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