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Economically Speaking episodes

  • Direct Support Program

    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: [email protected]

    Direct Support Program Phone Number: 631-957-4488

    Direct Support Program Website: https://www.townofbabylon.com/501/ARPA-Direct-Support-Program#:~:text=Supervisor%20Rich%20Schaffer%2C%20Deputy%20Supervisor,of%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic.

    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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    24 min
  • The Show Must Go On!

    On this Episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Mark and Dylan Perlman, father and son co-owners of the Argyle Theatre in Babylon Village. Mark and Dylan discuss the challenges they have faced this past year owning a live entertainment theatre during a pandemic. The pair also touch base on the theatre's post-pandemic reopening and shows they have sceduled for the summer.

    The Argyle Theatre's Box Office Phone Number: (631) 230-3500

    The Argyle Theatre's Website: https://argyletheatre.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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    44 min
  • Business Resources

    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 the SBDC's role in the region as well as resources available to Businesses.

    Farmingdale SBDC Email: [email protected]

    Farmingdale SBDC Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/small-business-development-center/

    Stony Brook SBDC Email: [email protected]

    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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    29 min
  • By the Numbers

    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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    26 min
  • Sand City Brewing Company

    On this episode of the Economically Speaking, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Kevin Sihler and Bill Kiernan the owners of Sandcity Brewing Company. The trio discusses Sandcity's new location in Lindenhurst and some of the challenges Sandcity dealt with while expanding their businesses during the middle of the pandemic.

    Sandcity's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandcitybrewing/

    Sandcity's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandcitysouth/?hl=en

    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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    26 min
  • The Arts

    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/company/town-of-babylon-industrial-development-agency

    IDA's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    17 min
  • Economic Inclusion

    On this episode of Economically Speaking Town of Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Tracey Edwards, Long Island Regional Director of the NAACP, and Dan Lloyd, President of Minority Millenials. The trio discusses the Babylon IDAs Economic Inclusion Program that was a part of the larger Babylon is Back initiative.

    IDA's Economic Inclusion Plan: https://babylonida.org/economic-inclusion-plan

    Minority Millienals Webpage: https://minoritymillennials.org/

    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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    37 min
  • COVID19's Impact

    On this episode of Economically Speaking Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Kyle Strober Executive Director of the Association for a Better Long Island. Tom and Kyle discuss the impact COVID 19 has had on the Long Island region and the resources available to businesses struggling during these difficult times.

    ABLI Website: https://www.nyabli.com/

    ABLI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForABetterLI/

    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: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    36 min
  • PILOT

    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-babylon-industrial-development-agency

    IDA's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

    33 min

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Want to know why more than 250,000 people and hundreds of businesses call the Town of Babylon home? Then look no further… ‘Economically Speaking’ is your window into the business community right in your local neighborhood. Hosted by Babylon Industrial Development Agency CEO, Tom Dolan, this informational podcast serves to educate and communicate the latest economic development news in the town and surrounding region.