The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Partner America have awarded Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra their small business advocate of the year award, Segarra’s office said.
The USCM presented Segarra with the award during the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council Expo, which runs today and tomorrow at the Hartford Convention Center.
The mayors’ conference credited Segarra for launching the iConnect storefront revitalization project, quickening the pace of city permit approvals, investing $500,000 in façade improvements and awarding over $100,000 to 16 local artists and small businesses.
Segarra’s office said the city has gained 134 small business and 200 jobs since 2010.
