Members

Member	Term Expires
Donielle Cardinale	March 31, 2019
Sara Garretson	March 31, 2019
Rona Smith	March 31, 2019
John Stype	March 31, 2019
Jennifer Wheeler Del Vaglio,  Chairperson	March 31, 2019
Leslie Merinoff	March 31, 2019
Marilyn Marks	March 31, 2019
Denis Noncarrow, Government Liaison Officer
Councilman William Ruland, Town Board Liaison
Kristen Hunt, Secretary

Overview

The Town Board created an Economic Development Committee (EDC) in November 2011 to advance initiatives to support economic growth for residents and businesses within the Town of Southold. The volunteer committee is charged with promoting economic vitality through implementing the goals and objectives as outlined in the draft Economic Chapter of the Town’s developing comprehensive plan, “Southold 2020.”

Mission Statement

The Economic Development Committee will facilitate the successful economic growth and revitalization of existing businesses while attracting new commerce and cultural opportunities that complement the true spirit and character of the community, resulting in long-term employment possibilities and a diversified economic base that will further benefit the quality of life enjoyed by all who live and visit the Town.

Doing Business - Helpful Links

Business Services in Suffolk County

• Learn more about services afforded to businesses by Suffolk County government.

How to Start a Business in Suffolk County

• View Suffolk County's guide to starting a business within the county.

Starting a Business in New York State

• Access the Empire State Development Division of Small Business, where you can find information about a wide array of programs and initiatives to support small business growth and help entrepreneurs maximize their opportunities for success.

Business.gov

• Find online business tools and resources.

Town of Southold Business Guide

Suffolk County Industrial and Commercial Incentive Plan

The Town of Southold participates with the Suffolk County Industrial Commercial Incentive Plan to encourage private investment through the abatement of property taxes. Real Property constructed, altered, installed or improved for the purpose of commercial, business or industrial activity and which is contained within the geographic areas and industry sectors described in the Plan are eligible for an exemption from the increase of taxation and special ad valorem levies. Click here to see Southold’s program.

Meeting agendas and minutes can be obtained using our document management portal in a folder called committees.

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