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2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 18, 2007 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Economic Development Industrial Co oration—Update: <br /> Members of the Mashpee Economic Development and Industrial <br /> Corporation(EDIC)were in attendance to update the Selectmen on a <br /> number of economic development initiatives. The EDIC was established <br /> by the Board of Selectmen in June,of 2006. <br /> A Mission Statement developed by the EDIC strives to maximize the <br /> economic potential of land in Mashpee by attracting commercial, <br /> industrial and research and developmental enterprises as well as <br /> governmental agencies. In addition,the EDIC would assist new and <br /> existing businesses in creating specific job opportunities in these areas. <br /> The EDIC is presently seeking comment from property owners of the <br /> Mashpee Industrial Park to discuss future development plans and how the <br /> EDIC could be of assistance in their endeavors. A comprehensive review <br /> is also being conducted of Town owned land that would be best suited for <br /> disposal and/or EDIC use. A Town website is also being prepared for the <br /> EDIC to assist property owners in their initiatives. <br /> Future economic development initiatives include the establishment of a <br /> marketing strategy for Town owned properties. A focus on renewable <br /> energy resources and medical and health care industries is presently under <br /> consideration for development at the Town's 8 plus acres of property <br /> located in the Mashpee Industrial Park area. <br /> The Selectmen did make note of a late-filed letter of interest from Robert <br /> F. Walsh to serve as a member of the Economic Development Industrial <br /> Corporation. The matter will be forwarded to the EDIC for a <br /> recommendation and placed on the Selectmen's upcoming agenda for <br /> consideration. <br />