County signs economic development services contract with BRAG, authorizes Rural County Grant use
Summary
Bear River Association of Governments will provide Box Elder County economic development services under Contract #26-43; commissioners also authorized use of up to $200,000 through the Rural County Grant for small-business matching grants, infrastructure and Chamber support.
Box Elder County has formalized its economic development arrangement with the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) and authorized Rural County Grant (RCG) funding for projects and grants in fiscal year 2027.
"Box Elder County can receive up to $200,000 a year through the Rural County Grant to support economic development," BRAG Economic Development Director Shawn Milne told the commission, describing CEO Board recommendations that include small-business matching grants, infrastructure projects and support for the local Chamber of Commerce. The commission voted unanimously to approve Contract #26-43 and the RCG authorization.
Under the agreement, BRAG will provide a range of services including grant administration, business recruitment support, small-business assistance and reporting. County representatives said the CEO Board proposed dollar-for-dollar matching grants for local businesses and a set-aside for utility improvements, and BRAG will report results at year's end.
Commissioners approved the contract and the RCG authorization on unanimous roll-call votes. BRAG will provide annual reporting and maintain records of activity and approximate hours assigned to county work.
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