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Kissimmee commission approves expansion of Operation Business Boost, authorizes mayor travel for economic-development outreach
Summary
The Kissimmee City Commission voted to expand Operation Business Boost and approved related administrative items, including travel for mayoral economic-development outreach.
The Kissimmee City Commission voted to expand Operation Business Boost and approved related administrative items during its meeting.
Commission action: The commission unanimously approved continuing the expanded Operation Business Boost program, which builds on a December allocation of $1,000,000 in additional funding. Staff described the program as a multi-pronged effort that will offer business-recovery grants for pre-COVID businesses showing financial hardship, technical-assistance and mentorship, tuition grants to help residents upskill into higher-wage careers, and marketing to attract patrons back to Kissimmee. Economic development staff identified partners that will assist with delivery, including UCF’s business incubator and CareerSource.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda: motion to approve by Commissioner Alvarez, second by Vice Mayor Eady; outcome:…
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