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Keene EDC discusses local business grants, outreach committee and a workshop to engage businesses
Summary
Board members reviewed examples of local business assistance grants, discussed whether awards should be approved by council or delegated to the EDC, agreed to pursue a workshop and an executive session to develop a business-outreach committee and to contact local employers to invite them to the workshop.
The Keene Economic Development Corporation Type A Board received information and discussed options for a local business assistance grant program and an outreach committee to engage new and existing businesses.
Staff provided examples from nearby cities and a Texas Municipal League chart showing how A- and B-type EDC funding is commonly used. Staff said program design decisions include who reviews applications, whether awards require council approval, whether awards are matching or fixed amounts, and what eligible activities (job training, façade or infrastructure improvements) would be covered.
Holly said the city had…
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