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Irondale approves contracts and studies to support small business resources and economic planning
Summary
Council approved service agreements and studies to support small businesses and long-term revenue forecasting, including a $50,000 portal contract with Retail Strategies LLC, a $25,000 revenue-analysis contract with Development Dynamics LLC and a $78,000 lobbying contract with Jones Group LLC.
The Irondale City Council approved several agreements tied to economic development and planning as part of the consent agenda.
Retail Strategies LLC: The council authorized a service agreement with Retail Strategies LLC not to exceed $50,000 to develop an online portal and resources offering small businesses marketing, finance and operations webinars and tools. Mayor James C. Stewart Jr. described the portal as a free resource for Irondale small businesses and said businesses that sign up before Dec. 31 would receive a full year of access.
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