Cocoa approves changes to UpStart COCO small-business program; Chamber executive urges delay over conflict concerns

Jan 14, 2025

City Council unanimously approved amendments to the UpStart COCO minority and small-business program — changing eligibility, shortening reapply windows and adding pre-application counseling — after public comment from the Space Coast Black Chamber president asking the council to pause and investigate alleged conflicts.

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The Cocoa City Council voted unanimously Jan. 14 to approve amendments to the UpStart COCO minority and small-business program designed to broaden eligibility and provide applicants with more technical assistance.

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