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Receive a presentation from the Development Set-Aside Agencies, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (See Monterey), the Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) and the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) on FY24-25 results.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Economic Development Committee receives a presentation from the Development Set-Aside Agencies, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (See Monterey), the Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) and the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) on FY24-25 results.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
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, agriculture and small business outreach that strengthen 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 Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation from the DSA agencies, Arts4MC, See Monterey, MCFC and MCBC.
Arts4MC
· The Arts4MC shall develop jobs and business opportunities in the art sector through creative impact grants, training, and promotion to artists’ networks and associations. It shall increase public/private partnerships with partner hotels, partner districts, and partner schools to broaden the customer base of partner businesses. It shall leverage County investment by increasing funding from foundations, small businesses, and individuals, and swelling earned revenue from the sale of artwork. It works to expand workforce development opportunities that focus on increasing the number of students ready to work in the arts...
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