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Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission was established by City ordinance with a mission to promote and develop business and industry for the purpose of strengthening the local economy, providing jobs, and expanding the Citys tax base. The Commission promotes, assists, and encourages existing and new business, industry, and commerce in Newton and advises and makes recommendations to City officials and staff. The Commission usually meets at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month in Room 209 of City Hall, and meetings are open to the public.
Economic Development Commissioners
Darryl Settles (Chair) • Christopher Steele (Vice Chair) • Robert Finkel (Secretary)
Barry Abramson • David Abromowitz • Daphne Collins • Charles Eisenberg
Jane Ives • Jack Leader • Peter Kai Jung Lew • Ronald Lipof
Frank McGehee • John R. A. Pears • Philip Plottel • Charles Rudnick
Current projects and documents
- Small Business Support Subcommittee - focused on policies and outreach to assist existing business owners, revitalize village centers, and promote Newton's thriving business community.
The EDC is proud to announce the 2012 Business Excellence Awards, established to recognize and pay tribute to businesses, organizations, and individuals who have contributed to and expanded the vitality of the City's village centers, advanced business attraction, and improved the overall economic climate of the City. The Awards Ceremony will be held in the War Memorial, Newton City Hall on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Read the Press Release.
- Business Attraction Subcommittee - focused on identifying and targeting industries and business sectors, regional partnerships, existing medium/large company growth, and the BioReady Communities program.
- Small Business Incubator Initiative - During the Spring 2012 semester, the EDC engaged students from the Suffolk Law School and the Suffolk University Sawyer School of Business to study the feasibility of a small business incubator in Newton. Their finding included feasibiliy, incubator structure, business member qualifications, funding, legal considerations, and opportunities for partnership with local universities. Click on these links for the Suffolk Final Report and Suffolk Final Presentation. The EDC is taking this valuable research and continuing to explore the incubator concept.
- Economic Development Self-Assessment Tool (EDSAT) - ongoing 2011-2012. Developed by the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University, the EDSAT is a secure online tool that offers a robust analysis of local characteristics and processes directly linked to a municipality's potential to attract private investment. Results will help the EDC advise the City on strategic steps to maximize economic development opportunities and actively pursue responsible and innovative business expansion to enhance the City's tax base.
Read the Final Report: EDSAT Results for the City of Newton, MA, May 2012
More information on the Long-Range Planning Committee website
- Guidelines for Addressing the Newton Economic Development Commission - click here
- EDC letter re: One-year bank oversight period, February 29, 2012 - click here
- EDC letter re: MBTA proposed fare increases and service cuts, March 12, 2012 - click here
- EDC letter re: Chestnut Hill Star Market License Decision, April 4, 2012 - click here
- EDC letter re: Village Center Zoning and Parking Regulation, May 18, 2012 - click here
- EDC letter re: BioReady Community Status, June 14, 2012 - click here
- EDC letter re: revised Community Preservation Commission funding guidelines, September 14, 2012 - click here
- EDC letter re: Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance Amendment, March 8, 2013 - click here
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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December 10, 2013
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November 12, 2013
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October 8, 2013
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September 10, 2013
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August 13, 2013
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June 11, 2013
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May 14, 2013
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April 9, 2013 Joint Meeting with Long-Range Planning Committee of the Board of Aldermen
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March 14, 2013
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February 12, 2013
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January 8, 2013
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December 11, 2012
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November 13, 2012
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October 9, 2012
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September 11, 2012
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August 13, 2012
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July 10, 2012
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June 12, 2012
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May 8, 2012
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April 10, 2012
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March 8, 2012
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February 16, 2012
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January 10, 2012
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December 13, 2011
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November 8, 2011
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October 11, 2011
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September 13, 2011
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August 9, 2011
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July 12, 2011
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June 14, 2011
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May 10, 2011
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April 12, 2011
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March 8, 2011
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February 8, 2011
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Report
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January 11, 2011
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Annual Reports to the Board of Aldermen
EDC Annual Report 2012 - NEW!
EDC Annual Report 2011
EDC Annual Report 2010
EDC Annual Report 2006
EDC Annual Report 2005
EDC Annual Report 2004
EDC Annual Report 2003
EDC Annual Report 2002
Staff Contact
Amanda Stout, AICP
Senior Economic Development Planner
617-796-1127
astout@newtonma.gov
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