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Kazi of ABW Auto praises Milpitas small-business grants during public comment
Summary
Kazi, who identified himself as from ABW Auto, told the city that Milpitas was centrally located and 'small business friendly,' and said city grants helped his auto-repair business grow. He urged prospective entrepreneurs to start businesses in Milpitas.
Kazi, who identified himself as from ABW Auto, praised Milpitas’ support for small business during a brief public comment, saying the city’s grant programs helped his auto-repair shop grow.
He told officials: "The city of Milpitas, thinking along the lines of helping out small businesses, has come up with grants that they've given us helped us from growing under." Kazi said he selected Milpitas because it was "a main central location, and it was small business friendly."
Kazi urged prospective business owners to consider Milpitas, saying, "Anybody who wants to start a business in Milpitas, I would personally say it's a safe bet. There is no doubts. There is no red tape. There is no complications. Just go there and give it a shot. You would not regret it."
The comment provides a first-hand endorsement of the city's small-business outreach and grant programs from a local entrepreneur; no grant amounts or specific program names were mentioned during the comment. The remarks were delivered during the meeting's public comment period.
