Economically Speaking

by Town of Babylon IDA

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. This pod ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Business Summit - Housing

    Business Summit - Housing

    On April 4, 2024, the Babylon IDA will host its first business summit of the year, focusing on housing. Join IDA CEO Tom Dolan on this episode of Economically Speaking as he shares information about the event and discusses recent events related to expanding housing options in our area. Hochul, religious groups press housing plans that could override local zoning (Newsday - March 20, 2024); Long Island residents moving out of state: What the numbers show (Newsday - February 29, 2024); The New York Housing Compact.

  • Rechler Equity

    Rechler Equity

    On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Gregg Rechler Managing Partner of Rechler Equity Partners. The pair discuss the history of Rechler Equity Partners and housing on Long Island.Rechler Equity Partner's WebsiteEconomically Speaking NewsletterIDA's LinkedinIDA's Facebook

  • Talking Trash

    Talking Trash

    On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Will Flower Vice-President of Transfer & Recycling at Winters Bros. Waste Systems. The pair discuss the "State of Waste" in Babylon.Winter Bros WebsiteState of Waste ReportEconomically Speaking NewsletterIDA's LinkedinIDA's Facebook

  • BACCA

    BACCA

    On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Elizabeth Mirarchi the Executive Director of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts ("BACCA"). The pair discuss BACCA's events scheduled for the remainder of the summer.BACCA's WebsiteBACCA's InstagramEconomically Speaking NewsletterIDA's LinkedinIDA's Facebook

  • Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of LI (CIBS)

    Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of LI (CIBS)

    On the latest episode of the Economically Speaking podcast, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with David Pennetta .Co-President of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of LI (CIBS). The pair discuss the future of commercial and industrial real estate on Long Island.David's LinkedinCIBS's WebsiteSubscribe to the Economically Speaking NewsletterIDA's LinkedinIDA's Facebook