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Carlsbad staff seek subcommittee recommendation to council for economic development actions, signage pilot and digital hub
Summary
City economic development staff asked the subcommittee to forward a package of 15 strategic actions for fiscal year 2025–26 to the full council, including a $25,000 signage pilot and a digital small‑business resource hub. The subcommittee voted to recommend the actions to the full council.
City economic development staff asked a Carlsbad subcommittee to recommend a set of strategic actions and modest budget requests for fiscal year 2025–26 that would expand small‑business support, workforce development and placemaking.
"The small business liaison provides 1 on 1 support to help businesses navigate city processes, including permitting, zoning, workforce resources, signage regulations, and compliance with other city ordinances," said Rachel Mault, senior program manager and small business liaison for the City of Carlsbad, describing the liaison program and a newly launched digital resource hub designed to give businesses market data, supplier maps and a "shop local" directory.
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