08/22/1995 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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- Other businesses desired are: publishing, office supply, BJ' s , software, department store( s ) of high quality, medical supply, healthcare, clean light industry Paul stated we can try to find out what businesses are having difficulty finding employees. Tom stated we could help those businesses who are expanding and increasing jobs. Tom endorsed going forward with the two ideas already discussed, Welcome meetings and' Job Fair, so businesses can meet the employment pool . This could be done quarterly ( four times per year) and invite all businesses in Mashpee. Wayne raised the issue of EOA and expressed concern about inviting Mashpee businesses only. Marilyn Farren also expressed concern to Wayne about this. Tom stated that maybe legal counsel could give an opinion, and asked Wayne to have Bob Whritenour find out more on this. Wayne asked if the first meeting could be scheduled in October when he will better know his school/work schedule. 1995 WORK PROGRAM: Wayne gave an overview on the creation of the Mission Statement and the goals/objectives for EDC, and the formation of the FY95 Work Program that followed. He reviewed the Work Program and noted some of the accomplishments . Marketing and Outreach were combined and sub tasks were identified. As far as the Internet, we are there. Wayne plans to do a Web Page, and a consultant has been invited to do a presentation at the next EDC meeting; it was suggested to invite Beth from Mt. Auburn for this. PR has been on-going with good advertising for Mashpee; the Job Fair will be the next project. The Guide for Business has been updated. Outreach has been on-going; Wayne reported on his meeting with Ben Gordon re: the Industrial Park. The Database has been updated. Tom suggested on-going updates of the database accessing the information from business permits issued through the Town. It was. noted that only owners of property need :permits, so the list would not reflect businesses who lease. Tom thought the post office could be helpful in updating us on address changes of businesses. Sharon suggested canvassing owners with hard copy about their current rentals and seeking updates, corrections and additions similar to an MLS listing; a form could be sent out every six months . The results could be offered as a service to the .business community , as well as , use this listing to invite businesses to our "Welcome. ." The following businesses with tenants were cited: Summerfield, Deerfield, Prime Homes, Mashpee Commons, John ' s Pond, Echo Pond, Madaket. Steve noted it would be helpful to know what is available' as far as space for - business. Tom reviewed some ways to acquire information: ( 1) permits issued through the Town, ( 2 ) inquiries made to owners and then compare lists, and ( 3 ) Welcome meetings . It was suggested to add the following to the Work Program: ( 1 ) .1 . 2 Welcome -Meetings and Job Fair; ( 2 ) 2 . 3 Employment Pool . Under Table 2 PRODUCTS BY TASK, it was decided to delete #5 Incentive -4-