Todd G. Collins
Business Development Manager
todd.collins@allentownpa.gov
(610) 437-7534
- General point of contact for entire development process
- Trouble shooting for unexpected issues
- Advocate and consultant for navigating appeals, variances, special exceptions as necessary
- Site visits and contractor/developer orientations
- Manage City loan and grant programs
- Assist businesses to obtain financing needed through different sources
Duane Tolson
Business Development Liaison
duane.tolson@allentownpa.gov
(610) 439-5964
- First point of contact for general business inquires
- Matchmaker for businesses looking to find Allentown real estate
- Business recruitment lead for new companies
- Assist businesses to take advantage of available resources
- Business retention specialist focusing on building our business community
- Manage Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and all aspects of Brownfield redevelopment and re-use
Tara Craig
Special Events Manager
tara.craig@allentownpa.gov
(610) 437-7530
- Assist with marketing efforts
- Coordinates overall city marketing efforts
- Manages city-sponsored events
- Lead contact for city fundraising efforts