax credits worth a total of more than $20 million.
Charter is one of the largest companies headquartered in Connecticut. Based on its 2023 revenues, it ranked No. 76 on last year’s Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Charter counted about 31.5 million relationships with residential customers and small and medium businesses across its 41-state footprint. In its home state, Charter has about 115,000 customers.
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STAMFORD, CT — Tomo, a financial technology startup company that utilizes AI to lower mortgage rates for homebuyers, will move its headquarters from 2200 Atlantic St. in Stamford to Manhattan on March 17.The company announced on Tuesday that it has raised $20 million in Series B financing, b...
STAMFORD, CT — Tomo, a financial technology startup company that utilizes AI to lower mortgage rates for homebuyers, will move its headquarters from 2200 Atlantic St. in Stamford to Manhattan on March 17.
The company announced on Tuesday that it has raised $20 million in Series B financing, bringing its total investment to $130 million. The latest funding round included Progressive Insurance as a new investor, as well as existing investors Ribbit Capital, NFX, and DST Global Partners.
Tomo said its decision to relocate stems from a need to access a larger talent network. Funds will be used for team and product growth to meet demands, including hiring loan officers and other professionals in Detroit, Seattle and NYC.
Currently, there are 28 employees at the Stamford office, and many of them already commute to CT from New York City, according to the company.
When Tomo announced in 2021 that it would open its corporate headquarters in Stamford, the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) said it would support the move with "earn-as-you-grow" incentives that would provide grants in arrears as job targets were reached.
At the time, Tomo said it expected to employ up to 100 people in Stamford by the end of the year.
However, that agreement was ultimately never entered into, Tomo confirmed with Patch Tuesday.
"DECD put forward a strong program, and have been responsive and supportive. Ultimately, given the nature of our young company, we concluded that we weren't in a position to make a long-term commitment so didn't execute the agreement," Tomo CEO Greg Schwartz told Patch in a written statement. "As with any early-stage company, there was and still is much for us to learn about our needs."
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Tomo was founded in October 2020 by Schwartz and Carey Armstrong, former Zillow executives.
The company uses AI to streamline sales and underwriting processes, allowing homebuyers to get an accurate mortgage quicker and less expensive than other mortgage lenders.
According to Tomo, the typical homebuyer saves $4,000 at closing, with interest rates, on average, .5 percent lower than the industry and up to 1 percent lower than some of the biggest lenders.
"Despite a stagnant mortgage industry in 2024, Tomo achieved 3.5x growth and is on track to be one of the largest mortgage companies in the U.S.," the company said in an announcement.
Tomo now operates in 31 states, including Washington, D.C.
Requests for comment from CT-DECD and Mayor Caroline Simmons' office were not immediately returned Tuesday.
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