February 11, 2015 Minutes

Pittsfield Economic Development Committee
February 11, 2015

1. Meeting opened at 5:35.

2. Attendees: Ted Mitchell (TM), Paul Sherwood (PSh), Donna Ward (DW), Lyn Roberts (LR) and
Ellen Barbasso (EB).

3. Minutes for January 14, 2015 were accepted and approved.

4. Justin Avery from Profile Bank in Alton
A. Small business lending
B. Branching out to Pittsfield and Barnstead areas
C. Help businesses on a case by case basis-may recommend other lending institutions
D. Also work with economic development corporations
E. There is a residential lender in the office also

5. All Board/Committee Forum – tabled until next meeting

6. Information Table at town meeting

7. Topp’s Garage tabled until next meeting

8. All Chair communication Enhancement meeting – February 18, 2015

9. Other
A. Downtown window art is still in the works.
B. EDC Facebook page is almost ready for finalization
C. Phone survey- Sarah Rollins is still looking for students to do it
D. Molly’s Tavern will be opening after the storm – evening meals for now
E. The state property on Barnstead Road has been sold to NEMO, but they need to get approval
from several state agencies

10. Next EDC meeting will be February 25, 2015 at 5:30 P.M.

11. Meeting closed at 5:56 P.M.

Submitted by:
Ted Mitchell, Chairman
Minutes taken by: Ellen Barbasso, Secretary