Economically Speaking

About Economically Speaking

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 podcast will discuss housing, jobs, workforce development, real estate, economic inclusion, energy resources, business planning, transportation, small business loans, COVID impacts, and much more. Hear directly from our region’s experts about how we must tackle the Town’s challenges, opportunities, resource availability, and experiences. So here’s your look into the role of the IDA and our goal of helping the community grow.

Publisher

Town of Babylon IDA

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2021

Latest episode

10 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2025

   MWBE Certification with Dan Lloyd

   In this installment, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Dan Lloyd, Program Director of the Babylon Economic Inclusion Program (EIP), to discuss how MWBE certification can open doors for small business owners. They explore what it means to be a certified minority- or woman-owned business, the steps involved in the application process, and how the EIP helps local entrepreneurs navigate it successfully. Dan also shares tips for avoiding common mistakes and using certification to win new opportunities. Learn more about the Babylon Economic Inclusion Program: https://babyloneip.org/ (https://babyloneip.org/) For a list of resources mentioned in the episode, please see this link: https://babylonida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MWBE-Certification-Resources.pdf (https://babylonida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MWBE-Certification-Resources.pdf)

2. 

   21 Aug 2025

   A Conversation with Jenniffer Firpo, founder and CEO of JVsion Advertising

   In this installment, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Jenniffer Firpo, founder and CEO of JVsion Advertising, to discuss her journey as a woman and immigrant entrepreneur on Long Island. They explore the challenges and opportunities women business owners face, how JVsion Advertising approaches branding and storytelling, and the importance of community connections in growing a local business. Jenniffer also shares advice for women considering launching their own businesses and what’s next for her agency. JVsion: https://www.jvsionadvertising.com/ (https://www.jvsionadvertising.com/)

3. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Advancing Economic Development and Innovation in Our Region

   Matt McDonough discusses advancing economic development, housing initiatives, and policy innovation across Long Island, highlighting his leadership and forward-thinking approach to regional development in this interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

3.3 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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