About Ashford's Economic Development Commission
The Mission of Ashford's Economic Development Commission is to help with, and encourage the growth of existing businesses while seeking the development of new business, which will be compatible with the philosophy of our rural community. The purpose of these goals is to expand our tax base in a positive manner and to enable local government to provide goods and services sought by the town and its citizens.
Members of the board include:
| | Timothy Rourke and State Senator Tony Guglielmo |
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| John Calarese and Sharon Corr |
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- Chairman Raymond Fenn, a retired division marketing director with insurance and management asset background, is involved with several town commissions and projects. (Term expires 2010)
- Margaret Chatey is an Ashford business owner and consultant with experience in advertising and marketing communications services. (Term expires February 2014)
- David Rechel (Vice Chair), with a background in town planning, brings valuable experience from serving on several town commissions. (Term expires February 2014)
- Kay Warren, a retired graphic designer, is civic-minded and is involved with boards and commissions serving education, historic and senior interests (Alternate)
- John Calarese, a 22-year resident of Ashford, works as a sales manager in industrial distribution, and offers broad business and real estate expertise to the commission. (Term expires February 2011)
- Sharon Corr is a new business owner. She is a former banker with expertise in raising capital and strategic planning. (Term expires February 2010)
- Debra Gag, an art teacher, uses her artistic interests to promote beautification projects to enhance Ashford's appearance. (Term expires February 2010)
- vacancy (Term expires February 2011)
- alternate vacancy (Term expires February 2010)
- alternate vacancy (Term expires February 2010)
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| Debra Gag, Chairman Ray Fenn and Margaret Chatey | |
AEDC hosted Connecticut's Small Business Advocate Rob Simmons at a public forum in Spring 2008. | |
Dave Rechel and Kay Warren |
And what about you? New members with new ideas are invited.
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We have openings for one Regular Member and two Alternate Members .
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