Boards & Commissions
Economic Development Commission
The purpose of the economic development commission is to encourage the establishment and development of economic enterprises in the town to service, foster and promote the interests of present economic enterprises in the town and to encourage the economic development of the community through the maintenance of a proper balance among such growth elements as residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial and municipal in the town (Suff. Code, Art. VI§14-101).
The commission shall conduct researches into economic opportunities in the town, shall seek to coordinate activities of official bodies organized for such purposes, may advertise and may prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts and pamphlets which in its judgment will further its official purposes (Suff. Code, Art VI§14-108).
The commission consists of five (5) members and two (2) alternates. Terms are four (4) years in length (Suffield Town Charter).
Commercial & Retail Properties
The Town of Suffield has a strong small business sector, anchored by the Town Center District. Suffield has four banks, a diverse collection of restaurants, professional and medical offices, personal services, and specialty retail.
Neighborhood commercial areas include Ebb's Corner, West Suffield Center, and the Thompsonville Road/Route 159 area.
The Suffield Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for area businesses. Visit the Chamber's website at suffieldchamber.com.
Transportation Advantages
There are several advantages to establishing a business in Suffield due to the town’s ease of access from a transportation standpoint. The Interstate Highway system (I-91) is within three to five miles. Bradley International Airport, New England's second largest facility and the fastest growing "worldclass" airport in the northeast is adjacent to the southern boundary of the town. Several industrial and commercial sites are accessed by a railroad spur.
2019 Meeting Schedule
- January 17 - Canceled
- February 21
- March 21
- April 18
- May 16
- June 20
- September 19
- October 17
- November 21
- December 19
Documents
Listing files in 'Economic Development'
Members
Brian Banak
Co-Chairman
Republican
Apr 2011 - Mar 2021
Susan Thorner
Co-Chairman
Unaffiliated
Apr 2011 - May 2019
Howard Orr
Republican
Apr 2011 - May 2019
Kate Daly Rietberg
Democrat
July 2015 - June 2019
Jack Henrie
Democrat
Feb 2019 - Mar 2021
Arnie Magid
Alternate
Republican
June 2016 - June 2020
Robert Kelly
Alternate
Republican
Feb 2019 - May 2019