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a. Consider approving a matching funds request from the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) to support their efforts in submitting a proposal to an RFP issued by the University of California, Merced for Small Business Technical Assistance Services for Monterey and San Benito Counties; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget for the County Administrative Office Contributions-Other Agencies (001-1050-CAO007-8029) to increase appropriations in the amount of $32,000 financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund Contingencies (001-1050-CAO020-8034) (4/5th vote required). (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve matching funds request from the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) to support their efforts in submitting a proposal to an RFP issued by the University of California, Merced for Small Business Technical Assistance Services for Monterey and San Benito Counties; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget for the County Administrative Office Contributions-Other Agencies (001-1050-CAO007-8029) to increase appropriations in the amount of $32,000 financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund Contingencies (001-1050-CAO020-8034) (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY:
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide direct and measurable economic benefits to the communities they serve. Established during the Carter administration, the SBDC program is the largest federally designated technical assistance program focused on supporting startup and growing small businesses in all fifty states and U.S. territories. SBDC host organizations join a "family" of experts who are willing to share advice, resources and help local business assistance providers focus on what they do best, growing great local companies.
The local Monterey and San Benito Counties SBDC hosted ...
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