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Receive a presentation from two of the four Development Set-Aside Agencies, Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) and See Monterey summarizing efforts for FY25-26.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a presentation from two of the four Development Set-Aside Agencies, Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) and See Monterey summarizing efforts for FY25-26.
SUMMARY:
The Development Set-Aside (DSA) Program was established by the Board of Supervisors to support and promote economic development through tourism promotion, filmmaking, cultural arts programs, small business outreach that strengthens the workforce, and through other programs that broaden the County’s economic base to increase revenue and promote the creation and retention of jobs. The organizations that administer these services provide an annual presentation to the Board of Supervisors detailing their efforts and performance.
The Board will receive presentations from Monterey County Business Council (MCBC), and See Monterey to reflect the work being conducted throughout FY25-26. These presentations will include all activities and results for the current service period.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Business Council shall create or retain jobs through business expansion and businesses receiving assistance from the Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator and assist small businesses and local entrepreneurs to secure government contracts. MCBC shall continue to educate and engage the public through events, e.g., the Annual Higher Education & Research Summit and Annual Economic Vitality Awards, and host various business advocacy events, Leadership Monterey County, and business luncheons.
See Monterey acts as the County’s marketing channel to maximize the benefits of tourism to the County of Monterey by implementing programs that promote the Monterey County brand. The Primary goal of See Monterey’s Marketing Communications department is to inspire and increase o...
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