TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Becky Craig, Assistant County Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center Presentation
RECOMMENDATION
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SET MATTER 9:30 AM - Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant
Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center representatives will provide an update regarding administration of the County’s Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County received $173,400 grant authorization in 2022 from California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to assist microbusinesses affected by COVID-19. The County contracted with Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center (‘Center’) to administer the program. The Center promoted the program and connected with eligible microbusinesses to apply for the grant. Applications were processed and the grant funds have been awarded.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Collaborative and Engaged Community |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: N/A
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The County received $173,400 grant authorization in 2022 from California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to assist microbusinesses affected by COVID-19. The County contracted with Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center (‘Center’) to administer the program. The Center promoted the program and connected with eligible microbusinesses to apply for the grant. Applications were processed and the grant funds have been awarded.
Center representatives will provide an update of the grant program.