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Willows council prioritizes business point of contact, website overhaul and realistic grant strategy

Willows City Council · May 7, 2025
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Summary

Council asked staff to create a business intake/concierge process, improve the city website to highlight tourism and local assets, and to develop a realistic grant calendar that accounts for limited staff capacity.

Councilors prioritized improving the business experience at city hall and using the city website as a low-cost economic-development tool. Members said a single point of contact or intake process at the public counter would reduce confusion for applicants, improve follow-up and help retain and expand local businesses. Several councilors suggested…

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