2012-Annual Town Report - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

i i ✓Development of the "Economic Development Report of the Plan for Mashpee Executive Park". This was Mashpee Economic a statutory requirement of EDIC's enabling Development and Industrial legislation that allows for the disposition of Corporation property owned by the EDIC in the Mashpee p Executive Park. This plan was presented to and approved by Town Meeting in October. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: While this past year has been a successful year for preparation and positioning the EDIC to move for. In 2002,the Town of Mashpee received approval ward, we are anticipating 2013 to be a year of action, to establish its EDIC through a special act of the leg- As this report is written,the EDIC is working towards islature (2002 Mass. Acts 376). This act outlines the several action items,including: makeup and responsibilities of the board. The EDIC's seven member board is appointed by the Town of ✓Securing the services of a Real Estate Broker Mashpee Board of Selectmen. to assist with the disposition of property owned by the EDIC in the Mashpee Executive The Mashpee EDIC Board meets monthly (or as Park• needed) at Town Hall. Over the past year, the EDIC ✓Considering the benefits of hiring a profes- has made great strides towards our goal of enticing sional economic development coordinator to accomplished businesses to come to Mashpee,includ- facilitate future successful projects. ing a new mission statement: "To advocate sound growth policy and to stimulate sustainable economic ✓Continuing to work with surrounding commu- opportunities that will enhance the quality of life nities, such as Falmouth, on regional partner- within the Mashpee Community". ship opportunities to attract good paying jobs to the upper cape. Other successes over this past year include: ✓Continuing to streamline the process for start- ✓Preparation of the "Mashpee-Falmouth EDIC mg a new company or bringing an existing Partnership Plan" delivered in early January company to Mashpee. of 2012. This plan,funded by a District Local Technical Assistance grant through the Cape Cod Commission outlines the rationale for an ' } EDIC partnership between Mashpee and M P Falmouth. / ✓Development of the Mashpee EDIC organiza- tional documents including a new mission ' statement,rules and regulations and policies. An Introduction t M..P 'g permit and licensing p oc s or prospective businesses ✓Securing an insurance policy, with assistance from the Town of Mashpee,that will allow the Board members to perform their duties. Prepare Bye Mashp E - omit. elopment ✓Preparation of the "Mashpee Guide for and I s W oration Business". This document,developed with assis- '°"''°" tance from the Town of Mashpee,private donors and the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, is Respectfully Submitted, intended as a welcome to prospective new busi- Carol Sherman, Chair nesses,an introduction to Town departments and Mme'LeClair, cr e-Chair, Treasurer as a guide through the local permitting processes. Tome Cook,Secretary Robyn Simmons Robert Cobuzzi Dino Mitrokostas 170