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File #: 20-484    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Filed
File created: 8/18/2020 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: 8/24/2020 Final action: 8/24/2020
Title: Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center Program Updates Presenter: Aikta Marcoulier, Executive Director

 

Title

Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center Program Updates

 

  Presenter: 

Aikta Marcoulier, Executive Director

 

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  Summary:

An update on COVID-19 business relief programs and other activities of the Pikes Peak SBDC.

 

  Background: 

The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to helping existing and new businesses grow and prosper in the Pikes Peak Region by providing free and confidential consulting and no- or low-cost training programs.

The SBDC has a team of business experts ready to help you create and retain jobs, secure loans, increase sales, win government contracts, obtain certifications and more.

The SBDC combines information and resources from federal, state and local governments with those of the education system and private sector to meet the specialized and complex needs of the small business community. Consulting experts work in partnership to provide entrepreneurs with crucial information that can mean the difference between success and failure.

  Previous Council Action:

The City Provides $115,000 in annual funding to the Pikes Peak SBDC.

 

  Financial Implications:

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  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

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  Stakeholder Process:

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Recommended Action

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Summary of Ordinance Language

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