Economic Development Advisory Committee

Supporting local business and commercial development in Summit NJ

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Mission of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) 


The EDAC was created to:

  • Support, promote and advocate for development that strengthens the local econonmy while keeping the existing character of Summit; 
  • Advises the Common Council on economic development programs including policy recommendations, strategic planning and expansion;
  • Evaluate current commercial uses and tax ratables;
  • Review and consider land use issues, zoning regulations and ordinances that may contribute to the financial success of local businesses;
  • Monitor unused, vacant or underutilized commercial properties within the city and investigate economically-advantageous uses for such properties;
  • Coordinate efforts with county and state economic development agencies and provide recommendations to the governing body and city administration on the availability of grant programs and economic initiatives.

Members

  • Al Leiter, Co-Chair and Community-at-Large Member
  • Barbara Feringa, Community-at-Large Member
  • Diego Hoic, Community-at-Large Member
  • Stela Lupushor, Community-at-Large Member
  • Timothy McAloon, Community-at-Large Member
  • Jennifer Nordin, Community-at-Large Member
  • Brandon Sternberg, Community-at-Large Member
  • Vacant, Community-at-Large Member
  • Nancy Adams, Summit Downtown, Inc.
  • Elizabeth Fagan MD, Mayor
  • Tammie Baldwin, City Administrator
  • Dan Crisafulli, CAPS Committee Chair
  • Chantal Landman, Finance Chair/Council President Designee

Fill out an application online

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Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (except in July and August) at 7:30PM in the Whitman Community Room (second floor) at City Hall on 512 Springfield Ave.