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Economic Development Committee Meeting.
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Friday, July 15 2016
Town Hall Conference room
In Attendance: Sara Garretson, John McLane, Denis Noncarrow, Rona Smith
Not in Attendance: Donielle Cardinale, Steve Latham, John Stype, Councilman Ruland.
Meeting called to order at 3:35pm.
1)The Committee was updated on the report presented to the Town Board at their work
session on July 12,2016. At that time the board was apprised of the Food sector
Luncheon and its outcome including insights gleaned from attendees that will facilitate
actions useful to their businesses.
2)Various grants were discussed. Some might help training efforts and others concern
local business functions. As we proceed we will look back to examine grants that may
be specifically applicable to our efforts.
3)Two committee vacancies exist and the committee will be asking for, and reviewing,
resumes for new potential EDC members.
4)An op ed piece is to be written for the Suffolk Times. The intention is to clarify the
Availability and mission of the EDC.
5)The committee is pursuing a form that businesses can fill out before coming to the EDC
so that the business will come to us with a clear focus on their plan.
Meeting Adjourned 5:15pm