Council approves $17,400 for video marketing and employee programs
Wakefield Economic Development Council approves $17,400 in spending on business and employee programs. The council voted unanimously to allocate $15,000 for a video marketing program expansion, directing $10,000 to Wakefield Community Access Television (WCAT) for business promotional videos at
Economic Development Council · Meeting of January 8, 2026
Wakefield Economic Development Council approves $17,400 in spending on business and employee programs. The council voted unanimously to allocate $15,000 for a video marketing program expansion, directing $10,000 to Wakefield Community Access Television (WCAT) for business promotional videos at approximately $750 per video and $5,000 to additional vetted vendors. The council also unanimously approved a pilot gift card program at Galvin Middle School, allocating up to $2,400 in equal distributions to school employees with individual gifts not exceeding $40, pending confirmation of administrative feasibility and any required approvals.
The council discussed 2026 goals including expanded outreach to mid-tier and larger employers and exploration of grant opportunities.
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Source: the Economic Development Council meeting of January 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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