On April 4, 2024, the Babylon IDA will host its first business summit of the year, focusing on housing. Join IDA CEO Tom Dolan on this episode of Economically Speaking as he shares information about the event and discusses recent events related to expanding housing options in our area ..read more

On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Gregg Rechler Managing Partner of Rechler Equity Partners. The pair discuss the history of Rechler Equity Partners and housing on Long Island.Rechler Equity Partner's WebsiteEconomically Speaking NewsletterIDA's LinkedinIDA's Facebook ..read more

On this Episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Viscel Moore Town of Babylon Beautification Program, Director and Babylon Covid Recovery, Director. The pair touch base on the Town of Babylon's new Direct Support Program which offers eligible businesses and non-profits in the Town a grant of up to $49,500.00 for costs incurred due to the pandemic. Direct Support Program Email: dsp@townofbabylon.com Direct Support Program Phone Number: 631-957-4488 Direct Support Program Website: https://www.townofbabylon.com/501/ARPA-Direct-Support-Program#:~:text ..read more

On this episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Erica Chase, Director of the Farmingdale College Small Business Development Center("SBDC"). The pair discuss disaster planning for businesses, and how business owners can stay ahead of the delta variant. Farmingdale SBDC Email: sbdc@farmingdale.edu Farmingdale SBDC Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/small-business-development-center/ Stony Brook SBDC Email: sbdc@stonybrook.edu Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter: https://babylonida.org/economically-speaking IDA's Linkedin: https://www ..read more

On this episode of Economically Speaking Town of Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Liz Mirarchi, Executive Director of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts ("BACCA"). The pair discuss some of the initiatives BACCA has launched to support artists in the Town of Babylon as well as the impact those programs have on the local economy. BACCA's Website: https://www.babylonarts.org/ BACCA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babylonvillagearts/?hl=en Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter: https://babylonida.org/economically-speaking IDA's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/co ..read more

On this episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Dr. Martin Cantor CPA, Director of the Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy. The pair discuss the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on employment levels in the country and the region in the first of many podcast segments called "By the Numbers". Martin's Website: https://martincantor.com/ Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter: https://babylonida.org/economically-speaking IDA's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/town-of-babylon-industrial-development-agency IDA's Facebook: htt ..read more

On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with special guest National Grid Senior Representative for Economic Development Niles French. The pair discuss Niles's role with National Grid and grant programs available to businesses through National Grid. National Grid's Website Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter IDA's Linkedin IDA's Facebook ..read more

On this episode of the Economically Speaking Podcast, we introduce our listeners to the Podcast and its host Town of Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan. Tom interviews former Town of Babylon IDA CEO and current Agency counsel Matthew McDonoungh. The pair touch on many topics related to the IDAs role in the community and they review some of the goals the IDA has for this podcast in the long run. Matt's Website: https://www.mcdonoughpllc.com/about-matt/ Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter: https://babylonida.org/economically-speaking IDA's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/town-of ..read more

On this Episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with special guest Town of Babylon Historian Mary Cascone. The pair take "a Talk Back in Time" as they discuss the different waves of migration to the Town of Babylon. Town of Babylon Historian's Website History of our villages, hamlets, and communities web page Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter IDA's Linkedin IDA's Facebook ..read more

On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with David Pennetta .Co-President of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of LI (CIBS). The pair discuss the future of commercial and industrial real estate on Long Island.David's LinkedinCIBS's WebsiteSubscribe to the Economically Speaking NewsletterIDA's LinkedinIDA's Facebook ..read more