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City council renews Development Corporation contract with Chamber to expand economic development outreach
Summary
Council approved an early renewal and one‑year agreement with the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce for economic development outreach and business retention, with quarterly KPI reporting and heightened council oversight.
The San Angelo City Council voted 7‑0 Sept. 2 to ratify the Development Corporation’s approval to terminate the existing professional services agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and to authorize a new one‑year agreement beginning Oct. 1, 2025, not to exceed $476,000.
City staff said the contract funds the chamber’s business‑recruitment, prospect hand‑holding and business‑retention work. "There is nothing more powerful than a good paying job that impacts a person, a family and a community," said Steve Alanias, identified in the presentation as president and CEO of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce.
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