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Committee backs chamber‑led outreach to register and support home‑based businesses
Summary
The committee supported a chamber proposal to run an information campaign aimed at getting home‑based businesses registered and offered to have the chamber present a concrete plan at the next meeting; members discussed forming a subcommittee to help sequence training, identify venues, and assist with registration events.
The committee spent the bulk of the meeting discussing how to help residents who work from home and home‑based business owners. The chair said census estimates show a high share of residents working remotely and asked whether the committee should pursue outreach and training to encourage registration and growth.
A chamber/networking representative described barriers and offered to run workshops and resource fairs, saying, “The business licensing is difficult, cumbersome.” Committee members and staff discussed roles: the chamber could host events and help with outreach, while the city must retain enforcement and fee collection. Members proposed sequencing curriculum so the first sessions teach registration, followed by marketing and business‑growth topics.
Why it matters: Committee and chamber cooperation could increase the number of registered businesses, expand local business skills, and generate modest additional revenue from license fees and lodging taxes when applicable. Members emphasized clarifying whether committee support would be promotional only or include financial assistance.
What’s next: The committee asked the chamber to return with a specific proposal at the next meeting and discussed creating a subcommittee to assist with materials, video resources and registration events.
