Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Economic Development Committee met virtually to review Mesa's small business assistance programs, focusing on the Mesa CARES program and how the city can better support local businesses. The meeting included presentations on technical assistance, permitting, and strategies to help small businesses navigate city services.
Key Decisions
- Small Business Technical Assistance Program Review Discussed for future improvement
- Project Coordination for Business Services Recommendations pending further review
Agenda
- Roll Call
- Items from citizens present.
- Presentations:
- 2-a Hear presentations, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the City’s practices and programs related to small business assistance including: a) The Mesa CARES Small Business Technical Assistance Program results, existing small business assistance programs and services, and recommendations for expanding small business services in Mesa; and b) Project coordination for businesses seeking information and assistance for permitting, zoning, code, licensing, and other development related inquiries.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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