Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is empowered to promote the business and industrial resources of the Town of Colchester and to serve as Town’s designated Development Agency. The Commission has all of the rights, powers and duties conferred upon municipal Economic Development Commissions and municipal Development Agencies pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §7-136 and §8-188, respectively, and Town of Colchester Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article II.

This webpage is intended to provide links to valuable resources for businesses currently established in our town or planning to locate in Colchester, including those for construction financing, clean energy infrastructure, workforce development, local tax incentives, and more. We are here to assist you and hope to see your business in Colchester!

Commission Members

NameTitleTerm Ending Date
James BatesChair12/15/2027
Heide PerhamVice Chair10/31/2026
Jack FaskiMember10/31/2024
Jessica Henowitz

Member

10/1/2024
Michael Hinchliffe

Member

10/31/2028
VacantMember10/31/2024
Eric LeeMember10/01/2028
VacantAlternate10/31/2024
VacantAlternate 

Additional Attendees

NameTitle
Demian SorrentinoPlanning Director 
Cliff O'DonalBoard of Selectmen Liaison