2012 AUGUST-MASHPEE EDIC Plan for Executive Park

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29. To encourage the establishment or expansion of environmental, biotechnology, marine technology, electronics and software businesses in Mashpee. 30. To oppose and discourage the development of any gambling casino on Cape Cod because casinos produce stresses on the region's environment, its limited transportation infrastructure and economy. 31. To oppose and discourage the location or continued operation of any "adult" businesses in Mashpee in a manner consistent with the provisions of state and federal laws. 32. To encourage the use of local suppliers and the employment of local contractors and minority and women contractors on local construction projects. Action Plan Short-term (first 6 months) • Formalize the Economic Development Committee. Town meeting should adopt a formal bylaw B defining the Committee's membership, organization and responsibilities. • The EDC should form a Marketing Subcommittee to undertake the following tasks: begin work on developing marketing materials; oplan a summer expo and displays at summer festivals and performances oriented towards tourists and non-resident taxpayers; and begin discussions with Internet providers on adding information to the Mashpee Web site. • The EDC should form a Business Outreach Subcommittee and make initial contacts with major employers. • The Economic Development Committee and its staff should continue to meet with the owners of the Industrial Park to discuss priorities and opportunities for collaboration • The EDC should call a meeting of all relevant actors in order to start the process of creating a Tourism Coordinating Council. • The EDC should initiate the formation of an interdepartmental task force on aquaculture. • The Planning Department should: ° meet with the Cape Cod Center for the Environment and a Sustainable Economy to review its progress on the eco-resort and to discuss potential ways to collaborate; ° work with the owners of the Mashpee Industrial Park to develop design guidelines for new development in the Park; and sponsor a forum or focus group on retailing in Mashpee to better understand the interests and needs of residents. • Town Meeting should define regional,village and industrial growth/activity centers as part of the Land Use & Growth Management element of the Comprehensive Plan in order to focus economic development activity in appropriate areas. • The EDC should form an Education and Training Subcommittee that holds a forum with the business community to discuss curriculum and school-to-work projects;and meets with new high school staff on developing entrepreneurial training and environmental curriculums. 19 u