Upcoming Webinars
Register for the Webinars:
T.B.A. (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) - Community Specific Brownfield Risk Communication
Register Here: To be announced.
July 8th (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) - Let’s Talk about Liability and Why We Do a Phase I
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983560789718
About: A Phase I ESA plays a crucial role in protecting project owners from both legal liability and practical liability – preventing costly pitfalls. This webinar explains how this liability protection works at the federal and state level - with particular emphasis on the six New England states. You will learn how a good Phase I ESA forms the key foundation of a successful brownfield project.
July 22nd (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) - Building a Toolbox for Marketing Your Brownfields to Developers
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992499831633
About: This webinar helps participants take stock of their existing preparation and the resources they have assembled to build a marketing toolbox that supports outreach to potential developers. The presentation outlines key steps for creating this toolbox, including a demonstration of how to define a compelling value proposition. The webinar will also highlight the technical assistance that UConn TAB can provide to support municipalities and stakeholders throughout the process.
Past webinars in Spring – Summer 2026
- Building Relationships with Community-based Organizations (Mar 18, 2026)
- Meet Your Technical Assistance Providers (Mar 25, 2026)
- UConn TAB Community Engagement Resources (Apr 1, 2026)
- Best Practices for Communicating Grant Progress and Updates (Apr 30, 2026)
- Crafting Compelling Brownfields Job Training Grant Applications (May 5, 2026)
- Brownfield Developers Panel (June 10, 206)
Find the recordings and presentation materials in the 'Past Webinar Recordings' section below.
Past Webinar Recordings
June 10, 2026
Developers Panel
Do you have a brownfield site that needs a skilled developer? Join the UConn TAB team for a virtual Q&A with a panel of expert brownfield developers from around New England. Panelists will discuss methods for attracting developers to brownfield sites and how to make your projects successful.
May 5, 2026
Crafting Compelling Brownfields Job Training Grant Applications
April 30, 2026
Best Practices for Communicating Grant Progress and Updates
Speakers: Katie Malgioglio (UConn TAB Community Engagement Manager), Nylab Noori (Environmental Health Associate Program Manager at New England Rural Health Association)
Material: Best Practices for Communicating Grant Progress and Updates
April 1, 2026
UConn TAB Community Engagement Resources
Speakers: Katie Malgioglio (UConn TAB Community Engagement Manager), Nylab Noori (Environmental Health Associate Program Manager at New England Rural Health Association)
Material: UConn TAB Community Engagement Resources
*Spanish subtitles are available for this webinar recording. Please use the video player's subtitle settings to select Spanish.
March 25, 2026
Meet Your Technical Assistance Providers
This webinar introduces the technical assistance providers supporting Job Training Grants and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs. Participants will learn about the expertise, services, and resources available to help communities successfully develop and implement workforce development initiatives and revolving loan fund programs. The session highlights how technical assistance providers can assist with project planning, grant management, stakeholder engagement, program compliance, and long-term sustainability. Attendees will gain a better understanding of when and how to leverage these resources to maximize program effectiveness and community impact.
Material: Meet Your Technical Assistance Providers
March 18, 2026
Building Relationships with Community-based Organizations
Speaker: Rupal Parekh (Assistant Professor - UConn School of Social Work)
This webinar helps participants build relationships with Community-Based Organizations. The presenter discusses why CBO partnerships are critical to successful redevelopment, different community engagement frameworks, common challenges in relationship-building and how to overcome them, and identifying and collaborating with key stakeholders. The webinar goes through a step-by-step approach to building strong CBO relationships, practical tools, and real-world examples of successful partnerships.
Material: Building Relationships with CBOs
February 26, 2026
Talk Nerdy to Me: Promoting Strong Science Communication
Speakers:
- David Foss, MA DEP
- Paula Middlebrooks, TN DEC
- Randi Mendes, UConn TAB
December 17, 2025
Data Mining for Health Impacts for MAC Grants
December 10, 2025
Rural Communities and Funding Opportunities
December 1, 2025
Spring 2026 MAP
Learn about UConn TAB Spring Municipal Assistance Program
*Spanish subtitles are available for this webinar recording. Please use the video player's subtitle settings to select Spanish.
July 30, 2025
Engaging Rural Healthcare Providers in Brownfields Awareness and Advocacy
July 9, 2025
Engage & Empower: Strategies to Spark Community Involvement
June 18, 2025
Environmental Communication Strategies for Developing Health Literacy
May 1, 2025
Planning for a Successful Fall EPA Brownfield Grant Application
April 16, 2025
Using Brownfield Funding for Local Planning
March 11, 2025
Community Engagement in Aging Communities
February 19, 2025
Exploring Disproportionate Environmental Impacts on Communities
January 29, 2025
Brownfield Redevelopment & TAB Services Webinar
Brownfield Redevelopment & TAB Services Webinar
*Spanish subtitles are available for this webinar recording. Please use the video player's subtitle settings to select Spanish.
January 17, 2025
Public Health Cancer Data Webinar
October 6, 2024
Public Health Asthma Data Webinar
October 8, 2024
Displacement Strategies Webinar
September 24, 2024
Public Health Data Webinar
September 10, 2024
July 19, 2024
Brownfield Redevelopment Webinar
July 10, 2024
Cleanup Grant Webinar
June 28, 2024
Coalition Grant Webinar
May 15, 2024
Past EPA Grantees Webinar
Cody Morrison (NH - Executive Director at Monadnock Economic Development Corporation)
Tom Bombria (CT - Community Development Coordinator for New London, CT)
Cece Gerstenbacher (MA - Environmental Program Manager at Merrimack Valley Planning Commission)
Thomas Kennedy (VT - Executive Director of the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning)
April 3, 2024
SWOT Analysis Webinar
March 20, 2024
Procurement Assistance Webinar
March 6, 2024
Stakeholder Analysis Webinar
February 7, 2024
SEEDS Framework Webinar
December 6, 2023
Spring MAP Webinar
November 1, 2023
Affordable Housing
October 18, 2023
Mac Grants and Addressing Displacement
October 13, 2023
Public Health Data and MAC Grants
September 20, 2023
June 29, 2023
Preparing for your EPA MARC Grant
April 26, 2023
Opportunities for Public-Private Partnership in Brownfield Redevelopment
Shaun Gately is the Director of Development Services for the Town of Vernon CT, and has been there since 2011. Shaun has an MS in Organizational Leadership and has extensive experience in business development, government operations, client retention, land use, sales, real estate, finance, management and Economic Development. This experience comes from his past professional careers which includes retirement from the CT Department of Correction, owning and operating a real estate brokerage, and serving as the regional manager for a commercial service company. In his current role Shaun has successfully applied for and overseen the implementation in over $15 million in grant funding and shepherded several hundred million in development projects.
John Gumpert is the founder and President of Camden Management Partners, Inc. Camden is a developer of a wide range of multifamily developments including the historic redevelopment of large industrial historic properties into residential projects. Camden has been instrumental in the development of over 1 billion in real estate projects and currently has approximately $350 million in historic redevelopments in process.