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EDC finalizes logistics and budget allocations for business boot camp; registration capped at 250
Summary
Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee confirmed setup, volunteer roles and modest budget reallocations ahead of its annual Business Boot Camp, approving $250 for giveaways, roughly $300 for event materials and a $500 increase to catering costs.
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) of Miami Lakes confirmed final logistics and small budget reallocations for its annual Business Boot Camp, scheduled for Friday, after a lengthy planning discussion that covered registration limits, volunteers, catering and promotional materials.
Committee members said registration will be limited to 250 attendees and opening of registration will be from 8:45 to 9 a.m., with setup starting at 8:30 a.m. The committee unanimously approved three budget motions to cover event needs: $500 to augment the catering allocation for Chella’s (the event caterer), $250 for prize giveaways, and about $300 for on-site supplies such as bottled water, disposable plates and utensils.
The boot camp is the EDC’s primary fall event and organizers reviewed a detailed checklist of tasks and deadlines. Romy Pedro, EDC member and one of the event leads, told the committee, “Registration opens at 9, so we would need everything here at the town … at the very latest, by 08:45 in the…
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