09/12/1995 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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would give EDC an idea about where the interest is ( i.e. inquiries re: the Industrial Park) . Betsy stated she pays CCS $20 a month for the service, and she pays CCS another fee to put a Page on it; she also does a lot of pro bono work ( i .e. Sandwich Heritage Plantation and Chamber) . She noted that Nebraska was the only one doing something with the Economic Development theme; Tom asked if this could be printed out so the Committee could review and see what the competition is doing. Sharon again asked why are we doing this and expressed the need to discuss what are we trying to gain. Tom stated that we are embracing the communication avenues to convey our message. Wayne stated that this is a form of marketing. Betsy suggested we could have a "Stay Tuned Bulletin Board. " Betsy noted before departing that she would be willing to work with the Committee and would not charge an exorbitant rate. Tom estimated that the service would cost about $500 a year which could be covered by EDC' s budget, and EDC could then encourage businesses to use the service. Another suggestion was to have Bob Whritenour determine the scope. and use of the Web and involvement by departments . It was suggested to send a letter to Bob stating that Mashpee should have a presence on the Web and have the various Town departments participate ( i .e. Education, etc. ) . Sharon noted that if we are doing this to attract businesses to Mashpee, there may be a different set of priorities . once the reason for having a Page is determined, that will dictate what goes on it. Tom suggested seeking input from outside businesses to see what information they want. Steve stated that we are trying to create a perception in Mashpee, and $500 for this experiment would be worth it. Sharon suggested a doing one Page to promote business . Ted suggested asking businesses after we give them our one Page what they would like to know further from us . A motion was- made and seconded that EDC is in agreement to work with Elizabeth Miller of MAXM Consulting, and EDC will work on the theme of promoting Mashpee and solicit feedback in a "our side, your side" format with the goal to increase Mashpee's exposure to the outside. Unanimous. It was suggested to invite Bob Whritenour to the next meeting or have Elizabeth Miller meet with Bob during the day. NEW BUSINESS Sharon announced that she will be attending a nationwide Economic Conference at CCCC. She also stated she received a call from Rick York, Shellfish Warden in Mashpee, who wanted to look at clams near her home. He informed her about a business opportunity for aquaculture with the 10 , 000 acres of State shellfish area in Mashpee. You can get a grant for 1 acre up to 10 , 000 acres at $25 per acre for shellfishing. She invited Rick to come to an EDC meeting to brainstorm this idea; all