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EDC OKs nominees for Business Appreciation celebration, finalizes invitation plan
Summary
The Commission approved nominees for the mayor's award and business awards (including Yaskawa) and agreed to send a single e‑invitation rather than a separate 'save the date'; staff were authorized to finalize the invite and RSVP language for the Nov. 12 event at the Polish Center.
The Franklin Economic Development Commission approved award nominees for its annual Business Appreciation celebration and finalized plans for event communications.
The Commission confirmed nominees including a mayor's award, a large company award highlighting Yaskawa — described by one speaker as "the largest business deal in the city's history at a 182,000,000" — and a leader award for Annaleigh Bennett of the Franklin School District. Members asked staff to verify and correct name spellings in the program before publication.
On event promotion, commissioners reviewed a draft electronic invitation and debated readability and imagery. After discussing timeline and cost, the Commission reached consensus to eliminate a separate "save the date" mailing and send a single e‑invitation. They approved up to $2,300 for e‑invitation/design/printing work, with a graphic artist fee described as "up to $800" within that total. Commissioners also agreed on RSVP language and logistics: they recommended wording such as "RSVP by November 5," noted that winners should not be announced in advance, and confirmed the Polish Center as the likely venue for a Nov. 12 event with "heavy appetizers and desserts" and a cash bar.
Chair assigned John (staff liaison) to work with Mary Christine, who is helping with e‑invitations and layout, to finalize and send the invitation "as soon as possible." The Commission approved the award nominations and event logistics by voice vote.
