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SCOTT A. RUSSELL
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
SUPERVISOR
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Fax (631) 765-1823
Telephone (631) 765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2015
Present:
Steve Latham, Tony Cocheo, Linton Duell, Carolyn Fahey, John Stype, Councilman
Excused/Absent:
Bill Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Rona Smith, Donielle Cardinale, Ian Wile and
Supervisor Scott Russell. Meeting began at 2:05 p.m.
Business Development Workshops:
The EDC will partner with Suffolk County Economic
Development and Planning along with the Long Island Development Corp. to develop a series
of workshops to aid local businesses. The kick-off event will focus on how to grow your
viticulture and agriculture business featuring: Augie Ruckdeschel, Farmlands Administrator
for SC Economic Development and Planning, Roz Goldmacher, President & CEO of the Long
Island Development Corporation, Robert Carpenter, Administrator for the Long Island Farm
Bureau and Steven Bate, Executive Director of Long Island Wine Council. Tony Cocheo
graciously offered to provide refreshments for the event. Additional workshops will feature
commercial fishing and aquaculture, non-profits and entrepreneurs and inventors.
North Fork Promotion Council:
Phillip reported that Joan Bischoff will remain as president of
the North Fork Promotion Council (NFPC) and Gene Gluck is no longer with the organization.
Abigail Field is assisting their efforts with strategic planning. NFPC is assisting the Town’s 375
Anniversary committee with the development of a website. NFPC is rebranding to “Go North
Fork” as evidenced by their website.
Advertisement-North Forker:
EDC agreed to run ½ page display ad in the Times News
Review Business February business edition (North Forker.) Phillip provided proposed copy.
375 Anniversary:
Kick-off cocktail party at Brecknock Hall will commence a series of events for
the year. EDC will develop a small business promotional event in September in concert with
NFPC. Tony suggested inviting the chair of committee to attend the next EDC meeting to share
their strategies and events so the EDC can assist their efforts. Phillip will invite Town Board
liaison Bob Ghosio and committee chair, Herb Adler to the next meeting.
EDC Membership:
Appointments of EDC members expire on March 31, 2015. Kindly let
Phillip know if you wish to be considered by Town Board for re-appointment.
Additional Ideas for Implementation:
Off-season promotional activities such as American Express Small Business Saturday
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz