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Economic Development Committee Meeting - July 15, 2019
Town Hall Meeting Room
In attendance: Jennifer Del Vaglio, Denis Noncarrow, Sara Garretson, Brent Robertson, Jack Malley, Stella
Reinen
Absent: Leslie Merinoff, Bill Ruland and Donielle Cardinale
Meeting began at 4:00 pm
EDC welcomed new member Jack Malley to the committee.
Rona Smith Resigned from the committee.
Reviewed some of the main topics from last meeting to new members and to those that were absent from last
meeting on June 17, 2019.
Fireside Chat
1. Discussed some ideas on the different sessions that would be conducive as networking opportunities
for many local businesses.
2. Sessions: Hospitality & Tourism; Food & Beverage; Construction & Real Estate; Service/Retail
3. Discussed Strategies for growth by Ideally bringing some “ Community Star” in for the different
sessions
4. Names of “Super Stars” for each sessions were discussed; 3-4 names were mentioned by members for
the appropriate sessions.
5. Discussed possibly bringing SCORE to assist with the Fireside Chat
6. Discussed possible dates and time frame and locations
Business Seminars
1. Discussed next round of Seminar topics
a. Tax preparedness, how to hire the right people and draw attention to your job opportunity.
Ideas were discussed “How can EDC make a bigger impact on local businesses” Integration, Communications
and Education are some of the facets that could assist local business or new businesses including education
and/or awareness on the challenges that are faced.
Up Coming Meeting Dates for Economic Development Committee
August 19
September 16
October 21
Action Items
Brainstorm a written outline for the Firseside Chat “Super Stars” to follow.
Connect with Ritu with Stony Brook about next round of seminars
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm