Entertainment with purpose at its core
Crystal Entertainment Ventures is a purpose-driven development company transforming the 328-acre former Waterford, Connecticut airport into New England’s premier live-work-play destination. Led by founder and CEO Shaun VanLew, the project unites a 16,000-seat open-air amphitheater, championship-level 18-hole golf course, transitional residences for veterans, and a professional center—each designed to generate year-round economic vitality while advancing a bold social mission. Through its affiliated 501(c)(3) initiative, Beyond 11, the venture dedicates revenue and facilities to affordable transitional housing, mental-health services, and career pathways for veterans and first responders. Add a forward-looking bioscience research division and rigorous sustainability standards, and Crystal Entertainment Ventures becomes more than a redevelopment of under-utilized land—it is a catalyst for community wellness, cultural enrichment, and resilient growth that delivers strong returns to investors and measurable impact to the people it serves.
“Crystal Entertainment Ventures is where purpose is more than profit. Every event supports veterans and first responders through housing, mental health, and outreach. This is legacy work built to uplift lives, restore hope, and redefine what business can truly achieve.” — Shaun VanLew, Founder & CEO
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