Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is empowered to promote the business and industrial resources of the Town of Colchester and to serve as Town’s designated Development Agency. The Commission has all of the rights, powers and duties conferred upon municipal Economic Development Commissions and municipal Development Agencies pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §7-136 and §8-188, respectively, and Town of Colchester Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article II.
This webpage is intended to provide links to valuable resources for businesses currently established in our town or planning to locate in Colchester, including those for construction financing, clean energy infrastructure, workforce development, local tax incentives, and more. We are here to assist you and hope to see your business in Colchester!
Commission Members
Name | Title | Term Ending Date |
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James Bates | Chair | 12/15/2027 |
Heide Perham | Vice Chair | 10/31/2026 |
Jack Faski | Member | 10/31/2024 |
Jessica Henowitz | Member | 10/1/2024 |
Michael Hinchliffe | Member | 10/31/2028 |
Vacant | Member | 10/31/2024 |
Eric Lee | Member | 10/01/2028 |
Vacant | Alternate | 10/31/2024 |
Vacant | Alternate |
Additional Attendees
Name | Title |
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Demian Sorrentino | Planning Director |
Cliff O'Donal | Board of Selectmen Liaison |