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City announces free small‑business funding workshop; hires Kimley Horn to update economic strategy
Summary
Staff announced a free small‑business funding workshop on June 18 and said the commission approved a contract with Kimley Horn on April 22 to update the city's comprehensive economic development strategy and CRA plans; public meetings are expected in September.
Samantha presented the economic development director's report and highlighted programs aimed at supporting local small businesses and improving the city's planning tools.
She said Volusia Business Resources will bring a free small business funding workshop to New Smyrna Beach on June 18 at the Brandon Center to help owners prepare for bank funding. Samantha also said the city has contracted Kimley Horn (approved April 22) to update the comprehensive economic development strategy and the community redevelopment agency plans, and that public meetings will likely begin in September.
Samantha described ongoing sustainability work—research and newsletter tips for small businesses on saving water, electricity and reducing waste—and noted municipal solar panel installations on the Coronado Civic Center and Live Oak Center. She also highlighted updated online maps that track capital project status and provide links to project details for public viewing.
