Committee reviews Economic Development Fund; defers MOVE program policy changes and urges SBIR reauthorization

Apr 23, 2026

Staff presented a FY27 EDF recommendation totaling $4,170,000; members discussed a MOVE program backlog and five pending SBIR matching applications after the SBIR local matching program lapsed, and agreed to accept the executive recommendation while scheduling a fall work session on MOVE policy and urging SBIR reauthorization.

The full story

County staff summarized the Economic Development Fund for FY27, reporting a $4,170,000 total and noting program‑level balances across the MOVE program, biotech investor incentives, SBIR/STTR local matching grants, microlending, and the Jobs Initiative.

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