12/5/2017 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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Leslie noted different EDIC organizations do things differently but one thing that is useful is to take the pulse of the existing businesses by visiting them. The Chair stated Mashpee ERIC helps businesses go through the process. We have the Design Review Committee where all the department heads sit and where a new business comes in to present their idea or plan and after review,they are told whether they can proceed or not. The Chair reviewed the land that ERIC acquired and sold and noted she went through the process with the landscaping company who purchased the land to give them support. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the EDIC's relationship with the Chamber and the businesses. The Chair noted the Commission holds conferences that EDIC attends and interacts with other towns and chambers. Leslie noted the most important thing is that we do our job well. The Chair stated the After Hours with the Chamber of Commerce is helpful because we exchange ideas. There was a discussion on the lack of hotel/motels in Mashpce and it was noted people want a place to stay. The Chair said a motel doesn't want to come into Mashpee unless it is on the water and Mashpee doesn't have any land on the water. She noted Stay Motels showed some interest who were targeting interim business people but that isn't what Mashpee is looking for. The Chair suggested looking into old fashioned inns. She said there is land off Route 28 for sale which abuts Mashpee Commons and Mashpee has land across from the Community Health, It was noted we are losing clients to Falmouth and Hyannis for people who want a place to stay in Mashpee for weddings, etc. Leslie suggested try and see what the ingredients are that you need to make a B&B work on Cape Cod. The Chair said we can guide businesses to.the land that is available to purchase and guide them through the process. Leslie stated she will send a link to her report in an email, The Chair thanked Leslie for attending their meeting, 3. Treasurer's Report The Chair stated she opened a$50,000 CD for 13 months. 5. Old Business 6. Communication and Correspondence Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. She noted she would like to meet the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. during 2018. All members agreed. ADDITIONAL TOPICS Motion: Pamela McCarthy moved to adjourn, seconded by Denise Dutson. Vote unanimous 5-0 Meeting adjourned 7:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Judy Daigneault Recording Secretary