Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Matthew Ford is an experienced communications and design professional with a diverse background spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Senior Communications Associate at the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities since June 2015, Matthew manages social media and programmatic advertising campaigns and hosts the podcast "The Municipal Voice." Previous roles include Freelance Graphic Designer for drinkcaffeine, Graphics Manager for Second Wind Media Ltd., and Marketing & Advertising Manager at Van Wilgen's Garden Center, where Matthew developed digital video content. Matthew's career began in graphic design at publications such as the New Haven Advocate and Litchfield County Times, culminating in leadership positions like Art Director at the New Haven Advocate. Matthew’s extensive experience encompasses branding, marketing strategy, and creative direction across various media platforms.
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) is Connecticut’s statewide association of towns and cities. CCM is an inclusionary organization that celebrates the commonalities between, and champions the interests of, urban, suburban and rural communities. CCM represents municipalities at the General Assembly, before the state executive branch and regulatory agencies, and in the courts. CCM provides member towns and cities with a wide array of other services, including management assistance, individualized inquiry service, assistance in municipal labor relations,technical assistance and training, policy development, research and analysis, publications, information programs, and service programs such as workers’ compensation and liability-automobile-property insurance, risk management, and energy cost-containment. Federal representation is provided by CCM in conjunction with the National League of Cities. CCM was founded in 1966. CCM is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the member municipalities, with due consideration given to geographical representation, municipalities of different sizes, and a balance of political parties. Numerous committees of municipal officials participate in the development of CCM policy and programs. CCM has offices in New Haven (headquarters) and in Hartford. 545 Long Wharf Drive, 8th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06511 Tel: (203) 498-3000 Fax: (203) 562-6314 E-mail: webcontact@ccm-ct.org Website: www.ccm-ct.org