HomeMy WebLinkAboutIDC Comm. 04/`3/2023IDC Meeting Minutes
04/13/23
Attendees: Christopher Jackson, David Martin, Julie Jones, Keith Wells, Chris McDermott
Meeting Convened
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm.
Motion: Chris Jackson
Second: Julie Jones
Vote: 4-0-0
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Motion: David Martin
Second: Julie Jonesrn
Vote: 3-0-1
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A. BETA Group, Inc. & TOD
McDermott updated members regarding the Planning Board's progress on this work project.
B. Downtown Grants and Business Assistance
McDermott stated that the House had approved and published its FY24 state budget and that
Rep. Scanlon's $50,000 line item had been preserved by that Chamber. He and the Town
Manager would now work with Senator Feeney's Office to ensure this allocation was preserved
moving forward.
Discover Mansfield
McDermott discussed the latest activity relative to choosemansfield.com and the Discover Mansfield
social media suite. He informed the Commission that a landing page had recently been added to the
"View Properties" page, which had previously simply connected to Loopnet.com. This landing page
included a virtual flyer, advertising a set of key parcels within the Cabot Park. Penta Communications
had also begun posting the semi -regular "Bringing Government to You" segment on Mansfield Cable
Access and the "Blog" section and the Town's newly launched monthly Newsletter to "In the News".
Two podcasts had also recently been published. The first featured John Cogliano, chief executive of Blue
Apple Bus, on their recently expanded shuttle service from Mansfield to Logan. The other included Jason
Sandoval of the Xfinity Center regarding their summer lineup and seasonal employment opportunities.
IDC Membership
McDermott discussed the industries represented by current members and what other industries they
might want to recruit from.
Business Development & Outreach Updates
McDermott updated the IDC on recent business development and outreach efforts.
Key Partnerships
McDermott informed members that the Mansfield Bio-Incubator had recently been awarded the Bronze
Team Massachusetts Award for Southeastern Massachusetts from MassEcon. The state's spotlight issue
of Site Selection Magazine, commissioned by MassEcon and featuring an advertisement placed by the
Town, had also recently been published.
Any Items Not Known 48 Hours In Advance
No items raised.
Adjourn
The Commission moved to adjourn at 6:52 pm.
Motion: Keith Wells
Second: Julie Jones
Vote: n 4-0-0