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Leesburg EDC plans June business networking event and awards; $1,200 available for programming
Summary
Commissioners agreed to plan a business networking event and awards ceremony for early June, discussed venue and promotion, and noted an available $1,200 in commission funds for the fiscal year with another $1,200 available after July 1.
At the March 5 meeting, the Economic Development Commission began planning a business networking event and awards program intended to clarify the commission’s role and provide a forum for downtown businesses to raise concerns.
Russell Seymour, staff, told commissioners the commission currently has $1,200 in the current fiscal year that must be spent before June and that another $1,200 will be available beginning July 1. “As of right now, you have $1,200 that's not been spent, that you have to have it spent prior to the June. Then you will have, starting July 1, you will have another $1,200 that you can utilize for something,” Seymour said.
Commissioners discussed timing, venue and format and favored a morning event with a short program, a 20‑ to 30‑minute speaker slot and networking. They suggested a continental breakfast or light buffet and considered partnering with local business groups for promotion and co‑sponsorship. Commissioners proposed a planning subgroup and set a working meeting for May 20 at 5 p.m. to finalize logistics ahead of the June event.
The commission discussed tying the awards presentation into the networking event and offering a brief “business spotlight” for award winners or sponsors. Staff said it will provide cost estimates and work with downtown partners to promote the event; commissioners asked that staff begin vendor conversations immediately to secure a venue and menu within the $1,200 budget (and any matched sponsor funds).
At the meeting’s close the commission adopted the agenda and approved the Feb. 5 minutes by voice vote and then adjourned. The event planning group will report back with firm dates, a budget, a promotion plan and a proposed speaker list at the commission’s April meeting and at the May working session.
