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Hollywood Park EDC debates wording, format and budget for 'EDC Hotspot' introductory piece in the Sparks

2522016 · March 6, 2025
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The EDC discussed a draft introductory article for the Sparks newspaper to introduce the board and its goals, debated wording around mission and calls to action, proposed a standard inquiry form and routing for the EDC email, and noted budget lines for possible ad placement. The board agreed to bring a funding request back as an action item.

Board members discussed a draft introduction to the community that the Hollywood Park Economic Development Corporation hopes to publish in the Sparks newspaper. Brian Budnick, who said he drafted the piece with the intergovernmental committee, asked the board for feedback on wording, title and placement.

Several members suggested wording changes to avoid overstating services or promising specific grants. One board member urged replacing phrasing that said the EDC “works with businesses” with the less committal “serves as a resource to the businesses,” to avoid implying guaranteed outcomes. Members also…

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