Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Mesa Economic Development Committee met to review progress on local technology and business initiatives, focusing on the LAUNCHPOINT technology accelerator and the Business Retention and Expansion Program. The committee also discussed potential modifications to the city's economic development utility rates.
Key Decisions
- LAUNCHPOINT Technology Accelerator Update Discussed
- Business Retention and Expansion Program Review Discussed
- Economic Development Utility Rate Threshold Modification Under Review
Agenda
- Chairman Somers called the meeting to order with all members present at 3:51 p.m.
- Items from citizens present.
- Presentations:
- 2-a Hear a presentation and discuss an update on LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa's Technology Accelerator.Presentation
- 2-b Hear a presentation and discuss an update on the Business Retention and Expansion Program.Presentation
- 2-c Hear a presentation, discuss and provide a recommendation modifying the threshold of the Economic Development Utility Rate.Presentation
- Adjournment.
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- City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
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