Strong economic development is a priority for Jim Zeoli.
In 1997, the Town of Orange and a group of Orange businesses created the Orange Economic Development Corporation (OEDC).
Jim Zeoli works closely with Annemarie Sliby, OEDC Executive Director, taking a comprehensive approach to building our local economy. As a result, Jim has achieved a strong record of economic development. Jim maintains a close relationship with local realtors, State of Connecticut agencies, and various groups to encourage economic growth.
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Firelite Commons is a great example of economic development in Orange. Jim Zeoli worked with our Economic Development Corporation Director, our Town Planning and Zoning board, and the property owners to bring to Orange the right kind of development over years of planning.
Firelite Commons is just one example of the strong economic development that we have successfully implemented over the past 20 years. These businesses increase our commercial tax revenues, reducing the burden on residential taxpayers.
Lascana housing development was completed and contains 46 housing units including 36 units of affordable housing.
A zone change was approved to allow the building of a senior living and memory care facility on Indian River Road.
Now completed, Charter Senior Living of Orange provides needed Senior assisted living. Orange will also benefits from significant tax revenue with minimal impact on town services.
Storage Mart has recently completed construction on Salemme Lane.
Racebrook Medical Center housing Connecticut Orthopaedics and Hartford Healthcare has completed construction in Orange.
Noble Orange LLC, have purchased a two-building light industrial property in Orange, at 88 Marsh Hill Road, for $3.75 million. The 4.5-acre site will contain Noble Gas, a community travel center with a hybrid fueling facility and EV showroom. Demolition of the site has begun, and construction will soon follow.
Over the years, many major new companies, as well as many more retail businesses have opened in Orange. They include Fedex Freight Distribution Center, EasternTech, Hilton Homewood Suites, V.A. Care Center, U-Haul Moving & Storage, Aurora Foods, Colony Hardware, Nutmet Machining Techniques, Inc., University of New Haven, Yale University including the Yale School of Nursing, United Illuminating Operations Center and Avangrid Corporate Headquarters.
First Selectman Jim Zeoli said, "We have put in a lot of hard work and effort over many years to prepare the industrial zone for this level of development. With continued support from our team, which includes the Orange Economic Development Corporation and our local commercial realtors we expect to maintain this momentum through the long term."
With our business-friendly economic environment, Orange has a bright future as a great place to do business.