Council asks for separate small‑business incentive track
Members urged a distinct small‑business program with smaller grants or tax-rebates and simpler application steps, so entrepreneurs aren't disadvantaged by metrics designed for large recruits.
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Several council members said incentives designed for regional or national brands should not crowd out support for small, local entrepreneurs. Staff and members agreed a separate small-business track would simplify intake: the online application could skip inapplicable questions and apply small-business eligibility checks automatically.
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