01/29/1998 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 29 , 1998 Fred DiMeco, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7 : 05 p.m. in Conference Room #2 at Mashpee Town Hall. Present: Fred DiMeco, Shirley Frye , Peter Mulvey. Also: Wayne Duchemin. MINUTES: The Minutes of October 22 , 1998 and December 17 , 1998 were accepted as presented. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Wayne D. stated that EDC' s proposed budget was accepted to go before Town Meeting, and this is an interum step to having a full-time program. Bob W. requested that the $15 ,000 be itemized as soon as possible. Wayne D. ordered a Market Profile Report for EDC. Shirley F. distributed a copy of Mashpee ' s home page which is the State ' s version. Wayne D. is working with Jack Hart on updating our Web site. He and Jack will be meeting with Maxm Consulting. Wayne D. reviewed the draft Mashpee brochure which includes the four Cornerstones and a Business Directory , which will provide an opportunity for businesses to network. The cover will be a collage of logos in sea green and blue. Wayne asked EDC to forward any comments or changes to him. The cost will range from $1 ,500 to $2 ,000 . Peter M. asked about Quashnet and Southport. Wayne D. will note Quashnet under quality of life. Southport was not listed because the deal has not been completed. Wayne D. stated the Planning Department will show us a map of available commercial land in Mashpee which will be available this month, Wayne D. is working on making the property owners aware of EDC' s campaign efforts . He will have a draft inquiry sheet on the Innkeeper ' s Workshop completed by the end of this month. He will create a PR blurb using March 21st to determine interest first, and an agenda packet will follow. r • ; Wayne D. stated that EDC -has been asked to join the Cape Tech Council which has a fee of $500 per year. They meet once a week for a breakfast meeting. r ,