Item Coversheet

OLD BUSINESS  6.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Members


FROM:
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager


DATE: July 29, 2022


SUBJECT:UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REGARDING STEPS TAKEN TO STREAMLINE THE BUSINESS PERMITTING PROCESS, IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION, AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES

HISTORY:

The mission of the Economic Development Department (the “Department”) is to establish, maintain, and grow the City’s business community by promoting the City’s image, supporting businesses, and creating a diverse economy for our dynamic and resilient global community. The previous quarterly update to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (the “Committee”) appeared in the March 30, 2022 agenda.

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
MemoMemo
Exhibit A- Press Release and Media from March-July 2022Other
Exhibit B- Business Newsletter March-July 2022Other