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OMS Economic Restructuring Committee Minutes of meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Sarah Millette called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM at Mountain View Station. Present were Sarah Millette, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette.
Sarah reviewed Feedback forms from Expo vendors which rated fair “Excellent” but suggested greater publicity for 2009 event is warranted. Sarah said we should run large ads in the Sun for 2009.
Sarah reported the Organization Committee planned a pancake breakfast on August 9, “Pancakes for the Park,” at St. Joseph’s church.
We reviewed plans for 2008-2009. We determined our summer project should be to complete the Business Recruitment info packet, with the Ossipee brochure and list of valuable website links for people seeking business-related information, plus condensed “2007 Highlights” review. Elizabeth and Jean will work on this. Sarah will check on 2-pocket folder prices with WBMason.
We discussed preparing 25 or 50 completed “Business Recruitment” folders and reviewed a list of people and organizations we should send it to as promotional for Ossipee. Once the park is greened the completed folder should go out (end of summer, probably).
Sarah reported the Building Inventory is done and Bill Grover has it. Sarah will retrieve it and work with Sam to convert it to web format.
Sarah reported park loam is to be delivered today and she sketched the planned park design with building, walkway, driveway and parking.
We discussed July 5 duck race, 5-K people race and Old Home Week events.
The Committee will meet next on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:30 AM at Mountain View Station. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee Minutes 3/19/2008
Chairman Bill Grover opened the meeting at 7:30 am.
Members present: Bill Grover, Jean Hansen, Elizabeth Gillette, and Bruce Boutin.
Elizabeth made a motion to approve the minutes of 3/12/08, Jean seconded and the motion passed. Members of the committee reported progress being made in preparation for the upcoming Economic Expo. Volunteers announced that a good deal of posters have been displayed throughout the area and beyond as promotion. Bruce has the banners and is in process of updating wording. He will hang them as soon as complete. Bill distributed a sheet with the proposed floor layout of tables. After 1table by the entrance was eliminated, the layout was approved. It was noted this allows for 27 tables, 20 of which are currently located at the Town Hall. The remaining 7 will need to be transported from OCC. Also noted was that plenty of chairs are on hand and Elizabeth assured that tablecloths would be as well. She noted that many of the vendors prefer to use their own tablecloths.
A popcorn machine has been sought to borrow, perhaps from PB & J’s. Bill will follow up on this. PB & J’s has offered to donate pizza, after discussion members agreed that preparation and serving may become too intensive. Members did agree that a pizza or 2 would be adequate. Elizabeth will follow up with Subway in regards to their donating 2 six foot subs. Last year Linda and Caroline served refreshments and expected to again this year. Elizabeth will contact all vendors with a follow up via email. NH Electric Co-op generally requires 2 tables but we have yet to receive confirmation from them. Hopes are that PSNH will provide an economic report as has been done in the past.
Members decided that vendors will be assigned tables by number and Bill stated that his daughters could provide placards with a number per table. Discussion arose as if it would be possible to present each vendor with an Ossipee Main Street Ornament in an Ossipee Main Street bag. Decision was made that this should be authorized by the Board of Directors. Such approval has been granted as of the recording of these minutes. Also decided was that posters shall be made and posted acknowledging our sponsors. Bill will contact either or both Northway Bank, and Citizens Bank in regards to donations of pens and paper.
Chairman Bill urged members who have done or will do any work, to document it and forward to our Main Street Director so she will have a clear understanding of where work is needed. Members agreed to be present at the meeting of the Ossipee Board of Selectmen on Monday March 24th so as to announce the Economic Expo and invite them as well.
Discussion turned to future events and members discussed the Duck Race, BBQ in the Park, Pancake Breakfast, Beech River Run (road race),as well as the addition of a 50 and 100 yard Duck Dash for children.
Bill motioned to adjourn at 8:40, Bruce seconded and motion passed.
Minutes respectfully submitted
Bruce K Boutin
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Meeting Minutes: December 18, 2007
Present: B. Grover, E. Gillette, M. Stearns, S. Millette. Excused: S. McDonald, J. Hansen.
1. Economic Fair: Reviewed work plan for Economic Expo. Date is 3/29/08. Recommended reserve Ossipee Central School gym for so we are prepared for overflow if necessary. S. Millette to contact Beth Hertzfeld, principal at Ossipee Central School. It was recommended tables be reserved at OCC. S. Millette to contact J. Thompson. S. Millette to contact GOACC (Lori Lenart) for PR to chamber membership: save the date and call for vendors especially artisans. S. Millette also to contact L. Mulkern (Carroll County Independent) about press. Date for press release is 1/9/07. Two posters: 1) Call fro artisans and business services and 2) Event announcement. Deadline for first poster is 1/22/08 (next meeting date). Second is February meeting date.
2. 2008 Workplan: Begin planning for pancake breakfast at January meeting
3. Building inventory: B. Grover and M. Stearns divided project. Due date is next meeting.
4. E. Gillette shared first draft of overview of Ossipee/Center Ossipee business market. Committee members made some recommendations about using median income versus per capita. Questions were asked about the new ESRI software purchased by the Town. When will it be up and running.
5. M. Stearns reported Citizens Bank hosted Consumer Fraud workshop on 12/12/07 at Mountainview Station. Next workshop is 1/17/08, 1p.m. at OCC.
6. B. Grover to assist S. Millette with outdoor event applications for 4 OMSP events throughout 2008.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
Minutes, Meeting on Monday, July 30, 2007
Bill Grover called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM in Scott McDonald’s office, Moultonville Rd. Present were Sarah Millette, Scott McDonald, Jean Hansen, Elizabeth Gillette; Roland Millette came later. Minutes of July 23 were approved as written; they will be re-sent as some servers rejected original message.
Bill reviewed plans for the Aug. 18 Barbeque in the Park. Elizabeth reported table/chair update: Lions Club will probably provide 13 tables plus chairs needed; 2nd Congregational church 8 tables & chairs; OCC 10 tables. Other chairs will come from Town Hall. Bill will check Center Ossipee Fire Dept. for tables & chairs. Mark McConkey’s crew will pick up tables & chairs from 3 PM Friday, Aug. 17. Eliz will ask if truck can sit in Town Highway Dept. garage overnight for set-up Saturday. Kathleen Maloney will get teens to help set-up tables/chairs & for takedown if possible.
Cooks: Scott Merrow, Ron Plante, Matt Stearns. Roland will shuck corn. Chickens should be parboiled at OCC on Friday evening; Sarah will see if Glenn at OCC can help but work may have to be done after 5 PM when cooks are available. Sarah will also check for freezer/fridge space at OCC for food storage. To keep drinks cool we will use OCC coolers and Elizabeth’s galvanized tubs if needed.
Sarah will get from Eric Tinker next week the food costs once he determines possible donations, etc. She will contact her source for drinks for update on availability. Sarah will also check with Donna Sargent for sterno source to get best cost. Sarah will call Joan Harrington to see if Ocean State can supply contractor bags. Bill will contact River’s Edge for paper plates & napkins as possible. Eliz will provide tablesclothes.
Bill asked Sarah if there was a BBQ budget. Based on 2006 costs it was budgeted for 2007 at$1250 for food, $50 for wood, $85 for toilet rental; $10 for Thank you note postage. This year the OCC toilets will be available so rentals are not needed. Income from the 2006 event was about $2700. Net to the park this year should be greater than in 2006 due to advance food orders.
Promotion: Sarah has re-sent “Save the Date” story to Terry Leavitt for this week’s paper. Jean will print 10 additional posters and give to Pat for people to pickup and post as needed. Jean will also prepare ads for Sun and Independent to run Aug. 9 and week of Aug. 13 and check for ValuLand space in flyer. Sarah will “blast” e-mail to Board to ask for help with event. Sarah will give business cards (Biz-to-Biz) from Economic Fair to Scott to compile into spreadsheet. He will do a tickler e-mail to the group re BBQ.
Sarah will put Velcro on old BBQ signs for Bill to put up this weekend as possible. Ticket sales will run Aug. 2 & 3 from 11-2PM at ValuLand (Thurs: Pat Jones & Jean Hansen; Fri: Elizabeth G. & ?); on Sat., Aug. 4 Sarah will sell at Town Hall.
The Committee will meet Monday, August 6 at 6 PM at Scott’s office. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Gillette
Minutes, Meeting on Monday, July 23, 2007
Bill Grover called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM in Scott McDonald’s office, Moultonville Rd. Present were Scott McDonald, Jean Hansen, Elizabeth Gillette; Roland Millette and Matt Stearns came later.
The minutes of July 16 were approved as corrected (Sarah Millette is correct spelling).
Bill reviewed options for the Barbeque in the Park scheduled for Sat., Aug. 18, 4-7 PM. Due to a conflict at Town Hall for part of that day, we reviewed the possibility of keeping that date but changing locations to either the park itself or OCC, or changing the date. After some discussion it was moved, seconded and approved to hold the Barbeque in the Park at the park itself on August 18 from 4-7 PM and, in case of rain, to hold the dinner in the OCC building and do the cooking in the exterior grounds of OCC.
Bill said the dirt surface of the park seems suitable for the event, but he will try to get a 40 x 80-foot tent to cover the area which would eliminate the need to set up OCC tents. About 30 6-foot or 8-foot tables and 130 chairs will need to be brought in. Elizabeth will inquire of Lions, Masons and the Second Congregational Church as to availability of their tables. OCC has 10 tables, and Center Ossipee Fire Dept. has several; Jean has 4 and Bill has 3. The Library has tables and chairs but may not allow them to be used outdoors. We estimated the Town Hall may have 65 chairs available; Elizabeth will ask Lions and the church for loan of their chairs. She will also ask Mark McConkey if his crew and dump truck could work on Friday afternoon, Aug. 17 to pick up tables and chairs from the various locations.
Sarah is looking into getting Frisbees as support for paper plates; she sent out a “Save the Date” news release.
Jean will try to change location on existing posters (finished on July 20!) and reprint 300 new tickets noting park location rather than Town Hall. It was moved, seconded and approved that if Jean feels posters cannot be salvaged she will print new ones.
Poster distribution: Jean will distribute to West Ossipee through Indian Mound; Elizabeth will do Ossipee Corner (from Northern Tire south to Wakefield line); Matt will do Hannafords and Ossipee House of Pizza; Scott will do all realtors and Center Ossipee (Library, Town Hall, etc.). Linda Littlefield will do places on Route 16 B.
Tickets will be sold at Town Hall, Main Street Office and Scott’s office as well as by Committee members and Board Members (as possible).
Set-up is from 4 PM Friday Aug. 17. Other responsibilities were discussed See updated task list attached with these minutes for changes. Scott will do the 50-50 Raffle.
The Committee will meet Monday, July 30 and again August 6 at 6 PM at Scott’s office. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Gillette
Minutes, Meeting on Monday, July 16, 2007
Bill Grover called the meeting to order at 6 PM in Town Hall. Present were Scott McDonald, Matt Stearn, Jean Hansen, Sarah Millette and Jean Hansen; Roland Millette came later.
The minutes of June 18 were approved as written (JH moved, EG seconded).
We focused on the 2007 Barbeque in the Park on Sat., Aug. 18. Sarah distributed a list of tasks (with those having lead responsibility) and a list of Foods for 300 that she will review with Eric Tinker this week to see which items ValuLand will help provide. See updated task list attached with these minutes for changes.
Set-up is from 4 PM Friday Aug. 17 in the Town Hall lot; Scott will come as soon as possible given his schedule. Scott will also ask his wife if she will handle 50-50 Raffle and get back to Bill. OMS has tickets, but a person is needed to sell them at the event, total the income, and call the winner if he/she is not present.
Posters - Linda Littlefield will be asked by Sarah to distribute posters. JH and SM will work up posters and tickets by July 20; Sarah will get poster language to JH. Poster quantity will be 40-50 or more, based on 2006 numbers. Prices: Adults $10 (Seniors $9); children under 10 years $6; under 5’s are free. Advance Tickets will be available at the Ossipee Main Street Office, Town Hall and from Scott’s office location which he kindly offered; Committee members will also sell tickets.
Sarah will do PR; she will check ValuLand for flyer space week of Aug. 6 and 13. We agreed to run an ad in the Aug. 9 Independent; and to buy 2 non-profit rate ads in the Conway Daily Sun the week of August 13 (with request for Aug. 15 edition). Sarah will do a news release “Save the Date” for release week of July 23.
Bill urged we try to get e-mail addresses from BBQ tickets, etc. Scott will compile e-mail addresses from Economic Fair business cards and send them to Sarah. It was decided to embed and/or attach the BBQ poster to these individuals and ask them to post event notice as possible.
Scott will ask CBW Productions if they will do music for the event; Bill has equipment as alternate supplier.
Banners from 2006 will be resurrected as possible with date change. Locations should be: OMS park building; EXIT Realty sign at Rtes 16 & 28; Chamber West Ossipee info booth; Town Hall; Kranky Franky’s; Chamber sign near Fish Hatchery.
Drinks may be provided by Sarah’s contact Sean Walton, Coca-Cola vendor, who wants to help Main Street. Banners have not been requested of him.
Sarah is completing Facility Permit application; Bill is completing Outdoor Permit application. Yellow Board outside Town Hall should list BBQ - Peter Waugh is contact on this.
Sarah will ask Kathleen Maloney if teens can help with table & chair set-up/take down and help in setting up condiment table and beverage area.
Donna Sargent has offered use of OCC kitchen so we can parboil chickens on Aug. 17 at OCC to cut grill time.
Bill said Eastern Propane will provide 6-8 foot gas cooker and it will be delivered Aug. 17. Scott has a barbeque grill to loan, too.
The Committee will meet weekly until further notice at 6 PM. July 23 meeting will be at Scott’s office.
Bill will remind OMS Board members of BBQ at their Board meeting July 18 and at their Aug. 15 meeting request specific assistance as needed.
Matt asked if funding was set aside for software the Technical Assistance report recommended; he then presented Sarah a check from Citizens Bank for $200 toward this expense. Committee members applauded!!
The meeting was adjourned at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Gillette
Meeting Notes Monday, June 18, 2007
Present: Sarah Millette, Bill Grover, Scott McDonald, Elizabeth Gillette, Jean Hansen Excused: Dan Bicknell, Roland Millette and Bruce Boutin.
The committee reviewed the draft grocery list for the BBQ and the task list. Assignments were made to the task list. Please refer to attached list and table.
Building Inventory: S. Millette reported D. Rousseau from Town Hall will provide copies of tax cards after April 1st each year. She will also help identify buildings when they are improved or sold.
A discussion of the business inventory was deferred.
Discussion of RSA 79-E Community Tax Relief deferred.
Committee briefly discussed impressions from recent NHMSC technical assistance visit. They are looking forward to the report from consultant Jay Schlinsog.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Meeting Notes Thursday, April 5, 2007
Present: Elizabeth Gillette, Jean Hansen, Sarah Millette. Absent: Bill Grover, Scott McDonald, Roland Millette, Dann Bicknell, Bruce Boutin.
The committee reviewed the comment forms from the vendors who particiapted in the Economic Fair. The following suggestions were made for next year's fair:
S. Millette announced OMS's application to PLAN NH had been accepted. She has asked the charrette be scheduled in June.
E. Gillette provided a list of businesses and individuals who should be thanked. S. Millette to prepare letters, E. Gillette will sign and C. DeAngelis will address and mail.
E. Gillette will draft thank you letter to editor for S. Millette to forward to appropriate press.
S. Millette spoke with the committee about technical assistance visit from NHMSC. We are owed one. The committee recommended technical assistance on business recruitment and retention with a focus on matching market thresholds to both the Ossipee areas demographics and desires for new businesses.
S. Millette asked the committee to consider meeting on Monday nights after the selectmen's meeting rather than Thursday. Thursday is the day the office is closed and she would prefer no regular meetings be scheduled on Thursday. J. Hansen prefers Mondays. The committee OK'd the change to Monday to begin in June.
S. Millette explained the details for the annual meeting on April 26.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Meeting Notes Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Committee held a Fair organizational meeting at Scott McDonald’s office as Town Hall locations were in use. Present were Donna Briden, Elizabeth Gillette, Jean Hansen, Scott McDonald, Roland and Sarah Millette.
The Economic Fair We discussed the March 31 Economic Fair. To date 24 vendors have confirmed attendance. A sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers to help for set-up, take down and during the Fair itself. We will ask the Board to sign up -- Sarah suggested both Anne and Donna might help at Registration table. David Shea might help with clean-up by returning borrowed tables.
The Biz to Biz network will use Scott’s very large corkboard and Sarah showed plastic card organizers in which people can put their business cards.
Poster distribution was discussed and Elizabeth t will put up additional posters in Center Ossipee with Jean assisting.
Workshops were determined as follows: 10:30 The Basics: Are you Ready to Start your own Business? Rob Riley, MicroCredit-NH 11:30 How to Run a Successful Business! Jean Hansen, JeanHansenPublications 12:30 Employer Prepaid Health Services, Catalina Hirsch, White Mtn Community Hlth Ctr 1:30 The Right Set-up: LLC, S-Corp, Partnership, OR… Len Foy, Foy Law Office
Two Signs donated by Lakes Region Coca Cola (Pete Eckoff 267 8834) are up -- one at Town Hall, one on EXIT Realty sign on Route 28 at Route 16. The additional Main Street poster that Scott is providing will be put up at the Fair. Sarah may purchase a second one. Elizabeth will call the school to ask that the Fair date be posted on their outdoor sign.
Raffles -- We have between 9-11 donated Raffles to give out every 15 to 3- minutes
Space Layout -- Roland, Sarah and Elizabeth will work on this together so that spaces are clearly assigned and labeled in advance of March 31 exhibitor arrival.
Food -- Sarah said sandwiches will be donated by Subway, cookies will come from ValuLand. Elizabeth said drinks (cola and water) will be donated by Lakes Region Coca Cola. Chips will come from OCC (Sarah). Scott said drinks could be stored in his office from March 27 when they are to be delivered. Coffee should be served -- Jean and Donna offered to bring large coffee makers.
Elizabeth will prepare signs for Fair with thanks to contributors -- Scott suggested they be on legal paper for good visibility.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM. The Committee will meet on March 29 at 7 PM at Scott’s office for final Fair preparations.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Meeting Notes Thursday, March 1, 2007
Sarah Millette opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Scott McDonald, Roland Millette and Elizabeth Gillette; Jean Hansen and Bill Grover were excused; Dan was absent. The minutes of the February meeting were approved as written.
Old Business/New Business:
We discussed the March 31 Economic Fair. Scott has a large corkboard to use for the Biz-to-Biz Fair display. It was decided to get plastic business card holders for the corkboard so people can insert their business cards for others to pick up.
Elizabeth said she didn’t plan to mail out reminder cards to those who attended the 2006 Fair, but Sarah said it was an important group to invite - and ask them to bring a friend. Caroline will do the cards and Elizabeth will provide addresses on Monday.
Poster -- We reviewed the proposed Fair poster prepared by Jean Hansen. Sarah suggested adding phone nos. people could call if they had questions and changing some of the language. We decided 60 posters should be sufficient and that distribution would be as follows: Jean -- West Ossipee; Scott -- Center Ossipee; Elizabeth -- Ossipee Corner and that 3 would go to the Main Street office. Sarah asked for a list of places poster would be placed which we will provide later.
Signs -- Lakes Region Coca Cola (Pete Eckoff 267 8834) will donate 3-4 large Fair signs. Scott will donate a large Main Street sign (for permanent display use). Sarah may purchase a second one.
Raffles -- We decided to raffle a prize every 30 minutes, meaning a minimum 8 raffle items will be necessary. Eliz, Scott & Roland took forms for raffle donators and collect items. Eliz will visit Ward’s Boat Shop and Ossipee Cleaners to follow on previous visits made to ask for pledges.
Hall Layout -- Elizabeth, Sarah and Jean visited with principal Beth Herzfeld at the Ossipee Central School on February 9. We studied a floor plan of the gym which has 9 electrical outlets. Layout of exhibit tables can be planned shortly before the Fair based on table/electric needs.
Food -- Sarah said food will be donated by Subway. Elizabeth said drinks (cola and water) will be donated by Lakes Region Coca Cola. Chips will come from OCC.
Tables -- Pat Jones has volunteered to supervise getting tables. Tables will come from 2nd Congregational Church (Ossipee Corner), Whittier Lions Club, OCC, the Center Ossipee Fire Department, the school, and Jean Hansen.
Exhibitors -- 15 have committed to date; more are expected.
Workshops -- Scott said a lawyer colleague could speak on “Getting the Right Structure” - LLC, S-Corp, etc. Sarah said her friend might be available to speak on Writing Business Plans and join Jean in Taking your Business Online and that she would respond next week.
Elizabeth will meet March 6 with Sarah to review a list of jobs to be done, deadlines and people to do them. Elizabeth will contact Dan to make sure he can still take part in the Fair.
The meeting was adjourned at 8PM. We will meet on both March 15 and 29 at 7 PM. Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Meeting Notes Thursday, February 1, 2007
Sarah Millette opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Dan Bicknell, Elizabeth Gillette, Bill Grover and Roland Millette. Jean Hansen was excused. Bruce Boutin has relocated from Ossipee and his Main Street participation at this point is uncertain. Scott McDonald was welcomed to the meeting and took his place at the table.
The minutes of the January 4 meeting were reviewed. With one correction - that Caroline is a contract employee with Main Street - the minutes were approved.
Old Business: We discussed the March 31 Economic Fair. A visit to the Ossipee Central School is set for Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 1 PM to review the facility, attendance limits, electrical connections, etc.
New Business 2007 Economic Fair We discussed Fair plans. Vendor tables can run down the middle of the room and both sides. Small presentations can be in the pit to the side or on stage. The first news release will go out for Feb. 8 publication. Besides the Conway Daily Sun and Independent the release will go to Roger Amsden who freelances for the Union Leader and Weirs Times.
The Biz-to-Biz network can be at the middle of the back wall; people can leave brochures and business cards to inform of their services. Bill will talk with Claudia Needham about e-mailing our releases to other MicroCredit-NH groups. Roland will gather Biz-to-Biz entrants to e-mail contacts of all who leave their name at the Fair.
We went through the contact list to determine if all 2006 Exhibitors, and those identified for 2007 invitations, had been approached. Sarah said Elaine of Granite State College needed specific pull for those interested in further education (2-year business degrees, etc.) for their college to exhibit. Elizabeth will invite Northland Computer. Roland will invite Lloyd & Day.
We discussed having a display of buildings available for purchase or rent in the Main Street target area to attract potential tenants. We will work on getting building photos and permission from realtors who handle the buildings. A display like Jean’s 15-pix stand or cork board are needed. We decided to have four small-group talks, at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 and 1:15, and offer a door prize at each to people who attend.
Elizabeth will send a card to those who attended the 2006 Fair as possible. Elizabeth will get a floor plan of OCS for exhibitor layout. Scott will bring pop corn machine if OCS gives permission.
Dan will meet with Sarah to approach ValuLand for food -- finger sandwiches, coffee and water are on the menu. Order must be in by March 10 for discounts and vendor donations. Elizabeth will contact Lakes Region Bottling Peter Eckoff to see if they can donate soft drinks.
Decorations: Red, white and blue color theme; Sarah will ask local person about tablecloths (or Eliz?) and Sarah will get brochures. She stressed it’s time to buy Main Street banners for advertising and will check on prices. We thought 4-6 signs were necessary (Town Hall or OCS, Main St building, Routes 16 & 28 and Kranky Franky’s). Dan said banners and posters should go up ASAP.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM. The next meeting will be March 1at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Meeting Notes Thursday, November 2, 2006 Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover, Elizabeth Gillette, Roland Millette and Sarah Millette. Jean Hansen was excused.
The minutes of the October 5, 2006, meeting were approved as written with omission of word “get” in point 6.
Old Business: Work Plan forms were distributed followed by discussion on how to complete them, using the Economic Fair 2007 as an example. We are to present our all 2007 Work Plans to the Main Street Board at their December 20 meeting for approval.
Work Plan preparation assignments are as follows: Economic Fair 2007 Work Plan – Elizabeth “Welcome to New Business” pack Work Plan – Bill and Roland “Barbecue in the Park” 2007 Work Plan – Dan Building survey – Bruce Raffle 2007 Work Plan – Bruce and Bill
Sarah will e-mail us the Work Plan form and help with Work Plans preparation as needed – but we should make an appointment to ensure enough meeting time.
Economic Fair (March 24, 2007) plans were discussed. The Fair goal is to strengthen existing businesses, plus encourage new ones and perhaps offshoots of existing ones. It was agreed to offer workshops during the Fair. Possible workshop topics: Your Business Plan, Healthcare, Getting a Loan, Support & Networking, Doing Business Online.
The Fair program, structure and table fee will be determined at future meetings, but it was stressed we should have reps from both SCORE and DRED. It was suggested Ray Burton and Jeb Bradley be contacted for suggestions, help and to encourage their attendance.
Sarah informed there is a new business in the Chamberlin Building: CBW Productions specializes in voice software technology and employs 5. She asked the Committee to develop a Welcome Pack for new businesses that can be given when Main Street reps visit to welcome them to Ossipee. It was moved and seconded that Economic Restructuring buy a Main Street ornament from the Organization Committee to give to CBW, in a shadow box, with welcome pack. The motion passed: 4 for, 1 against.
New Business: Sarah distributed copies of the proposed 2007 Budget Report form for discussion. Sarah stressed the form was designed to represent the entire Main Street program as well as each Committee income/expense breakdown by event as well as expense category. Treasurer Bill Grover thought the format would properly show allocation of Committee-generated income vs. expenses. The form will be presented for approval at the Main Street December board meeting.
Sarah hopes to get gravel and loam in the park before winter. There is a discrepancy about how many cubic yards are needed and whether town trucks can handle the volume. There is no budget item for park landscaping or building improvement.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. The next meeting will be December 7 at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Program, Economic Restructuring Committee, Minutes of Meeting: October 5, 2006
Present: Roland Millette, Bill Grover, Bruce Boutin, Sarah Millette, Dan Bicknell
Excused: Elizabeth Gillette, Jean Hansen
1. Chair B. Boutin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
2. Motion to approve the minutes from the September meeting. D. Bicknell/B Grover. Motion carried.
3. B. Boutin reported E. Gillette is sending the first letters (6 month prior to fair) to potential exhibitors for the 2007 economic fair. A subsequent letter will go out 3 months prior to the fair. Economic Fair date is 3/24/07.
4. B. Boutin reviewed the Resource Team recommendations. Bruce thought the visit went well and shared the notes from the review of the video tape of the public presentation. Sarah asked for help getting the date about the building inventory on the easy ware software. Bruce volunteered to do this.
5. The committee discussed business recruitment strategies. Types of businesses discussed as suitable to both the space available and what would be appropriate to the don town area include: medical clinic or office, professional offices, e.g., legal, natural resource (walking paths on old train tracks). It was discussed the Independent might help by doing an article. Things that will help with this project include a brochure to give to prospective businesses (both new and existing who are relocating); brochure; welcome wagon type service; relocation package; somehow highlight the natural resources; way making signage throughout the town especially in the target area (the committee noted this should be a collaborative effort with the Design Committee); update the website to include the available space in the target area.
6. The committee discussed the West Chester, PA “doing business” package. Sarah will give to Bill so he can scan to PDF to e-mail to all committee members.
7. Sarah updated committee on research about crosswalks. While this is primarily a design committee issue, the recent accident in the target area means all committees need to know what is happening about addressing the safety concerns of pedestrians in the target area. Discussion included comments about the school zone and speed limits within the target area. The committee also discussed sidewalks and what the process would be to get them in town.
8. Motion to send a letter to design committee to request an ER committee member work with the Design Committee on signage in target area. B. Grover/B. Boutin. Motion carried.
9. Workplans for 2007; building inventory on easy ware; Economic Fair; 2nd Annual BBQ in the Park (fundraiser); snowmobile raffle (fundraiser); business packet; business packet information on the website.
10. Snowmobile raffle. B. Boutin will contact Ken’s Yamaha and granite State Performance about raffling a snowmobile
11. The upcoming Downtown Institute sponsored by New Hampshire Main Street Center will be held 10-24-25/06. Board members and volunteers are encouraged to attend. There are 3 free registrations. Please see Sarah for details.
12. B. Grover is continuing to investigate locating an ATM machine in the target area.
13. Sarah asked B. Grover about the procedure to include information in the Chamber Guide for 2007. Bill reported the deadline in February 2007 and Ossipee Mai Street is welcome to provide material for the Ossipee sections.
14. Motion to adjourn at 8:26 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Millette Secretary Pro Tem ________________________________________________________________________
'''Ossipee Main Street Program Economic Restructuring Committee
Minutes of Meeting: September 7, 2006 '''
Present: Roland Millette, Bill Grover, Bruce Boutin, Sarah Millette, Dan Bicknell
Excused: Elizabeth Gillette, Jean Hansen
1. Chair B. Boutin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
2. B. Boutin and S. Millette explained the revised budget approved by the Board of Directors on August 6, 2006. Discussions for the 2007 budget will begin in October. B. Boutin also mentioned the building inventory recently completed by Ralph Wurster. Picture were taken by R. Wurster and Beverly Woods. B. Boutin also reported that webmaster B. Woods is changing the Ossipee Main Street Program website so that committees will be able to add their own minutes, etc.
3. B. Boutin reviewed the Resource Team schedule. B. Boutin and B. Grover will accompany the team on the walking tour of the target area on Sunday, 9/10/06. B. Grover will attend the economic restructuring committee meeting on Monday, 9/11. D. Bicknell will join him if his schedule permits. B. Grover will attend the breakfast meeting with the Chamber and the Resource team on Tuesday, 9/12 at Lazy Susan’s. R. Millette will attend the Wednesday session with the team if he can adjust his work schedule. S. Millette will check with J. Hansen and E. Gillette to find out which sessions they can attend.
4. Fundraising (selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, ornaments, hamburgers and beverages) at the Falcon Extreme Sports event was successful. Falcon Extreme Sports is holding another similar event from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, 9/16/06. B. Grover will check to see if non-profits are going to be invited to sell food again. If this is the case, D. Bicknell will set –up to vend hamburgers and B. Boutin will help him.
5. B. Boutin asked committee members to think about what the committee should take away from the Resource Team visit. The agenda for the October committee meeting will include discussing the results and beginning the budget process for 2007.
6. B. Boutin asked committee members to think about the projects the committee should take in it goal to revitalize downtown Center Ossipee. Committee members discussed creating links on the web site to buildings and business for sale in the target area; developing plans to encourage business to locate in Center Ossipee; collecting business statistics; using signage or bill boards outside the target area to direct traffic to the Center Ossipee business district.
7. S. Millette reported the Program has purchased a pop-up canopy for use at events.
8. On a motion made by B. Grover, Seconded by D. Bicknell, the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Millette Secretary Pro Tem
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee, Meeting Notes Thursday, August 3, 2006
Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover, Jean Hansen, Elizabeth Gillette, Roland Millette and Sarah Millette, the new Executive Director of the Ossipee Main Street Program.
Old Business: Bruce reported 3 Barbecue banners are up (Chamber in W. Ossipee; Kranky Franky’s and at Town Hall). Dan or Bruce will swap Town Hall Dasani with Kranky Franky Coke banner so that Coke and Pepsi signs do not appear together at Kranky Franky’s. Members have put up posters; Jean asks we e-mail her of locations we covered so we have the right poster count for our next event.
He reported the July 29 “clean-up in the park” went well!
New Business: Regarding the August 12 Barbecue-- Tom Fogarty of the Fire Dept. has assured Bruce we will get a Burn Permit. We have lined up 2 extinguishers (Dan has one and Bruce will get a loaner from the Fire Dept. Dan will check concrete surface for holes and patch them as needed.
Dan has refrigerator and freezer; Bruce will help him transport them into Joe Deighan’s building on Friday.
Sarah suggested she sell “Senior” barbecue tickets at OCC on Aug. 10 and 11 at $6 and the committee agreed.
Dan will donate the coffee; and supply Iced-Tea.
Order to ValuLand will be: 100 chickens 50 Hamburgers 50 Hot Dogs Condiments (or Kranky Franky’s)
Corn – Elizabeth will donate 4 bushels of 65 ears bought from Windy Fields Farm.
Iron Kettle and Kranky Franky’s will both supply Potato Salad. Eliz will try PB&Js for cole slaw and chips. Drinks were delivered by Lakes Region Coca Cola and are already in Deighan’s back room.
Cinder blocks donated by Joe and Kelly Skehan and family will be built into barbecue pit by Dan and Bruce next week. OCC has tents, tables and chairs; additional tables will come from Town Hall with chairs. We figure:
20 Tables, 6 chairs per table (total: 150 chairs); Dan has tables for cooking needs.
Tableclothes – Eliz will supply. Dishes, cutlery, cups – Dan will supply and/or buy Trash bags & recycle containers: Dan will supply Heavy duty bags: Bruce will supply Signage – Jean will prepare trash, recycle, no alcohol, and Enter signs.
Sarah will organize Raffle with Bill, with donations to Park Fund. Volunteers will be needed to: Sell tickets Collect tickets Help Dan Bus tables Sell T-shirts, sweatshirts & ornaments, plus Raffle tickets ($2 each, 3 for $5; arm’s length for $10)
Anne Ward will DJ music with Joe Deighan doing sound system.
Sarah reported she will contact Retired Senior Volunteers to get office help (these people are paid by AARP and Sarah has contacts to get them).
At the August 16 Main Street Board meeting Sarah will report on how we
must revise the Budget for 2007 to get accurate reflection of each Committee income and expenses. She will talk with Bill on Economic Restructuring committee accounting needs. She will also be happy to help us with a Work Plan detailing our yearly or 18-month activities plans with budget and volunteer needs.
Economic committee activities have and may continue to be seasonal:
2007 Calendar to date: Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2007 Winter Carvinal (Raffle Snowmobile) March 24, 2007 – 2nd Ossipee Economic Fair August 2007 – Barbecue in the Park Fall 2007 ?
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. The next meeting will be August 10 at 5 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee , Meeting Notes Thursday, July 6, 2006
Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette.
It was moved and seconded to approve minutes of the June 1 meeting; motion passed.
Old Business
Bruce reported what Bill had learned about permit approval to raffle a Snowmobile for Winter Carnival (Feb. 2007). We apply to the Selectmen for a raffle permit which goes on file; there have been 3 in the last 3 years.
Bruce asked for a Thank you letter to go to Vincent Vacarro of M&V Video for 3 rubber ducky banners plus one to Scott Willard of Whittier House for 4 July 4 parade banners. EG will write the letters.
Regarding the laser printer discussed at previous meetings which we would like to obtain for Ossipee Main Street it was moved and seconded to table the matter of soliciting printer funds for now; motion passed. Jean plans to buy a printer; she would use it for Main Street items but bill us for ink cartridges and paper used. Bill urged her to submit a bill for cartridges and paper already used in Main Street publishing (brochures, posters, etc.)
New Business
We discussed our idea of a barbecue to inaugurate our new park which has now been recorded at the Registry of Deeds as property of the town. Dan reported that a menu of chicken, salads (potato, macaroni), corn, watermelon, water, plates, etc., would be per person about $4.75. Plus condiments, coffee, etc. We discussed at length plans for this event and agreed the following:
Event: “Inaugural Barbecue in the Park” Date & Time : Saturday, August 12, 4-7 PM (rain date August 13) Arrangements: Dan will explore options for food with ValuLand; Bill will locate ice (West Ossipee Fire Dept.?); Bruce will complete and file the Outdoor Event Application (consulting with Rick Morgan, Mike Brownell and Randy Hayford on Security, Fire and ambulance requirements); Elizabeth will check paper supplies with Hannaford’s; Bill suggested Castle Springs be approached for bottled water, and Coke or Pepsi for drink donations. We may need to rent a tent, tables & chairs, etc. Bill will look into banners. We should all approach local businesses to help with sponsorship and donations for the fundraiser event for the park.
Jean will do posters and tickets with Elizabeth preparing copy. It is suggested to price the dinner at: Advance Sales: $12 adult/$8 for kids 10 and under; Event Sales: $15 adult/$10 for kids 10 and under.
Neighbors like Iron Kettle and house on corner should be notified in advance. We set a goal of 250 ticket sales; only one ticket should be printed with a box for “Adult” or “Child” to minimize print needs. We should have Main Street pledge sheets on hand, T-shirts and ornaments to sell. We will get a band to play - perhaps the band that played on the parade float.
Any other Main Street Committee can piggy-back this event with their own contribution. EG will notify Pat of date and plans on Friday; She will also e-mail ticket and poster copy to Jean ASAP. We will need to get banners to advertise the event; Each Board member should sell 10 BBQ tickets.
We discussed other fundraising games, raffles, etc. It was suggested we invite Lions & Rotary Clubs, Scouts, etc., to take part. EG will contact Boy Scouts and Rotary. Anne Ward can advise on sound system.
Winter Carnival - Bill will determine if Ken’s Yamaha can help us get the Raffle item for this event. We will discuss this at the next meeting.
It was agreed to meet again on Thursday, July 20, to continue with barbecue plans.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. The next meeting will be July 20 at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee,Meeting Notes Thursday, June 1, 2006
Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover and Elizabeth Gillette. Jean Hansen was excused.
Old Business
Bruce reported on Board May meeting decisions: Each Committee Chair will receive a Main Street office key so they have access outside regular office hours. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report for audit was withdrawn until Ralph was able to review report format with Bill Grover as to information included and how different Committee budgets are accounted for, as well as inter-Committee transfers. It was moved, seconded and voted that Bill should discuss his concerns with Ralph to make sure financial reports meet Committee needs as well as the Main Street organization. Specifically, Bill wants monthly income and expenses to also show year-to-date income and expenses, vs. budget.
Bruce said the NH Annual Main Street banquet in May recognized Anne Ward as Ossipee Main Street Board member of the year and Elizabeth Gillette as Ossipee Main Street Volunteer of the year.
Elizabeth has sent Thank-you letters to Exit Realty, the Chamber, Kranky-Franky’s and OCC for allowing display of Economic Fair signs on their property. She estimated we have 100 brochures left; she recommended preparing for a revision once the Main Street park is finalized.
Bill reported a Committee balance of $406 according to his records; MWVEC $300 donation toward the Fair is outstanding. It did not appear $200 seed money from Main Street was reflected in our accounts. We discussed the need for the Committee to do general Main St. fundraising as Pat Jones has emphasized. This is apart from our need to solicit funds for Economic-specific events.
Bruce moved to support the Treasurer’s recommendation that our Committee continue the policy of fund solicitation for specific Committee-organized events such as the Fair. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Bruce announced that Allison Lodge will be leaving as Ossipee’s Executive Director to take a full-time Main Street directorship in Wisconsin; a farewell will be held on June 12, 5:30 PM at Town Hall and all are welcome to say goodbye.
The group discussed fundraising efforts. Bill said the Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce found raffles of high-ticket items (boat, motorcycle, ATV, etc.) were very popular and productive, generating highest funds for least man-hours. After much discussion the Committee voted to plan to raffle a Snowmobile around the Feb 24-March 3 2007 Winter Carnival. The vehicle is fitting for Main Street as the first snowmobile was manufactured in Ossipee in the 1920s. Elizabeth would check on state law governing raffle permits. Bill would investigate willingness of snowmobile dealers to assist us with the raffle item.
A photo of the machine, with info on manufacturer and ticket information can be easily printed on flyers also advertising Main Street, the dealer and our winter festival. Tickets are sold at $50-100, depending on item to be raffled, and the machine is purchased at close of ticket sales with funds on-hand.
The group talked about investing in a laser printer for our publications. Jean was unable to provide cost estimates to print post cards or stationery in time for the meeting. We determined a brochure could be quickly revised and printed if we had such a printer - as well as raffle flyers. We discussed soliciting funds to buy a printer. It may have to sit at Jean’s home as her computer generates sophisticated publications through her personal software.
Bruce reported the adult education program now on Moultonville Road was leaving; the rent apparently increased. Gina Ross plans an all-out restoration of the Chat n Chew which she and her husband now own. Bruce will contact Glen Ohlund about grant sources that could provide aid. We want to have such grant information on file for future reference.
Bruce said work continues on the Main Street float for the July 4 parade. David Shea is building a replica of our grain elevator; there will be a band, too, and possibly the antique snowmobile.
Dan suggested we host a barbecue at the new park site this summer, after the park becomes Town property. His idea was adopted instantly and we discussed plans to do it. The feast could use donated food, but raise funds by charging per person; the event would advertise our “coming” park and draw people to the Main Street target area. We agreed we would have to clean up the area but could still proceed to host the event on the “as-is” grounds. Bill moved our committee organized a Summer Barbecue Fundraiser to be determined where funds go later (to park?). Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Dan suggested we try for 6-8 weeks’ lead-time to promote the event. We agreed the other Committee could bring dinner items such as pot-luck dishes. Electricity, water might come from Town Water & Power. It is hoped the park soon becomes Town property.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM. The next meeting will be July 6 at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Meeting Notes Thursday, May 4, 2006
Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall. Members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette.
Bruce noted minutes of April 6 should refer to Section 501-C-3 and it was moved, seconded and approved to accept the Minutes of April 6 as corrected.
Old Business
Beverly Woods has supplied the Ossipee Main Street Program letterhead file for group use. At Bruce’s suggestion the Ossipee Main Street Program website will be included at the bottom of the page.
Status of the Center Ossipee park is the same – attorney Rick Sager is working on it. Land will be purchased by the town for use by Main Street just as OCC building is owned by the town and used by OCC.
Bruce wrote to the Ossipee Economic Revitalization Program requesting $200 toward Economic Fair costs and he presented a check in that amount from the OER to committee treasurer Bill Grover.
Elizabeth asked when letters should go out to exhibitors of the 2006 Fair (plus those likely to exhibit in 2007) announcing our March 24, 2007 Fair date. The Committee suggested letters go out 6 months and again 3 months prior to the Fair. Elizabeth said she would aim for September 24 mailing.
Bruce read a nice Thank you note written by Pat Jones to TufPac thanking them for the 5,000+ plastic Main Street bags which were donated to the organization. The bags will be used for packaging all Main Street goods such as sweatshirts, T-shirts and other items. They also make great litter bags!
Dan suggested we send Thank you notes to all who allowed us to hang a Fair banner; Elizabeth will write and send these to Ted Bateman (Exit Realty), Kranky Franky’s, OCC, and the Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce. ValuLand has already received a note and it was decided none was necessary for Town Hall.
New Business
Bruce distributed copies of a new MWVEC report “Measures of Economic Condition of MWValley, 2000-2004. We talked about the need to put such a publication in the Main Street office for reference. We also decided a reference section of useful materials for small-business owners needed organization and regular checking – it was not something Allison could be expected to “man.” Bruce will bring up this proposal at the next Main Street Board meeting. Bruce and Elizabeth volunteered to start up the “library”. It is hoped the new Main Street building could host both library and meeting room to welcome researchers looking for information on setting up a business in Ossipee. Bill said many now come to Town Hall looking for this material.
Bruce described the May 3 Main Street workshop he attended along with Pat Jones and Allison Lodge. Jane Jenkins of Boulder, CO, was the keynote speaker. Bruce was especially taken with an idea that we look to co-opt each of our target area businesses with a “partner” business outside the target area for win-win coupon offerings. For example, Dunkin Donuts paired with Iron Kettle could offer free donuts/free meal or other paired offerings.
We talked about this idea at length. Bill pointed out you need the right coupons for success – right now gas cards are big hits due to the high price of gasoline. He said you need to propose a winner idea to both parties; “Buy one, get half-off on the second” are very popular generators. He also said we could seek donations so we could procure gas cards (buy $10 for $9, for example).
Bill urged the Main Street Board be approached to support such a program. It would signal “Main Street endorses….” our local businesses. We could have a Main Street punch card distributed to target businesses. On your 6th punch you could get a free offer donated by a supporting business.
We discussed printing saleable items in time for Old Home Week: Main Street note cards, aerial postcards of the target area, and perhaps a 2007 calendar featuring Main Street photos. Jean Hansen will draw up cost estimates to produce these items at our next meeting, including black and white options.
Also at our next meeting we will each bring remaining Main Street brochures so we know the total count available. It will soon be time to reprint and funds must be sourced to cover this.
Bruce told the group the Promotions Committee is in need of additional members, and that he had been asked to inquire if any of us would switch from Economic Restructuring Committee to Promotions. We discussed how much of our work involves Promotion now although the Promotions Committee purpose differs from our own; there were no volunteers to switch. Bruce then suggested one of our committee members now unable to attend our Thursday weekday meetings might be able to join Promotions (which meets at a different time and day.) It was moved, seconded and passed that Bruce contact non-attending members for this purpose.
It was noted the Ossipee Winter Carnival will be in late February 2007 and the first day will include an antique snowmobile rally on Feb. 24th. Attendance will be down from 2006 as the national event will be elsewhere, but regional numbers are still expected to be good.
Committee treasurer Bill Grover discussed our financial status; to this point it is unclear if the Board is tracking each committee operations account separately. Therefore, the donations we solicited to cover Main Street brochure printing may not have been credited against our committee account; likewise the printing bill may not have been charged against our committee nor also prorated against Organization, Design and Allison’s office who each ordered 100 brochures.
Bill believes our committee balance should be $485. He is hoping to meet soon with Ralph Wurster to confirm this as well as a system that allows us to track solicited donations and committee expenses to accomplish our committee goals. It was agreed our committee should be run like a business. Would it be useful to have a cap limit above which we need Board approval for expenditure?
It was moved and seconded to continue our work as before: To solicit funds for Economic Restructuring Committee activities that will cover expenses and that Bill will work with the Main Street treasurer to insure Economic Restructuring Committee accounts are clear; the motion passed with Bill abstaining.
Bruce and Bill will bring up the above matters to the Board.
Elizabeth reported receiving 3 additional feedback questionnaires including Claudia Needham (MicroCredit-NH) who said she needed 2-3 more small business owners or would-be owners to join an Ossipee network. We agreed this was the kind of information that could be given to Main Street office visitors.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM. The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 1, at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Meeting Notes Thursday, April 6, 2006 Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Bill Grover, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette; Dan Bicknell was unable to attend.
Ossipee Economic Fair Review We discussed the March 25 Economic Fair; all feedback has been very positive and we felt it was a tremendous first success -- we also reached our target audience. Visitors and exhibitors have expressed great enthusiasm. Weather cooperated; timing (end of March) was good. We set the 2007 Fair date for Saturday, March 24 with April 14 as the alternate snow day. Bruce will confirm these dates are okay to reserve the Town Hall. Exhibitor feedback so far has included suggestions for 2007 such as different layout, more exhibitors, etc. Allison is sending Thank-you notes to attendees. Elizabeth has sent Thank-you letters to all exhibitors.
We agreed Elizabeth should send letters around May or June to 2006 exhibitors and to those invited exhibitors who did not attend this year to announce March 24, 2007 date and generate excitement for the 2007 event. Bill said we should work hard to get State representation which was not present this year.
We discussed separate financial records for our Committee so that we can track donations and expenses generated for Economic Restructuring Committee activities. It was moved, seconded and voted to appoint Bill Grover as our Committee Treasurer who will work on our behalf with the Board Treasurer.
Bruce announced Ossipee Main Street had received our 501 3-C number.
6-12 month plan We reviewed the purpose of our Committee and possible activities and fundraisers for the next year. We decided we should charge exhibitors $20-$25 per table for the 2007 Economic Fair; we also thought producing Main Street stationery and possibly coasters would be easy money-raisers at different town events (Old Home Week, etc.).
Bruce announced that Tuf-Pak will produce 5,000 red, white and blue Ossipee Main Street plastic bags (13-1/4 by 15”) at no cost to us. Their donated bags will be used for T-shirt and sweatshirt purchases and at all other Main Street events where they will be useful carry-alls.
We discussed when Main Street park might become town property – it is being handled by the town attorney and date of transfer is unknown.
Bruce also said his employer has expressed an interest in doing community improvement work. We discussed possibility of painting Main Street target area buildings. It was agreed if the park purchase is finalized we could paint the white building and possibly put on a new roof.
We also discussed the Purina grain tower; there was uncertainty as to whether Purina would allow repainting. Bill will review with NH Main Street if they have a legal expert who can advise on Purina rights to their sign and its proper place in our community.
Bill informed us the Chat n Chew had closed and that the building was for sale at $130,000. We all agreed it was a major asset to the area and that, restored to its original grandeur, would have great potential to draw visitors (with the right occupant). He also said the parking space was prime. A grant writer might be able to get funds to rehab the building.
Bill also praised the asset of the B&M railroad track for a walking/riding trail. Bruce advised that Warren Harrington, NH Division of Trails, might be helpful in suggesting ways to make it an attraction. A circuit trail would be desirable.
Staples has not responded on our request for donation of a laser printer; Bill has a used printer that is workable with new parts. He will look into getting parts. Bruce will call Staples.
We decided to proceed with printing Main Street stationery and a post card of an aerial view of the target area and sell them at Old Home Week. Ossipee Old Home week has a new website: OssipeeOldHomeWeek.com.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette _____
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee Meeting Notes Thursday, March 16, 2006 Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette. It was moved, seconded and approved to accept the Minutes of March 2 as amended to reflect the correct size of the Town Hall (320 sq. ft., capacity 233 people).
Brochure distributed The brochures have been widely distributed by all Committee members.
Ossipee Economic Fair Banners Bill showed the Pepsi- and Coke-sponsored Fair banners Eric Tinker was able to get us from his suppliers. Bill and Bruce will put up the banners (Dan to post at Ossipee Corner) at:
Kranky Franky’s, Sias Farm, Chamber of Commerce info booth West Ossipee, Whittier House, Bill’s home in Center Ossipee, ValuLand, EXIT Realty sign at Route 28, Fish Hatchery, Grant Hall, Old Court House, OCC, and dump as possible on Saturday.
March 25 Fair layout We discussed the layout of exhibitor tables at the Fair, based on the Presenter list Elizabeth distributed. Those needing electrical plugs will be located on right and left sides of Hall, close to opposite end from entry, flanking Main Street booth and MWVEC exhibit.
It was decided to get a visitor count by handing a raffle ticket to every person who attends; at the end of the Fair a winning ticket will be drawn for a Main Street sweatshirt. People who wish to may enter the raffle by writing their name and phone number on their ticket and leave it in a box upon exiting the Fair. Bill will get both tickets and box.
Main Street logos: Jean Hansen has access to Main Street logos on a website sent by Beverly Woods.
Staples’ printer Request : Bruce will call Staples to follow up on our letter requesting they donate a printer.
New Business
It was emphasized we must keep accurate records of income and expenses and Bruce said he would bring up the subject at the next Main Street Board meeting so that each Committee is provided a system of accounts for our own finances that complements the Main Street system. Insurance Elizabeth said the Fair event is covered by our Main Street insurer, according to our agent; no additional event coverage is necessary.
Fair Set-up & Arrangements Ossipee Garden Club will meet at Town Hall at 1 PM Friday with flowers for Fair decoration. Bruce and Bill will come Friday evening to set up – and we will all come early on Saturday morning (except Jean who will be absent) between 7:30 – 8 AM.
Bruce will find out where the electric panel is.
Elizabeth explained the Joshua Tree organization which has offered to cater/sell food at the Fair; after discussion the Committee decided to limit food to that donated by ValuLand but Elizabeth would suggest they could distribute brochures if they wish and perhaps be part of a future Main Street event.
March 27 and 30 events: Myron Kandel would host session at Manchester Radisson (founder of CNN Financial Network) but members did not wish to attend. Ray Burton would be at OCC lunch on March 30.
Dan will try again to get TD Banknorth at Fair.
Allison has been in touch with Eric Tinker and food donation is confirmed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Meeting Notes Thursday, March 2, 2006 Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Bill Grover, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette. Allison Lodge was unable to attend. Eric Tinker, Roland Millette and Mark McConkey were absent.
It was moved, seconded and approved to accept the Minutes of February 16 as edited to reflect funds for brochure printing were donated by Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council and the Greater Ossipee Chamber of Commerce.
Brochure & Economic Fair
The brochures with inserts were presented to Committee members present who volunteered to distribute them at various locations around town. Upon learning there was an outstanding printing balance of approximately $60, Bill Grover wrote out and presented a check to the Chairman for $75 to cover the entire amount of outstanding printing charges! Bill said he would be putting EXIT Realty business cards in the Greater Ossipee Chamber of Commerce display area on March 25.
Elizabeth has distributed a brochure to every house and business in the target area. It is thought the Indian Mound golf course will not be open by March 25 so brochures there may not be needed.
Bruce reported the carry bags that TufPac will print will be available only after March 25, assuming business remains as high as it has been.
Bill volunteered to arrange with Eric Tinker of ValuLand to pick up refreshments for the Fair which are (as requested): Four 24-pack soft drinks, bottled water, veggie platter. He is still working on getting banners but hopes to have them next week.
Elizabeth and Jean reported the Ossipee Garden Club will sell flower arrangements on March 25 and also sell an Ossipee Garden Club apron with various gardening items. Bill reminded that the Club should write to the Chamber of Commerce requesting funds, and to include a description of the project they wish to be funded; afterward they should send a photo of what funds went toward.
Elizabeth will mail out letters to exhibitors on March 6 and include a brochure and request for donations for which we would advertise the donor logo or business listing. She would also send a second Questionnaire to the 10 people who have not returned them.
The Town Hall will hold 233 people (it’s 320 sq. ft). Bruce will ask Peter Waugh for a microphone to use as needed.
Bill will get about 30 balloons for Fair decoration; Elizabeth bought 24 plastic tablecloths in red, white and blue.
Budget
Bruce reported a balance of $500 from Year 1 not spent; $500 from year 2 and $500 from year 3 are anticipated. He has written to Staples asking for donation of a laser printer so that Jean can publish at-will our Main Street materials. Bill suggested he phone Staples within 7-10 days after receipt of the letter to check on our request.
Bill suggested when we are out of the first-run of brochures we cover costs of re-printing by asking two businesses for $500 donation each in return for feature of their logo. It is likely our initial run will be gone before March 25.
Next Steps
We talked briefly about our projects following March 25. Bruce read out our Committee remit:
Learn about condition of the district Identify opportunities for market growth Strengthen existing businesses and recruit new ones Find new economic uses for traditional buildings Develop financial incentives.
There is a family interested in bringing an Italian bakery to town – they visited the Planning Board to discuss the plan. We will try to get information on this family and send them a brochure.
Bill Grover suggested we next involve people to improve Center Ossipee appearance and we talked about getting paint donated or at low cost; recruiting crews to paint (Wouldn’t it be great to get 20 buildings repainted this summer?!)
Jean said we should sell bricks for our (planned) sidewalks. She also noted if voters approve our park measure we will have quick a project to tackle.
We adjourned at 8:30. Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 16, at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Meeting Notes Thursday, February 2, 2006 Bill Grover, Acting Chairman, opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette. Chairman Bruce Boutin was excused as was Allison Lodge. Eric Tinker, Roland Millette and Mark McConkey were absent.
Guest speaker Jac Cuddy, Executive Director of MWVEC was invited our guest.
It was moved, seconded and approved to accept the Minutes of our January 12 meeting.
Old Business
Brochure
Jean distributed the Center Ossipee Main Street brochure she created. It has been favorably reviewed by the Promotion and Organization Committees and they want to order copies. We decided that the Economic Revitalization Committee should order 1500 copies (with Economic Fair inserts) for
-widespread distribution by hand to Center Ossipee businesses and residents, -availability at Town facilities including Town Hall, Library, OCC, etc. -insertion into plastic display boxes at local gathering spots -use for additional fundraising.
Bill said local business sponsors should be highlighted in a future edition (or insert) showing their support for the program.
It was also decided to create about 50 8-1/2 x 11” posters which Bill Grover can print in color. Bill also said he could color print about 100 brochures in time for Saturday, February 4 Model-T Snowmobile Rally.
We reviewed printing estimates from Independent Color Press (1500 @ 39.6 cents each, total $594.) Bill said he would work on getting funds to cover this. Elizabeth will coordinate print orders from 3 other Committees and determine new price if print goes to 2,000 copies. It should be ready in 1.5 weeks.
March 25 Presenter Questionnaires
Elizabeth reported she had received only two Fair questionnaires but expects more. Please note: any member who has not sent out a confirmation letter to their invited presented with a questionnaire they should complete saying what equipment they will need on March 25 should do so.
Exhibitor contact for the March 25 Fair is as follows:
Bill Grover-- Chamber of Commerce; Northway Bank; Joe Petitti; Citizens Bank Bruce Boutin – Denise Roy Palmer, WEDCO; Jack Cuddy, MWVEC; SCORE Eastern Lakes Housing Committee Elizabeth Gillette –USDA (2); Ossipee Garden Club; Healthy Kids Program Allison Lode – MicroCredit-NH Jean Hansen – US Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Dan Bicknell – to check with Denise Palmer on other groups & TD Banknorth
Guest Speaker Jac Cuddy MWVEC
Jac Cuddy of MWVEC told the Committee he had attended Main Street annual meetings and was informed on our goals; he also learns of our progress through Pat Jones and Donna Sargeant.
He provided folders with brochures that describe the assistance/programs that MWVEC fosters or manages. He looked at our prototype Main Street brochure and suggested we blanket our March 25 Fair advertising as widely as possible. He suggested we invite representatives from:
Citizens Bank (Bill is in touch with them) DRED PSNH NH Coop Granite State College NH Technical Community College
He will e-mail Elizabeth the contact names and nos. of the above on February 3 for her follow-up.
He volunteered to bring the MWVEC exhibit structure (about 10 feet by 8 feet) that uses velcro attachments which we can use for Main Street posters, etc. It must be set up near a wall for electric outlet.
MWVEC has many programs that could help Ossipee business owners and residents, from start-ups to relocation. Besides the Revolving Loan Fund they help people partner with Angel investors and banks; they also do gap-financing for businesses. They can help Main Street get funds to buy or re-development buildings. One possibility is CDFA: this program accepts preliminary applications for funds in October; from that pool some are chosen to submit a full application in December. The Board reviews this group and invites some to present their request to the full Board. If approved, the CDFA funding comes in the form of Tax Credits that we would sell to businesses. The program is a win-win because the money comes from NH but stays in the community. The businesses that buy the tax credits are given state tax credit against Enterprise and business profit taxes, as well as credit against federal taxes owed.
Other sources of funds are Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) whereby the state gets HUD money ($10-12 million yearly) of which about $5 million goes to housing and $5 million to economic development via MWVEC or WEDCO. The Town applies for these funds and their award is based on job creation. Example – if a company like Lydall wanted to expand, for every $20,000 in grant they would have to create a job of which two-thirds should be low- to moderate income job creation. The application process is through the state; CDBG approves it. The loan to business is structure better than a bank loan. Presently, Mt. Washington Valley has two such loans including Whittier House.
Jac suggested that it will be time at some point for Center Ossipee Main Street to consider long-range planning and to agree a vision for Main Street. His organization can help facilitate this effort but the community must follow up to realize it. He also suggested the MWVEC membership list could make use of our info – Elizabeth gave him a news release announcing the Fair for use in his newsletter.
Bill asked Jac for a MWVEC donation to help print the brochure. Jac offered $300 if the Greater Ossipee Chamber of Commerce matched with $300. Bill said he would contact the Chamber on Friday, Feb. 3. Both MWVEC and the Chamber want their logos on the brochure, and Jean will do this before printing.
Next Meetings
We decided the Committee should meet every two weeks until the Fair. Therefore, our next meetings will be Thursday, February 16, March 2 and March 16, at 7 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Meeting Notes Thursday, January 12, 2006
Chairman Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Dan Bicknell, Bill Grover, Jean Hansen and Elizabeth Gillette. Allison Lodge, Center Ossipee Main Street director, was also present. Eric Tinker, Roland Millette and Mark McConkey were absent.
Guest speaker Jack Cuddy of MWVEC who was to speak at our January 5 meeting - postponed due to snow - is invited to our February 2 meeting.
Bruce distributed Main Street membership cards to all present and reported the Board had waived volunteer fees for 2006.
Economic Fair March 25
We discussed the draft letter to exhibitors, plus questionnaire, that had been e-mailed to Committee members. It was decided each member would personalize, print out and mail the letter to those exhibitors they had invited, along with questionnaire, and a self-addressed stamped envelop (or envelop addressed to E. Gillette). Bill will contact Northway Bank (formerly Berlin City) to determine their interest in participation. He has invited independent agent Joseph Petitti, who can provide information on Health Savings Accounts, to attend.
Allison and Bruce said Ossipee Selectmen were pleased to hear about the Fair. Bruce invited reporters from the Independent and Conway Daily Sun to attend our meetings and the Fair. Allison suggested Main Street have a prominent booth at the Fair and our committee should "man" it. Allison said she would do this and hopes a tri-fold display can be created for this and future displays.
Elizabeth said the new Ossipee Garden Club will provide flower decorations for tables and sell the bouquets they create to raise funds. Elizabeth will contact Healthy Kids Program, Mountainside Business Center, to get brochures for handout at the Fair.
Exhibitor contact for the March 25 Fair is as follows:
Bill Grover-- Chamber of Commerce; Northway Bank; Joe Petitti; Citizens Bank?
Bruce Boutin - Denise Roy Palmer, WEDCO; Jack Cuddy, MWVEC; SCORE
Eastern Lakes Housing Committee
Elizabeth Gillette -USDA (2); Ossipee Garden Club; Healthy Kids Program
Allison Lode - NH Microcredit
Jean Hansen - US Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Dan Bicknell - to check with Denise Palmer on other groups & TD Banknorth
Refreshments should be free, the Committee agreed. Allison reported Eric Tinker of Valueland was a strong Main Street supporter and will likely donate refreshments upon request. Allison will contact him about this. He wished to be contact first before we approach any other supplier. The Committee wants free refreshments. Bill will get as many as 12 large vinyl banners donated by Coke to advertise the Fair at prominent spots in town.
Main Street brochure, business cards
We reviewed language in the draft brochure. Allison reported another committee is creating a brochure, too. Jean will do layout as soon as possible so we can have the 3-fold brochure available as handouts in connection with the March 25 Fair. Jean's business cards created for Allison may need revision to omit the town logo. Allison will check with Martha on this.
Bruce circulated a flyer on a January 31 event on Growth, Capital Resources in NH at the new Tech Business Center in Conway (10-12 and 1 PM) and members are to call Pat Jones if we want to attend.
Farmer's Market
Dan suggested a Farmer's Market could attract people to our downtown target area and that our committee should organize it if feasible. Formerly the Tramway site hosted one.
Director's Report
Allison is meeting this week with people to get a sign for the Main Street office. She said the first 3 years of the program are building years, to put a program in place that will grow substantially in the next phase. Municipal parking site reviews are on the list for 2006, along with streetlight replacements being spearheaded by Martha Eldridge. Allison is preparing a map timeline for these projects that should help prioritize our energies.
Main St. hopes to buy 3 lots for sale at $65,000 in the town center. Bill will check on water quality of wells on the property that had been performed by State of NH. A warrant petition to purchase may go to on the March Town Ballet.
Bruce made a motion that the Economic Revitalization Committee support Main Street Efforts for the town to buy 3 lots in question for use as Main Street and park. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Our next meeting is Thursday, February 2, at 7 PM. It was suggested we begin to meet every two weeks until the Fair to ensure our event is successful.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Meeting Notes Thursday, December 1, 2005
Chair Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Jean Hansen, Bill Grover, Elizabeth Gillette and new member Dan Bicknell. Eric Tinker, Roland Millette and Mark McConkey were absent.
A motion was approved for minutes to be taken by Elizabeth Gillette and that she serve as Committee Secretary to which she agreed.
Bruce introduced guest speaker Denise Roy-Palmer, Executive Director of Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO). Denise will attend the Ossipee Economic Fair now firmed up to be held March 25, 2006, at Ossipee Town Hall. Bruce explained the purpose of the Economic Revitalization Committee and invited Denise to provide brochure packets for distribution through the Main Street office.
Denise said WEDCO has already provided loans and assistance to people in Ossipee and is eager to do so again - Ossipee is their second largest community in terms of loans given. WEDCO is a non-profit 503-C organization but not a membership group so they charge no dues to towns or individuals.
WEDCO offers revolving loan funds in many areas (start-ups, gap financing, large and small businesses, etc.) which have ranged from $1250 to $220,000. Present interest rates are 8.5-9.5 percent. WEDCO monies come from fees (application fee is $50) and interest from loans. Their overhead is low - they are located in the Citizens Bank building, Center Street, Wolfeboro.
WEDCO often works in partnership with other regional agencies and banks to provide assistance to individuals and to businesses. The Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition is an example of regional partnership. Another is TECHLINK where VISTA volunteers helped provide computer training in communities like Ossipee. WEDCO also fostered NHmade.com website to encourage NH business presence on the Internet.
Denise suggested we invite the NH Community Load Fund (www.NHCLF.org) to the Fair. NHCLF sponsor the MICRO-Credit program, the IDA account and Vested for Growth (currently, NHCLF is looking for a Carroll County regional manager). IDA account is the Individual Development Account based on income where people can join savings plans with as much as a 3:1 match and use the monies for home downpayment, schooling, etc. This agency has helped fund 72 mobile home co-ops. Vested for Growth helps larger business owners preparing for retirement sell their firm to employees.
Denise explained health insurance for business owners is not available through WEDCO; however, Bill mentioned existence of health insurance policies offered by the National Association of the Self-Employed - but he said their 50 percent coverage and relatively high fees often weren't feasible for covering family medical expenses. He said the Chambers of Commerce national umbrella group once offered policies to members but no longer do. Bruce pointed out that health care is one issue where Ossipee Main Street businesses need help.
Denise pointed out that although our Committee goal is to enhance existing businesses and attract new ones - from her experience it is much easier to grow existing businesses than it is to bring in new ones.
Another regional organization that may be useful to Main Street is NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which is through UNH or Plymouth State College. Warren Daniel, Regional Manager in Rochester, can be contacted (phone 330 1936; HYPERLINK http://www.nhsbdc www.nhsbdc. org). They include paid counselors rather than volunteers as SCORE does.
Bill asked if the Lakes Region Planning Commission had a business group. Pat Jones may have this information; Bruce will check on this and invite them to the March 25 event.
Following Denise's departure Bruce informed the group he had surveyed members for best meeting times. Although some could not attend on Thursday or any weekday evening the Committee moved, seconded and approved a motion to retain our present meeting time: 7 PM on the first Thursday of the month.
Our next three meetings are January 5, February 2 and March 2, 2006; Bruce said he would "nail down" an alternate date should weather dictate March 25 cancellation which may be as late as April 22.
We reviewed our November 3 meeting minutes for member responsibilities in contacting Economic Fair presenters:
Bruce will contact MWVEC exec. dir. Jack Cuddy plus ask him about SCORE
Bill will discuss w/ Chamber of Commerce & contact Citizens, Northway Banks
Jean will keep after Laconia Bank contact
Elizabeth has contacted USDA with positive response.
Elizabeth agreed to draft a letter to send to Economic Fair participants and include a checklist asking about their needs (outlet, table, etc.).
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette
Ossipee Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Meeting Notes Thursday, November 3, 2005
Co-Chair Bruce Boutin opened the meeting at 7 PM in Town Hall; members present were Jean Hansen, Bill Grover, Roland Millette and Elizabeth Gillette. Michelle McGee and Eric Tinker were excused. Mark McConkey was absent.
Bruce explained Allison Lodge was unable to make the November 3 meeting and, in general, could not attend our 7 PM meetings due to starting time. Bruce noted the Main Street Board had suggested all committees meet following the Board meeting (third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM). There was some discussion about changing the meeting time but those who work daytime jobs said 7 PM was their best option for attendance. It was moved, seconded and approved that Bruce survey committee members by e-mail to get consensus for meeting day and time.
Guest Donna Sargeant, Ossipee Representative for the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council (MWVEC), explained the multiple low-cost loan opportunities available to business owners to start up, expand or improve their businesses. She suggested the Executive Director be approached for information packets the Committee could offer in the Main Street office to inform people of MWVEC programs. The Town of Ossipee is a member of MWVEC; Pat Jones is secretary.
In 3 years, Donna recalled, just one individual from Ossipee had applied for assistance yet there are revolving loans, angel investment backers who help fund and become partners with the entrepreneur, SCORE expertise and more that citizens could tap for help through MWVEC.
The group then discussed other sources of funding for Main Street target area business owners. Bruce said he had spoken with the Wentworth Economic Development Council (WEDCO) and that director Denise Roy-Palmer
had offered to speak at our next meeting to explain their program. Elizabeth Gillette passed around a packet of materials from USDA describing building improvement funds to individuals that could apply to the target area. Micro-Credit NH will speak in Ossipee in early November, the Independent reported, on low-cost loans to business owners - another funding source for the target area.
The committee discussed how to compile and share this information through Main Street with interested parties. Eventually the group settled on the desirability of hosting an "Ossipee Economic Fair" in March 2006 and invite townspeople to meet and learn about fund assistance available through MWVEC, WEDCO, Micro-Credit NH, USDA, plus other community organizations such as banks and others. Space permitting, take-out sessions or speakers may be arranged.
It moved, seconded and unanimously approved that March 18 or 25 2006 be designated "fair" day with hours suggested at 9-1 PM; once Bruce confirms the date of Town Hall availability with Peter Waugh we will organize jobs to be done and designate responsible doers. It was suggested we book an alternate date in case of bad weather. It was also agreed we would call on the Promotion Committee for help in publicizing and setting up the fair.
Bill Grover suggested the Greater Ossipee Chamber of Commerce may be interested in co-hosting the fair with the Committee. The Committee felt every business in Ossipee could benefit from the fair. However, cognizant of our critical target area we discussed visiting all businesses therein to solicit their advice on their top priority needs and also to inform them of the upcoming fair. Jean and Elizabeth volunteered to visit target area businesses.
It was agreed by the following individuals to inform contacts about the coming fair and to invite them to participate:
Bruce (WEDCO, MWVEC executive director, Micro-Credit NH, Peter Waugh)
Bill (Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Bank)
Roland (real estate association, other lending institution)
Elizabeth (USDA)
Jean (Laconia Savings Bank)
SCORE??
The minutes will be shared with Committee members by Bruce when he e-mails for a consensus on meeting dates and time.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Gillette