Economic Development Council

Wakefield Economic Development Council updates economic project status ahead of downtown website launch. The Council approved prior meeting minutes and received updates from Director Erin Kokinda on ARPA-funded initiatives, with approximately $289,000 remaining in the Facade & Sign Improvement

Wakefield Economic Development Council unanimously approves advancing new mentorship program for small businesses. The proposal presented by council member Tanya Walker would connect experienced business owners with new or prospective Wakefield businesses and pop-ups to provide guidance on

Wakefield Economic Development Council approves $435K in ARPA spending reports. The Council voted unanimously to approve Q2, Q3, and Q4 2025 quarterly reports documenting American Rescue Plan Act expenditures including $316,299 spent in Q3 on façade and sign programs, with approximately $14,000

Wakefield Economic Development Council elects new officers, abandons teacher gift card plan. Ally Houghton was unanimously elected chair and Ann Hadley vice chair during the February 5 meeting. The council decided not to move forward with a $2,400 gift card program for Galvin Middle School staff

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