Program Planning

Location

45 South Main Street
Room #311

Office Hours

Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

Contact

Tel: (203) 294-2060
Fax: (203) 294-2073

Department Staff
Economic Development Specialist: Don Crouch
Grant Coordinator: Sheila Dravis-Cosgrove
Communication Specialist: Kyle Swartz 
ED | Department Secretary:  Stacie McCarthy

Department Responsibilities

Economic Development Office 

Provides professional staff support to the Economic Development Commission.

• Work with state, regional and Town agencies and brokers to promote the economic well being of the community.
• Assist firms interested in relocating into or expanding within Wallingford.
• Provide demographic and economic information upon request. 
• Handle various marketing initiatives.
• Provide business assistance services.
• For online information on available buildings and land, use our website.

Program Planning Office

1. Staff reports to the Mayor's office.
• Develops, coordinates and administers grant funding for the town.  
• Manage Town of Wallingford website improvements and information updates from departments.
• Coordinate legislative briefing and legislative matters.
• High School Work Study / College Internship Program assists staff to coordinate and market programs. 
• Adopt-A-Road, a volunteer clean-up initiative.
• Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA), eligible businesses can receive state tax credit for non-profit donations.
• Sustainability Initiative, a review of current town residential services and potential community initiatives.