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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a three-year agreement with the Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $175,000 per year for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, for a total of $525,000 in funding allocation to support programs offered by the Seminole State College Center for Business Development. Countywide. (Gui Cunha, Director of Economic Development & Tourism)
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Division:
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Office of Economic Development and Tourism - Economic Development
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Authorized By:
Guilherme Cunha, Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Contact/Phone Number:
Gui Cunha/407-665-2901
Background:
The Center for Business Development at Seminole State College supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses as a community-based provider of training, consulting, resources, referrals, and support. The Center has provided these services through a variety of programs since 1993, including:
Small Business Development Center (SBDC);
Seminole Advisory Board Council;
Business Incubation Program;
Contract Training/Continuing Education; and
Quick Response Training grants.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a three-year agreement with the Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $175,000 per year for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, for a total of $525,000 in funding allocation to support programs offered by the Seminole State College Center for Business Development.