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Illinois Valley business hub seeks $75,000 from Josephine County; board directs staff to draft contract
Summary
The county heard a pitch from Illinois Valley Community Development Organization (IVCANDo) for a Business Hub to support local entrepreneurs and requested $75,000 from Josephine County as local support; commissioners directed staff to draft a contract, seek a letter of intent and follow the county’s new evaluation process before final approval.
Executive Director Lindsay Jones asked Josephine County commissioners on April 28 to support a new Illinois Valley Business Hub with a $75,000 county contribution to leverage additional foundation funding and match grants.
Jones described the hub as a permanent economic development asset providing affordable office, coworking and training space and said the organization has a 31-year track record including…
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