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Quarterly economic development report: apprenticeships, foreign‑trade activity and shop‑local campaign gains
Summary
Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs reported apprenticeships, the foreign‑trade zone’s national ranking, a shop‑local campaign increase in web traffic and new business improvement districts; committee accepted the quarterly report.
Carlos Velasquez, public information manager for the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, presented the quarterly economic development activities report covering October–December.
Highlights - National Entrepreneurship Month: More than 300 attendees at the city’s event; 19 businesses honored with Business of the Year and Legacy Business Awards (examples cited: Pink Elephant Bakery, Happy Donuts, Heartbeat Cafe). Staff said award and outreach materials will be shared with council…
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