Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $220,000.00, for the purpose of supporting the Chamber’s small business services and programming.
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in the Columbus region with membership access to great opportunities for participating businesses in the Columbus community. Services provided by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce include workforce development, government advocacy efforts and business solutions. These services ensure growth and development in the Columbus region.
The Chamber services hundreds of small businesses in Columbus each year through their services, programs, and membership benefits.
This legislation allows for reimbursement of expenses beginning April 2, 2025 and authorizes the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funding of $220,000.00 is available in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: The vendor’s contract compliance number is 006012 and expires on 05/23/2026.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $220,000.00, for the purpose of supporting small business services and programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $220,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to allow for reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the purchase order; and to authorize the advancement of funds per a predetermined schedule. ($220,000.00)
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WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Development wishes to enter into a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $220,000.00, for the purpose of providing support to the Chamber’s small business services and programs; and
WHEREAS, the ...
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