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Receive an oral presentation from the Monterey County Business Council regarding the status of the Monterey County Competitive Clusters Project.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive an oral presentation from the Monterey County Business Council regarding the status of the Monterey County Competitive Clusters Project.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The MCBC continues to provide facilitation and implementation of all aspects of the Clusters Project, including the Monterey Bay Ambassador Program, Small Business Outreach and Entrepreneurship, and Technology Development and Transfer. MCBC makes continuous efforts to support the designated four pillars of the Monterey County economy through accelerating regional development of Small and Medium Businesses and the creation and retention of jobs.
Other MCBC key Programs/Projects include:
* Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
PTAC provides procurement and technical assistance to help companies sell their projects or services to appropriate government agencies by offering confidential counseling at no cost. PTAC is staffed with counselors experienced in government contracting and provides a wide range of services, including classes, seminars, and individual counseling. PTAC provides companies with convenient, easy access to bid opportunities, contract specifications, procurement histories, and other information necessary to successfully compete for government contracts.
* Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP)
In June 2014, the MCBC launched the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), in which regional businesses, governments, and other agencies combine efforts to better brand, showcase, and promote the Monterey Bay Region. The MBEP's mission is to establish the Monterey Bay Region as a top tier location for economic development and investment in order to create new business opportunities and a dynamic job base.
The MCBC is engaged...
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