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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page <br />MINUTES <br />MONDAY, APR IL 26, 101 <br />.m. Chamber of commerce re: Economic Development: <br />Bill Zammer, President of the chamber and Melinda Gallant, <br />Chairman of the Economic Development Committee were present to, <br />discuss Mashpee's Economic Development. <br />Mr. Zammer revie ed an outline of the economic development <br />proposal with the Board* several considerations discussed <br />include the commitment to a strategic plan and combining the <br />efforts of the residential and business community in-Mashpee to <br />promote economic developments <br />. Gallant recommended to promote the Native American <br />culture -in Mashpee to aid in additional tourism and employment. <br />Promoting the Indian culture would allow for an opportunity to <br />use the Native American culture in their best interest through <br />education related Nis. Gallant. <br />Mr. Zammer indicated that chamber survey results favored <br />improvement of beach facilities, spring and fall attractions and <br />a teen center in Mashpee. <br />We need to know that there is a planned commitment to <br />economic development in our community indicated Mr. Zammer. We <br />will support your efforts, but need guidance to the direction o <br />49 economic development* <br />Nis, Gallant indicated that Town Departments need to be more <br />business friendly to enhance and promote the business process. <br />This is an important aspect to aiding a new business. <br />It is important{to have ongoing dialogue with the Board of <br />Selectmen and Department Meads related Ms, Gallant to brine on <br />economic development. she recommended to maintain open lines of <br />communication* <br />Selectman Dills encouraged Chamber members to become <br />involved in the Economic Development Team. This is the vehicle <br />to review policies, strategy and strengths to make it easier for <br />a business to come into the community, <br />Selectman Caffyn indicated that she is enthusiastic to work <br />with the Chamber to promote economic development in Mashpee. she <br />indicated that the Board is currently working on goals. The <br />Board has determined that economic development is important in <br />Mashpee indicated selectman Caffyn. <br />