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Davie launches small‑business survey and 'Savor Davie' initiative to boost local commerce
Summary
Economic Development Manager Debbie Thomas described a Davie Business Community Survey and other programs — Work Right Now, SCORE/SBDC partnerships, CRA grants and an August dining promotion 'Savor Davie' — designed to support small businesses and workforce development.
Debbie Thomas, the town's Economic Development Manager, updated the council on small‑business initiatives including a townwide Davie Business Community Survey distributed with business‑tax renewal forms and open through Sept. 30.
Thomas outlined several programs to bolster local firms: the Work Right Now initiative linking employers with higher‑education institutions in the South Florida Education Center, partnerships with SCORE and FAU's Small Business Development Center for mentoring and consulting, CRA commercial‑property improvement grants, training grants via CareerSource Broward, and the Apex Accelerator to help businesses compete for government contracts. She also promoted "Savor Davie," an Aug. 1–Sept. 15 program that highlights fixed‑price multi‑course meals at participating restaurants.
Council members thanked staff for the support programs and encouraged businesses to complete the survey and use available resources.
