Here is an agenda of interest if anyone is curious about the performance and results of a new hire in the Development Services Department
Dev Services Staff Presentation 8 Power Point Slides
Heather Omta (Single Point of contact)
Development Services Small Business Assistance through Project Coordination Presentation
Economic Development Committee
City of Mesa Meeting Agenda - Final
Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street
Julie Spilsbury - Chairperson
Francisco Heredia
Kevin Thompson
Monday, February 22, 2021 4:00 PM
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Roll Call
1 Items from citizens present
NOTE: THE RESULTS PRESENTED ARE DISAPPOINTING
TO SAY THE LEAST:
(presentation 27 Power Point Slides)
Small Business TAP Highlights Program Highlights June – December 2020:
• Partnered with 12 local non-profits and 35 sub-contractors to deliver $1.04 million in technical assistance to 250+ businesses
• Delivered 3,300+ hours of 1:1 assistance which included
coaching and analysis in business planning/strategy,finance, marketing / sales,e-commerce
restaurant ops, and more.
• Produced/Aired more than 70 webinars in areas of marketing, finance, social media, public relations, digital commerce, legal, strategic planning, HR, and more.
Small Business TAP Highlights Packages or standard “menu” items
• 94 businesses received $42,000 of PPE
• 61 businesses received Signage valued at $30,000+
• 27 businesses were reimbursed for Mesa Al Fresco patio expansions at $26,000+
• 25+ restauranteurs participated in
> Restaurant Bootcamps (3)
> customized trainings (11), and
> 100+ hours of 1:1 specialized consulting - $51,200
• 13 businesses received rent assistance at Fuerza Local Community Kitchen - $10,500+
Survey: Small Business TAP Clients
Have your sales increased, decreased, or stayed the same during the pandemic March – December 2020?
60% of respondents said sales stayed the same or increased during the Pandemic
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2 Presentations:
21-0209 Hear presentations, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the City’s practices and programs related to small business assistance including:
a) The Mesa CARES Small Business Technical Assistance Program results, existing small business assistance programs and services, and recommendations for expanding small business services in Mesa; and
b) Project coordination for businesses seeking information and assistance for permitting, zoning, code, licensing, and other development related inquiries. 2-a.
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MEETING DETAILS
| File #: | 21-0209 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | Economic Development Committee |
| On agenda: | 2/22/2021 |
| Title: | Hear presentations, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the City’s practices and programs related to small business assistance including: a) The Mesa CARES Small Business Technical Assistance Program results, existing small business assistance programs and services, and recommendations for expanding small business services in Mesa; and b) Project coordination for businesses seeking information and assistance for permitting, zoning, code, licensing, and other development related inquiries. |
| Attachments: |
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MEETING DETAILS
| File #: | 21-0209 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | Economic Development Committee |
| On agenda: | 2/22/2021 |
| Title: | Hear presentations, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the City’s practices and programs related to small business assistance including: a) The Mesa CARES Small Business Technical Assistance Program results, existing small business assistance programs and services, and recommendations for expanding small business services in Mesa; and b) Project coordination for businesses seeking information and assistance for permitting, zoning, code, licensing, and other development related inquiries. |
| Attachments: |
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