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NEW HAVEN: POWER 50 CLAY FOWLER CEO & CH AIRM A N SPINNA KER REA L ESTATE PA RTNERS LLC Residence: Pound Ridge, N.Y. College(s): Princeton University, BA Most prolific developer in New Haven currently, with projects representing a quarter-bil- lion dollars in various states of development. ese include the soon-to-be-complet- ed Audubon Square mixed-use project, a boutique hotel at the former Webster Bank site on Elm St., an apartment complex at the old Comcast HQ on Chapel St. and, most significantly, the long- hoped-for redevelopment of the New Haven Coliseum gravesite into an urbanist mini-city. How do you give back to the community? Our company's ethos is to build communities in more ways than just construc- tion, and part of that mission is to encourage people to become highly involved in the commu- nities in which they live and work. Members of our team invest time, energy and/or dollars in community and non-profit organizations in Fairfield County such as the Boys & Girls Club, Fairfield County Community Foundation, Norwalk mentor program, Maritime Aquarium, Soundwaters, Bridgeport DSSD and more. What advice would you give to up-and-coming professionals? Choose a field that you enjoy because you will be more likely to achieve success and happiness. Always remember that there are people all around who need help and kindness more than you, so always incorporate service in your goals. CHUCK MASCOLA FOUNDER & PRESIDENT M ASCOL A GROUP, NEW H AV EN Residence: Morris Cove, New Haven College(s): University of Dayton, BA Top mar- keter and behind- the-scenes connector whose firm and fortunes have weathered the test of time. Client base includes the Shubert, New Haven Sym- phony, City of New Haven, dozens of non-profits. "My role is to lead, and get out of the way. Mascola Group is comprised of very smart and proven marketing experts, each with an area of special- ization, that come together to drive the action steps in our clients' business plans. How do you give back? We choose to work with select local organizations without compensation, in order to al- low them access to marketing tools they would not normally be able to afford. We live here. We give back. New Haven is a generous place. What advice would you give to young professionals? Realize how much you don't know and how much you will re- quire the help of many people as you ascend through your career. Be humble when you interact. Be grateful. Learn your place. Praise others. Work hard. Become CEO and then hire us. What's something unusual about you that most people don't know? I recently bought a 1949 Farmall Tractor and I think that I am a real farmer when I drive it. I'm not. LINDY LEE GOLD SENIOR SPECIA LIST CONNECTICUT DEPA RTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEV ELOPMENT Residence: New Haven College(s): Emerson College, BA If your job is to help businesses start, grow and pros- per, it helps to know virtually all 130,000 residents of your New Haven hometown. (Well, almost.) "In my current role, I am with the [DECD's] Office of Business and In- dustry Development. e mission is to expand business and workforce. We deal with business retention, expansion and recruitment and facilitate all business needs with state government. I have been in Strategic Planning and Audit and Asset Management. I am the liaison to the Department of Labor and sit on the regional Workforce Investment Boards." How do you give back to the community? In addition to a brief stint (2000-04) as an alderwoman, Gold populates both civic commissions and philanthropic boards of directors literally too numerous to list — e.g., Shubert, United Way, SCSU and Gateway CC foundations, Jewish Federation, JCC, Anti-Defamation League, Casa Otonal, Fellowship Inc., CT Women's Hall of Fame. And that's just a start. What advice would you give to up-and-coming business profes- sionals? ere is a reason that we have been given two ears and one mouth: Listen twice as much as you speak. I Feel Pretty: I was in the road company of West Side Story and danced professionally. MARTIN M. LOONEY (D-11) PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE CONNECTICUT STATE SENATE, H A RTFOR D Residence: New Haven College(s): Fairfield University, BA; University of Connecticut, MA, JD e region's most power- ful political figure in Hartford, bar none. Describe your role: From state bonding for school construction, transportation, non-profit service providers, and the environment to business grants from DECD to job training and higher education funding, state government di- rectly and indirectly supports our economy. As Senate President, I appoint our Democratic commit- tee co-chairs and members, and am well positioned in contribut- ing to the setting of priorities and in developing initiatives which help stimulate the state's economy. How do you give back to the community? I have served on the boards of directors of several non-profit service organizations and with my wife have participat- ed in a number of parish-related service projects through our church. What advice would you give to young business professionals? Become actively involved in the community. When your community thrives your business will thrive with it and you will create good will and will be viewed with respect. Also, be active in state and local government. 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