Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Sponsorship Request for the Business Resources Workshop Hosted by Indian River State College
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Submitted By: Elijah Wooten, Economic Development Administrator, CRA
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Martini Network Business Directory (MNDB) is sponsoring the Business Resources Workshop on Wednesday June 25, 2025 that will be hosted by Indian River State College. The MNDB is requesting endorsement of the event, which are in line with other sponsorship requests approved by the City Council and will include the ability for MNDB to use the City Logo in their promotional materials for this event.
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Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council find that the sponsorship of the event serves a valid public and/or municipal purpose and approve all sponsorship items.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and find that the sponsorship of the event serves a valid public and/or municipal purpose and approve selected items.
2. Move that the Council not approve the request and provide staff direction.
Background: The MNBD is sponsoring the Business Resources Workshop on Wednesday June 25, 2025 that will he hosted by Indian River State College Pruitt Campus. The workshop presenters will include the US Small Business Administration (SBA), Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC), MNBD, Treasure Coast SCORE, and Earnworthy.
The Martini Network Business Directory is requesting endorsement of the following items, which are in line with other sponsorship requests approved by the City Council:
1. Use of the City Logo on advertising materials.
2. Partnership with the City’s Communications Department for promotional support of the event.
Issues/Analysis: The City’s Communications Department has been advised of this request for assistance and will respond accordingly upon approval from City Council.
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Special Consideration: Expenditure of public funds, including sponsorship of events, requires that the event serve a valid public/municipal purpose.
Location: Indian River State College Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Attachments: MNBD Business Resources Workshop event flyer
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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