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Essex EDC reviews $1,800 budget and outreach tools; proposes Constant Contact, LinkedIn and business visits
Summary
Commissioners recorded an EDC town budget of $1,800 and discussed using Constant Contact, a Carey Duques‑built database, press releases, LinkedIn and regular business retention visits as parts of a communications and business‑support strategy.
At its May 27 meeting, the Essex Economic Development Commission reviewed a written work plan and outreach strategy tied to an $1,800 town budget allocated to the commission. The minutes record that commissioners discussed using Constant Contact for mailings, developing a social media strategy and preparing a press release to publicize events.
Dale Kroop said he is working with Planning & Zoning Liaison Carey Duques to create a business database for outreach; Peter Decker suggested creating an EDC LinkedIn page. The commission also discussed conducting monthly or bi‑monthly visits to local businesses for retention outreach and noted a longer‑term priority of addressing ground field/industrial park issues.
