Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve an Agreement Between the Port St. Lucie City Council and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce to Support Small Business Development in the City Through the Chamber of Commerce "Small Business Beginnings" Program.
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Submitted By: Elijah Wooten, Business Navigator
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Ella Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.
3. Purpose: The "Small Business Beginnings Program" will help small businesses through the start-up process.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: The grant period is October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 and may be renewed by the City Council during the annual budgeting process.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The Chamber will guide start-up small businesses through the City's regulatory process.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The amount of the grant is $50,000 per year and may be renewed for up to three years for a total of $150,000.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve a $50,000 grant to fund the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce "Small Business Beginnings" Program.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve a $50,000 grant to fund the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce "Small Business Beginnings" Program.
2. Move that the Council not approve the "Small Business Beginnings" Program and provide staff direction.
Background: The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce is proposing a partnership program with the City of Port St. Lucie to assist small businesses through the start-up process. The purpose of the program is to help small businesses find the most efficient way of accomplishing their business needs for their start-up and/or g...
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