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The NCDC Board of Directors comprises community leaders from business and city government.
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Chris Jewell

Chairman

Collins & Jewell

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Robert Staley

Secretary

Norwich Public Utilities

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John F. Mancini

Treasurer

Ascend Bank

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John Salomone

City Manager

City of Norwich

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Jeff Brining 

General Manager

Norwich Public Utilities

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Swarnjit Singh

Mayor

City of Norwich

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Shiela Hayes

Councilwoman

City of Norwich

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Jill Zuccardy

Councilwoman

City of Norwich

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John G. Harris

Councilor

Mohegan Tribal Council

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Chris Larose

General Manager

Norwich Public Utilities

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Cathy Special

Executive Director

Otis Library

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Lynn Perry

Attorney

Lynn Perry Law, LLC

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DeVol Joyner

Chairman

NFA Board of Trustees

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Angelina Gardner

Owner

Uncle D’s Blazin BBQ

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Rev. Benjamin Green

Pastor in Charge

Evans AME Zion Church

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John Paul Mereen

Partner

Gerwick Mereen LLC

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Bryan Hayes

Senior Vice President, Gaming Operations

Foxwoods Resort Casino

ABOUT
THE BOARD

The Board of Directors mission includes assisting the City of Norwich in furthering economic development through capacity and leadership, business relations and development, and branding, marketing and sales. The 16-person board meets monthly to plan and initiate efforts that create opportunities for economic and community growth, and provide leadership and direction to the NCDC staff.

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