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 

• 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.
• Assistance and support in regards to site selection, expansions, and pre-development consultation.
• Assists developers, businesses and property owners to comply with all applicable codes, standards and laws concerning development, and works closely with other Town officials to facilitate the review and permitting process
• Provide demographic and economic information upon request. 
• Handle various marketing initiatives.
• Complimentary & Confidential Business Support.
• For online information on available buildings and land, use our website.
• Provides professional staff support to the Economic Development Commission.

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.